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Who cares what other people think? I bought a 20" bike from Argos few years ago for my daughter. Paid around £180 if I remember well. Something like that: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7869976?clickSR=slp:term:bike:18:207:1 What an awful bike it is... now it stands sad at the back of the...

I think Wayners has kit with controller integrated into battery holder, so bag is used only to keep cables in.

Did you try it out? Do you like it? Personally I don't like Yose bag. I didn't bother to put it on. You can work a bit on cable management. At least replace zip ties with velcro straps on fork.

I might be crucified for saying that, but I honestly don't understand how an average person who works in UK can't afford to buy a decent bike. For somebody who has only £150 I would say: "get an extra shift or preferably two and buy a decent bike. It is money well spent. It is cheaper than car...

Nah... I have an opposite impression. After all all conversion kits are about getting best value for money. I don't like splashing cash on frivolities, so bikes that cost few k are not for me, but if somebody is very passionate and can afford that, then why not? After all it is better to spend...

Agreed. For a very long time now I am under impression BBC and other media were taken over by 10 years old children or A(low)I.

So over 10 years you spend £1500 on disposable bikes vs. my £550. Don't like your economy at all, especially I expect my bike to last at least next 10 years with minimal maintenance. Having said all that I have seen few half decent bikes on sale around £200. I am glad prices are going down. I...

Perhaps suspension seatpost would help?

Some ebikes have non removable batteries. It is easy to imagine how bike like that can catch a fire.

I hope your window opens wide enough for you to escape in worst case scenario. I take no chances and store batteries in shed and try to charge outside if possible.

I like your cable management. Bottle holder on fork? Interesting... Does it work well in practice? It doesn't get dirty or affect steering?

I didn't mean DIY recell. There are people who can do it at a price.. Shape of battery is not that important. I suggest you check connector coming out of battery base. It is quite easy to buy a battery with matching base. It might work if connector is right.

I guess by cheap we mean £100 disposable bike with one year life time expectancy. In my opinion it is just a false economy. I have never seen a new decent bike at this price point.

It is to complicated. I think I prefer neck pain.

No, it won't help. Rack not only looks terrible, but also it is a really bad design. You want your rack to be as low above mud guard as possible.

If I were you I would try to get new battery or to recell old one. It won't be cheap unfortunately.

Personally I find £500 level as a good compromise between quality and price. I can afford much more expensive bike, but my Cube Attention SLX is all what I need really. I think employers should do much more to encourage cycling. The other day I have seen few expensive bikes (around £2000) left...

Who? I am not sure. I try to maintain a healthy distance from this kind of people, but I have seen many BSOs in skips, in rivers, abandoned in bushes etc.

So after 10 years you send 10 bikes to landfill? I bought a bike 10 years ago. Paid £550 if I remember well. Still looks like new.

May I ask how much did you pay for this bike? There is a lot of wisdom in what Andy wrote. Maybe it would be wise to cut losses and start fresh? After all cycling should be enjoyable.