@semitones asks:
Q3. Any of y'all messed with E-bike conversion kits? Are there any that are super light weight so you can still ride it up hills as a normal bike, or can back convert easily to a normal bike by swapping out a wheel or something? Ty!
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@ascentale @semitones @bikenite #BikeNite A3: Yes, I let a bike shop convert my Brompton into an e-bike using the friction wheel based #Velospeeder conversion kit. In contrast to most friction wheel kits it does not propel the tire but the rim from both sides: https://www.velogical-engineering.com/velospeeder/product-information/?lang=en
Depending on engine and battery size the system weighs between 1.2kg and 2.5kg.
I'm quite happy with it, but wet rims cause slipping and with rims worn down by rim brakes can make it stop working completely.
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@ascentale @semitones @bikenite #BikeNite A3 continued: The conversion back is a finger flip on a lever which pulls back the friction wheels from the rim using a Bowden wire. So it has no additional friction at all when turned off. And if you remove the battery, it just leaves 550g to 650g (engines plus controller) on the cycle. No wheel changing needed unless you have rims no more suitable for rim brakes.
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Phil (ascentale)
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