Hello everyone,
I live in Bristol, UK, which is a town of about 600k and is built on 7 hills (strategy folks, the Romans...) which makes for hard going on a bicycle, I'm now 50 and not getting any younger. So a year and a half ago I did some research, borrowed an e-bike or two, and eventually bought an ever-so-light GoCycle from Evans Cycles.
The drive system failed three times, not to mention the loss of steering one day when the steering tube pin retention clip pinged off. Oh, and how many broken mudguards (I lost count). Furthermore, I reccomended it to a mate, who bought a more expensive 'black' one, and guess what - yep, failed motor drive system - I can't tell you how awkward this has made me feel.
However, I bought my GoCycle from Evans Cycles who refunded me 100% of the purchase price - in fact, they have given 5 star service through a difficult experience. I have now ordered a Scott 2012 SUB 10 belt-drive from Evans which to which I plan fitting a front hub motor, a la Cytronex. Hence joining this forum.
My usage is a short (two mile) ride to and from work. The journey starts with a 10% descent for the first 1/4 mile and then a very gentle rise the rest of the way. Coming home is the same reversed, and it's the final long steep ascent that is the cause of my planned conversion.
I have to carry the bike up and down several steep flights of steps between my front door and the street, so weight is paramount to me. The Scott weighs 11.5kg, 5.5kg's lighter than GoCycle. I'm hoping to fit a Tongxin (2.7kg) which leaves 2.8kg for the battery system and controls.
I'll keep a photo library, for anyone who may be interested, with notes of any awkward bits (I believe I may have some fun fitting the hydraulic front disc caliper...).
I live in Bristol, UK, which is a town of about 600k and is built on 7 hills (strategy folks, the Romans...) which makes for hard going on a bicycle, I'm now 50 and not getting any younger. So a year and a half ago I did some research, borrowed an e-bike or two, and eventually bought an ever-so-light GoCycle from Evans Cycles.
The drive system failed three times, not to mention the loss of steering one day when the steering tube pin retention clip pinged off. Oh, and how many broken mudguards (I lost count). Furthermore, I reccomended it to a mate, who bought a more expensive 'black' one, and guess what - yep, failed motor drive system - I can't tell you how awkward this has made me feel.
However, I bought my GoCycle from Evans Cycles who refunded me 100% of the purchase price - in fact, they have given 5 star service through a difficult experience. I have now ordered a Scott 2012 SUB 10 belt-drive from Evans which to which I plan fitting a front hub motor, a la Cytronex. Hence joining this forum.
My usage is a short (two mile) ride to and from work. The journey starts with a 10% descent for the first 1/4 mile and then a very gentle rise the rest of the way. Coming home is the same reversed, and it's the final long steep ascent that is the cause of my planned conversion.
I have to carry the bike up and down several steep flights of steps between my front door and the street, so weight is paramount to me. The Scott weighs 11.5kg, 5.5kg's lighter than GoCycle. I'm hoping to fit a Tongxin (2.7kg) which leaves 2.8kg for the battery system and controls.
I'll keep a photo library, for anyone who may be interested, with notes of any awkward bits (I believe I may have some fun fitting the hydraulic front disc caliper...).