# It's Electric! A thread for e-bike things. **URL:** \ **Category:** Bikes\ **Created:** [April 30, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808 "2020-04-30T20:41:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 30
**Author:** ![shane.rrr](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/shane.rrr/32/7180_2.png) [@shane.rrr](https://tarck.cc/u/shane.rrr)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/582 "2023-06-07T13:18:17Z")
That was exactly the setup I had it in ---
**Author:** ![Brendal\_Crimpton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/brendal_crimpton/32/88807_2.png) [@Brendal\_Crimpton](https://tarck.cc/u/Brendal_Crimpton)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/583 "2023-06-07T14:33:51Z")
Okay but does it torque steer like a Honda civic at the Friday races? And does that same effect also stabilize the load? ---
**Author:** ![Bootus](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/bootus/32/110971_2.png) [@Bootus](https://tarck.cc/u/Bootus)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/584 "2023-06-07T14:49:07Z")
I’ve not noticed any torque steer with my front hub motor on a similar sized wheel. Pretty sure that’s only a thing on FWD cars when the drive axles are of different lengths side to side. ---
**Author:** ![yonderboy](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/yonderboy/32/159376_2.png) [@yonderboy](https://tarck.cc/u/yonderboy)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 3:04pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/585 "2023-06-07T15:04:54Z")
Bicycles largely don’t have differentials, too. ---
**Author:** ![cheese](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/cheese/32/182_2.png) [@cheese](https://tarck.cc/u/cheese)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/586 "2023-06-07T16:06:38Z")
true, but gyroscopic precession is a thing— not sure it applies in a hub motor situation since the mass is near the axis of rotation but there is still a rotational inertia penalty vs a non motorized hub ---
**Author:** ![Brendal\_Crimpton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/brendal_crimpton/32/88807_2.png) [@Brendal\_Crimpton](https://tarck.cc/u/Brendal_Crimpton)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/587 "2023-06-07T16:26:02Z")
Yeah so that’s my question^ does it stabilize the wag on a crust fork? ---
**Author:** ![Dickason\_Daniel](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/dickason_daniel/32/13099_2.png) [@Dickason\_Daniel](https://tarck.cc/u/Dickason_Daniel)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/588 "2023-06-07T18:59:18Z")
Daughter says she wants an e-bike now. 14yo. 5’6". Any deals out there? Should I do a conversion kit? I’d prefer mid-drive since it seems the nicest? ---
**Author:** ![yonderboy](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/yonderboy/32/159376_2.png) [@yonderboy](https://tarck.cc/u/yonderboy)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/589 "2023-06-07T19:21:57Z")
> [@Master\_Stabby](#): > > Kona might still have an dew e on sale Post can’t be empty. ---
**Author:** ![Brendal\_Crimpton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/brendal_crimpton/32/88807_2.png) [@Brendal\_Crimpton](https://tarck.cc/u/Brendal_Crimpton)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/590 "2023-06-07T19:28:54Z")
Do you care if the assist is limited to 20mph or 28mph? ---
**Author:** ![Master\_Stabby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/master_stabby/32/39791_2.png) [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/591 "2023-06-07T19:42:21Z")
@Dickason_Daniel > [@yonderboy](#): > > > [@Master\_Stabby](#): > > > > Kona might still have an dew e on sale > > Post can’t be empty. repost can’t be empty. screaming deal on a great bike. ---
**Author:** ![Shamp](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/shamp/32/162757_2.png) [@Shamp](https://tarck.cc/u/Shamp)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/592 "2023-06-07T20:59:06Z")
> **[Dew-E](https://konaworld.com/products/dew-e)** > > The Dew-E has redefined what commuting means. The semi-integrated battery keeps the lines of the bike nice and clean, while the Shimano pedal-assist motor keeps every rider smiling no matter how far or how steep their ride. With front and rear... SUPER tempting ---
**Author:** ![lawnchairdave](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/lawnchairdave/32/37811_2.png) [@lawnchairdave](https://tarck.cc/u/lawnchairdave)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/593 "2023-06-07T21:19:33Z")
Canyon is also having a sale on their [Precede-On AL](https://www.canyon.com/en-us/precede-on-5-st-cus/50022111.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4AVU4GGgfTOS1cMVh16t79NlxcgHnUEmD8hJVYUHImDNR2a0mHYKU4RoCGIIQAvD_BwE). Deore 11 and 28mph Bosch mid-drive for 2000USD seems like a bargain. Downside? No bottle cages. ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/9/1/91ab6a5828fdd8662b247a4eb6b9c32beb5136b0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Shamp](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/shamp/32/162757_2.png) [@Shamp](https://tarck.cc/u/Shamp)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/594 "2023-06-07T21:34:01Z")
> [@lawnchairdave](#): > > Downside? Hideous ---
**Author:** ![Brendal\_Crimpton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/brendal_crimpton/32/88807_2.png) [@Brendal\_Crimpton](https://tarck.cc/u/Brendal_Crimpton)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/595 "2023-06-07T22:40:13Z")
My question is, how proprietary are those frames to their electrical systems? If yes, then DIY seems like the only answer ---
**Author:** ![euclid](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/euclid/32/37780_2.png) [@euclid](https://tarck.cc/u/euclid)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/596 "2023-06-07T23:26:37Z")
> [@Bootus](#): > > I’ve not noticed any torque steer with my front hub motor on a similar sized wheel. > > Pretty sure that’s only a thing on FWD cars when the drive axles are of different lengths side to side. I think this can happen if the reaction arm makes the fork leg flex, kind of like some underbuilt forks will steer with disc braking ---
**Author:** ![Master\_Stabby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/master_stabby/32/39791_2.png) [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/597 "2023-06-07T23:50:54Z")
the Shimano and Bosch ones are proprietary motor mounts but batteries and replacement parts will be available for the foreseeable future. anything else is functionally disposable. ---
**Author:** ![Bootus](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/bootus/32/110971_2.png) [@Bootus](https://tarck.cc/u/Bootus)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/598 "2023-06-08T00:18:20Z")
Oh yeah that would make sense. ---
**Author:** ![Dickason\_Daniel](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/dickason_daniel/32/13099_2.png) [@Dickason\_Daniel](https://tarck.cc/u/Dickason_Daniel)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/599 "2023-06-08T01:59:25Z")
> [@Brendal\_Crimpton](#): > > Do you care if the assist is limited to 20mph or 28mph? No. I think 2.5 bings is more than I want to throw at this kid who may not use it or take care of it. ---
**Author:** ![Brendal\_Crimpton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/brendal_crimpton/32/88807_2.png) [@Brendal\_Crimpton](https://tarck.cc/u/Brendal_Crimpton)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/600 "2023-06-08T02:03:31Z")
I’d go hub drive, Aventon 350 ---
**Author:** ![Master\_Stabby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/master_stabby/32/39791_2.png) [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808/601 "2023-06-08T03:12:34Z")
rad power single speed shit bike. [Previous page](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808.md?page=29) [Next page](https://tarck.cc/t/its-electric-a-thread-for-e-bike-things/23808.md?page=31)