Hi. I'm new to the pedelec scene and I am looking for a conversion kit for my Marin East Peak. My bike frame looks like this:
http://www.askisaac.com/images/bikebside.jpg
When it comes to kits, I don't know what will fit my bike due to the non-standard frame. By non-standard, I mean "normal" bikes have straight bar frames and middle sections making it simple to mount kits but with my frame I'm just not sure. It does have bottle bolts on the top frame near to the front and on the bottom near to the crank, but whether that leaves enough room for a battery to be mounted, I just don't know.
What kit is better, mid or rear drive? I heard the mid-drive offers better performance which appeals to me over the rear-drive. Cost-wise, I am looking to spend £500+ but less than £1500.
But before I get into specific kits, I need to know whether you think my frame would support a kit?
http://www.askisaac.com/images/bikebside.jpg
When it comes to kits, I don't know what will fit my bike due to the non-standard frame. By non-standard, I mean "normal" bikes have straight bar frames and middle sections making it simple to mount kits but with my frame I'm just not sure. It does have bottle bolts on the top frame near to the front and on the bottom near to the crank, but whether that leaves enough room for a battery to be mounted, I just don't know.
What kit is better, mid or rear drive? I heard the mid-drive offers better performance which appeals to me over the rear-drive. Cost-wise, I am looking to spend £500+ but less than £1500.
But before I get into specific kits, I need to know whether you think my frame would support a kit?