Finished my DIY etrike

[passive jay]

I figured that since I have finished my e-trike I should post new pictures. It started out as a normal Schwin trike. I installed a 1000w front hub motor and battery on it, jury rigged a disc brake setup and put a new seat on it. I love it

 

[munirider]

Nice.

it looks like from the wear marks on your front brake rotor that you need to somehow adjust it in a bit. It look like it is only rubbing on about half the surface.

 

[dburt]

Almost looks factory made! How does the front hub motor do in gravel or grass? Does it have enough traction?

 

[Reclyndrider]

Good job. Did you build the front wheel?

 

[Hi Proof]

After riding a rear wheel drive trike through mud, gravel, and slippery wet grass I can’t even imagine how that scenario would play out with front wheel drive. So what say ye I’m very curious?

 

[addertooth]

I agree with Munirider, the brake caliper is too far out from the Axle, and only making partial contact with the disk.
The front drop-outs look "light" and may require a bit more bracing for a 1 Kw motor.