undecided newcomer to e.bikes

avronb

Pedelecer
Oct 8, 2011
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Anyone reading my posts must wonder why i am asking questions about different bikes other than the one i own,i shall explain,my first ever e.bike is a used izip ezgo,my wife still rides an ordinary bike so when we go for a ride she always gets left behind which is not really fair.The big question is do i get her a cheap curry bike for about £450 or buy a coversion kit for £250(again curry type) from Hawk cycles and convert her existing bike,the two machines would only be used for leisure riding shortish distances and popping to the shops etc.so i dont want to spend too much but want to stay with e.bikes.
Thanks.
PS. i am still looking for an empty battery case for the Izip.
Brian
 

JuicyBike

Trade Member
Jan 26, 2009
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Derbyshire
I recommend you get a cheap divorce lawyer...
 

NRG

Esteemed Pedelecer
Oct 6, 2009
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Swap bikes and see how you feel ;)
 

steveindenmark

Esteemed Pedelecer
Apr 10, 2011
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Don´t get anything to do with electric bikes just because it is cheap because in the end it won`t be.

Steve
 

kitchenman

Esteemed Pedelecer
Jul 9, 2010
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Aberaeron, West Wales
I bought the same "kit" for my wife's bike. This is great because I know how it works and how to solve problems. It also serves as a backup to my bike as my wife only uses the bike for holidays and weekends.
 

avronb

Pedelecer
Oct 8, 2011
97
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Did you try asking her for her thoughts?
You must think i am a selfish git but believe me it has been a long hard uphill struggle for me to get her permission to allow me to buy one,waste of money,i will stay with my push bike,big boys toys, whats the matter with your push bike etc etc.She has since had a short go on it and she still wont admit it is for her, although i am sure she will come round after a few more trips out with me on the e.bike and her trailing behind on the push bike
 

Scottyf

Esteemed Pedelecer
Feb 2, 2011
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Hub motor kits can be brought for peanuts from BMS battery @ £150 notes delivered (Exc Battery).
As long as you handy with a few tools you can have it all up and running in a couple of hours.

That way its not an expensive layout all in all and makes perfect sense to convert.