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For various reasons, I decided not to go with the e Go Viking in the end. The local seller with the Apollo Phaze offered to bring it around to me so I could try it out. First time on an e bike, I found it very easy to ride, tried it on a few hills and the difference was huge, I was whizzing up...

Damn it, should have just waited another 48 hours until freedom day! Somehow I don't think that will make much difference. Re the issue you mentioned with the battery, one of the concerns I have about this bike is that it's not easy to install a pannier. Instead, I was thinking of adding a...

Thanks. Lots to take in! There a pic of the controller in this thread (which you're also in!): https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/replacing-the-controller-for-brushless-motor-on-a-viking-ego-what-part-s-do-i-need.40041/ 12A It's not sounding a particularly good spec on paper, but seems...

Ok, it's a 24v then. I'll see how it performs, will probably be ok. What do you reckon to this vs the Apollo Phaze or Voilemart kit I was looking at in this thread (which you contributed to): https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/uk-compliant-converter-kit.41469/#post-621255 You seem to...

Thanks for your reply. Pretty sure it's going to be 24V. In pics the motor is darker in the 36V one. Can you tell from the charger though? Do you think this is a better bet than the Halfords Apollo Phaze or the Violamart conversion kit I was looking at in the other thread? The smaller wheels...

I just bit the bullet and bought this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164953160986 Started a new thread about it here: https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/viking-e-go-aka-hopper-battery.41502/

I’ve just bit the bullet and won this auction on ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164953160986 Not sure if I got it for a fair price or not (someone on here paid £20 for one!) but there are not that many second-hand bikes available for delivery, so went for it. I read a couple of threads on...

Well I’m under 10 stone and even with fishing tackle probably only 11 ½ stone max. Would the Apollo be a better solution than the Voilamart kit mentioned in my original post? It has a Shengyi front motor, not sure if it’s geared or not. Looking on eBay, most are collection only, but there are a...

Thanks for your feedback. I enjoyed the fishing video, but guess that is also illegal! The Roadhog bike has been sold, but there’s one of these on sale locally for £350: https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/electric-bikes---back-in-stock/apollo-phaze-e-bike-2021-20in-445910.html A few...

Thanks for the link. This looks like a nifty little machine for the price, but appears to be much closer to a moped than a bike (there are no peddles) and would presumably need to be taxed and insured for road use?

Not really unfortunately, I'm in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

Thanks everyone for your replies. As expected, like anything, this is far more complicated than it seems at first! Thank god for online forums, I don't know what we did before we had them! I'm begining to adjust in my mind the amount that I am prepared to pay, but £500 is still a little too...

Thanks both I'm not bothered about speed or distance, just need a bit of extra powerfor hills. I was hoping I could do it for under £300 inc battery, that doesn't seem possible with the kits you mentioned. What is throttle assist and what is the drawback of this vs the alternatives?

I’ve been looking at converting my mountain bike to a peddle assist e bike. The main reason is to help me get up a couple of hills that are just a little bit too much for me as I have a minor health condition. I think torque rather than speed is more important, though the hills are not really...