BruceThomas

I totally agree with you on other road users judging your speed and not expecting a mountain bike to be going the same speed as a moped. The solution is don't drive a bike like a motorbike on the road, but when the opportunity arises and you are on private land you can then open it up. Tbh I ride a lot with people without an e bike and I have it in assist level 1 (which is 150w) in my 2nd gear and it only assists me up to 7-8mph. Im not here to argue but I like to have the option of speed if I choose to safely, and at a price point which is half as much as a cheap ebike with atleast 3x the power and prob also 4x the range its a no brainer, albeit it doesn't look as good and that is the only thing I can see going against that cube build versus a properly engineered specific ebike. Each to their own, but I see you also ride an illegal ebike? Be it only over by 100w, illegal is illegal my friend. Maybe practice what you preech. Anyway, like I said, I'm not here to argue, you have a nice day, stay safe.

So peddling up to xxx speed is safe, but assisted is unsafe? Please elaborate? Either a speed is safe or it is not, its not the best of both worlds. Most on here are hypocrites anyway, as you are quick enough to say something is illegal whilst having illegal bikes yourselves. When brexit happens and we align with usa bike laws, all your tunes will change and a 750w will be the best thing since sliced bread.

I have one thanks and it was overpriced and underpowered

Because the power is there doesn't mean it needs to be used. I have a car that goes over 150mph, but I don't drive around at 150mph. There is also a 250w mode for on road use. As for store bought being under powered, 250w and 15mph is hugely under powered. The only time I would consider ever buying a properly engineered store bought e bike is if I was doing stunts on a bike, which I don't, in which case my cheap 1300 pound bike trumps all store bought bikes for the purpose I use it for. Store BOUGHT Are UNDERPOWERED AND OVERPRICED.

No problem, if you do convert I'd love to see pictures, take care.

I bought battery and mid drive kit from psw power.com. It came within a week of placing the order. I have seen conversions on voodoo bikes and there doesn't seem to be any issues converting them so the option is there for you.

The controller is built in to the motor so I just use them bags for storage. Yes, exactly, less wires and less potential problems. Store bought ebikes are under powered and over priced for what you get in my opinion when you can convert in a few hours.

The whole bike complete was 1300. The bike brand new was only 450 pound. The reason I got it was because it is one a few bikes to have hydraulic disc brakes at that price point. I have got brake sensors but to be honest I haven't installed them I don't feel I need them because the motor stops running as soon as you stop peddling anyway. As for gear changer, I haven't installed one of them either. I just stop peddling then change gear. I don't think it's worth the extra 100 odd pound for the changer. Only thing is that it doesn't look as nice as a bike which has been fully engineered from day one to be an e bike. I have attached a picture. The cable ties around the battery will be gone as soon as my rivnut gun arrives to hold my battery on as currently there is only one bolt holding battery mount on.

Hi, have you thought about converting a bike yourself? I have just converted a 2020 cube aim pro with a 750w bafang mid drive at a total cost of 1300 pound. The kit fit like a dream, no issues at all and chain line is perfect. I get 29mph on a flat no peddling and I weigh 14stone. Just something for you to think about, it's half the price and twice the fun.

19 inch frame is what you want if you're 6 feet. I have just purchased a cube, also 6 feet and this Frame is perfect sizing for me