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Originally Posted by Joe Bob
Ya think?
I'd like to convert an aluminum 21 speed mountain bike, made by Giant and it's a hard tail......reverse engineering a Stealth Bomber e bike would be a good start.
No shop keeps them in stock, no test rides, takes 4-6 weeks to get one and $10K.
I know the theory as I did a 914 e conversion back in the early days.
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Could see that. My pawnshop special Giant Rapid had me thinking. Bike is too good for experimenting but could see getting another. Definitely a light ally frame, 700C (like a 29er), road geometry with flat bars. Lace up beefy 36 hole 4X wheels with electric hub and keep the rear derailleur.
Hiding batteries to keep it clean looking.... hmmm. The older model Paslode finish nailer use 6V cylinder batteries and could fit into the seat tube. The tricky part would be making a long opening under the top tube for access to store additional batteries - need 36 volts. Once the batteries are installed, an extruded cover would somehow be firmly attached underneath as a stressed frame member (this is the top tube after all!) and heat sink while the batteries drains.