what motor is on that new Elegant-08 ?

[NeedWheels]

I really like the look of that Elegant-08
I am going to assume I cannot afford the entire bike
but what is that slim/trim motor on the front hub?



It doesn't look like the other motors for sale
and I am wondering if I can buy a 26" wheel with it?

[Draggin]

     Thats a hub motor with a planetary gear.  Like Heintzman or Rayben.  I rode a Heintzman once,there a little noisy.  They engage with a lurch.  And it was very expensive.  The Raybens have a website you can google.  They are also on ebay.ca for I think 350US plus shipping, including 3X12v-12Ah SLA battery. I think they are 250watts so the speed is slightly less than GM.  They look really nice. Draggin 

[NeedWheels]

Thank you, I will definitely google for them as that's also my newbie starter price range.

Will that kind of hub have a side benefit of also freewheeling?

[Draggin]

     Absolutly.  The rayben website says that if you are willing to ease up on the throttle they'll go 50km!

[NeedWheels]

I actually contacted them (via ebay) and they say it does not freewheel.

Given my budget I may have to just give up on the idea of a freewheel hub as I see they are very expensive.

I may just go the direct drive route since they are apparently silent and if it doesn't freewheel, all the gearing offers otherwise is faster acceleration?

[Draggin]

How about this, buy the golden motor kit to put on your bike now, and ask Santa for a nice 36v 15Ah LiFePo4.  When you are done you will have a nice bike with serious performance and only spend one third of the cost of the bike in the picture.  Draggin.