[Beyond the Tint] is building this mostly as a proof-of-concept, starting with a 1,000W hub motor from an e-bike that’s been removed from its wheel. A 3D-printed waterwheel attachment is ...

He started with a mountain bike and a kick scooter ... There’s always the option to add a hub motor to the rear wheel if he has the time and motivation.

However, the belt-driven vehicles are a bit costlier to maintain and make more noise when compared to the hub motor. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding ...