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Someone please correct me if I’m wrong but when it comes to mid drives I think it’s more to do with availability- you simply can’t buy a Bosch motor new unless you’re a registered dealer. And even then I think they will only readily replace a broken motor on an already existing ebike rather than just sell you one out the blue. Think it’s the same with Yamaha, shimano etc.
Also your frame would have to already be built to fit one -or modified.
MCamb
Thanks, I'll check them out.
I've had a look online and it looks like it's not much more than swapping out a bottom bracket?
It seems like a no brainer (if you know a bit of bike maintenance) to fit it yourself as the cost of the bikes nearly double with e-assist.
Is there a big difference in other brands to bafang or is it simply a case of a Chinese company being able to undercut the market?