My Neighbor Steve Mangum Built This Electric Bike less than a Mile from My House

This bike has a 72 volt motor in the front hub. It has a saddle bag with a series of lithium batteries in it. There is even a digital speedometer and "fuel gauge." It has excellent power and top end speed. It goes 45 MPH but I chickened out at 30 MPH. Even very steep hills were no match for its power. You can choose to pedal it if you want exercise or if you run out of battery power. It has a large comfortable seat - good brakes - and a big fun factor.

I plan to built one shortly. Steve knows where to order all the parts.

Watch for the story of the electric Mazda Miata that Steve built. It goes 70 MPH!