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Did you use a conversion kit? I have an older Dahon I'm thinking of converting. Any tips?
by gorbypark 5y ago
Did you use a conversion kit? I have an older Dahon I'm thinking of converting. Any tips?
- bambax 5y agoYes, a motor + battery kit. It's really simple -- depending on the bike. For a folding bike you need to think ahead of where the engine and battery are going to go when folded. Mid-drive motors are much preferable, if possible (at the center of the bike, between the cranks). There are two Chinese brands for the engines: Bafang and Tongsheng. Bafang has a better reputation; I used a Bafang for my first conversion (a regular MTB). But Tongshengs, in addition to being a little more affordable, are true pedal assist: power is proportional to the force you put on the pedals. It's a different experience from Bafang, but pedal assist feels better on a small folding bike, IMHO. You can buy them on Aliexpress; look for vendors who have inventory in your country, which allows for faster shipping. Here's the final build: https://i.imgur.com/TBHHOc1.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/TBHHOc1.jpeg ... and on the road in Marseilles: https://imgur.com/a/B2mJ17E.jpeg https://imgur.com/a/B2mJ17E.jpeg
- donjoe 5y agoLook into velogical motors. Their tiny build size and removable battery should be a perfect fit. http://www.velogical-engineering.com/velospeeder/produktinformationen/ http://www.velogical-engineering.com/velospeeder/produktinfo...