Rebuilding the Boomerang Bike as an e-bike using Boost

[DCBassman]

Here's the BB:-
Merida Big Nine 40
What it needs:-
1) new tubes. The ones fitted are too big, just shoehorned in to get it up and running. Ready to fit.
2) New chain. The currently fitted one is pretty rusty, and the similar chain on the Scott too short, so... Ready to fit.
3) New bars. Despite having a very tall - uncut, in fact - steerer, I still need to be more upright. North Road bars. Ready to fit.
4) Boost electrification kit. Simplest fit and use, which also keeps the cost down. Ordered and paid, now just wait...
5) Lots of riding! I need to shed a few kilos before L to B, and I haven't exactly done a lot of work toward that goal. So the sooner this is built, the better.

I may get a second battery if funds permit, as getting from L to B on one charge will be a challenge, especially as the significant lumps are at the end.

 

[88robb]

Fix the bearings, fit the boost kit and get riding. North road bars will help. Second battery for the hills. Simple.

 

[DCBassman]

Started the process. New tubes and chain fitted. Zoom North Road bars and riser stem fitted. With the tall steerer, it's beginning to look like some sort of hybrid beach cruiser! Next step is to re-cable, current setup won't reach the bars. Parts in stock, so no issue. Boost kit should not be too far off now.
Am waiting for Boost to start shipping the new display unit. Meantime, I'll use an old iPhone 6S and the Boost app, with a small power bank added, in a water-resistant bar mount.