Wolf-E Custom Mid-Drive Shifter Build

[culvercityclassic]

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….

 

[culvercityclassic]

The mid drive setup, still needs to be modified a little to fit right with the fat rims.

 

[culvercityclassic]

The wheel set for the bike and a peak at the frame.

 

[culvercityclassic]

A couple more pictures, the rear triangle being built.

 

[silverbear]

Signing on to your build thread... looks interesting!
SB

 

[racie35]

Nice looking start

 

[knightscape]

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!

 

[culvercityclassic]

A couple more pictures of some of the details: I plan to build a springer type fork so I have some kind of suspension.

 

[racie35]

I'm figuring that'll be done in time for my birthday....I'll try to be gracious

 

[scotto-]

How low can you go? The low rider gets a little ?

Looks great Jeff.....rear suspension?

 

[Gbrebes]

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

 

[dmb]

did someone say bar?!?! those hookworms really look nice on the rim's, kinda like the drifter look.

 

[culvercityclassic]

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...

 

[scotto-]

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!

 

[Easy Rider]

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.

 

[racie35]

Jeff,is the rear ride height adjustable just for stance or are you planning different rear wheels to try?

 

[culvercityclassic]

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.

Get two batteries? The plan is to have one large one for now, we shall see after I get it on the road.

 

[culvercityclassic]

Jeff,is the rear ride height adjustable just for stance or are you planning different rear wheels to try?

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.

 

[racie35]

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.

I was wondering......keep the updates coming

 

[culvercityclassic]

The bike as a roller and a look at the mid-drive set up.

Rims are 26 x 4 with 26 x 2.5 hook worms... Not a fat tire bike anymore