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Message: <blockquote data-quote="freddy" data-source="post: 443" data-attributes="member: 59">The cheaper direct drive ebay hub kits will weigh 12-15 pounds. Not sure if they feel like an ebike when un-powered or similar to a normal bicycle because I have never ridden one. But I have heard that the ones with larger motors can be hard to pedal without power because of the resistance of the magnets in the motor.The geared hub kits range from 5-10 pounds and they are free wheel when pedalled, so you don't get any drag from the motor. This makes them feel similar to pedalling a normal  bicycle in case you run out of battery.The best option for an ebike that feels like a normal bike is to go with a geared hub kit. They are lighter in weight and easier to pedal when you run out of battery.</blockquote>