Hello!
I got a BTWIN RockRider 540 some years ago and use it for some light trails, but nowadays mostly just roads. My region is very hilly and has multiple >10º hills, which are perfectly fine for cars, but not really for bikes 😅
Since I’d like to start doing more things in the city center (which is itself also on the hilly side), I was considering either getting an e-bike or converting mine. I’m more inclined towards the latter option, since I really don’t need another bike (already have an extra all-terrain bike for trails and a vintage road bike), it would just be a waste of materials and, from what I understand, money. I’m really not sure where to start looking for appropriate conversion kits, so thought to ask here :)
My budget is flexible, but I’d like to keep it under 200€.
Any comments are appreciated!
IDK about that budget unless you’re excluding the battery cost. You really, really don’t want to cheap out on the battery. Save up your money and get a kit with batteries that won’t burn your building down.
That said, a Bafang or Photon mid drive kit would help crush hills pretty well. Just keep in mind, you’ll want to stay in compliance with your local country’s ebike regulations or risk getting your bike confiscated, but even a quality 250w-350w motor on a mid drive can make a big difference because it can take advantage of your bike’s gears, unlike a hub motor.