chixter
New Member
Hello all.
I began riding bikes for recreation over a year ago, after a very long hiatus. I currently own a Schwinn Third Ave Hybrid steel frame and recently purchased a Trek Ex Caliber 7 hardtail as I enjoy off road riding more. I live in a beach area at the Jersey shore and with the warm weather comes a lot of inattentive drivers. My terrain is pretty much flat but with often strong winds. Inland, there are some long hills of about 3-4% grade. While I enjoy pedaling, I'm in my late 50's and not in very good shape for long biking. I weigh about 220 at 6'. I've also smoked a very long time. I have been thinking about a BBSO2 as something that can assist me in the hard spots. I don't want to ride my bikes like a moped, just a bit of assist on the long grades, etc. so I don't get so winded. I have been thinking about putting the 750W on the Schwinn and if it proves out, then putting it on my Trek for off road use. Nothing crazy here, just fire roads, bike trails in Wharton State Forest, moderate hills and single tracks. I like the idea of a mid motor vs a hub motor. For those of you who use this off road, how do you clean your bike? Is putting this motor on a cheap Schwinn a good or bad choice? Is this kit worth the substantial investment?
I began riding bikes for recreation over a year ago, after a very long hiatus. I currently own a Schwinn Third Ave Hybrid steel frame and recently purchased a Trek Ex Caliber 7 hardtail as I enjoy off road riding more. I live in a beach area at the Jersey shore and with the warm weather comes a lot of inattentive drivers. My terrain is pretty much flat but with often strong winds. Inland, there are some long hills of about 3-4% grade. While I enjoy pedaling, I'm in my late 50's and not in very good shape for long biking. I weigh about 220 at 6'. I've also smoked a very long time. I have been thinking about a BBSO2 as something that can assist me in the hard spots. I don't want to ride my bikes like a moped, just a bit of assist on the long grades, etc. so I don't get so winded. I have been thinking about putting the 750W on the Schwinn and if it proves out, then putting it on my Trek for off road use. Nothing crazy here, just fire roads, bike trails in Wharton State Forest, moderate hills and single tracks. I like the idea of a mid motor vs a hub motor. For those of you who use this off road, how do you clean your bike? Is putting this motor on a cheap Schwinn a good or bad choice? Is this kit worth the substantial investment?