I have been entertaining the idea of an e-bike build for some time and really wanted to build a one off type of bike that was capable of some fast speeds and some good looks. The end result is 48 volt 1500 watt mid-drive 7 speed shifter setup, Lithium-ion Battery between 15-20ah custom built to fit in tight to the frame. Fat tire setup with Maxxis hookworms, front and rear disk setup, frame combination of mild steel and stainless to mix it up a bit. Rear triangle will be an adjustable bolt on type that can be raised or lowered depending on the forks I choose to run. This bike will be a nice change from the gas bikes that’s for sure…Pictures to follow….
Wolf-E Custom Mid-Drive Shifter Build
- Thread starter culvercityclassic
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The mid drive setup, still needs to be modified a little to fit right with the fat rims.
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I love the lines from the down tube through the flat bottom up through the seat tube. Great looking geometry. Following this one with interest!
A couple more pictures of some of the details: I plan to build a springer type fork so I have some kind of suspension.
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I am glad to see this build happen, I remember you talking about doing an electric a long time ago.
So is this a completely scratch built frame? It looks like you are building it from raw sticks of tubing, hand bent by yourself, right? If so, kudos, I have always aspired to build a completely scratch built frame, but my welding and metal working skills would make me feel jittery and uneasy at speeds.
I look forward to how this turns out, another bar-raising build by Wolf Customs.
Be proud, my brother,
Gilbert
So is this a completely scratch built frame? It looks like you are building it from raw sticks of tubing, hand bent by yourself, right? If so, kudos, I have always aspired to build a completely scratch built frame, but my welding and metal working skills would make me feel jittery and uneasy at speeds.
I look forward to how this turns out, another bar-raising build by Wolf Customs.
Be proud, my brother,
Gilbert
did someone say bar?!?! those hookworms really look nice on the rim's, kinda like the drifter look.
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Got a little update on the build. Completed the rear adjustable tail section and installed it. Next is to mock up the bike for the bottom bracket placement. Moving along slow but moving...
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That's awesome Jeff! It looks a lot like a Phoenix front end mated with a Hanebrink rear triangle.......good stuff 
Keep it coming but no need to rush. Nice welds man!
Keep it coming but no need to rush. Nice welds man!
Looking good Jeff!
Once it's done, I know it's going to be the one you'll ride the most.
You should get two batteries. 50 miles on a electic goes by pretty fast and it does sucks when your miles away from your home with a drained battery.
Once it's done, I know it's going to be the one you'll ride the most.
You should get two batteries. 50 miles on a electic goes by pretty fast and it does sucks when your miles away from your home with a drained battery.
Get two batteries? The plan is to have one large one for now, we shall see after I get it on the road.
I will not be changing the wheels 26 X 4 inch will be staying. I made it adjustable for stance when I build a new fork for it. Going to run this fork for now to see how it rides.
