Phil Fouracre wrote:Just noticed this thread - become a convert to ebikes and coversions myself. Pros and cons with everything you choose - I bought a BH Neo city ebike originally, Dutch style, very comfortable, fairly 'solid'. Moved on to conversions, having already got decent tourers. Finally bought full suss mtbs and converted them, now got the best of all worlds, relatively light, super comfortable and great assist.
Don't know what other options are available, but, I've always used kits from Cyclotricity, front and rear so have tried all combinations, can highly recommend them.
Finally, for the op, my neighbour, watching me do one of my conversions, said that he would suggest one for his wife, who had a nice bike, but, had lost confidence and was struggling. He fitted one for her, didn't have a problem - she is 'over the moon', absolutely loves her cycling now!
Due to knee problems (another story) I am considering converting my TREK 830 with a Cyclotricity kit and would be interested in your experience?
+ in particular:
- I'd like to use it for touring and am concerned about range with a loaded bike - the 11aH fits nicely into a rear rack but would the 15aH be better?
- For convenience and, if necessary, the ease to swap out the wheel, I would prefer the front hub conversion - any thoughts e.g. does it still pull OK under load?
- Battery life and charging time?
Thanks