So I have decided. I am gonna go electric with my '51 Schwinn Panther. It's exciting and it's a whole planning process. I'm not in a huge rush. I figure it's gonna take me a year to collect all the parts financially speaking. lol
I am not really technically experienced but I do have some experience with a variety of tools and can learn anything just don't throw a bunch of numbers and formulas at me. lol
Anyway my first questions are going to be about engines and brakes.
The Magic Pie 3 seems to be getting some good vibes here. I was also wondering about another kit I saw on this website
http://www.goldenmotor.ca/products/26-Inch-Rear-PRO-901-Conversion-Kit.html
The 901 is a little more economical price wise but I'm wondering if it will give me what I want in an electric. What I'm looking for is up to 20-25 mph max and should carry me 25-30 miles max.
Second what are people doing about brakes in the backend with these rear motors? Also is it possible to put disc brakes onto the 51 fork on front or am I just better off with drums up front? I could put the drum on the existing rim or just buy a new rim. I'm flexible with that. I'm looking for cost effective but I still want solid braking.
Oh and does anyone have any other ideas that could be possibilities electrically speaking.
I am not really technically experienced but I do have some experience with a variety of tools and can learn anything just don't throw a bunch of numbers and formulas at me. lol
Anyway my first questions are going to be about engines and brakes.
The Magic Pie 3 seems to be getting some good vibes here. I was also wondering about another kit I saw on this website
http://www.goldenmotor.ca/products/26-Inch-Rear-PRO-901-Conversion-Kit.html
The 901 is a little more economical price wise but I'm wondering if it will give me what I want in an electric. What I'm looking for is up to 20-25 mph max and should carry me 25-30 miles max.
Second what are people doing about brakes in the backend with these rear motors? Also is it possible to put disc brakes onto the 51 fork on front or am I just better off with drums up front? I could put the drum on the existing rim or just buy a new rim. I'm flexible with that. I'm looking for cost effective but I still want solid braking.
Oh and does anyone have any other ideas that could be possibilities electrically speaking.
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