flossandfly
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Hi, I have an older style mountain bike (no disc brakes, no suspension) with a robin subaru friction kit from statoninc on the back. It works well to help up some big hills on my commute home. But it is not allowed on the bike paths so I thought I would put a front hub electric kit on the front for the bike path part of the trip.
I just want some advice in case this is a stupid/dangerous idea. The RS friction kit adds about 22 lbs and a front hub kit with battery would add more weight. (another 20 lbs???) A smaller watt kit would be lighter, but the battery is probably the bulk of the weight.
If it is a good idea, what are some good kits and from where?
I just want some advice in case this is a stupid/dangerous idea. The RS friction kit adds about 22 lbs and a front hub kit with battery would add more weight. (another 20 lbs???) A smaller watt kit would be lighter, but the battery is probably the bulk of the weight.
If it is a good idea, what are some good kits and from where?