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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    No way you chose that example I’ve been hunting for a mondraker summum for like a month now xD I bought the intense m16 when I was still planning on using a backpack battery… If y’all see a listing for an XL Mondraker Summum 2016-2020 drop the link!!!
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Surprise! I sold the bike. Now looking for another downhill bike to mount the stealth to. I really want a battery in the main triangle. I couldn’t get comfortable with the plan of having the battery under the downtube. Between build complications and me wanting a bigger sized bike I just...
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    You can also throw a battery on the top tube (although I personally avoid this). I was going to design it in detail and take my design to a local metal shop and tell them to weld it! We’ll see though. I’m prepared for a “sorry we don’t do that.” Hahaha Definitely make your own post! This is a...
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Me too man. Me. Too. Thanks for your reply, I was going to buy it and have a metal shop make a case for me with one open side so I could remove it as needed with a plate and rubber gasket and hinge and screws. This is all just in my head as of now. Seems completely doable though. The build is...
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    It’s been two weeks since I logged in so quick update I’m just grinding away at work and saving up $$$ for the next steps of the build: battery, custom aluminum case, etc.
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Motor install and first tests with temporary wiring and battery: Problems to be addressed: The controller extension wires were great but the controller mount for mounting it elsewhere on the frame is plastic garbage (I just strapped it into the triangle). I will be making my own controller...
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Is it customary to start a new thread for install? I’m planning to install the motor and test run the bike this coming Thursday with a cheap battery I have lying around. Thank you to everyone who has responded with opinions and information so far; you have really helped me through the...
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Electrify Bike Co's Minimax 52V 10ah battery with their hard case inside an aluminum cage hose clamped to the frame and butted up against the motor... what do we think? Lightweight and powerful.
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Wow those cells have some impressive specs... and impressive price! I've found some equally impressive battery packs from Electrify Bike Co and Bicycle Motor Works that have swayed me away from thinking about making my own.
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    I should update anyone following my project: I am scrapping the battery backpack idea altogether. Despite its many pros, my doctor says there's a high chance my back injury is directly correlated to bouncing around a cr*ppy 12lb battery backpack on my back for hours on end. Whatever solution I...
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Thank you, I wonder if it would actually give me similar range to my cr*ppy chinese-celled 52v 15ah that I max out constantly at its ~25A continuous ability
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Have you guys seen this from EBC? https://www.electrifybike.com/collections/52v-batteries/products/52v-50amp-10ah-samsung-21700-50s-mini-max-e-bike-battery That’s really tempting to throw under the frame. I could probably get a metal case made for it and strap it under the frame with hose...
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Hence this thread’s existence! Hahaha
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Wow that is a clean conversion and very practical. I would have gone for something like that but I have been dead set on getting a downhill bike build going! 200+mm travel front and rear WITH 1500watts?! Maximum send.
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    CYC Stealth Downhill Build - Need Ideas/Advice for Battery

    Look what came! Still up in the air about battery solutions… Also not going to mount the motor for about three weeks due to a back injury. Doc says I can’t ride for three weeks and if I mount it I know I won’t be able to resist!!!
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