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FloridAlaskan
FloridAlaskan

Mid-Drive on a Singlespeed?

Question: I’ve got a single speed Gravity gravel/road bike. Big 46t ring up front and small ring in the back for faster flat road riding in Florida. I’m considering adding a Bafang MidDrive motor. I figure I would pedal with the motor off when starting (to save it from straining on the big single speed gearing) and then once I’m up to speed a bit, turn the motor on and use it to maintain high speeds and maybe even use a thumb throttle. Does that sound like an OK setup or is the hub drive what I should be going with? Or is either one just not a good idea with that type of gearing? I’m weighing the cost/advantages/disadvantages between converting my gravel bike or buying a Gravity Ebike in the 28mph top speed class. Doing the conversion would save probably $500 or more and it sounds like the conversion might go a little faster but the pre-built bikes all have gears and obviously are dialed-in from the factory. Thanks for any info!

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1fitz
1fitz
Apr 23

my advice, go custom. dont buy a premade ebike. look towards CYC over bafang, latter needs accessories, CYC is all included. forget hub motors. mid drive only and while it may work with single speed its not exactly designed for that. have no exp with single speed and if its optimal for use w mid drive kits.

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