I have an Electra Townie &D that I'm looking to get converted due to my difficulty climbing the mild hills in the immediate area near my house in the Boston area.
Overall I want the bike to help give me a boost when I need it but still want to pedal for fitness.
I have searched various websites and message boards and I'm overall overwhelmed. I've been circling around a Bafang front hub. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D2FB8Y...-1974312358653077800-20&geniuslink=true&psc=1 But I'm a little afraid to pull the trigger. A lot of advice I'm getting online seems to keep discouraging Hub and going mid-drive, but installation is intimidating. I have also test ridden two front hub bikes that felt perfectly fine to ride.
Also, I visited a local ebike shop that would convert my bike for $1500 with these specs that I jotted down.
It is tempting to pay the premium and never have to worry again, but is this a ripoff/overkill?
Any advice/direction is welcome.
- I have no real max speed requirements. I am honestly fine going at normal pedaling speed with a mild boost if traffic is on my tail.
- Range. I would like to make a 20 mile round trip and replace driving and for most local trips.
- Wheel size is 26".
- Brakes are linear pull brakes.
- My weight is around 200.
- Terrain is roads with hills. Google maps defines routes that give me trouble right now as mostly flat. I think there might be a 60 foot change in elevation.
- Installation difficulty would be simple. looking at hub at front or back versus mid-drive.
- Only other requirement is that I would like to attach a kid's trailer sometimes for hauling groceries.
- Budget. Would like to stay low ~600$ but can go higher.
Overall I want the bike to help give me a boost when I need it but still want to pedal for fitness.
I have searched various websites and message boards and I'm overall overwhelmed. I've been circling around a Bafang front hub. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D2FB8Y...-1974312358653077800-20&geniuslink=true&psc=1 But I'm a little afraid to pull the trigger. A lot of advice I'm getting online seems to keep discouraging Hub and going mid-drive, but installation is intimidating. I have also test ridden two front hub bikes that felt perfectly fine to ride.
Also, I visited a local ebike shop that would convert my bike for $1500 with these specs that I jotted down.
- 1200W front hub motor
- 54.4V battery
- 10-15 Amp Hours
- monochrome display
- electric cutoff
- 22A controller
- Programmable display
- Thumb throttle
- Waterproof
It is tempting to pay the premium and never have to worry again, but is this a ripoff/overkill?
Any advice/direction is welcome.