First build milestone...test ride, FINALLY. :-)
2006/07 Specialized Epic Expert, BBSHD (68mm - 73mm), Luna Wolf V2 52v battery pack, Luna 860 Display, Luna right full twist throttle, Luna Eclipse Face/42T sprocket.
Pretty straight forward conversion to date...although possibly slowest build ever. Snagged the donor bike from eBay, and ordered parts as they became available. Lots of questions answered here on the forum (thanks guys!), and fortunate to have a small DIY friendly Independent bike shop here in Port Angeles, WA. Only needed the Park Tool BBT-9 to remove the bottom bracket, and the BBSHD installation was a breeze. The Eclipse Face and 42T sprocket just fit without needing any spacers, and provided a good chain line. The display install is a no-brainer, and the speed sensor just needed a bit of trial and error to fit...but, three hands would make it easier to attach.
*(One possible glitch - my speed sensor magnet was packaged with three screws, one small black phillips head to lock the bracket adjustment, one very small allen head screw and one slightly larger allen head with locktite on the threads. I assume the one with locktite is for the magnet attachment...but there was a small pin in the hole which prevented my allen wrench from being inserted...either a funky defect, or a special wrench I’m not aware of). The smaller screw seemed a bit loose, but a dab of locktite and it worked, so far.
I snagged both the hydraulic brake sensors, and shift sensor kits...but, looking at the install info, asking a couple questions and coming from a more motorcycle oriented background I decided to test ride without them first. At this point I don’t think I’ll use them, at least for the time being.
Finally...a couple short test rides...I think more noise from the tires (Specialized Fast Track Elite), than the motor or sprockets, but not obnoxiously loud. Curiously the bike arrived with the tires installed backwards, so maybe that is contributing to the road noise. I’m hoping the Schwalbe Super Moto-X will fit...if and when they become available...and thinking they’ll likely be quieter. A bit more noise from the chainring and sprockets when climbing, so I’ll be watching that. I wish the throttle had a bit more friction, but I’m certain I’ll get used to it as is.
I’ll be doing a number of shorter test rides and getting the battery balanced over the next few days...but very happy to be on the road.
2006/07 Specialized Epic Expert, BBSHD (68mm - 73mm), Luna Wolf V2 52v battery pack, Luna 860 Display, Luna right full twist throttle, Luna Eclipse Face/42T sprocket.
Pretty straight forward conversion to date...although possibly slowest build ever. Snagged the donor bike from eBay, and ordered parts as they became available. Lots of questions answered here on the forum (thanks guys!), and fortunate to have a small DIY friendly Independent bike shop here in Port Angeles, WA. Only needed the Park Tool BBT-9 to remove the bottom bracket, and the BBSHD installation was a breeze. The Eclipse Face and 42T sprocket just fit without needing any spacers, and provided a good chain line. The display install is a no-brainer, and the speed sensor just needed a bit of trial and error to fit...but, three hands would make it easier to attach.
*(One possible glitch - my speed sensor magnet was packaged with three screws, one small black phillips head to lock the bracket adjustment, one very small allen head screw and one slightly larger allen head with locktite on the threads. I assume the one with locktite is for the magnet attachment...but there was a small pin in the hole which prevented my allen wrench from being inserted...either a funky defect, or a special wrench I’m not aware of). The smaller screw seemed a bit loose, but a dab of locktite and it worked, so far.
I snagged both the hydraulic brake sensors, and shift sensor kits...but, looking at the install info, asking a couple questions and coming from a more motorcycle oriented background I decided to test ride without them first. At this point I don’t think I’ll use them, at least for the time being.
Finally...a couple short test rides...I think more noise from the tires (Specialized Fast Track Elite), than the motor or sprockets, but not obnoxiously loud. Curiously the bike arrived with the tires installed backwards, so maybe that is contributing to the road noise. I’m hoping the Schwalbe Super Moto-X will fit...if and when they become available...and thinking they’ll likely be quieter. A bit more noise from the chainring and sprockets when climbing, so I’ll be watching that. I wish the throttle had a bit more friction, but I’m certain I’ll get used to it as is.
I’ll be doing a number of shorter test rides and getting the battery balanced over the next few days...but very happy to be on the road.
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