Entry level front wheel kit

[Greg58]

I'm a long time member and have built quite a few gas bikes, now I want to get some info on what front wheel type kit would work for campground riding. Most of the state parks here don't mind e-bikes, I'm thinking 1000w and probably a 15 amp hour battery to start. If anyone cares to share what they use or what not to use I would appreciate it.

 

[Greg58]

I'm wanting to use my Eletra Townie for this bike, I like the ride of this bike but it has too much vibration with a gas engine.

 

[momohe]

Maybe 1000W front hub kit, paired with something like a 15Ah battery

 

[wrench]

I'm a long time member and have built quite a few gas bikes, now I want to get some info on what front wheel type kit would work for campground riding. Most of the state parks here don't mind e-bikes, I'm thinking 1000w and probably a 15 amp hour battery to start. If anyone cares to share what they use or what not to use I would appreciate it.

Your better off just buying a Purpose built E Bike

By the time you buy a quality front E wheel and a good quality Battery & charger with all the accessories you want
It's gonna cost ya just as much if not more than an E Bike

You also have to ask yourself , Do I want to go off road and trail ride ,
I suggest a Fat Tire E bike with a 750 w rear hub and at least a 48v 15 ah battery

You'll be glad you got what you wanted, It'll also have customer support and a least a 1 year warranty

 

[wrench]

I'm wanting to use my Eletra Townie for this bike, I like the ride of this bike but it has too much vibration with a gas engine.

I too was gonna convert my Electra 3 sp Beach Cruiser to a E front wheel

But I realized what I really wanted and needed was a Fat Tire e bike to ride some trails and hit the beach

2021 Rad Rover 5 with a 750w rear hub 48v 15ah battery
I carry 2 batteries for 2x the range to really go exploring

I also ride country or wherever I want to go no trails needed These fat Tire e bikes will crawl over anything

 

[Greg58]

I’ve been told that 1000w would be too much for a front hub drive, should I go to a 500w ?

 

[Greg58]

All I plan to do is ride around in state parks and camp grounds, almost all will be on pavement at no more than 15mph.

 

[wrench]

E Front wheels are actually dangerous because the front wheel can accelerate in turns causing the front wheel to slide out because of sand, gravel. leaves, mud and water

 

[wrench]

All I plan to do is ride around in state parks and camp grounds, almost all will be on pavement at no more than 15mph.

You'll want to go more places and go exploring

15mph is fine because if you do go off road your gonna want to go slower than 15 mph or not much faster

 

[wrench]

All I plan to do is ride around in state parks and camp grounds, almost all will be on pavement at no more than 15mph.

If you only want to go 15 mph a 500w budget e bike is for you and probably cheaper than a E front wheel kit with battery

 

[wrench]

Most important thing about an E Bike is having a Good quality battery & charger that meets all current US safety standards

 

[Greg58]

Thanks

 

[Greg58]

I’ve been looking around and I see what you’re talking about, I found several on Amazon at $400-500 that should do everything we need.