Not Using a Pedal Assist For a Front Wheel Motor

[penndan]

I'm installing an Ebikeling front wheel hub motor on a Himiway Escape. Totally separate motor controls, controllers, and batteries. If I use pedal assist I'll use the Himiway system. Anybody think it's problem to not connect it up for the front wheel?

 

[ElHegpah]

The activation method is not a problem. Read this thread to get a handle on the actual problems with using a front fork motor.

Is it feasible to add a front hub motor to a Giant Lafree? (For use with throttle only and isolated from the mid drive.)

I have a 2018 Giant Lafree. It's great, but there are times where I'm feeling really lazy and don't want to pedal at all. I've read there's no way to add a throttle to it, so I'm thinking I could add a front hub motor with its own battery, throttle, and controller rather than buy an entirely new...

ebikesforum.com

 

[penndan]

Thanks, ElHegpah, for steering me to that thread. In the time it took me to read all of it, I decided to abandon the project. The possibility of a face plant at 32 mph was not worth the 4 mph increase in speed over what I have now.

 

[ElHegpah]

Question - did learning this new information cause you to feel bad about yourself in any way?

 

[penndan]

No, didn't hurt my feelings at all. In fact, I enjoy your snarky comments. I tend that way sometimes.

 

[penndan]

Some random thoughts about front wheel hub motors.
The Ebikeling kit came with two torque arms. At first I wondered why.
And the new Bandit X-Trail Pro has steel front forks. Did you consult with them on that, ElHegpah?