electric conversion kits

green65
green65 Posts: 2
edited May 2018 in MTB buying advice
I do a lot of cycling and have come to the conclusion that having some electric assistance may be a good idea. I don't have the cash to pay thousands for this so I am looking for something that is bolt on to use with my existing bike (carera hellcat). Any advice and information will be gratefully accepted.

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  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    Welcome to the forum.
    We don't really do 'e-bikes' on here, so you may get the inevitable; get a better/lighter bike, get fitter etc etc.

    And I haven't got a clue, but there was something on the main site a while ago, which will give you a starter for 10...
    https://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/electric-bike-conversion-kits-all-you-need-to-know-47354/

    It would help if you gave us the reason for needing the kit - it may also sway the method you use.
    What I will say is that to do it properly, it will end up costing you more than your bike is worth.
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  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    Yeah the kit will be more than your bike.

    Buying a more expensive bike is what I would go for here - do you need a MTB ? Knobbly tyres sap energy as do crappy front suspension. You've a cheapish MTB - it's never going to be as easy to ride as a more expensive road bike.

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