Thread: Off-road e bike

Originally Posted by erniec

Has anybody fitted a e bike kit to a mountain bike.

I haven't but I have looked into it. You need adequate braking, so probably hydraulic discs (although some say cable discs are more repairable if you have a problem in the back of beyond). An ebike frame is typically stronger and can take a bigger load, with stronger spokes/wheels too. So by the time you factor in the parts required, and the loss of your existing bike to the conversion...it makes more sense to buy an entry level ebike IMHO and save yourself the headache.

A guy I know has done it but what use and type of use it has had I don't know.
$800.00 was the number being talked about.
Interesting your comment on frame wheels etc and mountain bikes do get a fair hammering anyway.
E Bikes will continue to get cheaper anyway.
Thanks for the reply.