2013 Stealth Fighter

[SamM]

The Schlumpf drive costs $799 and Rohloff hub is around $1500. Pricey for sure but if I sold the Fighter and decided to install those parts into a Raptor, it could be done. It would force me into a mid-drive configuration and I would have to add a second sprocket to the Schlumpf. I believe it's possible! One thing is for sure. There would be a lot of gearing options with that setup.

The 2.5 overdrive would be the way to go.

SamM

[katoranger]

I am envisioning a cordless drill and some of my dumpster bikes.

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I am envisioning a cordless drill and some of my dumpster bikes.

Red Green would beam with pride!

[SamM]

The guy that I bought the Fighter from ruined the steering stem by cutting it too short. Why do people mess with things that they don't understand? It's dead in the water until I can get a new handlebar clamp. It wouldn't have been terrible that he cut it, IF he would have used decent parts on it. The clamp that he used is terrible and the bars are ancient.

It's amazing what people will do! This gives me the opportunity to order the new forks that I want now. So, I guess it's not too bad.

SamM

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I am envisioning a cordless drill and some of my dumpster bikes.

Apparently, it has already been done.

[SpudRider]

Wow! That's a cool video.

[SamM]

My Sealth Fighter has been upgraded with a new Diamondback DH front wheel, TruVativ handlebar clamp, TruVativ handlebars, a Bontrager commuter+ get seat, and a RockShox Reverb adjustable seat post. I dropped the forks in the clamps and reset the forks. Next week, it will get a new 26" Duro Razorback front tire to match the rear 24" Razorback. The ground clearance is much better and it should roll over any obstacle.

It's coming along nicely. I just purchase another battery for it, new sidepanels and a new ignition switch are on the way from
Australia. Having two batteries will be great as they can easily be swapped to increase riding time.

Future additions will be: new paint or powder coating, new forks, Jagwire brakelines, a new Adaptto Max-E motor controller and a new White Industries 16T freewheel. The wiring and some of the connectors will be swapped for better pieces.

SamM

[Weldangrind]

Sam, I hereby dub you "The Re-Engineer".

[zingshoen]

I m following your thread with great interest. While I m not willing to pay 10 Grand for one, there ll be some second hand-ones one day.

[SamM]

Thanks Weldandgrind! This bike has me excited about being out on two wheels again. I think it's worth putting a little money into it. Well, maybe more than a little. I've never been able to leave my stuff alone. That's not always been a good thing for me. I do enjoy modifying them.

zingshoen,
The Fighter is selling for around 8k or so, retail depending on the options. Mine was pretty standard and cost $8100 with shipping from Australia. Thankfully, I am the third owner and didn't pay anything close to that. I actually got it for less than half the original price. Still pricey but with just 650 miles on it, I thought it was a good price. I was quite happy to find one. There aren't many of them in the US. Mine is Number 110. It's an expensive toy but WOW, is it fun!

On a side note: I picked up a spare battery a few days ago. Got and awesome deal on it. About 10% of the retail price. Still can't believe it.

SamM

[zingshoen]

keep up the good work.

i m interested in rigging sth up myself. but gotta go with generic parts, so the bionx hub is out.
an interesting resource i came across:

http://www.electricbike.com/modified-hub-motor/

if you have technical links, i d be interested in them.

[SamM]

Checkout www.endless-sphere.com

Everything about electric bikes you can imagine is right there. Some great people that are very helpful, hangout on that site.

If I was going to build a custom bike. I'd start with a Qulbix Raptor frame. It's made in Slovenia. Costs about $1600USD shipped to the US.

SamM

[SamM]

Here is a Raptor.

[zingshoen]

thanks for the link! and hey, that raptor is a serious looking beast.

[SamM]

Yes, it is! You can actually buy it as a motorcycle with foot pegs or a bicycle with petals. You can also get a seat post bracket or a MX motorcycle type seat.

Not bad for $1600. The Fighter that I have is the most popular eBike in the world. If I hadn't found my Fighter, I would have purchased the Raptor frame kit, for a ground up build.

SamM