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I;ll post here when it arrives! I'm sending it off on Monday, I think I might be the first with the new smaller batteries - so we'll see. Martin suggested the twist throttle is what most people get - but I've had two responses that the other the thumb throttle might be better, not sure.

Hello for all of you that have kindly helped me over the last few days - just to let you know I am going for the electric wheel company conversion. I spoke to a Martin who advised they have some new smaller batteries - so I am getting 2! the box is arriving this week to ship to EWC...

Hello all again. the electric wheel company offers two types of throttle - a twist grip or thumb throttle. Can anyone advise of the pros and cons of each? which is more comfortable? thanks again

thanks for the replies. It all seems a real possibility now. the info helps so much, I will speak to EWC tomorrow for more information! I will ponder the batteries,,,,,,,:)

not sure i will ever get to that point!

Jerry I am very grateful for you taking the time to answer my questions. It makes all the difference. It's a very specialist field! I am fairly sure that the extra power will make the commute easier (the car is far too tempting). Some exercise is better than none! I have to be realistic. I like...

lol, that is exactly what I was thinking - the larger EWC battery is probably the best value in terms of distance, ease of use and less charging, but, but, but.....for a short commute and bat about town a light battery might be much better. I really want to make the right decision, I'm not...

i wish I had got the freedom kit back in feb when I was first looking. the kit was 470 and spare batteries 110 - the batteries have now gone upto £170 which is a bit increase.the kit has gone up £30. basic kit 500 plus extra battery and charger is £695- then delivery, import duty and fitting...

that's what I was intending - possibly a charger at work. Might be speaking to you about a battery ;) I've been pondering this for 6 months now. I love my brompton (didn't expect too) but I like the fact that if needs be (working very late for example) i can take it home in a taxi. Although...

lol, no I have already reccied my local bike shop. they are all set for the grinding, wheel changing, general diy!! not me. I'm not that useless generally (work in IT and can dismantle a computer) but I do need to work out the ins ans outs of this battery situation.

hi my commute is actually quite short 3 miles - but in a v hilly city. I also want to be able to use the bike more for short city journeys without having to avoid all the hills. less car use. the freedom one looked ok with the lighter battery, but I really don't want to order from abroad. and...

good grief! I have just read your threads. the diy route definitely not for me! very, very impressive though. Can I ask probably a very stupid question? it is possible to buy a smaller battery for the EWC conversion. you seem to have all this well researched. Are there any other things...

thanks -that is good to know about EWC. I noticed some of the dates on the posts about EWC are over 2 years old. I will have a look at your diy option for the lighter battery. I may be back! I have emailed them so I'll see what response I get. It's a lot of money so I want to try and make the...

thanks I was thinking that - but then worried about the experiences / service. I've looked all through the archives here - and it is still so hard to tell. the freedom one is slightly lighter - not sure if the the 2kg will make that much difference.

Hello All After lurking around here for at least 6 months i now ask for advice! I would like to convert my brompton (too many hills). the options seem to be ECW (poor service reading on here - but longer range battery) and freedom (Israel, and smaller battery range). Can anyone here...