A 48V 1kW hub motor is still very inexpensive with full non-battery kits (including throttle, controller, fat wheel and more) costing under $200. This is a heavy, inefficient bike to start with, so a 250W or even 500W motor wouldn’t have made this fun. Rear wheel drive Sondors X fat tire 500W costs about $1200 for a similar configuration with a nice $100 display and $100 front shocks.Īs for the motor, I wanted something substantial. I wanted to keep the price as low as possible since this is a special use bike.
Here are some of the decisions that mapped out my choices.
I would also like a bike for friends and family to come with me when I ride my Sondors X through the woods or on trails. Truth be told I probably won’t ride to the coffee shop most days during the winter but I would like an option if I have the time and inclination (and waterproof attire). I currently ride a 2017 Raleigh Redux IE 5 miles to work in the morning but I don’t feel safe with it on slick or snowy roads that include steep inclines and blind turns. The big fat tires make up for the lack of suspension and taking this off-road is a thrill even without an electric motor. I originally expected Huffy/big box quality but this is definitely a step up. This is a 48-pound heavy, steel fat tire bike with basic components including 7-speed rear derailleur with right side grip shift, disc brakes and 18-inch frame. I put on the front wheel and rode it around to make sure I had a good donor bike to start with. I first put the Mongoose Dolomite bike together which takes about 15-30 minutes depending on your skill level and tools. 160mm Front Disc Brake: $13 – not only improves braking on the heavier, motorized front wheel but also doesn’t require you to lift the disc off of your donor tireĪll of the parts came within a week, while the Amazon battery being prime shipped in two days.10Ah is on the low-end of what I’d recommend for distance, weight: 9.68 lbs.
#Fat tire mini bike kit upgrade#
Just in case however, I opted to add not one but two torque arms to the front of this build and upgrade the disc brake to something more substantial. However, doing some research on the ol’ internet showed that a ton of people had used a Dolomite with success due to its strong steel design and specifically strong front fork. I should note at the outset that Mongoose contacted us after the original story ran and told us that their Dolomite bike hadn’t been tested as an electric donor bike. I decided to start there and tailor the build to winter needs while still keeping it at around $700. I was intrigued by a post in May by Micah which touted a fat tire ebike for $700. Winter is coming fast here in the Northeast and my ebike coffee shop commute is going to be impossible soon with my daily ebike.
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