Powered by a Shen-350 watt rear hub motor, 36v, 4.8 ah, using Samsung battery cells. The Kent Electric Cruiser’s 350W rear-hub motor was more than capable on the flat roads and bike paths around my home, easily reaching and staying at 20 mph. But when the bike was pointed uphill, the performance was much less… Continue reading Crafty dad turns ordinary bicycle into an e-bike powered by 70 disposable vapes after being quoted £1,200 for new one
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Crafty dad turns ordinary bicycle into an e-bike powered by 70 disposable vapes after being quoted £1,200 for new one
Mark Hopgood, 55, a software engineer and musician from Sevenoaks, Kent, came up with the idea earlier in 2024 after his electric bike broke down and he was quoted £1,200 to buy a new one. The advantages of mid-drive motors, though, mean that you’ll usually find them on higher-end electric bikes, whereas low-cost electric bikes… Continue reading Crafty dad turns ordinary bicycle into an e-bike powered by 70 disposable vapes after being quoted £1,200 for new one