Electrified Sam

[Doug Engel]

With some age under my belt and a heart condition I decided to upgrade my Sam to the electric age. I have mixed feelings obviously, it seems like an oxymoron to have an electric Rivendell. My experience so far is I can ride a bit faster and further but not getting as good a workout. Anyway my bike guru specializes in electrifying analogue bikes and I thought the group would appreciate the design he made for the battery mounting board on the rear rack that matches the paint job of the Sam. 

[Steve]

Hey,  if it keeps you in the game I'm all for it  -  as long as you don't start riding like some of the E-bike hot shots I've been encountering lately   ; - )    The mounting platform for the battery is nicely done. 

Looks like you opted to but the powered wheel up front (?)  What's your impression so far?

Steve in AVL

[Ron Mc]

Congratulations on the new project.  To really look Riv, though, the battery should be in a bag.  

My buddy Lou went from his dream Chapman Rando to a dream Trek e-assist because of a hip distance limit.  

Best thing about it, fits 40-mm tires.  

Also, because of Brian's backlog, he made a significant profit on the Chapman (he kept the original TA bag)