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Most appreciated all..... I was looking at the bb02.... Could that have a throttle fitted for setting off?

Hi , thanks for your quick reply. The Haro is my choice to convert. Its a 29er steel hard tail....i'll try to get a link up https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J-0CiudOLeY/UfwbUSDahjI/AAAAAAAABxc/gwpxsKuGrww/s1024/DSC_2278.JPG I should be fine working out the conversion......but my problem is deciding what type. I am a little worried that the mid drives will always be assisting, even on the flat which isn't really what I want. I was looking at the rear hub kits on amazon but there are very few 29er wheels under £500, which is getting near to the mid drive prices and most are for screw ons not cassettes. I could use a 26" or 27.5"....but it would look a little strange and the geometry wouldn't be great. I'm not sure if the 700c kits would fit ( need to measure the back drop outs) or how wide a knobbly tyre the rim would take....(although I used a cyclo x tyre most of the time for less rolling resistance on the trails)

Been doing quite a bit of looking at conversion kits, but I have a specific need. I could buy an electric bike but already have a couple that I would rather convert. (Tricked out Turner Flux f/s and a Haro Mary xc 29er) Shade under 6ft ...17st ( although this decreases with my dieting and beer drink diet twice a year...lol)I have problem with both of my knees that means I can't put pressure on the pedals to much degree. usually fine on the flat as long as I keep the cadence below about 70rpm and miles below 30. (starting off can be tricky as well but i can manage with the right gear selected) So in an ideal world I would like to trundle along the trails at about 14-19mph getting some decent exercise and when I hit a hill get some assistance. I like to go out for 2-3 hours 20-35 miles. I was going to fit a mid drive kit but after a bit of reading I don't think this is right for me....I may be wrong! I have access to a good machine workshop so can " make things to fit" on the lathe/milling machine if needed. Any advise much appreciated....

Aging fat lad who after riding bikes at a reasonable level for years has stopped riding! Injury to knees has made it just not enjoyable any more, ok on the flat but can't put pressure on the pedals on hills or even stand up on pedals in the rough........sooooooo electric bike could be the future!