Being new to this board, I originally posted this in the wrong section. To top it off, I don't know how to remove the original post, at least at this point in time.
Being brand spankin new to Ebikes, it took me months and months of research before making a DIY purchase. My intention from the build is to have an Ebike that I can use to pack into some of the National Forests, i.e., backpack Ebiking. In short, I want something that will climb exceptionally well. Over the months of research, I was beginning to settle on the BBS02. I then heard about the BBSHD being released. About the same time I heard about the BBSHD, I discovered the Cyclone. I am sure like many, I had that debate between the BBSHD, a pretty straight forward instillation, and the more powerful Cyclone 3000. During this time of research, I also discovered Lunacycle.com, electricbike.com, and endless-sphere.com, all such priceless resources. I knew the Cyclone would require a customized mounting bracket, to do it right, and make it reliable. I knew it would require welding aluminum. I can weld, but I never learned to weld aluminum, so I started talking to a good friend of mine, Jim Day.
Jim is an artist, a pedigreed one, ya know, with a graduate degree an all. He's a fabricator, a builder... He has a few pieces of his work hanging in museums, used in photo shoots... So in short, the perfect guy to help me out, where I need a little help. Now I'd say I have know Jim long enough to say I truly know him. What I mean, is that as an artist, I would need to give him a free hand. You see, Jim not only takes pride in his work, but as an artist, he requires the latitude of free expression, within his art. As such, I knew I was risking having him take over the project. After a couple of lengthy discussions and dinners, we came to an understanding. I have commissioned a piece of art from Jim Day. We discussed design and function, and I know Jim fully understands what I want from the bike. I also know his work, and know I will get more than I anticipate. Otherwise, Jim has all the freedom in this project that he wants, while still utilizing my donor Diamond Back 29er. For those that might know Jim, we have already discussed a ground up full suspension build, another commission piece, perhaps at the beginning of the year.
Now I knew I wanted to post about the build, but when Luna offered up store credit, I was fully aboard, as I know I will be spending more more on at least one more custom build. So, day one, The bikes bottom bracket is removed, and after looking over the Lunacycle bottom bracket supplied with the Cyclone 3000 kit, we decide to make some upgrades to the Lunacycle bottom bracket with some parts Jim has lying around his studio. Perhaps an unnecessary upgrade, but Jim requires latitude. Then it's time for some hacking to see how it is all going to fit together. Warning, for some here, the following picture might appear a bit radical, but I assure, Jim is a professional. ([{Disclaimer, don't try this at home, lol)]}.
More to follow, as it progresses. I will also be posting a parts list with costs as requested by Lunacycle. in the mean time, this is the start.
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Being brand spankin new to Ebikes, it took me months and months of research before making a DIY purchase. My intention from the build is to have an Ebike that I can use to pack into some of the National Forests, i.e., backpack Ebiking. In short, I want something that will climb exceptionally well. Over the months of research, I was beginning to settle on the BBS02. I then heard about the BBSHD being released. About the same time I heard about the BBSHD, I discovered the Cyclone. I am sure like many, I had that debate between the BBSHD, a pretty straight forward instillation, and the more powerful Cyclone 3000. During this time of research, I also discovered Lunacycle.com, electricbike.com, and endless-sphere.com, all such priceless resources. I knew the Cyclone would require a customized mounting bracket, to do it right, and make it reliable. I knew it would require welding aluminum. I can weld, but I never learned to weld aluminum, so I started talking to a good friend of mine, Jim Day.
Jim is an artist, a pedigreed one, ya know, with a graduate degree an all. He's a fabricator, a builder... He has a few pieces of his work hanging in museums, used in photo shoots... So in short, the perfect guy to help me out, where I need a little help. Now I'd say I have know Jim long enough to say I truly know him. What I mean, is that as an artist, I would need to give him a free hand. You see, Jim not only takes pride in his work, but as an artist, he requires the latitude of free expression, within his art. As such, I knew I was risking having him take over the project. After a couple of lengthy discussions and dinners, we came to an understanding. I have commissioned a piece of art from Jim Day. We discussed design and function, and I know Jim fully understands what I want from the bike. I also know his work, and know I will get more than I anticipate. Otherwise, Jim has all the freedom in this project that he wants, while still utilizing my donor Diamond Back 29er. For those that might know Jim, we have already discussed a ground up full suspension build, another commission piece, perhaps at the beginning of the year.
Now I knew I wanted to post about the build, but when Luna offered up store credit, I was fully aboard, as I know I will be spending more more on at least one more custom build. So, day one, The bikes bottom bracket is removed, and after looking over the Lunacycle bottom bracket supplied with the Cyclone 3000 kit, we decide to make some upgrades to the Lunacycle bottom bracket with some parts Jim has lying around his studio. Perhaps an unnecessary upgrade, but Jim requires latitude. Then it's time for some hacking to see how it is all going to fit together. Warning, for some here, the following picture might appear a bit radical, but I assure, Jim is a professional. ([{Disclaimer, don't try this at home, lol)]}.
More to follow, as it progresses. I will also be posting a parts list with costs as requested by Lunacycle. in the mean time, this is the start.
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