E-bike and dog trailer

[DnK]

E-Bikes fall into two categories they either have the motor built into the wheel front / back or they have a mid drive where the motor drives the front chain wheel. For climbing hills the mid drive one is better as it uses the gears on the back wheel. Bosch seem to be the leader at the moment probably because they were first in. The mid drive is not the cheapest and has more to go wrong but certainly performs better.

I have just built two. Started with two fold up bikes and added the motors and batteries. For anyone with a few spanners its not rocket science and you finish up with a smart bike that can be ridden even if the power fails.

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One of the other points about the DIY kit route is you can change bikes and just keep the motors etc. The one in the picture is from my mountain bike. New bike weighed 11.5Kg the motor and battery add about 7kg

Thanks for this info, now i'm going to build two myself. Have read loads today about the conversions and equipment to use and have settled for the Befang BBS01B however can't decide on battery. Whats the details of the one you got from Germany?

 

[trevskoda]

Isn't there any requirement to insure one of these I'd feel the need to personally as it could be expensive if you where involved in a collision with someone of something.

Must have tax ins lic in n/ireland helmet to .

 

[IanH]

I forgot to mention, trailer is handy for shopping trips to nearest supermarket to where you are parked up, notably, French Aires.

Complex solution to a simple problem, I feel.

Why not go to the supermarket, en route to the Aire, therby eliminating the need for the bike OR the trailer!!!!!

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[trevskoda]

Thats not a bad price I think it ought to be a legal requirement to have insurance as being silent and used on footpaths I think there a accident waiting to happen especially as most people seem to be using a phone while walking or wearing headphones

Not allowed on f.paths here and must have moped lic tax & ins.

 

[colinm]

Must have tax ins lic in n/ireland helmet to .

Not allowed on f.paths here and must have moped lic tax & ins.

The rules are same (more or less) across europe, if they are EAPCs they don't need a licence, if however they are high powered and don't need pedaling then they require licence tax etc.
As for footpaths, bikes arnt allowed on them in UK either.

 

[Herman]

So we are not the only daft buggers out there, done on a budget, don't feel the need for an E bike yet, and yes the dogs are tethered in.

 

[Channa]

You may not know location of supermarket in relation to aire, until you have been out and about on bike.

Mmmmm Mrs R back in la terre Maternelle bloody good reason to use a bike, stops the Ladies from packing the MHome in the car park to the gunwhales.

Even the women work out only so much you can carry on a bike even displacing the dogs from the trailer and stocking up with fois gras ,and pork terrines.!

I once took a French lady friend shopping in Limoges with the van I learnt two new words that day that still make this Yorkshire carcass shiver TRES CHER ...very expensive seems my pronunciation was crap made no difference Katia still bought it !! ( happy memories actually )

Channa

 

[Clunegapyears]

I forgot to mention, trailer is handy for shopping trips to nearest supermarket to where you are parked up, notably, French Aires.

Yes, thinking about buying the cage that sits on top for luggage - want to check stability though.

 

[Clunegapyears]

Mmmmm Mrs R back in la terre Maternelle bloody good reason to use a bike, stops the Ladies from packing the MHome in the car park to the gunwhales.

Even the women work out only so much you can carry on a bike even displacing the dogs from the trailer and stocking up with fois gras ,and pork terrines

Channa

That's me told! Have to keep having freezer and cupboard weeks to eat up all the "I fancy that" or "that would be useful" food items!
Have seriously regretted overloading a pull a long shopping trolley with additional bags balanced on top and forgetting how to get back to james and the motorhome!

 

[Sharon the Cat]

We got the Aldi one. It is big & it is heavy & being returned.
We won't use for our dog & she is only a 7kg JRT. It is designed for 2 small kids & the seating arrangement is more like a hammock. I reckon would not contain a determined dog.

We saw a Doggyhut the other day & were impressed with that.