I have a 29er diamondback recoil, I've decided to convert it to a 29/26 with the 26 wheel being in the back and it seems to be working fine. Also done this since the e bike wheel I got is 26 inch which also made it cheaper. The axle of the electric wheel is a bit too large for it to fit completely in the dropouts. As there is a small gap at the top of the dropout, however, I am able to get the majority of the axle into it. would filing the dropouts be necessary, or can the torqued down bolts hold its position?
Other than that I am having trouble find where to put the battery and controller as the battery cannot fit on the downtube. The only places it can fit is on the underside of the downtube or the upper part of the toptube. If I were to put in underneath I would need to get some sort of protection for the battery to avoid dirt or water from hitting it.
I was thinking maybe a specialized backpack that I can wear might work? The only problem is finding how to manage all the cords/connections and that I would have to be near the bike at all times. There is no easy way but thats what makes it fun.
Other than that I am having trouble find where to put the battery and controller as the battery cannot fit on the downtube. The only places it can fit is on the underside of the downtube or the upper part of the toptube. If I were to put in underneath I would need to get some sort of protection for the battery to avoid dirt or water from hitting it.
I was thinking maybe a specialized backpack that I can wear might work? The only problem is finding how to manage all the cords/connections and that I would have to be near the bike at all times. There is no easy way but thats what makes it fun.
