Well I am doing this bassackwards as a build goes.
Still not actually a built thread, more just like some bike porn for the community.
It is done now, really it is...except the battery...
I thought I was done last October.
Started all wrong and titled my original thread in such a way only music themed searches might apply.
In case your bored.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=51000
Super happy with the Magic Pie 3, 1200 miles, still going.
I would say its a great starting point to anyone looking into ebikes.
Love the Fito frame, its about a 5" stretch compared to a Mt.bike frame. Very comfy for me at 5'7". Only thing I would say is stay away from 24" wheels, you are fairly limited in good tire choice. Unlike 26" where you can get pretty much anything you can think of.
I did ditch the 4way plug and do away with the brake levers/re-gen braking.
I don't like the re-gen brake in the dirt it locks and skids the tire...no fine control like with a standard hand brake lever.
Here are a couple pics, would not change a thing, now...on this bike.
I ran the wires so I can reach down and disconnect the battery quickly if I have to.
My new favorite pedals.
Still not actually a built thread, more just like some bike porn for the community.
It is done now, really it is...except the battery...
I thought I was done last October.
Started all wrong and titled my original thread in such a way only music themed searches might apply.
In case your bored.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=51000
Super happy with the Magic Pie 3, 1200 miles, still going.
I would say its a great starting point to anyone looking into ebikes.
Love the Fito frame, its about a 5" stretch compared to a Mt.bike frame. Very comfy for me at 5'7". Only thing I would say is stay away from 24" wheels, you are fairly limited in good tire choice. Unlike 26" where you can get pretty much anything you can think of.
I did ditch the 4way plug and do away with the brake levers/re-gen braking.
I don't like the re-gen brake in the dirt it locks and skids the tire...no fine control like with a standard hand brake lever.
Here are a couple pics, would not change a thing, now...on this bike.
I ran the wires so I can reach down and disconnect the battery quickly if I have to.
My new favorite pedals.
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