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    Xiongda Motor?

    OK - on further research, this bike did come with 26” wheels. But I think I’ll stick with my original plan to place 24 inchers on my frame. To keep the BB away from the floor, I’ll extend the length of the front forks - thereby raising the front end and tilting the frame back a little. I am...
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    Xiongda Motor?

    26" - you are right (I only have the frame so far, which looks more or less as-new). I'll stay with the wheel size originally intended for this bike. The carbon rear end was one reason (along with internal gearing) for considering a front mounted Xiongda. Although I weigh around 168lb so I don't...
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    Xiongda Motor?

    Thanks for the replies - much appreciated. Some more info... I’ve always liked the simplicity, input requirements and overall appearance of a three gear internal hub. On my previous 3-speeders, I spent most of my time cycling around town in the high gear - shifting down only for hills where I...
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    Xiongda Motor?

    Hi everyone - a newbie here. I used to cycle quite a bit but not so much these days due to slightly gamy knee and having my (somewhat neglected) bike nicked a couple of years ago. I've spent the last two weeks totally immersing myself in the possibilities of ebikes and would like to make one...
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    (Reposted in 'conversion thread...)

    (Reposted in 'conversion' thread...)