Originally Posted by
2old
Just for interest (I hope) and not to distract from the main issue, but I've seen many e-bikes while riding off road (obviously all recreational) and AFAICT never a DIY, but all OEM mid-drives. On the other hand about 99% of the bikes I've seen on bike paths have been rear hub drive models.
I would never take my rear hub off-road (I can see a spinout happening very quickly), I try not to even bump over kerbs that I don't have to as I don't want to stress dropouts or bump the battery and stress the screws in drinks holder, I try to keep the ride as smooth as possible. One thing the Council has done over the years is at all junctions reduce the level of the pavement so you have ramps, I believe this is to comply with Disability legislation however, good for cyclists too!