So far so good, got up to 30mph and solid on hills.

So far so good, got up to 30mph and solid on hills.  Read Less

Plenty of torque and 27mph in 7th gear on a gravel road.

Plenty of torque and 27mph in 7th gear on a gravel road.  Read Less

Smaller chain ring gears transfers more torque to the rear wheel; rear derailleur cannot handle this much torque and chain will...  Read More

Smaller chain ring gears transfers more torque to the rear wheel; rear derailleur cannot handle this much torque and chain will "skip" teeth.  Read Less

You want the 52t ring gear if it will fit on your bike, do not remove the front derailleur!

You want the 52t ring gear if it will fit on your bike, do not remove the front derailleur!  Read Less

I used a cheap $400 mongoose ("the spruced goose") half of the bike came already built.

I used a cheap $400 mongoose ("the spruced goose") half of the bike came already built.  Read Less

The shear mass and inertia of hub or qr motors is great for power and momentum, but as far as power to weight, bafang's mid-dri...  Read More

The shear mass and inertia of hub or qr motors is great for power and momentum, but as far as power to weight, bafang's mid-drive kit is exceptional.  Read Less