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Life & fun · February 23, 2022

I Designed and Built an eBike

This post shows and explains the design of the eBike I built myself. I decided to post it on this specific forum because this is where it all started, by stumbling on another post, as mentioned in my entry.

I Designed and Built an eBike launched on February 23, 2022 with 304 votes, #53 of 2,645 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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This is a post documenting the design and construction of a custom-built eBike. The maker shares their design process and explains the choices made throughout the build, posting it on a forum where they initially found inspiration for the project. It is intended for people interested in eBike customization and DIY electric vehicle construction.

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