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I forgot to add, go for the largest capacity battery you can afford. It will last longer, as it will not drain so quickly, plus giving you a better range.

Well, Juicy Bikes sell hub motor bikes, and they are in a hilly area, so should have a good idea of what they are capable of. Woosh bikes are hub motored (in the main) and sell well. EBikes Direct is a good site to look at for info as well. My personal preference is front hub motor, central...

Yes, this is a clever machine, especially if you have limited storage space, but £4000?!* The Radpower one comes out at about £1800, https://radpowerbikes.eu/ which is quite a difference. The Yuba Spicy Curry is about £3,500, and a good design, but anything too expensive is a bit off-putting for...

I have just fixed another puncture - in the back wheel, of course! The OKO sealant worked, so at least I could fix it at home, in the warm, and with all my tools. It's true about the sealant getting in the valve and causing problems. If I have to, I move the valve to the top, take the core out...

My personal preference is: Step-through frame, central battery for even weight distribution, hub gears (cleaner, neater and perfectly adequate), front suspension and hub motor for simplicity/cost. You are a little older than me, and I can assure you that rigid forks are hard going! There are...

I remember seeing an item on roads in, I think, Rio, where no provision had been made for pedestrians, and it showed people running up concrete slopes to try and get to where they were going. We have a similar situation on an industrial estate around here. Not a thought for pedestrians walking...

The EBikes Direct site is good for information. They stock most of the makes that are run by people on this forum, apart from Woosh, who have their own site. It just seems easy to separate step-through from crossbar, and hub motor from mid-motor. I realise you wish to stay with your local man...

This is two years old, and I've never seen it before! There is a cargo bike section on the forum now. Perhaps this could be moved there. Clever design, the Donky Bike.

Just found this: https://electricbikereport.com/ebike-news-panasonic-systems-heaters-w-batteries-eshare-in-atlanta-jet-powered-ebike-more-videos/ I've only found the video for the unpowered version, but I like the idea. I will keep searching.

I fitted Schwalbe Land Cruiser tyres a while ago, and they have worked well. I use OKO sealant, which is about £9 for a big bottle on EBay. That has worked well for me on numerous occasions. I use my bike every day for work, so I can do without punctures. There is always broken glass around...

As it's Old Farts day, we used to spray WD40 into the engines of Nimrods after they had flown over the sea. I use TT Spray from Tetrosyl, which has a wax in it, that keeps the rust at bay, like Waxoyl. Asda maintenance spray is similar, if still available. Riding on salty roads on...

Well, if I allow £300 for the frame, £500 for the kit, I can get to £200 for all the sundries = £1000. I allowed £200 in case of wishful thinking! That was my £1200. My original frame came from AliExpress, but frame choice is limited. I logged-in there this morning, but my browsing of AliBaba...

I had allowed £200 for the frame in my calculations, so it may be £250. The frame for the bike I use now cost me £160. I did not want to be a timewaster and bother the company with questions, then not buy anything. That is why I thought dealers on here would be much more in touch. One very...

Okay, so I am off sick and with time on my hands. I found this company who manufactures frames. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Cargo-E-Bike-Aluminum-Alloy-Frame_60833877561.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList.41.89136b52H3WqoQ If I have read it correctly, their price is 68 US dollars. With...

Well, I've seen at least four Powabyke Shoppers around here, and spoken to a couple of the owners. I notice they are out of stock on EBikes Direct, so they must sell well... Juicy Bike still has practical bikes at sensible prices. I read a review of a Riese Muller step-through on the Electric...

I was convinced how good ebikes were by two customers who came in the shop where I used to work. One was a nurse, who did a 20 mile commute every day, and the man I spoke to had done about 9000 miles and carried all sorts on his. Both were Freego bikes. There are loads around here, in daily use...

Well, just for a change, I can find nothing to moan about! I can log in without any problem of warnings popping up. There is no green box that keeps sliding in from the left. Everything loads fast and all the subject matter is clear enough. I don't visit that often as it's always full of...

I found this the other day, or it found me, on YouTube. Some lateral thinking there. Similar to yours, but built with a different purpose in mind, I think.

Don't be downhearted Cwah, it's par for the course on this site. That's why so many people visit but never return. Keep on with your project - you're doing better than I am with the Juiced frame!

Well, this is my 10,000+ miles everyday bike, three and a half years old. Kit from Panda, Battery from Jimmy at Insat: This is my 'in the pipeline' bike : and this is the bike I would like, with a 3-speed disc hub and some rack mountings welded on the front...