{"id":174,"date":"2022-01-13T07:25:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T23:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leafmotor.com\/blog\/?p=174"},"modified":"2022-01-13T07:27:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T23:27:00","slug":"touring-bike-conversion-kit-suggestions-and-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leafmotor.com\/blog\/touring-bike-conversion-kit-suggestions-and-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Touring bike conversion kit suggestions and advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

I recently got hooked by the idea of an electric bike, having seen several of them in use – usually overtaking me on the uphills – in Germany. I\u2019m contemplating converting a Cannondale Street Ultra to a pedelec. It has front headset suspension, Rohloff hub gears, hydraulic brakes and 700c Wheels (with 160mm discs)<\/p>\n

It needs a front wheel bike conversion kit<\/strong><\/a> because of the rear hub<\/p>\n

The prices seem to vary considerably – from around \u00a3500 to around \u00a32000. I\u2019m not willing to pay the top end prices – at that price I think I\u2019d rather add a bit more and buy a complete bike.<\/p>\n

I want to end up with a bike that can be used for day tours up to 60 miles or so in moderately hilly terrain with a fair amount of input from the rider. Also it mustn\u2019t compromise the use of the bicycle too much if used without power.<\/p>\n

It would have to have rack mounted batteries – there isn\u2019t room in the frame triangle because of water bottles and it has a suspension seat post. Therefore the bike conversion kit wouldn\u2019t be suitable.<\/p>\n

From the ones I\u2019ve seen so far, that are currently available, the bike conversion kit with options looks most likely to meet these requirements.<\/p>\n

Does anyone have suggestions for other kits I should consider before taking the plunge? I would also be grateful for advice or suggestions from anyone who has already done a conversion for touring rather than commuting use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I recently got hooked by the idea of an electric bike, having seen several of them in use – usually overtaking me on the uphills – in Germany. I\u2019m contemplating converting a Cannondale Street Ultra to a pedelec. It has …<\/p>\n

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