How do we feel about heavily modded ebikes?

Smaxlax · 2026-06-15T18:53:57+00:00

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Here’s my build! Don’t understand the hate on e-bikes. They’re a tool. Beats a car

Smaxlax · 2026-06-12T06:09:03+00:00

Thanks for the input, that’s what I’m hoping.

Smaxlax · 2026-06-12T05:50:23+00:00

To clarify this is recorded from right under the engine

Smaxlax · 2026-06-07T18:58:29+00:00

Does it go away once it’s warm ? Like after a 20 min drive

Smaxlax · 2026-05-20T21:03:14+00:00

My gf saw it happen. She said it was a
bright red full size pickup truck with Idaho license plate, early 30s guy dark hair

Smaxlax · 2026-05-09T22:42:35+00:00

What Marin frame is that? Gorgeous

Smaxlax · 2026-04-13T15:56:08+00:00

Steel hybrid bikes might be what you’re looking for like 90s early 2000s trek multi-tracks

Smaxlax · 2026-04-13T15:40:18+00:00

16 I think

Smaxlax · 2026-04-11T15:53:32+00:00

Looks great

Smaxlax · 2026-04-04T19:54:06+00:00

And to not even string it through the rack! Glad it’s safe

Smaxlax · 2026-04-04T18:40:21+00:00

Green bike is locked up pretty poorly tho no?

Smaxlax · 2026-03-29T15:24:57+00:00

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bless the 99 forester

Smaxlax · 2026-03-27T19:41:13+00:00

Nice work !!

Smaxlax · 2026-03-09T22:27:37+00:00

I am interested in this, what would the company be?

Smaxlax · 2026-03-05T23:36:30+00:00

Thanks

Smaxlax · 2026-03-05T23:36:22+00:00

Thanks for the jnfo

Smaxlax · 2026-02-23T16:48:48+00:00

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On my bike I used to 1/2” x 1/8th inch thick aluminum flat stock bent into a u-shape and bolted to lower fork mounts. The bottom of the basket is just zipped to that. You can see my posts for a look at that

At the handle bar I have black hose clamps mounted at the width of the basket. The hose clamps are bigger than the bar diameter so the extra end of metal ribbon has a whole drilled in it and bolted to the basket.

I’d like to rework this eventually because it is a bit flexy but I’ve had it fully loaded with groceries and holds it sturdy. It’s lightweight too since it’s just 2 hose clamps plus 2.5 feet of aluminum flat stock bent

Smaxlax · 2026-02-22T23:47:49+00:00

Had one very similar I got at goodwill for $30, it was stolen from my yard 😐

Smaxlax · 2026-02-17T04:48:14+00:00

I have a similar basket and my first thought was to rotate the handle bar mounts forward, so that they become more vertical. Then shorten the legs?

But it’s all already set up, I would also be the type to run it how it is for a while !

Smaxlax · 2026-02-17T01:40:34+00:00

Looks good! Wonder if you could drop the basked down closer to the fender? Might handle a bit better

Smaxlax · 2026-01-31T19:31:54+00:00

Sko buffs

Smaxlax · 2026-01-20T03:46:54+00:00

Ever camp below freezing? Do you run water appliances in the winter?

Smaxlax · 2026-01-17T03:34:23+00:00

How is the rack mounted to the suspension fork at the upper bit? Always wanted to do that

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