Another Hi from Sussex

[rusky]

Hi,

Looking into pedelecs & trying to decide between converting a current steed or buying another!

 

[ajb9]

welcome to the forum rusky

 

[D8ve]

Welcome
A few questions.
How do you cycle
Where do you cycle.
Do you ware Lycra ?
Are you happy building?
Why build
What budget?
And do you need simple or complete replies?
D8ve

 

[rusky]

Thanks for the replies

To answer D8ve's questions: -

How do you cycle - On a bike I currently have a Specialised road bike, Voodoo Bantu hardtail MTB for wet weather & a Marin 29er hybrid that's been out of use for a couple of years thanks to a knackered rear rim (now sorted)

Where do you cycle. I live in Hove & commute a total of 10km a day all year round but it's quite hilly.

Do you ware Lycra ? Not on my commute

Are you happy building? Yup, very much so. I can do pretty much any maintenance on a bike.

Why build? I suppose a combination of using a bike I have, getting more for my money (I hope) & not having another bike for the Mrs to complain about.

What budget? Ideally £1k but open to suggestions if that's going to be unrealistic.

And do you need simple or complete replies? I'm easy, simple is OK as long as I have enough info to go on.

 

[Alan Quay]

If it's the hard tail that you want to convert, then you don't need to spend £1k. £650 will get you a kit with a 20ah battery from BMSbattery in China.

Or you could look at a kit from ezee or whoosh in the UK, or 8fun.

You need to work out things like expected top speed, legality, control system type, motor type/position, range, looks, comfort etc. There are a lot of options.

There's plenty of help available on here though!

 

[jackhandy]

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Or you could look at a kit from ezee or whoosh in the UK, or 8fun.
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If you want a worthwhile warranty.

 

[Alan Quay]

If you want a worthwhile warranty.

Yup, Jackhandy makes a good point. Stuff from China comes with no warranty. Personally that's no problem for me, I'm happy to risk it for the cost saving. YMMV.

 

[rusky]

I'm not keen on buying from China due to duty & delivery time.

I've been looking at the Dillenger kits. I'll have a search on here to see what people think.

 

[twinkle]

Welcome to the forum Rusky , I am in Portslade some of the time and often trike through Hove .

 

[rusky]

Ah, sunny Porto Del Sladé

I'm in Hangleton, near the top hence the thoughts on pedelecs!

 

[twinkle]

Ahh Angle town , I can see why the idea has crossed your mind..

its a bit hilly around there , but a nice ride up to Dyke along the old railway track on a warm day .

I'm running a q100 328 on 36v on one of my electric trikes , I'm not far from Southern Cross

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/building-a-20-wheel-tadpole-e-trike-from-scratch.17880/

a 306rpm version , might suit you with a sensible size battery .

regards emma

 

[rusky]

Nice trike!

I see you fly model aircraft too! I have a fair few but haven't flown much for a year or so.

 

[twinkle]

Thanks Rusky

Just another of our hobbies , also I have been a guide at West Blatchington Windmill until last year just taking a couple of years out from climbing ladders . Always too much to do and so little time !!
I'm often in Stadium motors near the grenadier .

regards emma

 

[rusky]

I went to school with Nick, he was the year above me (I think).