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A BBSHD kit will do what you want with one of the bigger batteries. If you want to "roll your own" that's up to you.
I like Avid BB7...

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The Sturmey Archer 3 speed is known to be tough. It comes from an era when computers didn't design things "just strong enough". It's weak point...

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Welcome to the forum. A BBSHD with a lage battery is a very enjoyable setup. Powerful, and reliable. A device to keep track of chain stretch, and regular...

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I don't spend all my time going from 0-25-0mph. But when I do it's usally in heavy traffic and therefore it's importatnt that thing go well. 30+mph is...

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I actually have no use for anything beyond 50x 11-40. Low I can ride around pedestrians w/o power in 50x40, and 50x11 gets me over 30mph wnen needed....

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My advice would be get the current Niterider Lumina Micro 650. It's a versatile and durable product. After getting used to it save up for whatever level...

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Looks good on paper.

I personally never use the highest settings on my 650/750 Luminas. Occasionally I have run the battery down, but that's...

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FWIW the Mid cage XTR with an extended derailer hanger can handle an 11-40 casette. if you want wider gearing then the long cage would be the one to ...

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The supply is small but the demand is equally small. You will know if you need it or not. One E bike expert advises against derailers for mid drives on...

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That'll work!

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Does it fit in your pocket when you lock up the bike?...

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For fast takeoff from a traffic light I find the wider spacing between gears keeps me from wasting time in gears I don't need (been there done that) or...

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AZguy and I have differnet ideas on derailer dirvetrains. I like old Rapid Rise stuff that came and went with 8/9 speed. With a gripshift I can dump 5-6...

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I like the tight handling of my 26" comfort bike. But sitting upright and short wheelbase makes the BBSHD power hard to use at low speeds in parking...

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Some people buy E bikes that are sold with legal limits of Europe in mind and are dissapointed in the performance. Others like the TSDZ2 have nice features...

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I don't have that problem. I think I'm the only one in South Florida who actually has a headlight on their bike....

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I agree about the annoying bright blinky lights for trail use. The older Niterider is eaxctly that light. I seek them out for daytime use in urban traffic...

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Nice bike. It looks like the long wheelbase will keep the BBSHD from hoisting the front end when going up hills in the lower gears....

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The OP didn't say if he was looking for street or offroad. The bright offroad lights will just annoy and blind oncoming drivers. Either way you stand...

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With the gear in backwards, or the clutch in the gear bacwards. You would be driving the motor bacwards through the reduction gear (hard pedaling) and...