Having just watched JohnnyNerdOut’s ‘Norco Scene‘ video, I can’t help but think that the e-bikes he built for his mother- and father-in-law are perfect for casual and aging bicycle riders. The light-weight (relative to other e-bikes on the market), step-thru frame and ergonomics are dialed in for this type of rider.
Having done a little more research, I realize that Norco does make an e-bike, the Norco Scene VLT, available here for $3600. But referring back to JohnnyNerdOut’s video, I’m going to try to recreate his build to determine the final cost of his DIY Norco Scene…
Let’s start with the Norco Scene bicycle itself, then add the other components:
- Norco Scene 3 ~$800
- Bafang BBS02 750w mid drive motor – $480
- Includes hydraulic brake cut-offs and 500c display
- 52v 6ah saddle bag battery w/ Samsung 30q cells – $465
- Gear shift sensor for Bafang mid-drive motor – $29
- 6v Headlight for Bafang BBS02 motor – $13.99
- Add $20 for the battery bag, and that should just about do it
Before tax and shipping, I come up with a total of $1808. Compared to what’s on the market, except maybe the RadCity 4 (which is an awsome deal at $1600), this is a pretty sweet deal. Plus, YOU get to build it! What’s better than that…
