When I read that the upcoming RRBBO 19 would allow e-bikes, I got quite excited. I had been ruminating about building a rat e-bike for some time now. I started gathering and ordering parts and dug out my favorite pedal-powered rat for some revamping. Not that it needed revamping; it was a joy to ride with a wonderful 7-speed internal hub coaster brake Shimano wheelset, tan balloon tires and a cushy ordinary saddle.
As I gathered the parts from here and there, I couldn't help but start to replace them, and before I knew it, I had a finished rat e-bike. It's fast, with a 1500W motor, and it rides nicely. I am waiting for a disc brake ready, Monark-style springer fork to come from China, and it'll be done.
I totally jumped the gun on RRBBO 19, but I do have a new ride to play with. I'll just have to sit back and watch you guys come up with some wonderful creations.
![20240415_155733.jpg 20240415_155733.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/263/263337-20240415-155733.jpg)
As I gathered the parts from here and there, I couldn't help but start to replace them, and before I knew it, I had a finished rat e-bike. It's fast, with a 1500W motor, and it rides nicely. I am waiting for a disc brake ready, Monark-style springer fork to come from China, and it'll be done.
![20240424_102218.jpg 20240424_102218.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/263/263335-20240424-102218.jpg)
![20240424_113033.jpg 20240424_113033.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/263/263336-20240424-113033.jpg)
I totally jumped the gun on RRBBO 19, but I do have a new ride to play with. I'll just have to sit back and watch you guys come up with some wonderful creations.
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