What Is A Good Ebike?

I have been telling you for awhile now about the advantages of converting your bike to electric with the Hill Topper electric bike conversion kit from Clean Republic.  Now that we are into the new year, and most of us have made our resolutions..how many of you declared you are going to lose weight and get fit?  I do it every year, but until I hauled out my old bike from the shed and installed the Hill Topper electric bike conversion kit (just takes a few minutes), I never followed through with my resolutions.
Riding a bike several times a week or more is a great way to get fit, and if you combine it with necessary trips to the store, or commute to work, you can save a ton of money at the same time.
When I researched electric bikes, I looked a several kits too, but most seemed way to complicated to install with tons of parts to put together.  I looked at the complete bikes and noted the price, and lack of tweaking you could do with them.  Then I found the Clean Republic site and after reading all of the reviews and talking to someone who had one, I decided that was right for me.  I could use my old comfortable bike, and for less money be motorized right away.  Another great thing about the Hill Topper is that you can remove the kit very quickly and toss it in the back of the car and install it when you get to your destination.  I took my kit off my bike and down to a friends house and put it on her bike so she could ride it and see what it was like.  She bought one the same day after trying it out.  Now she has a folding bike, and takes it on trips so she can ride where ever she goes.
I use mine for tooling around town, to the Library (I go there once a week), to the stores, etc; and save a lot of money, besides getting in a pleasurable work out.

Learn more about it, and get my exclusive discount coupon code when you purchase by going here to Clean Republic.  Your code should automatically be loaded in your shopping cart when you purchase your kit. 
Enjoy your new ride and make your resolution to get fit and save money a reality this year!

The Hill Topper Bicycle Conversion Kit

This is the kit..a bike with a motor on the hub, the wire to your handle bars with the on/off toggle and the battery.  Just replace your front tire, attach the 2 wires to the bars and back of your seat and you are all set to ride!
Read my other blogs on how to use it properly to get the max of use or visit Clean Republic.  

http://discount-ebike-kit.weebly.com

What You Get With A Hill Topper Electric Bike Kit

Okay..so what do you get with a Hill Topper Electric Bike Conversion Kit?



For $399 you get a complete wheel; tube, tire and rim and motor. You will be replacing your front wheel on your bike, so you select what size you will need when you order; and yes, they can customize or help you do it if you have an odd size bike or want a special hook up).
The wheel has the motor on it, a sealed (protection from the elements) hub motor that is brushless, 250watt, 24 volts that goes up to 15mph.
Battery pack (10 mile), on/off grip switch and 110-240v (50-60hz) auto shut off battery charger.

There are 2 wires from the wheel, one to the battery pack that you attach to a convenient spot on your bike (I put mine behind my seat) and the on/off switch which you attach to the handle bar for easy reach.  That's it.  Takes just a few minutes to put it on and you are ready to roll!

They also have batteries for longer distances, 20 mile and 40 mile and of course, they cost more.

The shipping is usually around $25-$30 dollars.

I have logged about 680 miles so far on mine, and have had no problems.  I now ride 3 times a week, 20 miles each.  I only use the battery when I need to, up hills or for a bit of assistance if I get tired (sometimes I stop at the store or library and so am hauling a little more weight.).

I am 64 years old, and would highly recommend this to other seniors or people who would not get their exercise otherwise.  I am in much better shape before I got this and honestly, my bike would be still gathering rust in the shed without the electric bike kit!

With the holiday's coming up, some of you might consider this for a gift!  Don't forget to use this code to get a discount at checkout when you buy one at Clean Republic (or if you call in your order, tell them you have it)  discount code is:    lisaolson

Happy Biking!

Hill Topper Electric Bike Kit

How To Use The Hill Topper Electric Bike Kit To Avoid Problems

One thing I have heard from people who are afraid to try the Hill Topper electric bike kit, is that they heard the bike might go too fast for them, or that the battery will not last long. 
Most problems like that happen because people have not used the electric motor properly.

You should only engage the motor after you have started moving, after you started pedaling, and then only use it when you need to, like going up hills or inclines that are difficult for you.

You should turn it off as soon as you get up to a comfortable speed, and when going down hill.  Sometimes I get tired, even on small inclines (I am 64 years old and have a bad back) so I might just turn it on just long enough to give my pedaling a boost to ease the strain.  Kind of like a "hit" of power now and then.  You don't have to move at 15mph; you CAN control your speed to one that is comfortable for you.

Although I have had the Hill Topper on my old bike for quite awhile, I just recently committed myself to a riding program of riding 20 miles 3 times a week.  Now that I am riding on a schedule, I am getting in better shape, and know how to use the Hill Topper more effectively.

I always have plenty of "juice" left in the battery after my 20 mile ride, even though I probably use it more than a younger or more fitter person.  And because I don't over use it while riding, or use it when not pedaling, the battery will have a longer life.

Remember, for long battery life, never use the battery when you are not pedaling!

Check out this video for a good explanation:

Hope that answers those questions for those of you who are wary!  If you want to buy one, go to Clean Republic, here and use my Hill Topper discount coupon code: lisaolson

Rode 20 miles 3 times last week and lost another 5 lbs.  So, after 2 weeks of eating right (lots of fresh fruit, yogurt and low on fat dinners) and riding my bike with the assistance of the Hill Topper electric bike kit, I have lost 8 pounds!
I never thought I could do this, but it's easy and becoming a part of my routine I really enjoy!

Increased my route and did 20 miles today! The Hill Topper electric bike kit is still working beautifully!  I stopped at the library and filled up my baskets with books and make it home in less than a hour.
It's funny, I have driven my car on this route so many times, yet I never saw all the interesting houses or landscapes before.  That's the thing about riding a bike, especially when you are not having to peddle when you are tired, you can really enjoy your surroundings.

Check this out and learn more about the Clean Republic Hill Topper electric bike kit, and don't forget to use the discount coupon (lisaolson) when you buy yours!

Pulling a trailer behind your back is so much easier with a Hill Topper!

Pulling a trailer behind your bike is a chore, even small hills seem like mountains!  But, you can zip along if you add an electric motor kit from Clean Republic to you bike. I've got a discount code for you too, if you purchase by following my links to Clean Republic, the great little company that makes the best kits, bar none!

It's easy to install, and operate.  Just push a button on the handle bar and off you go!  Check out the neat trailers for kids and pets.  There are also great cargo trailers so you can go camping, to the park, shopping, etc and save money by leaving your car at home.
Read my article: Bike Trailer Difficult To Pull? Here Is My Solution

Pulling a Bike Trailer Too Hard?! My Solution

Hill Topper Discount Coupon Code

Here is the discount code to use for the Hill Topper Electric Bike Conversion kit: lisaolson.  Or, if you follow this link you will have the discount automatically loaded when you purchase on their site.

Here is an article I wrote on the kit that tells you a lot more about it:  Electric Bike Conversion: Easy and Economical

After reading this article, and researching all the other kits and new electric bikes, I chose the Hill Topper.  Check it out and the installation video.  I converted my old bike just as shown and it's performing just as advertised.