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An option he doesn't seem to mention is to build your own ebike from an existing bike. Just buy a kit on AliExpress (motor & battery) and you're good to go. Cos
by bambax 5y ago
An option he doesn't seem to mention is to build your own ebike from an existing bike. Just buy a kit on AliExpress (motor & battery) and you're good to go. Costs are between €500-750 shipped, and many sellers have warehouses in Europe and the US so delivery is fast for the most common items.
If you already have a bike that fits you, transforming it is a budget friendly solution. And if not, buying an ordinary used MTB will only add around 100-150 to the total cost of the project.
It's not difficult to do, and it's a lot of fun.
- tonyedgecombe 5y agoI'm not sure a $150 MTB is going to have the brakes suitable for use with an e-bike. Then you have all the other stresses and strains beyond what would normally be expected.