I have just recently found this forum again and read lots of comments - there is certainly lots of cyclist knowledge on this forum. I have a Koga bike with 14 hub gears and a belt drive, which I used in 2015 to cycle from Budapest to home - about 1450 miles. I now have painful knees (age 68) and am looking to buy an electric bike or to convert my bike. I have been doing quite a bit of research but need help on various issues so will start a few discussions - I hope that the forum does not mind.
Has anyone looked at Go-ebike ONWheel - see https://go-e.bike/en/
This system is made in Austria I think and works by driving the back tyre by a device that is connected under the bottom bracket. I have contacted them and they have replied.
They have their next production run in May.
There are several advantages
Has anyone looked at Go-ebike ONWheel - see https://go-e.bike/en/
This system is made in Austria I think and works by driving the back tyre by a device that is connected under the bottom bracket. I have contacted them and they have replied.
They have their next production run in May.
There are several advantages
- Plug&Play for fast shift between bicycles
- In seconds from a bike to an e-bike (after installation of the mounting plate)
- Low total weight with 3.200g
- High theft protection by removing the motor and locking the battery
- Cheap price
- Self installation is easy in most cases
- Easy customization to personal needs
- App for Android and iOS
- Extremely robust
- Higher tire wear
- Clearly audible (comparable to an old tire dynamo)
- Lower efficiency at low speeds compared to mid-engines