Anyone have experience building an #ebike ?
I have a one speed huffy cruiser/city bike I want to convert. I don't know much about bikes but have electronics/soldering skill.
It would need to be a front wheel motor because the back has the brake. It's one of those back pedal brakes.
I don't want anything too crazy, maybe 15-20 MPH max at around a 10 mile range. I'm looking at conversion kits but they usually don't come with a battery. I'm guessing I'll need to make my own.
And I'm going DIY due to costs. I'm hoping to keep it under $300, but with the US tariffs, not sure if that's possible.
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