The ebike market is growing at an amazing rate!!

[Danidl]

At any price point,i am sure a kit based bike could be built,with very little effort that offers better performance,and better components.

.. you might assume so, since you are contributing the labour yourself, but but there are economies of scale and purchasing individual parts can mean a multiple of postal , customs or travel charges. Swings and roundabouts

 

[Danidl]

I can agree that ebikes are becoming more acceptable. Just yesterday in the last of the fine weather, I was viewing local houses under construction and got talking to a foreman , who had recently purchased a conventional bike, on medical advice to strengthen his knee, and he was very envious of my ebike, which probably have been a better therapeutic aid. This follows a number of previous conversations , all positive regarding ebikes , from the limited number of people I talk to on my rambles.

 

[LeighPing]

This is the type of riding I do, so need the travel and insurance might be an issue.
For days out in the Beacons a diy ebike would be fine, but I do like the trails too much.

I don't mind watching a bit of downhill or bikepark riding. But it's not really my scene. I'd never actually go to one. Even though Cannock is not too far from me. Each to their own and all that. As long as you're active and having fun, it's all good.

 

[LeighPing]

Besides, you'd only get in my way and slow me down.

 

[LeighPing]

.. you might assume so, since you are contributing the labour yourself, but but there are economies of scale and purchasing individual parts can mean a multiple of postal , customs or travel charges. Swings and roundabouts

I suppose that it all depends how far abroad you go shopping, and your budget. If you already have a good, suitable bike, that you want to convert, it shouldn't be too bad on your pocket and there are benefits with certain kits.

http://www.oxydrive.co.uk/electric-bike-kit/

Alternatively, if you want bike, kit support and a bit of peace of mind, you may as well get yourself a ready built one, for another £200 - £300 or so. From the service I've seen provided by the traders on this forum, I'd happily go down that route.

 

[argoose]

I do prefer adrenalin to endorphins, but as you said as long as it's fun.
I only go up to come down