Originally Posted by
neenach2002
Yep, I'm aware. I downshift before I hit the hill anyways as it's steep enough that I'd quickly lose speed even if I was going as fast as I can. Plus, it's actually right after a left turn which I can't take at full speed anyways.
Good to know. I have a much better idea what I'm looking for now. I'm fine mostly using a motor to get me up the hill; it beats walking up the hill (which is in and of itself quite an exercise, even without a bike). It's about a 100 foot incline, from start to finish. It's likely between 30º and 45º.
I assume that it won't be easy to add a mid-drive motor to any folding bike, and that there's certain models I'll need to look at that either come with that, or support adding one.
No, adding a mid-drive would be difficult since we have to build the frame to accommodate the motor. I have seen a couple of add-on mid-drives, but I cannot attest to their efficiency or noise level.