Search results for query: lightweight

  1. A

    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    Exactly, can't go wrong at that price, especially the Cube bike which I feel was a super bargain. If I can get 2 or 3 years out of this kit I reckon it'll have to be a torqued based system next. I'm getting 10 -12mph on a steep long hill and did it in 5 mins whereas before converting it'd be...
  2. thelarkbox

    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    You wouldnt benefit from the 350w kit much imho, i am no lightweight and the yose 250w kit on my bike scoots me upslope at 15mph no problem and real hills are climbed with comfortable input and me in the seat not standing and puffing.. The controller and its speed control is a bit meh! but...
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    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    Brilliant, so £400.including donor bike with hydraulic disk brakes, and , as you say you've still got your original bike. Eta the 250w Yosepower kit is slightly stronger up hills than the 350w Let us know how you get on with it when you get the bracket The question is how long until you...
  4. A

    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    ...must be closer to 19kg and biking on level ground is slower now even without the batttery. Glad I still have the Giant bike untouched for lightweight rides. I did test it with the battery using using one screw, shims and duct tape to hold the battery and it works well up hill. Didn't bother...
  5. M

    Help! Bike carrier

    Roof racks don't suit heavy ebikes, nor do those lightweight strap on racks. If you don't want to make permanent fixing holes it is hard to see an alternative as good as the towball.
  6. guerney

    For Sale Bargains

    More bang with smaller wheels! Are you looking for one with disc brakes? Bound to be oodles of choices. Myself, I'm intrigued by the Dahon Impulse - it's steel frame bounched around by 720W BBS01B, would cope for longer than my Dahon Helios P8's well used much bounced and twice crashed (at...
  7. egroover

    For Sale Bargains

    ...policy, might never need it, but good to have handy as one of my existing motors is probably nudging 5k miles now Unless of course spot a lightweight 20" wheeled folder bike deal ideal for conversion..I like the idea of being able to get over to Europe for bike trips around Belgium via the...
  8. saneagle

    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    Looks good to me too.
  9. P

    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    Looks good to me !
  10. A

    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    ...any good: https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Nature-2024-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_259495.htm?variations=colour:graphite/black Key Features: Lightweight Aluminium Superlite frame with double-butted tubes for a responsive and comfortable ride. 63mm Suntour Nex HLO suspension fork with lockout...
  11. M

    this is me

    PS I apologise in advance for any mistakes or unintentional comedy caused by My reliance on voice dictation into my iPhone My sight limitations even Mate proofreading difficult because the blooming thing covers up it's mistakes ha ha
  12. M

    this is me

    ...legal it will make an interesting project which I can cover here and on YouTube which will probably take some years ha ha the idea of the lightweight peddle assisted bike is to give me back my mobility as soon as possible it has to be light because I am not very strong and would only be used...
  13. saneagle

    this is me

    ...and how hard you want to pedal all have a bearing on what sort of ebike you want to build. Bear in mind that you don't need expensive lightweight stuff when you have a motor. Those sort of things can be negative factors because they inevitably make the build more complicated and eliminate...
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    Himiway Zebra

    ...one and she is light in weight. The only difference is she get more miles to her battery. I still get just over 40 miles per charge. A lightweight can get 70 miles. It's a great bike which is of quality rather than a normal bike with a motor, like all the other manufacturers are putting out...
  15. saneagle

    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    You should always get a throttle with a KT controller. Remember, you can set it to be completely legal, and it's extremely useful in many circumstances. It's one of the best features of a KT system, and it doesn't make sense to omit it. Also, I always recommend the block connector versions of...
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    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    ...36V 10Ah bag battery £208 inc charger 1.8kg battery https://topbikekit.com/ KT 36V 15A controller $82 inc delivery = £60 So lightweight kit , very easy to pedal with no power <£500 (you could get a 10.6kg Boardman Hyb 8.6 with hydraulic brakes for £250 to fit it on)...
  17. Nealh

    Swytch Max++ Rear wheel kit

    ...or Yose bike do cheap nice kits. If one lives where their is pretty much flattish terrain with no big hills then the Bafang G370 mini hub is superb, lightweight with no torque steering noticable. The drive rides unpowered as if it wasn't there, couple with KT system one will find it hard to...
  18. cyclebuddy

    Ebike battery renewal

    According to Amazon's current listing, it's a KT LCD-07 display. Presumably a KT controller too then? It's a 36v system, so if replacement in-frame batteries aren't available, there should be nothing to stop the poster using a generic frame or rack mount battery from Yose etc?
  19. saneagle

    E-bike battery - upgrading capacity a bit

    ...everything else, then get yourself a decent controller and battery installed on the downtube or rack. Swytch kit is fine if you want a lightweight kit for city riding snd short commutes without hills or if you're not very heavy. Both the range and amount of assistance are pretty low, so if...
  20. Waspy

    For Sale Bargains

    I clicked on that Marketplace link, the bike is hardly used and he's currently asking for £190. I saw this on the same page, it would be a good purchase for Soundwave: