Not allowed to have a new bike
Dear All
I bought my LAST bike just over a year ago. It was bought on the understanding that this was my last one.
I commute three times a week, 13 mile each way. I do not have the energy to do more. So I am thinking of converting one of my bikes to a front drive.
They are
I do not need to much assist so think a 9Ah will do the job. The idea is to power to work and then cycle home.
I do not want to convert the titanium bike, that is for nice days.
So the choice is between the Thorn and the Moulton.
The Thorn has carbon forks - not to sure if they are a good idea with the extra torsional forces from a powered hub. Its fairly heavy bike but has a very wide gear range, this is easiy to alter by changing the front sprocket.
The Moulton is also not light but has a very comfortable ride. My concerns are that the front forks have some suspension links that are within the 100mm spacing. There is a chance that they may foul the hub body.
Has anyone converted any of these bikes.
I am considering an 8Fun 250W 36V with a bottle cage 9Ah battery.
Any comments or suggestions.
I have been browsing the site and see there are some very interesting projects going on
regards
paul
Dear All
I bought my LAST bike just over a year ago. It was bought on the understanding that this was my last one.
I commute three times a week, 13 mile each way. I do not have the energy to do more. So I am thinking of converting one of my bikes to a front drive.
They are
- Titanium 700c touring bike
- Thorn Raven Sports tour (Rohlof hub) 26 inch wheels.
- Moulton APB - did have 3 speed hub and 7 gear derailier, will convert to 10 speed. This has 20 inch wheels.
I do not need to much assist so think a 9Ah will do the job. The idea is to power to work and then cycle home.
I do not want to convert the titanium bike, that is for nice days.
So the choice is between the Thorn and the Moulton.
The Thorn has carbon forks - not to sure if they are a good idea with the extra torsional forces from a powered hub. Its fairly heavy bike but has a very wide gear range, this is easiy to alter by changing the front sprocket.
The Moulton is also not light but has a very comfortable ride. My concerns are that the front forks have some suspension links that are within the 100mm spacing. There is a chance that they may foul the hub body.
Has anyone converted any of these bikes.
I am considering an 8Fun 250W 36V with a bottle cage 9Ah battery.
Any comments or suggestions.
I have been browsing the site and see there are some very interesting projects going on
regards
paul
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