Back Story: I already have an eMTB. My daughter has a Gtech City which she loves. Just before xmas I bagged an ebay bargain, Boardman MTX 8.8 hybrid, but every time I go out I just end up using the Ezego as I like the idea of having the electric assist.
I really like the boardman though, nice light, nimble bike, good components. I wanted to do a ebike convo on it but I don't want to add a ton of weight and loads of wiring. I don't need long range on it either. I like the minimal electric footprint and light weight of Gtech's and we already have 2x Gtech batteries. So the "Gtech my ride" plan started to form...
I've managed to source a Gtech controller on ebay and Gtech are sending me the bottom bracket speed sensor so I'm going to attempt a conversion. The 250w/36v 28" hub wheel with a cassette mount was a real pita to source but i finally found one in the UK. Once all the bits arrive its game on. This could end up being a total train crash but hey ho..
Before pic...
I really like the boardman though, nice light, nimble bike, good components. I wanted to do a ebike convo on it but I don't want to add a ton of weight and loads of wiring. I don't need long range on it either. I like the minimal electric footprint and light weight of Gtech's and we already have 2x Gtech batteries. So the "Gtech my ride" plan started to form...
I've managed to source a Gtech controller on ebay and Gtech are sending me the bottom bracket speed sensor so I'm going to attempt a conversion. The 250w/36v 28" hub wheel with a cassette mount was a real pita to source but i finally found one in the UK. Once all the bits arrive its game on. This could end up being a total train crash but hey ho..
Before pic...