Conversion on comfort bike
07-21-10, 10:57 AM
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Conversion on comfort bike
After having to settle for a cheap aluminum bike...I know find out that I will need the extra help of an electric kit. I have read that these kits should not be put on aluminum forks ever.
This naturally pisses me off more as now it would seem Ii have to change forks after spending money on this new bike. Has anyone ever put a kit on an aluminum fork with torque bars?? any help would be greatly appreciated.
claire
This naturally pisses me off more as now it would seem Ii have to change forks after spending money on this new bike. Has anyone ever put a kit on an aluminum fork with torque bars?? any help would be greatly appreciated.
claire
07-21-10, 11:10 AM
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The drop outs on aluminum forks can fail without any warning signs, causing the front wheel to come off (even with torque arms). Even steel forks can fail over time, just read posts at the Endless Sphere forums. Clearly this could cause serious or fatal injuries. Here's a picture of an aluminum fork that failed. The owner builds e-bikes and knew better than to install a front hub motor on the aluminum fork.
Rather than getting mad, just buy a rear wheel conversion kit. It's your choice and your health and safety. Good luck.
Rather than getting mad, just buy a rear wheel conversion kit. It's your choice and your health and safety. Good luck.
07-21-10, 02:25 PM
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E motor on front hub
so I can go electric. Am I to assume by your answer that even on an all aluminum bike the motor can be rear mounted?
07-21-10, 02:54 PM
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Medusa, do you already have a front kit? I have a comfort bike that is aluminum and a rear kit. It has it's pros and cons, front versus rear, but they are really minor issues. Bike balance, ease of fixing flats, ease of installation.
07-21-10, 02:55 PM
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Thet also make torque arms for the rear drop out as well. Weather you have steel or alm. While the rear drop out isn't as bad as the fork I would recommend installing an after market torque are on the rear drop out.
07-22-10, 08:29 AM
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Thanks for your reply....I think I'll stay with my original plan buying a front steel as my life and the $400.00 plus cost of my bike are something I won't take a chance with. I just wish these freaking bike manufacturers would stay with at least a steel fork for events like these. I have been disgusted by all the extra modifications I'm having to spend on because the bikes aren't made with cost effectiveness as well as optimum functionality variances..not to mention guards against bike parts theft.
