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Absolutely, my Giant CRS hybrid bike came in two options when I bought it, rigid or telescopic fork, I doubt very much if they made two completely different frames to suit the forks. The Woosh Rambletta comes with two fork options but the same frame. I recently changed my old mountain bike...

Yes the same speed issues apply to all e-bikes. That guy had better hope his bike is restricted to 15 mph because it looks very much like an electric moped and he rides on the roads with no helmet, it is bound to attract the curiosity of the police. Also, I find riding on busy roads no fun, it...

Well, to be honest not so keen on those. There is a guy in my town rides around on one of those, not very cool. He rides it on the roads and doing 15 - 20 mph in traffic is no fun. He would have been better off buying a 50cc scooter. Also, he rides it on the roads with no helmet, he is just...

I'm with you, I love the Fairdale range of bikes, like oversize BMX. I would love to convert one to electric. Better get your credit card out!

That bike looks like a total money pit to me. Plus you would need time, workspace, tools, skills and money for parts. I mean, it would be fun doing it but I have no idea if OP has all that. £600 is nearly an impossible budget but you could get a Woosh kit for £540 and one of these very simple...

I like the look of these, keeps the bell off the handlebar, I think I'll get one, thanks!

Noted Nealh, thanks for your comment. I have not had the kit very long and I'm sill tinkering with the installation. Until now I have been just clicking a brake lever as I approach dog walkers etc. but you have to be pretty close to them for it to be heard. I think I have a bell in my box...

First of all I ordered a kit without a throttle or brake sensors, not only does it make for a tidier (and cheaper) installation but I don't need them. Without a throttle you just have to remember to look ahead and shift down a couple of gears as you approach a junction/dog walker etc. Having...

Well I solved m own problem, the answer is to use two pairs of mole grips to pull tight connectors apart. Mole grips can be set to just grip enough to keep hold and do not grip harder as you try to pull the connector apart as you could do with regular pliers or water pump pliers. Still very...

Apologies for such a noob question. What is the best way to separate the connectors on my wiring harness? I have one in particular that is very tight (one of the smaller ones). I don't want to start wiggling it or pulling on the wires for obvious reasons. I just can't seem to get a good...

So, after all that I managed to miss the part where it says SWX02 (36 and 48V) are for freewheels. So looks like I'll go for the 85SX or the XF08C or the DWG22C-48V which all take cassettes.

Yes you did, I apologise. I guess my modal speed (on an open road) is going to be 15.5mph. That is if I understand 'modal speed' correctly. Thank you for your help.

vfr400, I really, really appreciate your comprehensive answer, but I have to admit it's all a bit out of my depth. "The particular design characteristic that decides the motor speed is the Kv, which you need to know before you buy any ebike motor, though sellers never list it. " So this...

Thank you vfr400. Your first sentence says it all really. So 48v it is then! Not sure I understand everything you've said. I'm thinking of a SWX02 48V motor and staying within the law at 15mph. I guess the advantage of 48v is not so much top speed but power to get up hills? But like I said...

Thank you Nealh. Interesting, the main thing I'm getting from your reply is 33% more everything plus smaller battery. Very good, but I would hesitate at 6ah LOL. When I say one way commute, I do have to get home again, hoping I could blag a free battery charge at work, also low PAS all the way...

So what would be the advantages/disadvantages of a SWX02 48V based kit over a SWX02 36V kit please? Rear hub kit. This would be on a 700c hybrid, 85 kilo rider (with backpack for work) 15 mile commute (one way), some small hills. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for your input, very informative.

Any opinions, thoughts or experience on this kit please? eBay item number: 222254740610 Not sure if eBay links are allowed, but I'll try: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36v350W-28-700c-rear-motor-with-Cassette-e-bike-Hub-Motor-Conversion-kit-/222254740610?hash=item33bf6a3482:g:w-AAAOSw-0xYbFsf

Brilliant!

Hey Shetland wife, great thread. Saw this video and thought it appropriate. Seal pups? Orcas? Well Jel.