My avatar e-bike build

[Fosus]

Coooool O_O

[Ikran_is_not_horse]

Originally Posted by Theorist

That is outstanding indeed. Curious though, where do your ride it? Is it legal to take on bike paths where you live? (Just wondering cause some of the bike paths around where I live have a 15mph limit, (which isn't really enforced). But, all have a "No motorized vehicles beyond this point").

An ebike is considered a bike, not a motorized vehicle. Most people won't recognize that it has a motor anyway. Legality depends on your country/state. My setup would definitely not be legal in the U.K., for example. Most people don't care though. Just don't get blatant or obnoxious with it when pedestrians are around.

Originally Posted by ahoragi

If I were to ask you to build me a bike identical to that (except the painting which I would do myself to cut down on the work for you), how much would you want for it?


(serious question)

Haha, a get that question every day that I ride it. I don't know, cost of materials + 500? Where are you located?

[Moco Loco]

If I didn't have a car, I'd probably be asking the same question.

[Ikran_is_not_horse]

I have a car, it's just the bike makes more sense (both economically and time- wise) for my daily commute. Not to mention it's a whole lot more fun than driving (and that's coming from a "car-guy").

The key to making things like this work for your lifestyle is to be close to the things you need. Like living within a reasonable distance from work and play-spots.

[redpaintednavi]

Very cool indeed. It is really a hit. Any plans to start to manufacturing some for sale?

[Ikran_is_not_horse]

No plans really. I don't think it makes a worthwhile business venture. However, I would highly recommend doing this yourself to anyone who's interested! You can't get more green than an e-bike. An electric bike is even MORE efficient than a strictly human-powered bike (our metabolism, costs of transportation of food, etc... all requires more watts per mile traveled than a modern day brushless motor).