I'm contemplating putting an electric kit on my Trek 4500 for commuting purposes.
Here's an example of a website selling such kits:http://www.ampedbikes.com/
$475 for a complete SLA kit isn't bad.
Maybe I would ride my bike more if it was electric. This little snipit I found on an electric bike website makes sense:
[SIZE= 14px]"Conventional push bike will keep you fitter is merely conventional wisdom. Research has shown that half of conventional bikes are used once or twice a week and 1/3 are being used once a fortnight or even less. By contrast, a recent survey of electric bicycle owners reveals that 1/3 ride their bike at least once a day and 81% use the bike at least once a week. The figures confirm our experience that an electric bike typically gets used at least twice as often as a normal push bike.[/SIZE] [SIZE= 14px]Because cycling an eZeebike is so much more enjoyable in and relief the stress needed in hilly country, against strong winds and while carrying heavy loads, eZeebike riders tend to frequent make use of them. More light exercise as on an eZeebike has been proven to be greatly beneficial to health."[/SIZE]
[SIZE= 14px]I'm on the fense about just riding my bike the way it is or converting it. Does anybody here have experience with electric bikes or electric converted bikes? [/SIZE]
Here's an example of a website selling such kits:http://www.ampedbikes.com/
$475 for a complete SLA kit isn't bad.
Maybe I would ride my bike more if it was electric. This little snipit I found on an electric bike website makes sense:
[SIZE= 14px]"Conventional push bike will keep you fitter is merely conventional wisdom. Research has shown that half of conventional bikes are used once or twice a week and 1/3 are being used once a fortnight or even less. By contrast, a recent survey of electric bicycle owners reveals that 1/3 ride their bike at least once a day and 81% use the bike at least once a week. The figures confirm our experience that an electric bike typically gets used at least twice as often as a normal push bike.[/SIZE] [SIZE= 14px]Because cycling an eZeebike is so much more enjoyable in and relief the stress needed in hilly country, against strong winds and while carrying heavy loads, eZeebike riders tend to frequent make use of them. More light exercise as on an eZeebike has been proven to be greatly beneficial to health."[/SIZE]
[SIZE= 14px]I'm on the fense about just riding my bike the way it is or converting it. Does anybody here have experience with electric bikes or electric converted bikes? [/SIZE]