rhodrigo27

with a bit more looking and being open minded, Its probably easier to get a single battery that is a bit bigger (AH) and mount it somewhere else. I didnt want to have a battery rack permanently attached to the frame. so either in a frame bag? is this a thing? or I have a front rack which i could use. any thoughts on this?

Thanks VFR so I was thinking - Controller and display - KT 17a sinewave and LCD8S motor - swx02 or XF07 - anyone better for heavy weight and hills? battery - 36v 10.5ah - such as this one from ALiexpress - or similar if anyone can recommend a supplier? If i used ST 60 connections I could make two harnesses - one for a single battery and one for a double battery in parallels?

only other thing id suggest is to make sure you have good quality cycling clothing, nothing worse than being wet and cold with a long cycle ahead! make sure you budget for this as well. I do 10 miles each way without an Ebike at the moment - Currently deciding what to get - and that is from one side of a northern city to the other, It may take time to find your ideal route to and from work - using quiet roads and bike lanes etc. I would keep experimenting as the nicest route may not be the most direct and only add on 1 or 2 mins.

Thanks both, valid points. The Commute total ( both ways) is 21 miles with 900ft of climbing. There is one rise on the way home of about 300ft in 1.5m - as mentioned above total weight is around 120kg - any issues with overheating during the climbs? So a 17a kt will be better suited for a smaller battery? a further battery question - if I wired up a pair of battery packs In parallel, id have 20ah - thinking for a longer rides. - I have 5 bottle cage positions on this bike so plenty of space.

HI all, been cycling and commuting for many years, looking to convert my current bike into a stealth ebike. my commute is 10m each way, usually 3-5 days a week. been perusing for quite a while figuring some of this out, im a mechanical engineer who dabbles in electronics, it should belong in Hogwarts but here we are...... I only have one bike, and i can only have one bike - storage / cost / wife..... so id like to do a stealth front hub wheel convert to assist me on the commute so i can remove the battery / switch out the front wheel and get out at the weekends. or just keep it as an ebike with the kids in tow! I am thinking, front hub - maybe MXUS or bafang, motor controller - decent sine wave - 20a - any recommendations ?? battery - Thinking bottle battery -36v 10ah - PAS for hollowtech bb, small display - a few further questions - If i only have PAS then i dont need break sensors right? I only need low power assist levels - so a single 10ah bat can supply 20miles worth of support? i am already relatively fit - can ride over 40m in the peaks etc, i am only after some assist for the commute to keep me fresh in the evenings and for the weekend. I can charge each night so i only need charge for 20miles or so. otther info - im 6'3 100kg, bike is a marin four corners, is 13kg on its own, all in weight with luggage is maybe 130kg .. thanks in advance!