This is why I’m a fan of vintage steel bikes. They can last multiple lifetimes, and not just a handful of years.
That’s why I’m doing a similar approach. I nabbed a $50 used bike from my local re-use center, and I’m gonna slap a mid drive upgrade kit on it. Worst case if the motor goes it’s replaceable. And the frame itself is never going to break on me.
This would probably be my ideal. Building an ebike with easily replaceable, nonproprietary parts would ensure longevity and reduce the environmental impact.
I have an ebike but I want to convert my old steel hybrid. Waiting until I can afford a replacement bike though because I want to keep one unpowered bike ready to use for joyriding/exercise.
That’s why I’m doing a similar approach. I nabbed a $50 used bike from my local re-use center, and I’m gonna slap a mid drive upgrade kit on it. Worst case if the motor goes it’s replaceable. And the frame itself is never going to break on me.
Hoping to get it upgraded for spring.
This would probably be my ideal. Building an ebike with easily replaceable, nonproprietary parts would ensure longevity and reduce the environmental impact.
Good luck with the project!
Thanks!
I have an ebike but I want to convert my old steel hybrid. Waiting until I can afford a replacement bike though because I want to keep one unpowered bike ready to use for joyriding/exercise.
That’s totally fair.
If you lived in my area I’d call you insane though lol. My city has so many hills it’s ridiculous.
Hills aren’t so bad if you’re in a granny enough gear, they can take a while though.