Single Speed Setup for E-bikes (Levo G3)

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CristianoSebastiao

Posted: Oct 13, 2023 at 3:23

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Hello,
Anyone running a single speed setup on a full power e-bike? Specially the Turbo Levo G3?
Just got a sweet deal on a frame set and will try E-mtb for the first time.
I would like to build it not too heavy and keep maintenance low in the coming winter., so these are the main reasons for me. I run a single speed setup in another bike (nukeproof giga 297). I can access my local trail with it using the fire road. There is also a possibility to ride uphill in the woods (a bit of tech) and it would be great to ride it with the e-bike.

I will try it anyway, nevertheless it would be great to hear someone’s experience or thoughts.
Thanks
Cristiano

BaGearA

Posted: Oct 13, 2023 at 3:58

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CristianoSebastiao wrote:

I think its a great idea , hardass singlespeed chain , steel cog on the rear and steel chainring up front

Less complication and far less maintence as well as the low cost.

One issue might be having a gear that pedals comfortably when on flats but still has a large enough ratio to stomp and pickup speed for features on the trail when needed

venturavin

Posted: Oct 13, 2023 at 7:07	Quote
Ya sorry I have no info to help you, but subscribing to hear how it goes. Seems like a pretty cool idea, as long as you're at peace with the loss of top end speed I think a single speed Levo would be some good fun.

mustclime

Posted: Oct 13, 2023 at 17:40	Quote
Sounds like a great way to strip the inter drive belt. Lugging an e bike drive is a great way to kill the Brose drive system. Spin, spin, spin…. That’s the rule.

konakurt

O+

Posted: Feb 14, 2024 at 8:42	Quote
I'm pretty sure you will blow up your motor. Ebike motors still want you to spin the cranks fast, if your trying to torque up a big hill in a high gear you are putting a bunch of stress into the motor. Singlespeed all your bikes except the Ebike!

hydraulica

Posted: Feb 14, 2024 at 9:08	Quote
Singlespeed is the very antithesis of Ebike.

mustclime

Posted: Feb 15, 2024 at 13:46	Quote
E bikes need to spin, the quickest way to kill a e bike drive unit is to lug it. Brose motors hate lugging, that’s how you strip the belt.

rokboy

Posted: Feb 16, 2024 at 9:42

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mustclime wrote:

Sounds like a great way to strip the inter drive belt. Lugging an e bike drive is a great way to kill the Brose drive system. Spin, spin, spin…. That’s the rule.

☝agreed

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