Convert Yuba Combi to ebike

happybiker42

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The Yuba Combi costs about £1000 while its ebike equivalent is the Combi E5 costs around £3100. Am I better off getting a specialist to convert the Yuba Combi with a conversion kit and save myself a load of cash. I need an ebike to lug a 7 year old but £3100 is more than I can afford. If the conversion is with Bosch Performance Line I will have a better motor than the Yuba Combi E5's shimano steps E5000 motor that the Combi E5 comes with?
 

Nealh

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Bosh don't sell mid drive kits for conversion and if you could get one the 3K bike would be cheaper to buy.
 

Nealh

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The other issue is cutting and shutting the frame to fit a mid drive motor bracket, for the diyer these type of mid drive just aren't practical on a diy scale. Diy is for a cheaper option not to over complicate with specialist welding and jigs to align the frame and fitting.