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[DaHose]

Wait .... 130 ft/lb torque? HOLY CHITTY-CHIT!!!! I gotta admit that $5k for a real world motorcycle replacement e-bike is ideal for city riders. It's...

[DaHose]

That is a great welcome post, 73Eldo. Welcome to the forums AJSpeed.

Jose

[DaHose]

Easy enough.

Here's the big build thread.
https://electricbike.com/forum/forum...e-super-v-lect...

[DaHose]

I run both an upper chain guide, and a lower idler attached to my swingarm. My chain is super secure, and it reduces slap because of the mid-point increase...

[DaHose]

The more I look at your frame, the more I think a mini-cyclone with a Lunatic sprocket, and a Shimano Claris BR-R2000 side pull rear brake would look...

[DaHose]

From the look of it, you could easily convert that bike to a traditional rear brake. I prefer central pull, but side-pull would be fine too. With converted...

[DaHose]

Welcome Surfinhurf! I agree with pretty much all of 73Eldo's recommendations. Especially the brake pads. You will have a lot more mass to stop once...

[DaHose]

Hi Newbuilder! Welcome to the forums.

If you look in the custom build threads, you will find my write-up of my Super V-lectric.
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[DaHose]

I'm not one for winter cycling either, although I do have street tires on it now. I am waiting on a set of 36H Sun MTX wheels I will build up for riding...