Originally Posted by
linberl
Hmm, my plan was to only mount the motor wheel likely once a week when I ride with my adult son (to keep up). Otherwise I prefer to ride with my traditional wheel (and bike weight). I would leave the wiring on the bike and just remove battery and wheel. Are you suggesting the wiring might not stand up to this sort of use? Good thing to know before I buy.
As for batteries, I would start small I think, and then do what you suggest if/when I need more range. My interest in keeping the weight down is I have to carry the bike up stairs to public transit.
Yes, after having installed my Leed 30k kit, I think the connection at the motor end wouldn't stand up to repeated disconnects. But to be honest, the kit is so light and low power that I'm not sure you'll be tempted to pull it. In your situation I would keep it on that bike and have another stupid-light pedal-only for non-assisted rides. The interesting question will be which you choose most often ;-)