#6 is the exact reason I bought a new bike for my wife and will add a motor to it. She will never be able to ride with me unless I totally reduce my effort to the point that I get no training effect. I’m planning on buying a mid-motor kit for her bike as the research I’ve done suggests that rear wheel drive units get none of the torque benefits of gearing and tend to use more power and have a shorter lifespan. I’d be curious to read your opinions about either one.
#6 is the exact reason I bought a new bike for my wife and will add a motor to it. She will never be able to ride with me unless I totally reduce my effort to the point that I get no training effect. I’m planning on buying a mid-motor kit for her bike as the research I’ve done suggests that rear wheel drive units get none of the torque benefits of gearing and tend to use more power and have a shorter lifespan. I’d be curious to read your opinions about either one.
Great idea. But *most importantly*, do not buy some no-name aftermarket system. They are dangerous on a number of levels.
What brand or brands would you recommend? Most of the ones I’ve read about are Chinese. Bafang seems to be the 800 lb gorilla in the market.
Hi David,
Unfortunately, I don't know that market nearly well enough to provide a solid recommendation.