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Thanks for all your suggestions folks. I ran the ideas past the person this was aimed at last weekend and lets just say they were less than enthusiastic about the idea. Ah well, it seamed like a good idea but at least I can now get on with my own pedelec project.

Thanks Matthew, Again good information to know. The minimum speed is I think an important one to consider and may be pushing me back towards the motor-chain drive option suggested by Saneagle.

Thanks Scorpio Electric wheelchair / mobility scooter is a good suggestion. The application is more of a garden trolley to be used by the elderly around a slopping garden on paths. Steering and release braking are already taken care of I was just curious about motive power alternatives by using...

A static winch would be the better solution I agree if the trolley was to stay in one location however it may get moved to other locations. I had to google bldc but good to know. I will look at wheelbarrow motors.

Thanks Saneagle, that's all good information. I was thinking about a seperate motor and chain originally and will take another look. I do still like the idea of a hub motor for simplicity. Throttle signals in the 1-4v range makes sense, I had guessed it was some kind of rotary potentiometer and...

I knew I would miss something. Tarmac/concrete 16" rim (think Brompton). Private project.

I know this might seam like an odd request and at the moment is quite hypothetical but please bear with me. I require an electric motor and control unit to power a three wheeled trolley up an incline carrying no more than 50kg total weight. My calculations show the motor needs to be no more...

Hi Just saying hello. I am interested in e-bike conversions for DIY but I have another project first which isn't a bike but would benefit from and e-bike kit of some kind. Heading over to the conversion kits section to pose my question.