Recent content by HarryHu

Neither of us have tried mid-drive, although we've tried a bike with rear wheel hub motor. Is the riding experience significantly different? We're happy to take the plunge and see what it's like. Have read lots of reviews online, etc.

Thanks all Mid-drive it is then - best suited to the conditions and it looks straightforward enough. Looks like 8fun have a bit of the monopoly on the market so not too much choice to dither over either!

Thanks for this. It's actually a men's frame so it does have space for a frame-mounted battery, which I think is preferable as she will have a pannier on the back so distributes the weight better. Rear wheel motor would be better but I haven't seen as many kits for this. I'll have another look...

Hi all After a recent move to the top of a hill in Edinburgh we've decided my wife needs a bit of extra help if she's to commute by bike. The plan is to retrofit her Specialized Ariel - a hybrid with a 3x9 drivetrain & suspension forks. I've spent a happy couple of hours looking into kits and...