Commuting Bike - London

[joeemslie]

Hello All,

Thanks for having me on the forum! I am very new to ebikes and have been reading the forums (prior to joining) and have picked up some useful info!

I am looking for a e-bike for my commute. It's roughly 8 miles each way (through London) and has one pesky hill, other than that it's pretty flat! The idea of cycling is an attractive one, but arriving sweaty isn't so an e-bike seems the perfect way to go.

I am 6 foot and about 11 1/2 stone.

I am currently trying to decide between:

1. Getting a new e-bike for my communte (Budget up to £1000)

or

1. Converting my currently bike with a converter kit for the commute. I currently have a 6KU Fixie (https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/6ku-complete-bike-beach-bum)

Does anyone have any advice on what would work/be better for this? Luckily I can store inside overnight and at work so not too bothered by saving space with folding bikes etc.

Thanks,
Joseph

 

[DynatechFan]

I'm similar build to you, my commute is 12 miles round trip, but very hilly. With an ebike I can arrive at work very relaxed, or have a cracking work out in both directions

For £400 I converted one of my old MTBs with a Yosepower kit & battery and its been mostly ideal - if I did it again I would probably go bigger than 10.4Ah battery

Had a Merida centre drive and one thing I didnt like about it was the power cut at 25kmh, it was like suddenly riding in treacle. Kits dont do that

 

[Woosh]

Converting my currently bike with a converter kit for the commute. I currently have a 6KU Fixie (https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/6ku-complete-bike-beach-bum)

if you want to convert a fixie, XF07 front hub kit on 700C rim.

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?hubkits#xf07kit

 

[DynatechFan]

Ah missed the Fixie bit - different challenge entirely, with front hub a very neat solution - does raise the question about your brakes being good enough though