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No problem mart, not sure what I am expecting, range is probably more important than speed, hence the search for the biggest capacity battery available, lets see what happens.

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Here is the gubbins, never expected replacement brake levers, or the new tyre.

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I expect the brake levers come with a cut-out for the motor. If I were to get something like that, I would prefer the version for the front wheel.
Did it come with batteries?

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That looks the business Spitfire. Did you find a suitable battery yet?

Why would you prefer a front wheel motor Emjay?

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Hi Emjay, the reason I went for the rear wheel motor was because of the weight, I used the logic that the extra weight would be better off under me than in front. Mart, looks like the 48V, 17AH battery is out of stock everywhere, and seems to be about £80.00 more than the 13Ah Battery which is £210.00 and generally available, so, might plump for that one.

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Well that answers the battery question.
With a front wheel drive I think it would be just that easier to swop wheels if you don’t want the electric drive.
I have seen that they do a kit for the Brompton, but rather more expensive than a 26” wheel version.

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I have two mountain bikes, so, once the one is converted, it will stay as such.
One job I am going do is the motor wheel has the fitting for a disc brake so, I will do the brake conversion whilst I am at it.

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When I first got a bike with disc brakes, I worried they wouldn't be as good as rim brakes.

Disc brakes are so much better though. The pads and discs are well clear of puddles and mud. They can squeal a bit in wet weather but always work well.

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Mart, the thought came to me that the rear disc brake kit is about £30.00 at Halfords, and, to fit a front one would requires a new front wheel so, I've done a bid on a well used mountain bike with disc brakes, if I win, I will have paid less than converting my bike.
A couple of days before auction ends so, fitting the electric bits is on hold.

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I've been trying to buy a bike for several months, but everywhere is sold out.

I used to have two bikes, but I stored them in my son's shed when I moved house, and they both got nicked.

Most bikes these days don't seem to have mudguards, but why not? Is it considered trendy to have a wet, muddy stripe up your back?