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Recommendations for converting Bike to Ebike

  • 07-06-2022 09:16AM
    #1
    The Darkroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭


    I've got a bike with dynamo hub at front. It's an 8 speed aluminium frame and I'm looking to convert it to an ebike. Is there anyone in Ireland you'd recommend do this for me? I'm in the North East Dundalk area.



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  • #2
    Macy0161
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,803 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    There's myebike in Dublin, but I can't vouch for them. Only at the investigating stage and not ready to commit!



  • #3
    8valve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,020 ✭✭✭8valve


    Damien, trading as Extreme E-bikes Ireland gets good reviews from customers.

    He does everything from standard 250w conversions to 'sweet mother of the seven snotty orphans' monster power kits, strictly for offroad use.



  • #4
    The Darkroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭The Darkroom


    Thank you. I'm nervous about upgrading and people keep telling me to buy a brand new ebike because there's issues with the DIY stuff including the warranty which only lasts a few months. I don't know. I'm thinking about it though.



  • #5
    getoutadodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 513 ✭✭✭getoutadodge


    I gave a review of the Yose kit in a previous thread. Check it out. So far so good..after one year.



  • #6
    Ferris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Do some research on endless sphere or pedelecs.co.uk. Has your bike got a gear hub or derailleur? I take it that you would like to keep the dynamo but there are options to power your lights off whatever system you choose.

    The simplest conversion is to simply fit a front hub motor, this would be DIY friendly with good guidance. The bafang g370 would be a good choice for that as its small and light but still gives good assistance.

    If you go DIY, conversion kits are easily sourced from companies like PSW power or http://www.topbikekit.com/. Another company is Woosh in the UK, bit more expensive than china sourced parts but they are good for customer service apparently.



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