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Angela Hobsbaum
Please excuse the use of your so-informative mailing list for making a personal request. Has anyone used an e-bike conversion kit, such as this? If so, what's your experience? Would you recommend it, compared to getting a purpose-made e-bike? As an ex-Camden cyclist, I only need help getting up Archway Road and Muswell Hill. I don't do long journeys. Many thanks, Angela. |
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seymour susan
Yes, Angela, I have had swytch for over a year now. Getting up to Hampstead and Highgate village is a doddle, and I've used it to go into the City yesterday and today. Happy to tell you more. Best wishes Susan Seymour 07733227022 twitter: @sseymour137 On Tue, 30 Nov 2021 at 20:01, Angela Hobsbaum <angela.hobsbaum@...> wrote:
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There is a review here that may be useful https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/advice/buyers-guide/9-of-the-best-e-bike-conversion-kits-3471
John
On 30/11/21 21:01, seymour susan wrote:
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Angela Hobsbaum
Dear Susan, That's a great recommendation! Thank you. Did you fit it yourself? I will probably ring you if I pursue this. Angela. On Tue, 30 Nov 2021 at 21:01, seymour susan <sseymour137@...> wrote:
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Angela Hobsbaum
Thank you John, I have read it but am still digesting it. Swytch comes out well. On Tue, 30 Nov 2021 at 21:03, John Chamberlain <john@...> wrote:
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Richard Fletcher
Angela. Chipping in here.
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E-bike selection is a science in itself. The swytch reviews look positive, the cost is £600 plus fitting. It’s a front hub motor, so you’ll need a rebuilt wheel. Range is 50 km they say, I don’t what it is going up hill. Looks like its pedal assist, which is good, so riding would be just like your normal bike, but with assistance. The added weight seems minimal compared to the weight of e-bikes, but you preferably need disc brakes. I’d say for a city runaround it fits the task, for something more ambitious you may want more. If you spend any more and you use it around Town, there is always the issue of theft. The alternative is to buy an actual e-bike. The metro at Volt Bikes sells for £1,600 for example. There are many others in their range. They are based at London Bridge https://voltbikes.co.uk/electric-bikes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxsuE6ovC9AIVAZ7tCh2bygl-EAAYASAAEgIosPD_BwE There are many other suppliers. The 3 options are front hub, rear hub, and mid-crank drive. Cheapest is always front hub. And go for pedal assist. The mid-crank option is the most expensive and the best solution. The weight of the bike is centred and low which eases handling and these e-bikes are much heavier. The best drives are Bosch and Shimano. I’ve had a Volt bike for 2+ years now and learnt alot. It comes down to what you want to use the bike for. But as all of us know, the supply chain for parts and bikes is massively strained. Richard On 30 Nov 2021, at 23:28, Angela Hobsbaum <angela.hobsbaum@...> wrote: Thank you John, I have read it but am still digesting it. Swytch comes out well. On Tue, 30 Nov 2021 at 21:03, John Chamberlain <john@...> wrote:
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Jean Dollimore
Angela
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One advantage of doing a conversion is that you continue using a bike that you already like. I wasn’t able to do that with my little blue Moulton (AM7) because the bike was too old and the frame might have got damaged. So I bought a similar bike (the TSR8 green one) and had an ARCC conversion. (A front wheel motor and a small battery and light weight) See pictures here Jean
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seymour susan
Dear Angela, yes I fitted it myself. I just needed a bit of help with tightening the bolts on the handlebar fitting which holds the battery. Do give me a call, or come over to try it if you are still local enough. Best wishes Susan Seymour 07733227022 twitter: @sseymour137 On Tue, 30 Nov 2021 at 21:12, Angela Hobsbaum <angela.hobsbaum@...> wrote:
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