Thoughts on this?

[Bagpuss]

Sorry, I must be really getting on some peoples nerves now, just saw this on ebay and wondered what people's thoughts were.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Mountain-E-Bike-Carrera-Vengeance-Brand-New-500-Watt-Rear-Drive-/301953944732?hash=item464ddb8c9c:g:8tgAAOSwHJhXMvvZ

 

[Yamdude]

First thing..... 500W motor is not road legal. Personally i couldn't care less, but it may, or may not bother you.

 

[soundwave]

looks better than anything at halfords for the price.

 

[Bagpuss]

looks better than anything at halfords for the price.

Thanks, I thought so too but needed someone who knows what's what to give their opinion. My only issue is that the frame might be too big for me as I'm a dwarf

 

[Yamdude]

The bike the kit is fitted to, the Carrera Vengeance, is currently under £200 at Halfords with discount code..... so you're basically paying £600 to have this kit fitted to it.

 

[damian]

Sorry, I must be really getting on some peoples nerves now, just saw this on ebay and wondered what people's thoughts were.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Mountain-E-Bike-Carrera-Vengeance-Brand-New-500-Watt-Rear-Drive-/301953944732?hash=item464ddb8c9c:g:8tgAAOSwHJhXMvvZ

The seller says they have other kits/bikes so might be able to find another more suited to your stature

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[Bagpuss]

First thing..... 500W motor is not road legal. Personally i couldn't care less, but it may, or may not bother you.

I know ;-)

 

[soundwave]

the batt is 300 quid tho his price, cant see them making much on it at that price.

 

[Bagpuss]

The bike the kit is fitted to, the Carrera Vengeance, is currently under £200 at Halfords with discount code..... so you're basically paying £600 to have this kit fitted to it.

Stop confusing me now

 

[Bagpuss]

The seller says they have other kits/bikes so might be able to find another more suited to your stature

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I've emailed to ask.

 

[soundwave]

1 of the most expensive parts on most bikes is the battery mind.

a new bosch 1 at 500w is 700 quid

 

[Alan Quay]

I know ;-)

Don't get too excited. It looks like a direct drive motor to me, which means low torque/high speed. Great if you want to go at 25 mph on the flat, rubbish if you want to ride around at a sensible pace, go up hills, or need high torque for any other reason.



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[Bagpuss]

1 of the most expensive parts on most bikes is the battery mind.

a new bosch 1 at 500w is 700 quid

I almost swore!!! Guess I'll keep looking.

 

[Bagpuss]

Don't get too excited. It looks like a direct drive motor to me, which means low torque/high speed. Great if you want to go at 25 mph on the flat, rubbish if you want to ride around at a sensible pace, go up hills, or need high torque for any other reason.



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Too tired to get excited haha. Thanks for the info, my search continues.

 

[soundwave]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialize-Rockhopper-Bafang-Mid-Drive-Electric-Bike-/111992284968?hash=item1a1342a728:g:2VEAAOSwwpdW72qf

thats what you want something with a bafang mid drive motor. and right size frame of course.

 

[soundwave]

why not pick a 200 quid bike from halfords get beb to get it there end convert it and post it out to you.

http://www.brightonebikes.co.uk/

he is a forum member as well

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/carrera-vengeance-mens-mountain-bike-2015

 

[Bagpuss]

why not pick a 200 quid bike from halfords get beb to get it there end convert it and post it out to you.

http://www.brightonebikes.co.uk/

he is a forum member as well

Now that sounds like a lot of hassle haha. Not really, sounds like it could be an idea, ask him to get in touch and do all the hard work for me ;-) Point him in my direction if you can, happy to discuss all options and obviously want to get the most of my ( mums ) money.

 

[soundwave]

its 799 for the kit and to convert it and then just need a 200 quid bike for it to go on.

prob be the 250w motor tho.

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[Nealh]

Like Alan I think it's a D/D hub which are cheap and cheerful at that price because they are generic Chinese ones, the actual lack of a proper rear wheel shot seems to hide that fact. A geared hub motor on a bike would cost a bit more. Don't worry about posting Bagpuss as we would hate to see you buy a pup, generally most Fleabay bikes over 250w with a rear hub will D/D hub. We are here to guide you.

 

[D8ve]

Have a look at the kalhoff Tasman 8 for £849 on flea bay.
It's a top brand with big battery. You would maximise range and fitness on this one. Short range at first and as you get better the range will increase. The £150 under budget will pay your train ticket to pick it up.