03-06-2018, 12:18 AM
(03-05-2018, 11:04 PM)Masala Wrote: While a purpose built electric bike might be a better ride, I'm ok with a battery and controller on a rack on the back, along with the panniers. And wires tie-wrapped o the frame. My bike is an acceptable commuter bike as is, just my sorry ass late middle age legs that aren't decent. And the budget won't sustain a new bike anyway.
Does a front hub conversion make sense here?
I've not yet started going in to shops with my prospective project, which will be education in itself. Any guidance as to which shops to see? Or some offline DM if you've had a negative experience?
I did a conversion myself with parts from ebikes.ca. The bike is pretty nifty. It's a rear wheel hub motor which I bought mounted into the wheel from them (along with a controller and battery). The first one I got was bogus and it took me a while to figure out what was wrong, but when I did they were helpful. But if you need someone to do the conversion for you, I have no experience with that.