An experimental build of mine. Photos of semi-latest build and video of the maiden voyage attached.
Scratch-built from some surplus frame piping, cruiser and BMX bicycle parts, and old kick scooter parts. Welding was done by a friendly student at the local welding school.
The front wheel is an independent electric rim motor, controller, and battery contained in the main chassis. Connected to a thumb throttle. It fits 700c and 29er forks but needs a little more clearance than some 700c forks provide.
Feet can be rested on rear axle pegs.
I've since replaced the banana seat with a similar one with a custom fabric wrap, and the sissy bar with a chrome one, along with adding a basket in front. Those pictures aren't as good quality though. I'm still working on a way to add suspension to the seat for a more comfortable ride, but as it is, it's a viable last-mile solution to get to work from the mechanic. Take the front wheel off and it even fits in my wife's Smart Fortwo.
Ridiculously heavy for its size though, as the front wheel with battery is 22-25lbs.
I'm in the midst of building a pedal wheel to go in front (all built, just needs to be trued), and will be putting a motorized wheel in the back instead.
Scratch-built from some surplus frame piping, cruiser and BMX bicycle parts, and old kick scooter parts. Welding was done by a friendly student at the local welding school.
The front wheel is an independent electric rim motor, controller, and battery contained in the main chassis. Connected to a thumb throttle. It fits 700c and 29er forks but needs a little more clearance than some 700c forks provide.
Feet can be rested on rear axle pegs.
I've since replaced the banana seat with a similar one with a custom fabric wrap, and the sissy bar with a chrome one, along with adding a basket in front. Those pictures aren't as good quality though. I'm still working on a way to add suspension to the seat for a more comfortable ride, but as it is, it's a viable last-mile solution to get to work from the mechanic. Take the front wheel off and it even fits in my wife's Smart Fortwo.
Ridiculously heavy for its size though, as the front wheel with battery is 22-25lbs.I'm in the midst of building a pedal wheel to go in front (all built, just needs to be trued), and will be putting a motorized wheel in the back instead.
