front hub on a gtech

[boyabouttown]

is there any reason why i can't add a front hub motor with a throttle to my gtech.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Yes. You'd need a motor controller as well, plus a separate battery to provide the power.

 

[boyabouttown]

so are there really small batteries (size wise) available, thinking a front hub could be used on steep hill on commute for 5 mins a day. thought my legs and lungs would get stronger every day but that seems to get cancelled out by getting a day older every day.

 

[LeighPing]

Will the gtech not pull you up that hill then? Or is it a question of the speed that it pulls you up it?

 

[boyabouttown]

it gets me up but with a fair bit of effort from myself, which is a shock after such an effortless commute up to that point. on reflection maybe i should have gone for something else, 3 gears would have been perfect, a lower one for the hill, higher one for the flats, seem to be able to ride past assistance easily enough, just the legs spinning too fast. maybe the hill will get easier in time, as thats about the only bit of journey requiring effort. although if i went up the hill too easily i would be missing part of the reason for buying a bike, getting fitter. perhaps i should stop moaning and get on enjoying the ride.

 

[D8ve]

Engaging fun police mode, you do know that would be illegal two motors that is? Mode off.

 

[LeighPing]

Engaging fun police mode, you do know that would be illegal two motors that is? Mode off.

Why is it illegal?

it gets me up but with a fair bit of effort from myself, which is a shock after such an effortless commute up to that point.

Maybe you're pushing yourself too hard. Ease off, and take the hill a bit more slowly for now. Ebiking fitness doesn't come overnight you know.

 

[D8ve]

Why is it illegal?



Maybe you're pushing yourself too hard. Ease off, and take the hill a bit more slowly for now. Ebiking fitness doesn't come overnight you know.

The law states only one motor, the gtech already has one.
It's dull and boring but an easy catch if you upset mr plod.