I’ve a DiBlasi folding trike. Has anyone tried to convert one ? It’s a complex folding mechanism so I’m thinking it’s likely not possible. I don’t honed Mission Cycles and the guy there said not possible. But as it’s £3000 for the electric version new , I’m looking into all possibilities. Swych looks complicated and not sure they do one suitable as I’m not up on technical bike stuff.
Fold up trike conversion kit ?
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Hi and welcome..
Avoid swych, High cost, long delays and meh equipment..
Perhaps if you post some pics of your bike and what you think is problematic. suggestions could be forthcomming? Mr @Woosh supplies kits and may have a setup suitable off the shelf for you ?
A front hub motor should fit ok just leaving you with the issues of housing a controller and battery in such a way it wont interfere with the folding i guess? one of the underseat batteries might work ? and a in tube controller might fit if no external mounts are possible? topbikekit is a seller of KT controllers including in tube types..
Avoid swych, High cost, long delays and meh equipment..
Perhaps if you post some pics of your bike and what you think is problematic. suggestions could be forthcomming? Mr @Woosh supplies kits and may have a setup suitable off the shelf for you ?
A front hub motor should fit ok just leaving you with the issues of housing a controller and battery in such a way it wont interfere with the folding i guess? one of the underseat batteries might work ? and a in tube controller might fit if no external mounts are possible? topbikekit is a seller of KT controllers including in tube types..
Unfortunately, it can't be converted in any of the usual ways. It would take a specialist to modify with a one-off type solution.
I think OP is new to the forum and doesn't know who's who, so I'll add: If saneagle says so and Woosh agrees then they will (99.9%) certainly be right.
The R32 has a very narrow front hub, so ruling out a front hub motor.
It also has a 5-speed rear hub, so ruling out a rear hub motor.
A middle motor will stop the fold.
On top of those challenges, it's heavy.
Maybe a roller motor?
As saneagle said, it's a jiob for a specialist, not an off the shelf kit.
Unless the OP lives near Southend on Sea or Telford, I can't see any practical solution.
It also has a 5-speed rear hub, so ruling out a rear hub motor.
A middle motor will stop the fold.
On top of those challenges, it's heavy.
Maybe a roller motor?
As saneagle said, it's a jiob for a specialist, not an off the shelf kit.
Unless the OP lives near Southend on Sea or Telford, I can't see any practical solution.
The E version has a slightly different frame that's been adapted for the electrical stuff. I think that's your best option. At least it should handle and fold the same way as your present trike, so nothing complicated to learn. I hope you don't lose too much money on your present one. Maybe they'll give you a good price if you trade it in.
BTW, I think this is the first time in 14 years that I've had to say that there are no reasonable options for conversion, and we've had all sorts of weird and wonderful bikes and trikes.
I’ve found a cycle shop in Glasgow that sells the DiBlasi and they said they consider trade ins. So fingers crossed. Thanks hanks again for all your help. I’ve been mulling it over for a couple of years now and you have helped me make a decision.
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