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Or do I get the non-electric TERN Short Haul (£1100) and add a bafang mid drive? works out cheaper and more upgradeable over the long-term?
Always wanted to do this but its an alu frame so brazing on batt mounts isnt possible .. will have to get creative, tbh I'd be open to a hub motor on that and control box can live in that dead space in rear-ish triangle.
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Cheers, yeah, the standard non electric Haul seems like a good deal considering the £3k electric one doesn't it, although components are crap.
Sure there's somewhere to mount the battery....
The idea of a bike specific battery and motor going obsolete in 6-7 years a bit annoying.
Mid or hub drive give freedom maybe.Are the hub mounted motors difficult to mount? Assume they need to brace to the chainstay somehow? I've never looked into it.
I was tempted to make one... I did a conversion using the officinerecycle kits for somebody, and that was quick and simple to add to an old mtb, but the kit is pushing £1k+ with shipping and duty fees.
Thought it would be fun to make a cargo bike with a 'softride' carbon beam, but that's way in the future. -
These https://www.wiggle.com/p/topeak-alt-position-bottle-cage-mounts
plus jubilee clip plus rubber strip to protect frame
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I'm after a cargo and toyed with an omnium but think I'd rather a long-tail'ish. I'd appreciate any pointers with the TERN.
I've settle on a Tern Quick Haul - Has anyone got any impartial long-term feedback on these and where is a good place to buy? I'm in Norwich but could travel to East London or Cambridge, or SURGE CYCLES seem to offer a decent amount of free accessories with a bike purchase - but they are miles away if I need warranty help.
Or do I get the non-electric TERN Short Haul (£1100) and add a bafang mid drive? works out cheaper and more upgradeable over the long-term?
https://www.cycle-heaven.co.uk/products/bikes/bike/tern-short-haul-d8-2023
All tips much appreciated. Thanks.