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[topfriz]

hi i have a 26" mountain bike im looking for some to fit a 1000w electric motor to this please advise midland area
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[vfr400]

Here's my advice: Don't.

I guess you want me to qualify that, so here goes. You didn't say which 1000w motor you want and why, so I have to make an ass out of u and me when I assume that you're thinking the way of most others, that you're going to get a bicycle that rides around like a normal bike and gets you to 15 miles to work and back at 30 mph for a few hundred quid. Unfortunately that dream cannot be realised.

When you tell us what your plan is and all your requirements, we can tell you whether it's a good idea and/or whether you need to change anything.

 

[topfriz]

Here's my advice: Don't.

I guess you want me to qualify that, so here goes. You didn't say which 1000w motor you want and why, so I have to make an ass out of u and me when I assume that you're thinking the way of most others, that you're going to get a bicycle that rides around like a normal bike and gets you to 15 miles to work and back at 30 mph for a few hundred quid. Unfortunately that dream cannot be realised.

When you tell us what your plan is and all your requirements, we can tell you whether it's a good idea and/or whether you need to change anything.

Like i said I'M getting on so i just need some advice and someone to fit.
looking to do 20/30 miles twice a week

 

[vfr400]

Like i said I'M getting on so i just need some advice and someone to fit.
looking to do 20/30 miles twice a week

That's not enough info.
Why do you want an illegal 1000w kit when you can get a legal 250w one?
How much do you weigh?
How fast do you want/need to go?
Are you already a regular cyclist?
How much do you want to pay?
How hilly are your rides?
Which 1000w motor are you considering?
Exactly which MTB do you have? What type of brakes does it have?

You need to answer all these questions to get sensible advice.

 

[soundwave]

a 250w kit of ebay is still not road legal as you can change the power settings via the display.

try find a kit from china where you can not in any way change the power and speed settings.

 

[topfriz]

That's not enough info.
Why do you want an illegal 1000w kit when you can get a legal 250w one?
How much do you weigh?
How fast do you want/need to go?
Are you already a regular cyclist?
How much do you want to pay?
How hilly are your rides?
Which 1000w motor are you considering?
Exactly which MTB do you have? What type of brakes does it have?

You need to answer all these questions to get sensible advice.

1000w because its more powerful
13 stone
30mph
fun cyclist
not worried about cost you pay for quality
yes hills
not sure
rubbers

 

[topfriz]

a 250w kit of ebay is still not road legal as you can change the power settings via the display.

try find a kit from china where you can not in any way change the power and speed settings.

but who would fit it?

 

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if you dongle that it will do what you want if budget is not a problem.

i doubt any bike shop would build a kit bike for you as most wont even touch a ebike unless it was bought from them.

 

[Amoto65]

Which ever you choose 1000w or 250w with a dongle they will both be illegal.

 

[vfr400]

As I said. I don't think your dreams are going to be fulfilled. It sounds like your bike isn't suitable anyway. You need hydraulic disc brakes for a 30 mph bike.

 

[KirstinS]

1000w because its more powerful
13 stone
30mph
fun cyclist
not worried about cost you pay for quality
yes hills
not sure
rubbers

Honestly that isn't how it goes. 1000w ebay motors are usually direct drive, terrible on hills, designed for high speed, chew through batteries for starters (the single most expensive component)

A geared 250w motor can often put out a consistent 700plus Watts anyway and will be better in just about every way

Or a geared 500w motor will put put over 1000w in many cases. Illegal but that's for you to consider

I'd really recommend you look through a few pages here. There is a risk youll pay good money for a kit that performs badly, kills batteries and can't stop properly. And then end up either throwing good money after bad.... Or buying twice

Gotta agree with vfr here and a rethink is required.

 

[topfriz]

Honestly that isn't how it goes. 1000w ebay motors are usually direct drive, terrible on hills, designed for high speed, chew through batteries for starters (the single most expensive component)

A geared 250w motor can often put out a consistent 700plus Watts anyway and will be better in just about every way

Or a geared 500w motor will put put over 1000w in many cases. Illegal but that's for you to consider

I'd really recommend you look through a few pages here. There is a risk youll pay good money for a kit that performs badly, kills batteries and can't stop properly. And then end up either throwing good money after bad.... Or buying twice

Gotta agree with vfr here and a rethink is required.

thanks very much anybody fit a 500w?

 

[Fat Rat]

Hi welcome
Hope you get what your looking for