Converting MTB to Electric

timboellis

I have an On One 456 evo Carbon bike I bought for my son over a year ago and now decided not to use it, so I thought about converting this to electric.

I would get it done by a dealer / shop as such don't truest myself so a few questions:

Is the bike up to taking one of the conversions

Is it worth it if going for a decent setup

Any places in Scotland that do it.

Red.Devil.Ghost

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If you read through the above thread, I don't think you'll get too many positive responses see on here! There seems to be a dislike of eMTB. I would say go and have a chat with a few different LBS and see what they say. Do a bit of research online first into an eMTB to find out exactly what they have / need that a regular bike does. This should at least give you a decent understanding when talking to an LBS. good luck with it. Despite the inevitable negative feedback, you should do a build log on here as well. Even if the majority aren't in favour, there will be some people interested.

The Rookie

It depends on the intended use generally whether people are pro or anti.

The 456 Carbon is more than up to handling an e-bike kit (legal or illegal).

If its just for road/gravel track use a hub motor would be fine.

For more challenging riding a midmount makes for a much nicer bike.

Being carbon and not round tubes may make it harder to fit the hardwear.