Re: [RBW] WTT my Clem L for your Cheviot

2020-08-07 Thread Dave Redmon
Thanks, Joe! Three Qs: 1) What better brakes would you buy for the Cheviot if you wanted better stopping power? 2) What is max tire width--with and without fenders? 3) What is the step-over height for a 55cm Cheviot? IOW, how much higher than a Clem L? Dave On Fri, Aug 7, 2020, 1:50 PM Joe

[RBW] WTT my Clem L for your Cheviot

2020-08-07 Thread Joe Bernard
I can verify a battery fits perfectly on a Cheviot. The only drawback for me was the caliper brakes, but that was my fault for putting a monster mid-drive kit on it..the damn thing was as fast as a small motorcycle! Your kit should be fine on one. https://photos.app.goo.gl/9yY2z12rdpbrShbT9

[RBW] WTT my Clem L for your Cheviot

2020-08-07 Thread Dave Redmon
I have a front hub motor and 36 volt battery installed on a 52cm Clem L. It's a nice rig but I had to locate the battery on top a rear rack and handling is not as stable as I'd like. A 55cm Cheviot looks like it has plenty of room for a battery low and centered between its top tube and