Ebike conversion kits anyone used one looking into it for the wife as she is having trouble with arthritic knees and power to push peddles around
I have a sunstar so3 kit. Its the only add on kit that is central / bb mounted and has a proper torque sensor meaning it rides like a ebike that is purpose built and is very straightforward to fit. It is very expensive
the Bafeng is the most common BB mounted kit - its cheaper but more complex to fit needing eletrical cutouts on the brakes and gearshift as it doesn't have a torque sensor
Wheel kits are not so good for climbing as they don't use the bikes gears but are cheaper and simpler again
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Bummer - by far the best of the add on kits but too expensive to compete with the bosch and shimano motor integrated bikes.
Hmmmmmmmmm I'd better get some spares in.
