Thinking of an eBike for commuting.

[Ashley750]

Just joined this forum, as my employer is part of cyclesheme, and I live fairly close to work (7.5 miles, avoiding main roads). I feel guilty driving, but don't want to get to work needing to have a shower!

Started looking at sub £1000 bikes, but now wondering if I might be better off converting my old Raleigh Stonefly MTB with a front hub kit, or getting a more road biased hybrid to convert?

Will no doubt be posting in the conversion section soon .

 

[Deleted member 22539]

Hi
And welcome
Desicions desicions

 

[Ashley750]

Thanks. Hence joining, for :-
Recommendations, Recommendations!!

 

[Woosh]

welcome to the forum Ashley.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

That's a pretty good bike as far as conversions go, but I think you'll find a rear motor to be much better than a front one.

 

[Kudoscycles]

How about our Kudos Rapide...I have a couple of ex-demos that would sell for less than £1k. The spec is ideal for commuting.
Just sold one today to an older guy who is commuting 9 miles per day.
The BPM motor gives a lot of grunt for hill climbing.
KudosDave

 

[KwikFold]

Just joined this forum, as my employer is part of cyclesheme, and I live fairly close to work (7.5 miles, avoiding main roads). I feel guilty driving, but don't want to get to work needing to have a shower!

Started looking at sub £1000 bikes, but now wondering if I might be better off converting my old Raleigh Stonefly MTB with a front hub kit, or getting a more road biased hybrid to convert?

Will no doubt be posting in the conversion section soon .

Hi Ashley,

Welcome to Pedelecs, as you are using your e-bike for commuting I thought I'd drop a message as this is one of our main markets.

The Xite 3 is a fantastic folding e-bike perfect for your 7.5 mile commute.

I would be careful with front hub kits, many e-bike users prefer rear hub as it provides a gentle push rather than a gentle pull.

Have a look at our website and let me know what you think...
https://www.kwikfold.co.uk

 

[Ashley750]

How about our Kudos Rapide...I have a couple of ex-demos that would sell for less than £1k. The spec is ideal for commuting.
Just sold one today to an older guy who is commuting 9 miles per day.
The BPM motor gives a lot of grunt for hill climbing.
KudosDave

Dave,

That sound's interesting. Do you work with Cycle Scheme?