Electrifying a Pino
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Antoine Claessens
Jan 12, 2021, 4:48:16 AM1/12/21
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Dear Pino-ists,
I have got a Pino from 2011, I am considering changing the rear wheel for a rear hub motor. Has anyone done that before? What brand/model would you recommend?
I don't need something, just an extra push when going uphill with 2 kids in a trailer...
Thanks a lot,
Antoine
I have got a Pino from 2011, I am considering changing the rear wheel for a rear hub motor. Has anyone done that before? What brand/model would you recommend?
I don't need something, just an extra push when going uphill with 2 kids in a trailer...
Thanks a lot,
Antoine
Neil O
Jan 13, 2021, 4:11:00 AM1/13/21
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Hi Antoine,
We did he same thing in 2019. We went for a Heinzmann direct drive system. It works brilliantly (with a little modification of the sensor ring on the crank so we could retain the triple chainset). Highly recommended and certainly cheaper than buying a whole new bike.
Good luck!
Neil.
larry black
Jan 13, 2021, 4:42:26 AM1/13/21
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This is the system we stuck with after trying Shimano and some geared hubs:
We’ve used it in the US, NZ, and throughout Europe.
Especially with a tandem, a crank mounted motor adds that ‘second stoker’ strain to chain, chainwheels, and rear cassette.
A rear hub motor reduces the strain and wear closer to a single bike
Larry and Linda Black
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Neil O
Jan 13, 2021, 5:49:58 AM1/13/21
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Just to echo Larry’s point on the benefits of rear hubs, it’s definitely the best technology. In fact the main chain failed once just under human power when we were 3 miles from home and we were able to travel back on the rear motor alone - try doing that with a crank drive!.
Neil.
Antoine Claessens
Jan 17, 2021, 3:01:46 PM1/17/21
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Thank you very much Neil and Larry!
Happy cycling,
Antoine
Happy cycling,
Antoine
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