Electric bikes (pedal)
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Just been out to check it David, I think we are about 5 - 6" lower than you are, would definately do it as a 2 person life so save straining something, not the way to start a holiday. Are you going over the water? if so safe travels and have a good time.
I thought it might be a bit lower as I saw a picture out of a rear window on the Bailey Motorhome Owners Facebook page. We have developed a method of lifting them on which seems to work without too many issues. We have done it a couple of times now. We did
have to purchase and additional securing arm for the bike rack. We fold the handle bars down which helps with getting them on the rack neatly. The batteries fit nicely behind the the passenger seat. We are off early May, France, Germany,Austria and italy.David
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My MTB has been brought out of storage and assessed for conversion and it's going to be reasonably straightforward with a bit of thought so I'm ordering a conversion kit.
Took it for a spin and my knee started playing up after about 3 miles. Fingers crossed a bit of assistance helps with that
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While servicing our bikes yesterday for this season, I took my wifes electric bike for a couple of miles test. The bike is six years old and I was delighted with the way it made hill climbing so easy. As I found out when I took my mountain bike over the
same hilly course.Electric bikes are definitely a good investment for those who are not in the best of health.
K
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My MTB has been brought out of storage and assessed for conversion and it's going to be reasonably straightforward with a bit of thought so I'm ordering a conversion kit.
Took it for a spin and my knee started playing up after about 3 miles. Fingers crossed a bit of assistance helps with that
Jay, good luck....
is this a rear wheel/gearset/battery set up?
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My MTB has been brought out of storage and assessed for conversion and it's going to be reasonably straightforward with a bit of thought so I'm ordering a conversion kit.
Took it for a spin and my knee started playing up after about 3 miles. Fingers crossed a bit of assistance helps with that
Jay, good luck....
is this a rear wheel/gearset/battery set up?
Yes rear hub motor with 5 levels of assistance, thumb throttle and 13ah 36v battery. It's going on a 21speed hardtail. The only problem was battery location as there's no room on a 13" frame but that's sorted now with a beam rack.
Looked at a mid drive set up but again I'm struggling for space
Looking forward to the result
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I have a good Raleigh folding bike and looked into buying a conversion kit to turn it into an electric one. The cost was more than some of the cheaper new electric bikes so yesterday at the Peterborough Show, after trying a couple out I bought a new one from AS bikes with more facilities on it than the conversion kit would provide. At under £750 it was cheaper than a conversion kit and will meet my demands.
peedee
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Perhaps I didn't look hard enough for the conversion kit JayEss?
peedee
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I'm going to a firm with an impressive collection of reviews and I didn't find anything too negative on the pedelecs forum
The cost for a 250w rear drive including all the gubbins and battery is £375. It'll meet my needs as I'm only looking for a bit of assistance so I can strengthen my knee. If I was after something for commuting or regular long distances I'd probably go for
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Well based on the reviews I'm happy that the firm seem to do what they say and their eBay store feedback is great. eBay prices are a bit more than going direct to them. They use the kit in their own conversions
I don't need to pay someone to do it and I wouldn't use any of our local bike dealers even if I did. Bike stuff is a lot cheaper online so I tend to look instore and buy online
Hopefully all will go well.
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All converted and completely successful.
Gears need a bit of tweaking but pretty much there
Well done, keep the feedback going, particularly on battery life and range, based on your good price.
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All converted and completely successful.
Gears need a bit of tweaking but pretty much there
Well done, keep the feedback going, particularly on battery life and range, based on your good price.
Yes feedback would be useful. at £375 I might even try convering my light weight Raleigh folder.
peedee
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I thought about converting my folder but I was happier doing the MTB as it has a good strong frame and would take the extra weight.
I'll be heading out for a spin tonight as I really need to sort the gears out. It's dropped from a 21 speed to 18 and still needs adjustment. The end stops are right at least
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The first bar on the battery dropped out at 12 miles so three bars left.
I've not been above level 3 in power assist mode - too scary.
Well maybe not scary but I'm going faster than I'm comfortable
with until I get used to how the bike handles. There's a lot of weight on the back.Peedee if you convert the folder would you be doing front or rear hub?
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I've just put the battery on charge. There's a bit left in it but not much. The bike has travelled 37 miles or about 60km on the battery which showed fully charged on arrival.
I expect to get more in normal use. I've absolutely caned it today trying to see what it's capable of
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