Originally Posted by nwmtnbkr

If you really want torque, you need to look at non-hub motors. There are a some high-torque hub motors, but I don't think you'd be allowed to import one to the EU, given the legal restrictions the EU has placed on the size of hub motors allowed on bicycles.

I retired to the far northern US Rockies (I'm west of Glacier National Park). I found I wasn't riding my bike much due to knee pain when pedaling steep hills. I added the Currie conversion kit which is a 450W, 24V non-hub motor kit. I love it and ride my bike more than I drive. I pedal a lot but love power assist on the hills. I would suggest that you check out the Endless-Sphere e-bike forums. You may get some ideas for motors that will comply with EU regulations that will give you adequate torque for the hills. http://endless-sphere.com/forums/ Good luck.