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Old 04-09-19, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wgscott
My wife is getting to the point where she might consider one, due to hip issues. Is conversion of a conventional bike a reasonable thing? (She has a Specialized Sirrus Carbon Comp). Is conversion easily reversible for times when she might not want the e-stuff?
My understanding is that an e-bike conversion is a potential do-it-yourself project if you have some experience with electrical projects. I'm sure it's a significant undertaking.
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