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Stan- what kind of battery did you use with the 7d? I'm tempted to change the cargo rack out for the one that'll hold the battery. https://yosepower.com/collections/36v-battery-1/products/36v-12-5ah-battery-with-rear-carrier

Here's some pics. So freewheel model will fit? I don't think I need to change over to a cassette- the gearing is pretty good for her.

I think it's a standard cassette after looking at a review of it: https://road.cc/content/review/38113-electra-townie-7d

Yose power has a 250w hub motor for €209, and €239 for a battery with cargo rack and tail light. Rack has room for the controller too. We already have V-brakes, so I think we're good there. Do I need anything else? Just curious- will the 350w rear hub work with a standard 7 speed shimano...

Well I ordered a Canyon Commuter non-e bike for now. Hopefully that'll get the job done. Belt drive, has fenders/rack/lights and 40mm tires. More than enough to hang with the family. Thanks for the advice.

My wife has an Electra Townie 7D. 26" wheels and Shimano 7 speed on the back. It's about a 2008 vintage. Is there a decent kit to electrify it? Front or rear hub? What kind of sensors/controllers would be good? Finally, I'll need source a battery (or the whole kit) here in the EU for...

Nobody. Good point. I may just go with a non-electric roadlite 7 and have a 9.2kg bike for half the price. I think when I eventually get back to the states in a few years, I'll be ready for a massive full suspension super-electric mountain bike. But for running to the post office on base...

To throw another option in there- the Canyon Roadlite:ON looks pretty awesome and it's in stock....

Most chargers don't care what their input voltages are. I can swap in the input cables from EU to a US plug easily- it's just a standard 2 port plug like a printer would use. https://www.bikeinn.com/negozio-ciclismo/specialized-eu-battery-charger/137583706/ I'm really stuck between a Vado SL...

Yes no issues with the battery. Our stuff will move via ocean shipping so lithium batteries don’t matter. Airplanes are when there is an issue. SL would be sweet. And it’ll match my ‘93 stump jumper that I still have.

Exactly why I want to buy a bike while I’m here in Italy. I can order any EU bike easily. I don’t want a recumbent nor do I want another mountain bike at this point. Strictly a street/urban bike for errands and riding around town.

I'm shopping for my next bike. I sold my 29" full suspension MTB because it's terrible on pavement and I'm not trail riding lately. I live on a military base in Italy and soon moving to Japan. I plan to ride the bike for errands, shopping, and sight seeing in town. I want a rear cargo rack...