Hi folks,

I have been thinking of an elctric bike for a while now.

Changes to my previously cushy commuting routine mean I have to get serious about bike commuting or get used to eating dog food! Well not quite but i'd like to polute less, get fitter and stay of mangy buses.

I have approx 25km round trip to the salt mines.

In winter I cycle on average a tad more than once a week, more when the planets/weather align.

Id like to get to 3 times a week but kids drop-offs etc make it tricky.

In summer after kiting twice a week my legs are totally stuffed. Add high 30 degree days and it is kn tuff for me, so I don't cycle at all really. Plus I can't stand the taste of cement


Sooo, I am looking for options for electric bikes and conversion kits. I have a Giant Upland mountain bike that is getting on a bit (7-8 yrs old - Cro Molly frame!!) and am happy to convert that unless another option pips it.

Anybody got any experiance with sparky bikes and tips?

Also - are they kosha for riding in heavy rain through winter?

Cheers,

Sparky Mc Funk.