2014-01-15

e-bike: chopping the frame

Started working on my e-bike's frame, chopping off a few pieces that I didn't like the looks of.


Before going at it with a hacksaw and Ryobi, I marked where I was considering taking pieces off.



Here is it, just after the initial chopping.



And after the rough cleanup.  I also chopped some pieces off of the swing arm.  I might remove a few more pieces, but I have other fish to fry first; I'd like to get the steering sorted and I've also started work converting the in-hub motor with cast on rim into an in-hub motor with spokes connecting it to a larger diameter rim.

Then comes the seat, electronics, battery, etc.  A lot to get through before Spring.