Eric Peltzer’s Electric Bicycle
Eric Peltzer’s Electric Bicycle
I have added an electric power assist onto a GT mountain bike. It is much more powerful than typical electric bikes. The basic motivation for this was to have a fun and efficient and environmentally friendly way to stay out my car for short trips around town, and also as a silent trail bike for exploring the hills. It can still be pedaled. When I first put this together it was even more of a blast to ride than I had envisioned. I have seen 70 year old people get on this bike and laugh like little kids - it’s like a magic hand is silently boosting you along.
A very good article on bulding an electric bike from scratch. I’ve been tempted to do this, but I don’t think I’d be able to carry enough batteries or move fast enough for my 30 mile commute.