Hello
I'm new to ebikes, and new to the forums, but I hope that you might be able to help me. I'm planning to buy a trike cargo bike, specifically a Babboe Big: http://www.babboe.co.uk/cargo-bikes/babboe-big.html
They have the option to deliver with an electric motor, but I feel like 250W (the legal limit here in EU) won't be enough driving a fully loaded trike with two kids and two dogs. I don't want to ride very wast, 25-30km/h is plenty, but I want to be able to maintain some speed in hills, as well as accelerating a little better.
I like the idea of the mid drive, to be able to use the gearing. The Babboe comes with nexus 7, which I do believe is a pretty decent planet gear hub. I'm leaning towards getting the 750W version. Even if I'm not going to use the full power, it will ease my mind to know I lessen the risk of overpowering the motor/driver.
Are there any caveats I should consider? Or am I on the wrong track, and should I get a hub motor instead? One final note, where is the best place to buy the motor kit/batteries? I'm looking at elifebike right now.
Thanks in advance!