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Is there an e-bike with a wheel hub motor and internal gear shifting? (self.electricbikes)

submitted 1 year ago by whale_food to c/electricbikes

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I like my e-bike a lot, but cleaning the gears and keeping them calibrated can be a PITA. The wheel hub motor is nice because my chain just keeps on giving even after 2300 miles, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard of an internal gear hub combined with a a wheel hub electric motor.

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[–] xylogx 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The priority current ebike has a mid-drive belt drive with an internal gear rear hub shifter -> https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/current

Not sure this is what you are looking for, but I have one and I love it. The belt drive does not wear out like a chain.

[–] whale_food 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Totally forgot that belt drives were a thing honestly lol but that sounds pretty sick! I have heard that belt drives are not quite as efficient as chains at delivering power which can be important if you’re low on battery or something. Is there a noticeable difference for you between the effort you give on a belt drive vs a chain drive?

[–] xylogx 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah if you run out of battery it kind of sucks, but it will still get you home. Unlike a broken chain.

[–] TurtleJoe 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My Luna Stealth has a mid drive, but an internal 3 speed gearbox. I love the belt drive, because I carry the bike up and down the stairs to my condo, and it means I don't have to ever worry about grease getting on my clothes or anything.

[–] whale_food 1 points 1 year ago

That is definitely nice! Belt drive sounds pretty nice for sure. Also an internal 3 speed sounds like a perfect number of gears.