Search results

Dear Alll, I posted a week or so ago about possibly converting my current single speed commuter to an e-bike. I'm after something as low-maintenance as possible so would want to keep the single speed. Heavy rider (90kg when in shape, 95kg at the moment...) but happy to pedal hard. Usual cadence...

Interesting! I'm thinking increasingly just to frame mount the battery. I'll be swapping to a flat bar set-up anyway. Looking at your v2: is the battery in a cradle mounted to the headtube, with the bag over the top? Makes the bag non- waterproof, no?

Richardab, that looks really good! Particularly interested in your point about the feel of the bike when all the weight was at the back. My plan was "rack battery + Dutch style panniers to cover" but that would put all the weight on the back..... Will keep thinking before I press the button.

Thanks Woosh, that looks good! Ideal system would be 700c with a cassette so I can keep existing spacers etc to have a good chainline. It seems the XF08 kit on your website is suitable for cassettes (and the motor is lighter). Is there much difference between the two systems?

Hi all! Semi-regular cycle commuter here. 12 mile commute each way, moderately hilly. Been doing it frequently for a few years. Used to take me about 45 minutes in to work, and 55 minutes back. Now getting longer as I don't have the legs that I did when I was 40...! My usual commuting bike is a...