Search results

Totally agree about CH Whites - that's where I bought mine

All the gearing is on the rear wheel - its a combined 3 speed hub and 8 speed rear deraillleur, but I'm looking at the front hub as a more sensible option for me following responses from this thread. As stated above, I have front panneir racks, so I think I'll start there, and if it doesnt...

Thanks, I'll read that thread now. The ride on the Dahon is very much like a tourer and with my bulk leaning slightly forwards, I doubt wheelies will be an option !! I am drawn to Front hub solution, and to start with the battery on the front panniers. I bought a folder when I commuted by car...

Thanks for such a complete response. I was wondering about the action of driving an internal speed hub too, and being an american design of some 12 - 15 years, I don't want to take unneccessary risks with wearing parts out, and I dont want to start re-speccing the bike's drive train. I am...

Just to explain the speed thing with apologies for the duff info - It's actually 24 speed - an 8 sprocket block onto a 3 speed internal rear hub, so no front derailleur, and hence the reluctance to do anything with the rear wheel.

HI, I am considering converting my cobweb laden Dahon TR7 << edit 24 speed not 21 , 3 speed rear hub and 8 sprocket block >> folder into an e-bike. I am looking to do a 2x6mile commute 4 times a week, but I will also want to run a trailer for a few gardening tools now and again. My options...