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Yeah I was thinking that looking at them. Maybe

OK will give the bottle a go, and a rear motor. The bike itself needs to be £150 - that one looks good but a million miles from me and no postage This is the one I got: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marin-full-suspension-mountain-bike-/201640541600?hash=item2ef2b67da0%3Ag%3A170AAOSwtnpXp15P&nma=true&si=C8Cd45XO1UOe2PZCBysPj3USmWY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 But I reckon I can sell it on again for that price if it doesn't work.

Thanks - what a friendly post full of useful info

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Thanks d8veh. I appreciate the detailed response. I'll have a word with my dad and see if he thinks he can do it - he's a genius with both bikes and electrics but not done an ebike before. The measurement type of checks all look good for the Marin - we had a look at these already using the Panda manual. However full suspension is non-negotiable I looked at the BBS01 and it's over budget I chose the Panda Pro instead, thinking that if this bike won't work I can sell it for what I bought it for - maybe more. I don't want a throttle never use it. We think we can get a bottle battery on the top tube - is there a reason you didn't do this? We'll go for a front wheel motor then. Is there any other way to get a full suspension ebike for about £500? If not I'll give this a try and if it doesn't work separate the kit and bike, sell it again and stick with the manual bike.

I'm welcoming any advice I can get regarding how I can convert a SUSPENSION BIKE on a budget of £500. Thanks.

As footpump says, I can transfer my kit onto another bike if I don't like it, and if dad can attach the battery without drilling the frame I can sell this bike for what I paid for it. Definitely worth a go, even if I've still got to push my bike up the hills I'll get some benefit on the flat and downhill.

Thanks, I too am planning to give it a go and see if it's for me As above I've tried seat post and saddle option. Thanks

Yes, and I have tried those too. I'm not using cheap rear suspension I'm riding a Boardman full suspension bike. Obviously I'm not going to 'ruin' the Boardman, so an old Marin is the best budget alternative. And guess what, I can put a suspension seat post and fat tyres on that to help even more. You're starting to get a bit rude now with the 'have you not heard of...' patronising comment. How about you either believe me when I say full suspension helps with the pain and help me convert a full suspension bike, or go and unproductively question someone else's genital pain on another thread.

Because it's so much more comfortable. Maybe I just have really sensitive private parts who knows. I saw an article in the news recently about the damage done to the Olympic female cyclists private areas and how some had to have saddles specially made. We current have at home: no suspension, hard tail and full suspension. I've ridden them all and get pain on all other than a full suspension. Before you tell me to get a new saddle I have a lovely ladies saddle with loads of padding and I've tried it on all 3 bikes: The suspension makes a difference and I want to keep it.

No not set on this bike but am set on full suspension Happy to sell this bike and get another full suspension within budget. Budget was £500, but as the cost of the kit seems to be fixed I will have to go to £600 or sell this bike and try to find one for £50

Don't forget guys this is a budget thing to mess about with - not looking to win any prizes for best conversion

Thanks but I love full suspension - it's definitely a requirement of my new bike It weighs 13kg, the Panda kit weighs 12kg taking the total to 25kg, I was happy with that.

Thanks Steve, they are a bit over my budget but the performance looks great! Out of stock in a 26" wheel though

Thanks Dave, the bike cost me £156 so I'm quite happy to spoil it, it was a last minute impulse bid to be honest and I didn't have time to do any research, I wasn't really expecting to win it. It looks better in the pics than it does in real life. Will avoid the frog then. I reckon we can get a bottle onto that top tube. Are there any other reasons not to use this bike?