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General Category => General Discussions => Topic started by: dazzassj6 on July 30, 2008, 04:03:46 PM

Title: Changing hub motors on current bike
Post by: dazzassj6 on July 30, 2008, 04:03:46 PM

hi, im new here. I have a problem because I bought an electric bike with a 200watt brushless hub motor attached to the rear wheel. ANd I figured it mite be too slow, so now I want a 36v 500w brushless hub motor. Is it possible just changing the motor or do I have to get a new wheel as well to fit it in.

How do you even fit in a new motor anyways? OR should I get a whole new wheel with motor attached? although the motor itself is cheaper. Dont want to spend much though.

Title: Re: Changing hub motors on current bike
Post by: redbike on August 22, 2008, 12:02:38 AM

Changing the hub is a pain unless you are familiar with respoking a wheel. The new hub motor should come with some special short heavy duty spokes. If you are not comfortable doing the respoke then you may be better off purchasing the whole assembly. When I looked at the prices there was not much difference so it was not worth doing myself. Just be sure you purchase a good quality double wall rim if you want to do it yourself.