I’m trying to convert both my wife and I’s bikes into ebikes so we can ride them more often and drive our cars less. I’ve never done somethings like this. For the very little I’ve done so far, there are three types of kits: front hub motor, rear hub motor and mid drive motor. Which of these is best for inner city commuting? Which one is cheap and easy to install?
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To my knowledge:
- Cheap/easy: usually front hub kit
- Best: depends on frame, mid if possible (gears, p/w ratio)
I’m a hobbyist though, and it sounds like you’re aiming for economy. My impression is that the economy of conversion has become increasingly debatable; i.e., it may be less expensive in the long run to sell old bikes and buy prebuilt as opposed to modifying what you have.
