With all the annoyances I'm having with the spokes and with having to replace the batteries in my scooter with the ones that were intended for this, I'm now re-evaluating the hub motor decision.
I found a really good deal on some 19" mag wheels through ebay and I will be going back to the My1020Z and the chain drive.
While that setup does involve more weight and doesn't include regenerative braking, it will be a much more durable and easier to service. It will also allow me to get some experience with chain drives, which I will later need should I want to upgrade to a brushless RC motor. Those are tiny, lightweight, and absurdly powerful for their size (up to 7kw).
With that said, anyone want to buy a hub motor from me?
