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Old 01-12-12, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by phoebeisis
Are any of the front wheel kits out there really bolt on safe?
I'm getting older almost 61 and I'm considering using a 1994 vintage Trek 950 as an electric assist bike to get me the 5 miles-one way-to the various sub teaching jobs I do.I have an ancient used 98 Suburban-gets 15 mpg in careful city driving(broke so new car not in cards).
I wonder if these kits are really peak speed 12mph to 18-20 mph-drop trip to under 20 minutes.
Sorry for the big aside
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Charlie
Hey Charlie- 67year-old here-- I've used the bolt on's so far on 3 bicycles and currently a tricycle. No problems-- up to 25 mph and having a great time!
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