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@xtaran@chaos.social  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

@ascentale @semitones @bikenite #BikeNite A3: Yes, I let a bike shop convert my Brompton into an e-bike using the friction wheel based #Velospeeder conversion kit. In contrast to most friction wheel kits it does not propel the tire but the rim from both sides: https://www.velogical-engineering.com/velospeeder/product-information/?lang=en

Depending on engine and battery size the system weighs between 1.2kg and 2.5kg.

I'm quite happy with it, but wet rims cause slipping and with rims worn down by rim brakes can make it stop working completely.

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Phil (ascentale)
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@ascentale@sfba.social  ·  activity timestamp 7 days ago

@semitones asks:

Q3. Any of y'all messed with E-bike conversion kits? Are there any that are super light weight so you can still ride it up hills as a normal bike, or can back convert easily to a normal bike by swapping out a wheel or something? Ty!

#BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes cc @bikenite

Axel ⌨🐧🐪🚴😷☕️ | #WeAreNatenom
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@xtaran@chaos.social (and 1 other) recently replied  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

@ascentale @semitones @bikenite #BikeNite A3: Yes, I let a bike shop convert my Brompton into an e-bike using the friction wheel based #Velospeeder conversion kit. In contrast to most friction wheel kits it does not propel the tire but the rim from both sides: https://www.velogical-engineering.com/velospeeder/product-information/?lang=en

Depending on engine and battery size the system weighs between 1.2kg and 2.5kg.

I'm quite happy with it, but wet rims cause slipping and with rims worn down by rim brakes can make it stop working completely.

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