Meet GHOST CRUISER, D.I.Y. e-Bike

  Bike Talk v.002  🚲

Let's talk about what it cost to build Ghost Cruiser!

Although building the cruiser was a great learning process, it did take time to gather all of the parts. So, where the parts worth the wait? 
In this blog.

Rating: 1 - 3

I will talk a little about the parts and rate each between 1-3. One being the least liked and three being the most.

Purchase Items

Kent Bayside Cruiser 2600:

The Cruiser is a decent bike. Being that it came partially assembled, it operates ok. What I'm unhappy with is the brake system. The brakes are standard calipers, and I have to fight with them often. To properly adjust the brakes.

Rating: 2

 

36v 500w 26" Elektrisch Hub:

The hub motor was totally worth the price. It rides smoothly and goes up to 22-25 mph. I wanted a powerful motor to assist with climbing hills due to all of the elevation in my area.

 Rating: 3

 48V 12.5Ah HaiLong Lithium:

The HaiLong battery is also a great product. I can get up to 21 miles on a full charge and up to 40 miles if using peddle assist. It was easy to install, charge, and use. The hard-plastic shell has a lock and protects the battery cells from moisture.

 Rating: 3

 

Lunintrail Double Mount:

After adding a center console and electric trunk to the frame, the bike was ten pounds heavier. When the battery was added, the bike was sixteen pounds heavier than when I pulled it out of the box. With all the weight added, the original kickstand was obsolete, so I added a double kickstand to allow the weight to sit in the center.

 Rating: 3

 

Skeleton Skull:

The mirrors are helpful. They are much longer than necessary, which sometimes makes it hard to adjust to my standard. However, I love the way they look.

Rating: 2  

Vintage Retro LED Fog Lamp:

I love the aesthetics of this lamp, but it is a cheap piece of crap. The switch was broken on arrival. Once I turned it on, it didn't turn off. I had to remove the battery to disable it, and within two months, the light wouldn't turn on at all.

 Rating: 1

 Kiley LED Vintage:

The rear lamp is mint. I love the way it works and glows. It was easy to install, and it has two settings, flash, and a solid glow.

 Rating: 3

 

Vintage Speedometer:

I liked this product. It worked great. But when I bought it, I originally had the rear motor, and the front tire was original. I didn't anticipate not being able to use it on the front hub motor. The speedometer can only be installed on the front wheel, and because the hub motor is so large, I was unable to mount the sensor on the wheel. I did attempt to mount on the rear wheel, but the sensor cable was too short.

Rating: 3

Blix Rear Luggage Carrier:

Under another circumstance, this rack would work well but, because I use it to carry my trunk, it is not worth it for my cruiser. In retrospect, I should have bought a newer rack that mounts to the saddle seat post.

Rating: 1

Wireless Anti-Theft Security:

Super inexpensive to buy and very efficient if I slightly move my bike the alarm chirps. It sounds like my old car alarm, its load, and highly recommendable. 

 Rating: 3