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skyking · 05-20-2018, 02:29 AM

I took a big step today towards a possible ebike.
I was tracking down shoes for wide feet, and found a lightly used 2017 Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
https://mikesbikes.com/product/speci...9-273915-1.htm
The shop had a set of takeoff Schwalbe 1.75 x 29 road tires they put on for the same price, swapped on my pedals. I now have hydraulic disks, front suspension with remote lockout, a light and stiff frame.
I may want to gear up on the chainring, but I will ride it a week and look at my top speed data. The 29's will take the beating of rough streets better, and the switchable front suspension will help greatly without harming pedaling performance on the smoother sections.
UPDATE: took a brief ride, I can spin it up to 22 MPH with the current gearing, 22/36 up front. I might go 26/40 eventually.

05-20-2018, 02:29 AM	#20 (permalink)
skyking Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,399 Woody - '96 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Team Cummins 90 day: 23.82 mpg (US) Avion and Woody - '96 Dodge/Avion Ram 2500/5th wheel combo 90 day: 15.1 mpg (US) TD eye eye eye - '03 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 90 day: 49.05 mpg (US) Mule - '07 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Thanks: 743 Thanked 528 Times in 344 Posts	I took a big step today towards a possible ebike. I was tracking down shoes for wide feet, and found a lightly used 2017 Specialized Rockhopper Expert. https://mikesbikes.com/product/speci...9-273915-1.htm The shop had a set of takeoff Schwalbe 1.75 x 29 road tires they put on for the same price, swapped on my pedals. I now have hydraulic disks, front suspension with remote lockout, a light and stiff frame. I may want to gear up on the chainring, but I will ride it a week and look at my top speed data. The 29's will take the beating of rough streets better, and the switchable front suspension will help greatly without harming pedaling performance on the smoother sections. UPDATE: took a brief ride, I can spin it up to 22 MPH with the current gearing, 22/36 up front. I might go 26/40 eventually. __________________ 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW 4x4 with 6MT 2003 TDI Beetle 2002 TDI Beetle currently parked - 1996 Dodge 2500 Cummins Turbodiesel Custom cab, auto, 3.55 gears Last edited by skyking; 05-20-2018 at 05:24 PM..