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    My first retro-fit - any advice welcome!

    Thank you very much for the fixed link - I did read up on their improvements and it seems to me that I won’t need them - on a 28” rim it is unlikely to spin too fast, and I can add a temperature sensor myself. That might make it easier, although finding a good supplier in the UK has not been a...
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    My first retro-fit - any advice welcome!

    I am intrigued by this - does this mean, they are building clones or tht they buy the Bafang and then replace certain components to make them last longer? Also, if I were to order from Grin (since the UK seems to have very little in terms of affordable but trustworthy suppliers...) - is there...
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    My first retro-fit - any advice welcome!

    Thank you, E-HP - I found some mention of the KT controllers and they seem to be well regarded. There is a lot of stuff in that kit that I don't need though, and I would prefer to build the wheel myself so I'll keep looking just for the right motor for now.
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    My first retro-fit - any advice welcome!

    Thank you, amberwolf, for taking the time and write such a comprehensive reply! Regarding DD vs. geared hub: I do hope for some assistance on my commute, but I also use my beloved bike for e.g. a quick trip to the shops and I don't want to always have to grab a battery etc. I am envisaging the...
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    My first retro-fit - any advice welcome!

    Hello, this seems a nice place, I did some reading and now it is time for me to ask for some friendly (if possible) advice ;-) I am a 105kg rider on a 12kg trekking bike with (occasionally) 30kg of luggage. The bike has 28" wheels and I would very much like to add a bit of electric assistance...
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