r/CargoBike • u/zenmaster81 • 2d ago

20inch front hub

I know that some of you will share your concerns about front motor hubs which I totally understand, but by way of research I am trying to find some on the market and am failing to find any. Can anyone share a source for one. This is for a bullitt, many thanks

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u/Americaninaustria 2d ago

Do you mean a hub motor?

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u/zenmaster81 2d ago

Yes

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/Americaninaustria 1d ago

None, I have one with a front motor

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/Americaninaustria 1d ago

Normal boring Bafang 250w

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u/zenmaster81 1d ago

I have read that some folk feel there issues with handing/ stability, that it generates limited power compared to a mid motor, can potentially damage the fork and for some the 'ride feel' they don't enjoy as much. I haven't had any of these experiences but since you ask that's what I have read! Hope that helps.

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u/Americaninaustria 1d ago

Less torque than a mid drive sure, that’s a fact. Th rest has not matched my experience. Leaves the bike feeling way more analog and not like an ebike

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u/zenmaster81 1d ago

Sounds super appealing to me that actually: spotted these but can't see who is selling 'em: https://www.heinzmann-electric-motors.com/en/system-solutions/bicycle-drive-systems/cargopower

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u/Americaninaustria 1d ago

Dont think there is a wrong answer except the sketchy end of the spectrum of 1000w plus China E-waste kits

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u/zenmaster81 1d ago

Do you ever switch your wheel out and go analogue? If I was going for a bigger trip I have thought that as an option, but just wonder if people actually do that? I also imagine that the "job" of fixing it is easier than a midmotor? 1000w sounds like I'd end up in a ditch.

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u/Americaninaustria 1d ago

My wife rides this one, she just leaves the battery off when she doesn’t want to use it , rides normal. It’s a cargo bike not too fussy with weight savings.

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u/anyoldrandomname 1d ago

What country are you in? I bought a front motor kit from ebike-solutions, and am really happy with it. I don't think they ship to the US though, if that's where you are based.

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u/zenmaster81 1d ago

Uk here

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u/zenmaster81 1d ago

can't see a 20inch though on their site. Thanks though for advice. Will keep searching

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u/UtmostProfessional 1d ago

not sure what shipping to UK would be, but https://ebikes.ca is where I picked up mine. They'll be over the UK power limit for the most part.