Three versions of the Mixte for electric ebike conversion.
The first version is from Fuji.
Nichibei Sport Single Speed Mixte Road Bike
* This bike is a nice light weight single speed model.
* This bike is only available with a mid drive motor due to the 120mm dropout spacing. Hub motors require a minimum of 135mm to fit. The two speed motor needs 145mm. Even though this is a steel frame, and can be adjusted, this is too much adjustment for safety sake. Mid drive motors are much better than hub motors anyway.
* Motor Bafang BBSHD 750-1000w Mid Drive Motor $679.00
* With the Bafang motors, you can get a three speed internal geared hub installed as an upgrade.
* An optional Mini Cyclone 2000w Motor $419.95 is available for more experienced riders, but will require changing the front forks and wheel to a hydraulic disk brake setup. Rim brakes shouldn't be used on bikes with more than 1000w of power! I also recommend changing rims to double wall, and getting better quality stainless steel spokes with a Cyclone motor upgrade!
* For the Cyclone motors, I will install with my own proprietary mounts to frame for a clean look and stable untwistable solid motor mount. I do not use the cheap supplied hose clamps.
* Your choice of traditional ebike battery shark pack, or a hand stitched old world quality leather bag to hold the battery pack. These will fit inside the frame to keep the weight centered and as low as possible. With the leather bag, the largest battery that can fit inside the frame is an option (20+ amp hours for long range trips). With the shark pack, the largest battery size is 17.5 amp hours. Seventeen and a half amp hours is still about twice what most other ebikes come with! With a bigger battery, not only do you get more range before having to recharge, but you also get a longer lasting battery life because they don't have to work as hard as a smaller battery pack.
* One size fits all from 5'3" to 5'11" riders.
* Light Weight Steel Frame. 28.23lbs.
* Red is the only color offered by Fuji, but custom paint or a tough rock and scratch resistant powder coat is optional. Just pick your favorite color!
* Tires 700c.
* Chain KMC.
* Brakes are traditional style V brake. All bikes with V brakes get the pads upgraded to Kool Stop brake pads for more stopping power in all weather conditions.
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The second version is from Schwinn.
Schwinn Carrington Mixte City Commuter Bike
* This bike is a seven speed model with Shimano rear derailleur.
* This bike can be had with either a single speed 500w geared hub motor, or a 1000w two speed geared hub motor. Both motors will climb hills, but the two speed motor is the one to choose if you live in a hilly area.
* Mid Drive Motor options. Mid drive is the best setup for hilly areas, especially with the 7 speed gear set. With this setup, and a big enough battery, you would have no problem getting to the top of Pike's Peak!
Bafang BBSHD 750-1000w Mid Drive Motor $679.00
* An optional Mini Cyclone 2000w Motor $419.95 is available for more experienced riders, but will require changing the front forks and wheel to a hydraulic disk brake setup. Rim brakes shouldn't be used on bikes with more than 1000w of power! I also recommend changing rims to double wall, and getting better quality stainless steel spokes with a Cyclone motor upgrade!
* For the Cyclone motors, I will install with my own proprietary mounts to frame for a clean look and stable untwistable solid motor mount. I do not use the cheap supplied hose clamps.
* Your choice of traditional ebike battery shark pack, or a hand stitched old world quality leather bag to hold the battery pack. These will fit inside the frame to keep the weight centered and as low as possible. With the leather bag, the largest battery that can fit inside the frame is an option (20+ amp hours for long range trips). With the shark pack, the largest battery size is 17.5 amp hours. Seventeen and a half amp hours is still about twice what most other ebikes come with! With a bigger battery, not only do you get more range before having to recharge, but you also get a longer lasting battery life because they don't have to work as hard as a smaller battery pack.
* One size fits all as long as you're 5'4" and up.
* Steel Frame. 40.63lbs. A bit heavy, but it matters less with a ebike, unless you have to carry it upstairs to your apartment.
* Schwinn offers this bike in mint green or purple. Custom paint or tough rock and scratch resistant powder coat is optional. Just pick your favorite color!
* Tires are 700c.
* Crankset is Standard Schwinn one piece.
* Chain KMC.
* Fenders.
* Rear rack.
* Brakes are traditional style V brake. All bikes with V brakes get the pads upgraded to Kool Stop brake pads for more stopping power in all weather conditions. With all Schwinn bikes in addition to Kool Stop pads, the brakes themselves will be upgraded to a set of Tektro RX brakes. The ones that come on Schwinn bikes are junk with plastic parts.
* Shifter. This is one part that Schwinn gets a lot of complaints about. Shifters will be upgraded to Schimano Altus M310 rapid fire shifter. This shifter has great reviews!
* Shifter and brake cables are also upgraded with stiffer high quality cables and housings for crisper shifts and stops. none of that squishy box store bike feeling.
The third version is also from Schwinn.
Schwinn Mifflin Mixte City and Country Bike
Yes, I added "City and Country Bike" to the above name. I love this orange color!
With a set of Cyclocross tires and the usual upgrades needed for Schwinn bikes, I
think this bike is a real winner with the aluminum frame! Much better than any expensive
entry level bike store brand after upgrades.
For the most part, this bike is the same as the other Schwinn above, except for the Aluminum frame and minus the rack and traditional looking chain guard. The chain guard on this bike is part of the front sprocket.
* Aluminum Frame.
* Three piece crankset.
* Colors: Pink or Orange.
* All parts and upgrades for the above Schwinn bike are the same with this version for the same reasons.
* Available motors are mid drive only because of the aluminum frame. For hub motors to fit, the dropout space needs to be adjusted to 135mm minimum. The two speed motor requires 145mm. Aluminum frames should never be adjusted in this way for safety sake.
As usual, every bike that comes threw my hands is taken apart 100%.
Grease is not only checked, but replaced with marine grade. Wheels are adjusted, stressed and re-trued. Cheap bolts are replaced with Stainless Steel and reinstalled with the appropriate Locktight thread compound, and torqued down to the appropriate measurement.
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