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Old 04-01-13, 08:58 AM
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I couldn’t get to either of those links for some reason. How much power are you thinking? What motor will you be buying? Front or rear? Most people like the old ‘90s steel frame bikes with a rock shock. With steel, you don’t have to worry about a part suddenly snapping off (steel will bend, unlike aluminum). For an E-bike, good brakes and possibly a good shock are important. Those 29” tires are going to take a little more torque to get up to speed compared to a 26”. Some people even prefer 24”or 20” wheels. So make sure you have a torquey motor.

Didn't want a motor on the road bike, eh?
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