Suggested kit for conversion

Tefoonez

Finding my (electric) wheels
Aug 9, 2021
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Hi
Having read through a number of posts, the repeated comment was to answer the following questions and provide an image of the 'donor' bike so here goes:

This is for my wife to help with commuting for perhaps 10 miles in total and maybe joinging me for rides of say 20 miles;

The best way to start is for you to write down all what you have and what you want to achieve.
How heavy are you? Lets say 9st
What type of rides? Mostly commuting for 10 miles round trip, occasional day out with me so 20-25 miles
How steep are the hills? Cambridge area so basically flat as you can
How fast do you want to go? legal limit is fine
Any other desirable characteristics? Not really.

Image below is the basic design of her bike as in step-through, rack etc so I imagine the battery will be on the rack or under the seat?
Show a picture of your donor bike. 62634
 

Peter.Bridge

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Apr 19, 2023
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Hi
Having read through a number of posts, the repeated comment was to answer the following questions and provide an image of the 'donor' bike so here goes:

This is for my wife to help with commuting for perhaps 10 miles in total and maybe joinging me for rides of say 20 miles;

The best way to start is for you to write down all what you have and what you want to achieve.
How heavy are you? Lets say 9st
What type of rides? Mostly commuting for 10 miles round trip, occasional day out with me so 20-25 miles
How steep are the hills? Cambridge area so basically flat as you can
How fast do you want to go? legal limit is fine
Any other desirable characteristics? Not really.

Image below is the basic design of her bike as in step-through, rack etc so I imagine the battery will be on the rack or under the seat?
Show a picture of your donor bike. View attachment 62634
That is very similar to the donor bike on my first ever conversion and it was great and had a lot of pleasure from it, then passed it onto my niece who used it to get round University. Yes, rear battery rack would be good, just make sure it is mounted as low to the back wheel and as far forward as possible

The only disadvantage is the rim brakes, both from wear point of view and stopping point of view (especially in the wet). My niece has now asked if I will transfer the kit to a bike with disc brakes.

Step through bikes with disc brakes do exist, just not so common.

My personal opinion would be to buy a donor bike off Facebook, eBay, gumtree for an extra £200

e.g. https://www.facebook.com/share/1656fCHyBs/

 
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Tefoonez

Finding my (electric) wheels
Aug 9, 2021
7
1
That is very similar to the donor bike on my first ever conversion and it was great and had a lot of pleasure from it, then passed it onto my niece who used it to get round University. Yes, rear battery rack would be good, just make sure it is mounted as low to the back wheel and as far forward as possible

The only disadvantage is the rim brakes, both from wear point of view and stopping point of view (especially in the wet). My niece has now asked if I will transfer the kit to a bike with disc brakes.

Step through bikes with disc brakes do exist, just not so common.

My personal opinion would be to buy a donor bike off Facebook, eBay, gumtree for an extra £200

e.g. https://www.facebook.com/share/1656fCHyBs/

Thanks. Then I'm thinking of this


By the time I buy the bike and a kit I'm about £700 in?
 

Peter.Bridge

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Apr 19, 2023
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Thanks. Then I'm thinking of this


By the time I buy the bike and a kit I'm about £700 in?
That looks a bargain ! The adventure 1 is very high spec. Big battery, just check it hasn't been left for years without use or charging. Worst case you'd have to replace the battery

ETA it says brand new conversion with 1 year guarantee

Looks a bargain to me
 
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thelarkbox

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Fwiw 2 things i didnt consider properly pre convesion,
1) brakes my rim brakes while adequate for my use could be better and do need more regular attention due to block wear.

2) Comfort.. with e-power you will not need to rise out of the saddle every so often and if like me your backside will be planted more firmly on the seat, So you will experience every bump and crack in the rd right up your spine if lacking suspension.. Suspension seat posts are a thing ;) but do cost a bit for the good uns ;)

that ebay bike has both covered ;)