Originally Posted by
chas58
Sure you could. 36v is probably better for what you want. any reason why you mentioned 48v?
Keep in mind if the fork has an aluminum bottom end (as most do) it is not designed for any kind of shock load at all. so something simple like spinning a wheel could snap the fork and cause a bad crash. Steel is the safer way to go.
48 volt??? Just sounds bigger and like it would give more range. And I am just starting to learn about ebikes. Just an hour ago I read that riding my trike with the Nexus 3 speed up steep hills will ruin the Nexus as well as my legs!
Will fork supports allow an electric front hub to be used on aluminum forks?
I am thinking that I need to use the trike around my little town for strength training and snow and ice, and buy a women's bike with a low step through, lots of gears, and a steel fork, put spring action EZ trainer training wheels on it, THEN a front hub kit!
The more I ride that trike, and the stronger I get, the less I want to be stuck with it. Yesterday I saw another old geezer like me with a brand new nice looking womens bike. I may be motivating some old folks, zipping arund town. Everyone knows I have a hard time walking, and there I go, buzzing past!