The most cost effective strategy in a kit purchase is working out in advance what you’ll generally use it for. That way, you can pick a variation suitable for your needs without adding unnecessary costs. Front and rear drive kits both have their own unique characteristics. We have divided our kits into three categories that generally cover the needs of most people. To help you narrow down what’s right for you, here is a summary the main differences of this particular kit compared to its rear drive counterparts:

250w Front Drive
The front drive kit is a geared hub motor which means it is a lot smaller and lighter than either of its rear drive counterparts, in fact, it is barely noticeable as a motor once installed. In other words, if a lightweight and well disguised kit is of importance, this is a good option to consider.
Combined with pedaling, it gives an all wheel drive experience offering better stability and weight distribution with the battery. It is also a lot simpler to install than a rear drive as there is no need to readjust any gears.
Even though 250W is less power than the other two categories, remember that 250W is the maximum power legally allowed on-road, so it is a perfectly adequate hill climber with equivalent power to the majority of purpose built electric bikes on the market.
The front drive kit is also the most cost effective, in other words, if you intend to use the kit on-road most of the time, this would be the pragmatic choice.

Things to think about before purchasing this mid drive conversion kit:

- The bottom bracket of your bike will need to be between 68-73mm wide in order to work with this mid drive, you will also need to consider space for the motor.

- The frame itself needs to be sturdy in order to carry the motor as it weighs around 5KG on its own, the weight will be down at the bottom bracket of the bike so the weight will be mostly inboard.

- The chain ring is 42 tooth so chainline will need to be fairly standard and the chain may need to be lengthened or shortened, also you can only use this as a 1 ring set up.

Pannier Rack Battery

With its high capacity cells, the Pannier Rack Battery is all about reliability and range. Provided with its own free rack, it makes for great practical use and can be turned completely inconspicuous when covered with pannier bags.
If you intend on converting a step-through bike, this is almost certainly the most suitable option for your conversion. Available in two versions:

36V/11Ah
- Suitable for our 250W and 500W motor systems
- Up to 30-40miles on one charge when used with this particular motor*
-USB Port: None

36V/17Ah
- Suitable for our 250W and 500W motor systems
- Up to 40-50miles on one charge when used with this particular motor*
-USB Port: None

Frame Battery

With its sleek design, the frame battery is made to pack an enormous amount of power in a small package. It’s mounting position on the bike down-tube creates a low centre of gravity for light manoeuvrability and an enhanced feeling of an overall lighter electric bike. Available in two versions:

36V/14Ah

- Suitable for our 250W and 500W motor systems
- Up to 35-45miles on one charge when used with this particular motor*
-USB Port: Active

36V/21Ah

- Suitable for our 250W and 500W motor systems
- Up to 55-65miles on one charge when used with this particular motor*
-USB Port: Inactive

*Range mentioned are based on optimum cycling conditions and can vary depending on various factors such as mode, pedal assist settings, number of stops/starts, tire pressure, terrain and the weight of the cyclist.