Recently converted a 2015 Specialized Cirrus with a Sparticle front wheel kit.
Hadn't ridden for years, so picked up a slightly tatty Cirrus off gumtree, confirmed how unfit I am, so rather than stick it in the garage I picked up a kit off E-bay (originally supplied by the Electric Transport shop in York).
Have now fitted it all on and have started using it to commute to work (only 8 miles a day but better than nothing I guess).
Kit is a Sparticle 250w front wheel with a Boss controller and a large L-ion battery with a 36v charger, that all goes in a bag on the back, just runs from a twist throttle that I have to force myself not to use to much.
Can now enjoy going out with mates who have been commuting for years without being left in their wake.
Can only say if you have never tried one of these and are considering it, go try one, I don't think you will regret it.
One question, I am so impressed with my home made effort that I have been considering if I should purchase a proper electric bike, not stupid money just a second hand Giant or Carrera etc any thoughts?
One final thing the Electric Transport shop in York have been great, even though I didn't purchase the kit from them they have been more than happy to offer any help and advice, fantastic service so rarely seen now days.
Hadn't ridden for years, so picked up a slightly tatty Cirrus off gumtree, confirmed how unfit I am, so rather than stick it in the garage I picked up a kit off E-bay (originally supplied by the Electric Transport shop in York).
Have now fitted it all on and have started using it to commute to work (only 8 miles a day but better than nothing I guess).
Kit is a Sparticle 250w front wheel with a Boss controller and a large L-ion battery with a 36v charger, that all goes in a bag on the back, just runs from a twist throttle that I have to force myself not to use to much.
Can now enjoy going out with mates who have been commuting for years without being left in their wake.
Can only say if you have never tried one of these and are considering it, go try one, I don't think you will regret it.
One question, I am so impressed with my home made effort that I have been considering if I should purchase a proper electric bike, not stupid money just a second hand Giant or Carrera etc any thoughts?
One final thing the Electric Transport shop in York have been great, even though I didn't purchase the kit from them they have been more than happy to offer any help and advice, fantastic service so rarely seen now days.
