Choosing an e bike conversion installation can be confusing. Do we need professional installation? Can we fit it ourselves? What is the realistic range? How easy is it to change back to a normal wheel? Is front or rear wheel drive best? What support is there if things go wrong? In this deep dive into Boost Bike conversion kits, I speak with an experienced installer and test ride the latests Boost Through Axle model.
Chapters
00:00 - Start
00:07 - Intro
01:53 - Why Boost?
04:16 - Is it compatible with most bikes?
05:14 - Through Axle
08:23 - How does it operate?
10:06 - How many modes?
11:34 - What range can I expect?
13:45 - How easy to change back?
14:34 - Charging in freezing temperatures
15:29 - Warranty and support
16:37 - Test Ride
17:59 - Motor sound level
18:33 - Transition above cut off speed
19:07 - Motor Drag?
19:17 - Correct use of gears
20:30 - Why am I considering e assist?
21:50 - Why does Boost tick my boxes?
22:39 - Order Process
24:33 - Conclusion
Boost Bike https://boostbike.uk/
Red Door Bikes https://www.reddoorbikes.co.uk/
Products I use
Tyre Glider
Order via Tyre Glider website: www.tyreglider.co.uk
'How to use' video https://youtu.be/XLjuJkHGRpU
Vulcan Sportswear Heated Gloves, Insoles and Socks
If you purchase any product from Vulcan you can claim a 10% by using the code Roy10 at the checkout https://vulcansportswear.com/ Please note that Vulcan may withdraw this discount at any time.
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Redshift products
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Luxebiking padded gloves
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Hoverair X1 You can get 15% off by using code RWR15 at the checkout.
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Wheeltop EDS-TX wireless derailleur
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Proviz
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Decathlon Triban RC520 https://tidd.ly/3ugNnq6
About
I am Roy, born in 1952, Living in Lincolnshire UK (the hilly part!) and enjoying cycling more each day. In need of a double knee replacement, I still manage to knock out 150 mile rides - but at a relaxed pace! With so many YouTube channels devoted to loud, fast talking, testosterone fuelled, cycling heroes, I thought you might enjoy joining us on some of our more relaxed adventures. I say us because I am usually joined by my best cycling buddy, Wendy. Much younger than me (she makes clear), and very petite, Wendy can achieve 100 mile + rides with no trouble. We are slow mainly because we enjoy smelling the roses and stopping to seek out historical sights. This is made much easier as we both ride graves bikes - Wendy a Liv Devote and me a Planet X Tempest Titanium. We often stray from the planned route to dive off down an inviting looking track. I usually add details of the routes we take, on Strava, at the end of each video so you can ride them if you wish. Wendy is prone to bursting into song, although there's no chance of a copyright strike as she only ever remember the first verse and even then it's unrecognisable. We have ridden Edinburgh to Grantham, Coast to Coast on the The Way of The Roses and the Cantii Way in Kent. We sometimes also ride ebikes, mainly if we have things to carry. You will have gathered that we love a bit of banter and let you share in our humour, so please come along and Ride with Roy (and Wendy)
I am always seeking out new and innovative products and was the first to introduce the Tyre Glider. I am VERY selective about what I review and when I do agree to test something, I test it over a long period so I can give an honest opinion.