Is anyone around here a bicycle expert?

[MacFromOK]

For years (decades, actually), I've wanted to build a full-sized electric (pedal) bike. Planned to put a couple of deep cycle marine batteries in saddlebags, and possibly use a variable-speed trolling motor to (friction?) drive it.

So many projects, so little time...

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[STS11]

For years (decades, actually), I've wanted to build a full-sized electric (pedal) bike. Planned to put a couple of deep cycle marine batteries in saddlebags, and possibly use a variable-speed trolling motor to (friction?) drive it.

So many projects, so little time...

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Here is mine 1500 watt mid drive motor, 13.5 amp 52 volt battery, Montague Paratrooper folding

 

[John6185]

I've always wanted one of those electric bikes but fear the Chinese made ones because of cheap material.I could be wrong but I still have a concern regarding the qualify of Chinese products. There is a guy at the OKC VA who silently cruises up to the hospital and parks his electric bike, I don't know him but that bike is a classic. I've seen Whizzer bikes on Craigslist in the past at a reasonable cost. I have a 2010 Honda Elite 110 with 1400 miles on it that still looks new but it'd still be nice to have an electric bike.

 

[mightymouse]

Sounds like you're sticking with two wheels, might check out some tadpoles from this place. Again not sure if this place is still open, but worth a phone call.
Oklahoma Recumbent Road Bikes DBA Oklahoma Recumbent Trikes & Bikes in Lexington, OK offers comfortable bikes.

Oklahoma Recumbent Bikes and Trikes is still very much alive. I was in the place this morning. Their mechanic (Frank) is a big advocate of electric assist (the entire staff rides some kind of electric assisted recumbent). Good people all around.