Originally Posted by
LesterOfPuppets
I'd just get a lighter bike and take my time. Get a 20-25 pound bike and give yourself 45 mins to do the 8 miles. Riding hills isn't pleasant at all on a 40 pound Schwinn Continental. Never ridden or lifted an Oxford, but I bet it's at least 35 lbs.
Wrong on the Scwinn -- it's 32 lbs. The Oxford is 35 lbs (with lots of accessories on it). I've done this commute dozens of times and I can tell you it's a sweaty one no matter how you swing it. Plus, since it's a work commute, I can't take it too slow.
Originally Posted by
2old
Your Windsor should have 100mm front dropouts which is the standard and most front hub kits will fit, but as suggested above, you'll need a powerful motor. Many "experts" say that a mid drive is preferable for hilly areas. Look up em3ev, a respected vendor, and read about their Bafang kit.
Is the pedal assist on that pretty good? It seems pricey for a mid-drive.