Hi,
The background is that I purchased two electric cycles from Cytronex in Winchester 12 years ago. They were mainly for taking on our Motorhome. They are Trek Hybrids, you press the button and the motor kicks in and braking shuts it off, front hub motor, bottle battery. Although very lightly used, they have done the job when needed. I am 6ft 5In and over 18 stones, wife is 5ft 2in and 8st.
The only difference between them is the frame size. They have 18 gears (I think), they are buried in the shed at the moment.
We are now retired and as well as taking the abroad on our MH, hopefully, we can make more use of them at home too, both for fitness and transport locally. Cant really see any round trip at home or abroad will be more than 12-15 miles.
The problem is one of the batteries is no longer working. I know the fact they no longer supply the older style batteries has been discussed on here so don't really need to go there. What I am looking for is a solution.
I am a total novice in terms of understanding how these things work, and like most people, like a bargain.
Having looked at new ebikes, I have learnt a bit about the new rules and after looking at the prices, think re-using the bikes we have might be the best option.
I would probably convert one, probably mine and if all goes well, consider also doing the wifes before that battery gives out.
I am guessing that there is nothing that can be re-used and so the Cytronex kit would have to be removed and start from scratch.
If possible I would like advice on the best options for both cycles. I am totally confused by the kits on offer in terms of the best size, watts, volts etc etc to go for and whether the cycles need the same kit.
I have no skills in the area so would probably have to find someone locally to fit for me.
Any advice, suggestions on what would work best for us would be most welcome.
Thanks
Steve
The background is that I purchased two electric cycles from Cytronex in Winchester 12 years ago. They were mainly for taking on our Motorhome. They are Trek Hybrids, you press the button and the motor kicks in and braking shuts it off, front hub motor, bottle battery. Although very lightly used, they have done the job when needed. I am 6ft 5In and over 18 stones, wife is 5ft 2in and 8st.
The only difference between them is the frame size. They have 18 gears (I think), they are buried in the shed at the moment.
We are now retired and as well as taking the abroad on our MH, hopefully, we can make more use of them at home too, both for fitness and transport locally. Cant really see any round trip at home or abroad will be more than 12-15 miles.
The problem is one of the batteries is no longer working. I know the fact they no longer supply the older style batteries has been discussed on here so don't really need to go there. What I am looking for is a solution.
I am a total novice in terms of understanding how these things work, and like most people, like a bargain.
Having looked at new ebikes, I have learnt a bit about the new rules and after looking at the prices, think re-using the bikes we have might be the best option.
I would probably convert one, probably mine and if all goes well, consider also doing the wifes before that battery gives out.
I am guessing that there is nothing that can be re-used and so the Cytronex kit would have to be removed and start from scratch.
If possible I would like advice on the best options for both cycles. I am totally confused by the kits on offer in terms of the best size, watts, volts etc etc to go for and whether the cycles need the same kit.
I have no skills in the area so would probably have to find someone locally to fit for me.
Any advice, suggestions on what would work best for us would be most welcome.
Thanks
Steve