Electric Road Bike -- Carbon frame

[MysterySandwich]

I've heard carbon frames are prone to cracks, what do you guys think about a carbon road frame with a single speed set up and a Magic Pie 3?
For road riding only of course

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310767681130?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

 

[FMB42]

I've heard carbon frames are prone to cracks, what do you guys think about a carbon road frame with a single speed set up and a Magic Pie 3?
For road riding only of course

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310767681130?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

Have you tried asking this on the "endless sphere" forum?

I'm sure that someone in there will be able to offer you some advice.

 

[MysterySandwich]

Oh I never heard of that forum, seems great -- thanks!

 

[paul]

I am sorry but not ignoring you because I do not know the answer, I built a Schwinn home grown carbon with a motorized bicycle and had no problems at all however the bikes rear triangle on it was aluminum

 

[16v4nrbrgr]

Just beware of the torque on the rear chainstays from the dropouts with a hub motor. Maybe a mid drive kit would be more appropriate on an all CF bike.

 

[wheelbender6]

I have seen some electric kit powered mountain bikes with carbon frames. The only carbon framed road bike I have seen powered by electricity had a friction drive motor. The motor shaft turns the surface of the tire, so the frame endures no more stress than under pedal riding.