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358: The eBike Build Update
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İçerik Tim Mooney tarafından sağlanmıştır. Bölümler, grafikler ve podcast açıklamaları dahil tüm podcast içeriği doğrudan Tim Mooney veya podcast platform ortağı tarafından yüklenir ve sağlanır. Birinin telif hakkıyla korunan çalışmanızı izniniz olmadan kullandığını düşünüyorsanız burada https://tr.player.fm/legal özetlenen süreci takip edebilirsiniz.
The big project for 2024 is building the ultimate custom e-bike. On this episode we update where I'm at with the project... have I narrowed things down or am I hopelessly lost in the paradox of choice?
e-Bike Build Update- Overview of the e-bike build vs. buy decision.
- Experiences and research done in Portland, Oregon, highlighting e-bike focused shops.
- Special mention of Nomad Cycles for custom bike builds.
- Discussion on the drawbacks of commercially available e-bikes, particularly around proprietary battery systems.
- Attraction to the "Biking Brian" style of massive battery and universal adapters for custom builds.
- Considerations against "chonky" e-bike frames for a sleeker, non-e-bike appearance.
- The decision leaning towards a custom build for its expandability and customization.
- Thoughts on suspension and tire width for e-bike comfort and stability.
- Exploring the option of converting the host’s Safari touring bike into an e-bike.
- Financial and technical considerations of a DIY build.
- Potential barriers and required new skills and tools.
- The sentimental value of the Safari bike and the implications of converting it.
- The downsides of rim brakes on an e-bike and the consideration of disc brakes.
- Timing concerns for the build project overlapping with prime touring season.
- Upsides of undertaking the e-bike project: a rewarding challenge, expanding bike mechanic skills, and personalizing the bike.
- Dilemmas between the ease of buying a pre-made e-bike and the appeal of a custom build.
- Future steps: considering all options post upcoming spring tour with the Safari bike.
- Closing thoughts on the e-bike build or buy journey and its implications for the host’s cycling future.
- Mention of Biking Brian’s build video and load management insights.
- Security considerations for e-bikes, particularly battery theft.
- Final reflections on the episode’s discussion and the ongoing decision process.
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İçerik Tim Mooney tarafından sağlanmıştır. Bölümler, grafikler ve podcast açıklamaları dahil tüm podcast içeriği doğrudan Tim Mooney veya podcast platform ortağı tarafından yüklenir ve sağlanır. Birinin telif hakkıyla korunan çalışmanızı izniniz olmadan kullandığını düşünüyorsanız burada https://tr.player.fm/legal özetlenen süreci takip edebilirsiniz.
The big project for 2024 is building the ultimate custom e-bike. On this episode we update where I'm at with the project... have I narrowed things down or am I hopelessly lost in the paradox of choice?
e-Bike Build Update- Overview of the e-bike build vs. buy decision.
- Experiences and research done in Portland, Oregon, highlighting e-bike focused shops.
- Special mention of Nomad Cycles for custom bike builds.
- Discussion on the drawbacks of commercially available e-bikes, particularly around proprietary battery systems.
- Attraction to the "Biking Brian" style of massive battery and universal adapters for custom builds.
- Considerations against "chonky" e-bike frames for a sleeker, non-e-bike appearance.
- The decision leaning towards a custom build for its expandability and customization.
- Thoughts on suspension and tire width for e-bike comfort and stability.
- Exploring the option of converting the host’s Safari touring bike into an e-bike.
- Financial and technical considerations of a DIY build.
- Potential barriers and required new skills and tools.
- The sentimental value of the Safari bike and the implications of converting it.
- The downsides of rim brakes on an e-bike and the consideration of disc brakes.
- Timing concerns for the build project overlapping with prime touring season.
- Upsides of undertaking the e-bike project: a rewarding challenge, expanding bike mechanic skills, and personalizing the bike.
- Dilemmas between the ease of buying a pre-made e-bike and the appeal of a custom build.
- Future steps: considering all options post upcoming spring tour with the Safari bike.
- Closing thoughts on the e-bike build or buy journey and its implications for the host’s cycling future.
- Mention of Biking Brian’s build video and load management insights.
- Security considerations for e-bikes, particularly battery theft.
- Final reflections on the episode’s discussion and the ongoing decision process.
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