nate_lynch
New Member
Hi all,
I'm looking at converting a Montague Allston and am curious what kits you all would recommend? Looking at a front hub motor and a battery that mounts on the downtube or on bottle cage bosses.
I'd like to convert the Montague Allston because:
1.) Bike storage in my building is down a steep flight of stairs, and I'd like the option to bring the bike with me on the train or subway.
2.) I hate chains so much (don't have space to do work on the bike, and hate messing around with them anyway - I know, unreasonable).
3.) It's a full size bike so it'll be less squirrely than a smaller one (am just more used to the full size).
One thing I'd love to be able to do is take the heavy e-bike parts off and on easily and ride it as a (relatively) regular bike - understanding that I can't be stripping the wires and sensors and maybe controller off every time. This isn't absolutely necessary if not possible, but would love to hear if there are options.
In terms of the stuff I've already looked at, I'm interested in the swytch kits, the unlimited kits and someone recently recommended the GRIN Technologies kits but curious if people have had luck with other ones? Or should I give up on this dream and just buy a Gocycle? Thanks a bunch for any insight!
I'm looking at converting a Montague Allston and am curious what kits you all would recommend? Looking at a front hub motor and a battery that mounts on the downtube or on bottle cage bosses.
I'd like to convert the Montague Allston because:
1.) Bike storage in my building is down a steep flight of stairs, and I'd like the option to bring the bike with me on the train or subway.
2.) I hate chains so much (don't have space to do work on the bike, and hate messing around with them anyway - I know, unreasonable).
3.) It's a full size bike so it'll be less squirrely than a smaller one (am just more used to the full size).
One thing I'd love to be able to do is take the heavy e-bike parts off and on easily and ride it as a (relatively) regular bike - understanding that I can't be stripping the wires and sensors and maybe controller off every time. This isn't absolutely necessary if not possible, but would love to hear if there are options.
In terms of the stuff I've already looked at, I'm interested in the swytch kits, the unlimited kits and someone recently recommended the GRIN Technologies kits but curious if people have had luck with other ones? Or should I give up on this dream and just buy a Gocycle? Thanks a bunch for any insight!
