Hi folks - new to the forum and interested in the world of e-bikes. I bought myself a second hand claud butler hybrid a few years ago and use it mainly for exercise - 1 hour rides at weekends - and the occasional commute to the station. It's got a nice lightweight frame, I've added new puncture-resistant tyres/tubes and new brakes to it, and it's a nice bike to ride for my purposes.
I need to lose weight and want to cycle more often - and use it as my main way of getting to and from the station, but the hills around here really put me off, it's just a bit too much effort. I know this will get easier the more I do but it's a real disincentive to get on the bike.
I've signed up for Swytch pre-orders as we're tight on money and I can probably get away with £3-400 worth of kit. I was looking into a proper e-bike under the delusion that I'd be able to commute to work on one - but it's at least 17 miles into London where I am and not an easy journey.
Has anyone on here got experience of Swytch and can recommend it (or not)? Or are there other conversion kits available? Or should I just save my pennies/look into finance and get a proper e-bike?
Any help gratefully received!
I need to lose weight and want to cycle more often - and use it as my main way of getting to and from the station, but the hills around here really put me off, it's just a bit too much effort. I know this will get easier the more I do but it's a real disincentive to get on the bike.
I've signed up for Swytch pre-orders as we're tight on money and I can probably get away with £3-400 worth of kit. I was looking into a proper e-bike under the delusion that I'd be able to commute to work on one - but it's at least 17 miles into London where I am and not an easy journey.
Has anyone on here got experience of Swytch and can recommend it (or not)? Or are there other conversion kits available? Or should I just save my pennies/look into finance and get a proper e-bike?
Any help gratefully received!