Best Bike For A Conversion Kit

[Cyclezee]

I have spent some time searching for a suitable bike to use as a demonstarator to best show the qualities of an eZee conversion kit and would welcome suggestions from members.

The choice is vast and I have narrowed it down to a hard tail MTB, posssibly the most popular style of bike on the market. I have allocated up to £500 for this bike.

 

[indalo]

Pashley ladies model replete with straw basket, big silver bell and a suitable bonnet!

Pro: Will last forever

Con: Will last forever

Summary: Perhaps not......erm...then again?

Keep us posted on your progress Sir. I'm interested to know how Ezee kits stack up against the latest equipment from others, including the ready built bikes.

Regards,
Indalo

 

[Scottyf]

Is there not like a bike chart for the uk with the most popular models being sold at all?

Sounds daft but getting a best sellers list from evans or somewhere could help.

 

[eddieo]

I just looked on evans site and they have these bikes on offer that I have not seen before... Or go for something from the Likes of Trek, Specalised or ridgeback ( I like the look of the flight model)

I may be going for a DaaHub kit to get a lighter bike for new camper...

Evans Cycles | Commencal Premier Disc 2011 Mountain Bike | Online Bike Shop

 

[Willin']

Good article here:
Best Mountain Bikes Under £500 - BikeRadar

I've got a Specialized HardRock Disc (2008 I think) I'm considering converting in the near future.

 

[Cyclezee]

Thanks for your advice, particularly Indalo . Decision already made, I'm picking up one of these tomorrow .

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[2 zed]

Nice

Get the next model up, the one with pedals!

 

[Jon]

Aldby - do you work fo eZee you constantly push them. Im in no way criticising at all im just curious as to why you think they are so good

 

[Cyclezee]

Get the next model up, the one with pedals!

OK Zed, here it is with pedals

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[Cyclezee]

Aldby - do you work fo eZee you constantly push them. Im in no way criticising at all im just curious as to why you think they are so good

The clue is my signature Jon

 

[Jon]

he he sorry was some dry humour there

 

[Jon]

Would you mind sticking pics up etc after your done im interested to see how this goes as i want to start my own project i just want to find a suitable production bike first then ill be looking for a kit and bike. As its off road im after a bit more power, i dont want to do 500 mph max 30 but preferable more torque for steeper hills etc. Im toying with all sorts of set ups

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Jon,

There is a kit to suit almost every bike, so I think the first priority is to choose the the bike you really want and will be happy with.

 

[eddieo]

nice looking bike John, have never heard of them...Did you get the one of ebay a canny good deal if you did!

do you need 27 gears on an e bike though? I think I would prefer a 9/10 speed XT set up

So are you going for a front hub motor?

 

[Cyclezee]

Well spotted Eddie I will only use 9 of the 27 gears. I have not fully decided on a front or rear motor yet, there pros and cons to both.
Oh, and by the way BMC are Swiss.

 

[Jon]

Have you given thought to whether you are going for a front or rear motor yet? Im more inclined for a rear on my build. What power ratings are the ezee kits?

 

[eddieo]

No worries with power..Ezee probably one of the most powerful bikes around. My only problem with them is the lack of further development with battery placement, and the styling of said battery. BionX lead in that department IMO and wisper with there new kit can have battery mounted in frame as well.

 

[Cyclezee]

Have you given thought to whether you are going for a front or rear motor yet? Im more inclined for a rear on my build. What power ratings are the ezee kits?

Hi Jon,

I'm going to fit a front motor so that the weight is more evenly distributed between front and rear, it also gives the advantage of 2 wheel drive i.e. rear wheel by pedal power and front by electricity. This is just my personal preference. Some would argue that a rear motor gives better traction, keeps steering light and with motor, controller and battery closer together there is less cabling to be seen.

The standard kit motor specification can be seen on my website here eZee Kits - Cyclezee Ltd. Other eZee motor options are as follows:

250 watt / 200 rpm ( 25 kmph 26” wheel )
350 watt / 250 rpm (32 kmph 26” wheel)
400 watt/ 300 rpm ( 25 kmph 20” wheel)
400 watt / 350 rpm (45 kmph 700c/28” wheel)​

 

[Caph]

Very nice bike Aldby. Definitely well in to the mid-range quality category. You know, if you swap to a wider bottom bracket you can easily keep the 3 front chainrings. Does the Ezee sensor have a recess for the bottom bracket shell? It makes it an even easier fit if it does.

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Caph,

Thank you for the compliment and for the suggestion. It is still possible to retain the existing chainrings by a pedelec disc rotor. I did this with my recumbent trike conversion as shown in the photo below.

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