Wheel for MTB to make it in to an EBike

[Paul Ruinaard]

Okay so if you are anti ebike then leave this thread now.

 

I want to change my wifes MTB to an ebike and check if she likes it prior to laying out big cash for a new ebike.

 

I am looking to see where i can get one of those rear wheels with the motor in the hub - so i can retrofit the bike and see how it goes. 

 

Bike is a 29er Momsen.

 

Any idea where i can get one of them and how much.

[BaGearA]

Okay so if you are anti ebike then leave this thread now.

 

I want to change my wifes MTB to an ebike and check if she likes it prior to laying out big cash for a new ebike.

 

I am looking to see where i can get one of those rear wheels with the motor in the hub - so i can retrofit the bike and see how it goes. 

 

Bike is a 29er Momsen.

 

Any idea where i can get one of them and how much.

wheel isn't the biggest issue , rather the battery and some type of torq sensor to regualte the power to the motor via some type of switch

[clement]

Try Chilled Squirrel

 

https://www.chilledsquirrel.com/ebikeconversions/

[bikebloke]

there is a front wheel with a rechargeable hub may only be for a commuter though - think you buy the hub and relace it onto your wheel

[Paul Ruinaard]

Thanks guys,

 

Anyone used the chilled squirrel route at all and if so what are the experiences ?

[Pure Savage]

Thanks guys,

 

Anyone used the chilled squirrel route at all and if so what are the experiences ?

To be honest, I think the best bet is to ask a shop to loan one for the weekend. Your wife will not know if she likes the vibe of an e'bike on a bodge DIY job. The Scott e-Geneis I tried out was amazing and a lot more responsive and intuitive than by wife's ebike commuter. 

[Paul Ruinaard]

To be honest, I think the best bet is to ask a shop to loan one for the weekend. Your wife will not know if she likes the vibe of an e'bike on a bodge DIY job. The Scott e-Geneis I tried out was amazing and a lot more responsive and intuitive than by wife's ebike commuter. 

Yep got that planned for this weeknd. Josh @cyclists is loaning me one. They stat at R 40k and go north from there (BH). Seems like everything you get what you pay for and a retrofit is never going to be as smooth as an integrated system - good point you make. 

 

I have ridden 2 x EBikes now and the better integrated ones are pretty damn impressive.

 

TBH I would love to buy the wife a monster enduro rig that i can ride as well, but that plan is also fraught with risk - she will never use the bigger tyres and more aggressive suspension.