New to conversion and need help with converting a Carrera Vengeance

[nwbkr]

Hi guys, I'm m new to the ebike world and I want to do a conversion on a Carrera Vengeance. I am buying the Vengeance new and would like recommendations on what motor I should get. Some people said I should buy a used bike but I figured why buy a used bike when I can buy a new one and keep it for years.

I have read pretty much about the Bafang but I want to know which is best. I'm not looking for so much power just enough for fun.

Just to add I will not be doing the conversion myself l, I'm taking it down to a bike shop to have it installed. Need help on what motor and ideas from you experienced folks.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Az.]

TSDZ8 from Woosh.

Why Vengeance?

What is your budget?

 

[nwbkr]

TSDZ8 from Woosh.

Why Vengeance?

What is your budget?

I liked the look of it and it seemed solid. Why? is there a problem I should know of?

Budget for the motor and battery, I'm thinking £600-700.

But I am new to this.

 

[Az.]

I liked the look of it and it seemed solid. Why? is there a problem I should know of?

Budget for the motor and battery, I'm thinking £600-700.

But I am new to this.

No, not a problem, but Vengeance is a very mediocre MTB. Do you plan to ride off road?

£700 for conversion is a very healthy budget. I recommend TSDZ8

 

[nwbkr]

No, not a problem, but Vengeance is a very mediocre MTB. Do you plan to ride off road?

£700 for conversion is a very healthy budget. I recommend TSDZ8

OMG LOL how mediocre is it? and what would you recommend?

I'm currently looking up the TSDZ8.

 

[Benjahmin]

I converted the Carrera crossfre 3 in my avatar from new back in 2014. I've upgraded the front brake to hydraulic and, after around 12k miles, I've replaced the groupset. Forks are basic 50mm travel - nothing to write home about. Bike is still going strong after around 15kmiles. I've kept the 24 gears beacause I live in west Wales( where the flat bits are steep) and changed the flat bars for OnOne Mary bars for greater comfort..

I did it with a front hub, but I would recommend a rear hub, with either a frame or rack battery.(Frame battery will give lower centre of gravity.)
Woosh will do a complete kit for you with help and good c.s. along the way. Or, if you want to put together your own kit, Topbikekit is a reliable supplier. From them an AKM motor with Kt 17A controller and display is a good start.
Where do you want to ride?
How far do you want to go?
How heavy are you?
All affect kit choice.

 

[Saracen]

Bafang for me

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[Saracen]

You say

"I have read pretty much about the Bafang but I want to know which is best. I'm not looking for so much power just enough for fun. "

Only the BBs01 is UK road legal