Originally Posted by
fietsbob
>> I'd warn the issue with an old bike conversion will be inadequate Brakes <<.
This is a myth that I've heard over and over again about ebikes. They do not require enhanced brakes. I've crossed the country at least six times (if you include N & S crossings) carrying 30+ pounds of gear using conventional side pulls or cantilevers. Why does my retrofitted ebike now need special brakes because of its whopping 17 pound load of battery and motor for rides around town?