Jiktten
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When I started looking into this I assumed at least someone like Bosch would offer a conversion kit. As someone who really doesn't have the knowledge or expertise to do much home maintenance beyond basic bike care, am I better off getting a Bafang conversion for my mid-range all-rounder or a refurbished eBike from Halfords? Help!
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Many thanks for the very detailed response, much appreciated! What counts as a 'light' rider? I'm somewhere around the 11.5 stone mark, so not light compared to other women of my height, but would be light in relation to (most) 6" men. As far as mudguards are concerned, I wouldn't be deliberately going out in the rain, but I've found the tracks around here are often puddled even when the current weather is dry, so being able to fit mudguards might be useful? I wouldn't be carrying much beyond water and one or two small snacks, as you say. I don't envision spending more than half a day out anywhere, and there are plenty of country pubs around should the need arise. On balance it seems like the Broadman would suit my needs best, but the lack of mudguards does seem like it could be a worry?
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Hi everyone, I've recently moved to the countryside (comparatively speaking - Sussex) after having lived in very urban areas all my life. I'm a 33 year old woman, 5"4'-5"5'. My fitness level is extremely average and I haven't really cycled since I was about 20, but it seems like it would be a great way to see the countryside around me without a car (which I currently don't have). I'd be going on tarmac'ed roads as well as gravel paths and the like. I don't have any need to go super fast, and would like the option to turn the motor off. I'm having a hard time finding info on 'middle ground' bikes, though. Most of them either seem to be exclusively for city-riding/commuting or full on mountain bikes. Someone recommended the Boardman HYB 8.9E which looks like it would suit, although Specialised Turbo Vado 3.0 seems like a good option too? Any advice or guidance would be much appreciated, and happy 2020 all!