Gtech front wheel conversion

[boyabouttown]

Have seen a post on here saying the gtech motor is a bafang hub. Would it possible to buy a front bafang motor and connect to the original battery/controller. Change rear to an igh and keep the belt.

 

[Nealh]

You could fit any hub as long as the connector is correct and drops outs are standard 9mm QR, other issue is extending motor cable. Extensions are available.

 

[boyabouttown]

Cheers, could i also use a mid drive motor with the gtech battery/controller.

 

[peter.c]

I doubt a would work very well the mid drive needs a bigger capacity battery so the range would be limited on the tiny gtech battery

 

[vfr400]

There's absolutely no point in doing that. It would make much more sense to start with a normal bike, so you can use a standard battery and controller, which will be much cheaper and easier to service.

 

[boyabouttown]

Thanks, just looking at ideas to see if i can add gears to the gtech for under £300, looks like a front hub using original battery will be the easy and cheapest way to go. Or sell it and buy the orbea gain.

 

[Jasebabe]

I had exactly that thought today, switch to a Bafang front hub motor and fit Nexus 8 hub gears. Did you ever do this?