E-bike conversion: The process of selecting everything you will need to get started!
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I am now at the point of staring at the bike and motor components on the floor. Did not expect to feel so intimidated and overwhelmed. The bike and components are just staring back at me
I am not very mechanically inclined and know almost zero about electricity but it didn’t stop me from converting two bikes into 1000 watt ebikes. CZcams videos can show you step by step. You can do it!
😂 lol
You're gonna do great. Like eating an elephant yeah? One bite at a time 🙃
You got this bro
how did it go ?
Top one Jonny concise ,very helpful information so glad I found your channel and subscribed, after owning three e bikes over the past 12 years you have inspired me to build my own at last.. its going to be epic thanks t your info...many thanks mate.
Thanks for this, kind sir. Been planning to convert my hub powered ebike to mid drive. Info from this video greatly helps 👏
Ive been seeing all these comments thanking johnny after helping them and i bit the bullet. Been riding my converted bike for 2 days and i cant thank you enough, from telling me exactly what i needed, to sending and helping me through the build, thanks John. You have made my life with leg pain easier.
Does it still work?
@@m.d.498 oh yea! Over a year now and she's still as strong as ever! I'm in the current process of fitting 2 batteries to my bike now. Got my splitter and waiting on my 2nd 52v. Not only do I still reccomend jhonny. But when you build your own you get an understanding of the bike. I've only had to replace my break pads and chain once during routine maintenance. And I got a new ebike special chain that can put up with the torque so I imagine this one won't stretch over 4 months.
Awesome ❤
great video. I sat and wrote out a checklist as you were talking. Very big help. Thanks
Great basic info which was what I needed ,as I was thinking of buying an e bike here in Canada.Not as much selection up here and I dont want cheap hardware.I am a tall big guy and have a Cannondale Trail 2, hardtail 29 incher,that I am thinking of converting to a Basang 750 or 1000 watt drive.Will check out your site and see whats possible for combined street and groomed trail riding.
I've recently converted my giant talon 1 to an ebike with a bbs02. The bike comes with a 32 tooth chainring so I ordered the smallest bafang chainring the seller had which was a 44. I've had to knock up a DIY 4 mm spacer as the bafang chainring took a chunk out of my chainstay. I'm waiting for an adapter now so I can fit a smaller narrow wide chainring and remove the spacer and get the locking ring to fit. Just another thing worth checking.
Thanks for the info. Ok defenitly keep all this in mind when I finally convert my bike into an e-bike
I love this guy. He just gives the best advice out there and urges you to build your own and it will be better.
Jonny’s a good guy ❤. Honest and respectful.
Johnny, watching you I converted my Trek full suspension bike that has a 89.5 bottom bracket using 100mm BBO2, 48volt 17.5 ah battery, shift sensors, and a 32 tooth front sprocket, thank you it rides amazing, good distance if you peddle, but you get drunk with the throttle and the speed, I've hit 38mph on the down hill, plenty fast for me, again thanks for your video guides.
Great job explaining this process 😊 Thanks Jonny ❤
Johnny, awesome video!!!!! Thanks for this!
@JohnnyNerdout , you are the Ebike God's gift to mankind, An honest to goodness Ebike guru , more power !!!
Hey man, just wanted to say that your channel is a great resource. Just graduated college and I'm looking to get an ebike- not going to drop $2400 on a Bosch, just going to build my own. :))
I’ve been watching your channel, & built a rear drive, and a front drive. I’m getting this delivered today. Now I have to decide which donor bike.
TSDZ2 48V500W/750W
Wow.. This is exciting to think of no ghosting down long safe stretch at 35mph. Subbed to learn more!
Great vid m8 !! Keep up the good work.
He is right about a Hard Tail Mtn Bike,I would recommend one that you can put a heavy duty rack on the back and put your battery back there.A lot of bikes won't except a battery in the frame triangle because of not enough room!
The nerdiness continues. Thanks for all you do. The details make the difference. Your the only dedicated ebike channel out there that digs deeper. The e-books and ebike video pay channel for free from the ebike nerds nerd.
Thanks!😀
@@JohnnyNerdOut can you help me with my ebike? Maybe I can do a video call with you or something.
Thank you sir. Great explainer of technical stuff. I would have to love to buy from you but I live in the UK
I am not mechanically inclined or know much about electricity but it didn’t stop me from converting two bikes into 1000 watt ebikes. One is now a hub motor and the second one is now a mid or bottom bracket motor. I sold both but will order another Bafang mid drive soon to install on my son’s mountain bike.
Good honest advice.
Thanks
johnny i am your biggest fan!!!! i am gonna build a mountain ebike !!! i am subscribed to your channel and cant wait every day for your new videos to come out!!! you are the greatest!!!!
:)))) You're a good man Peter!
in 2019 i converted my diamond back MTB overdrive into an ebike with the bafang HD 1000 watts mid drive. This was the best investment i ever made.
i love this bike, i just love riding this bike, sometime i hit the trails or just go off into the woods and try to get lost. or just ride around town.
it been over 2 years years and still going strong, and i think i have many years left in it.
good jobs on spreading the word about ebike conversion.
That’s awesome man! Which kit did you use?
@@heroryan7859
I got my kit from Banfang USA at the time they had the HD 1000 watts with the Jumbo shark battery . Everything you need cames with the kit
@@richmartin7293 they still have that and I was looking at that option
@@heroryan7859
If you have hydraulic brakes you will need the brakes sensors. It’s a good kit did over 2000 miles and still going strong
Last month I took it apart and re lube the gear box, not sure why I did it. I saw somewhere that’s it not a bad idea to re grease every couple of years
Good luck on you build
@@richmartin7293 grease it yearly depending on the amount of use
Hi Johnny thanks for the delivery of the BBS02 kit. I wish you would cover how to install the brake sensors because my bike comes with hydraulic and the brake sensors are hard to position. I already know to use epoxy glue but hydraulic brake levers move differently on my Urbano 5 I noticed you were selling those also I am wondering how you position the brake sensors...and maybe do a how to on this Thanks.
Hey Johnny, I recently purchased a Pedego Boomerang Plus (48V 15ah 500W) from a family member for $1300. For that bargain price I also got a tow hitch, helmet, pannier bags, and a cable lock. I just wanted to say thank you for all of your expertise, otherwise I wouldn’t have bought a used bike and most likely would’ve dished out $2000+ for something comparable.
Hey Johnny, I'm 6'3 and 65yrs old. I have a Kent 32 bike. Can I convert this bike into an e-bike? I don't need to go extremely fast, but with pedal assist. If this is possible, what do you suggest for a kit $1000 or less. My friends all have Bafangs
Excellent video. Lots of good information. What's up John
My man 😎 I hope you’ve been racking up them miles 👍
Thanks Mr. Nerdout, I’ll be contacting ya to buy my build parts as soon as I choose a bike. Pretty sure I want a fat tire
If you're looking for a decent budget fatty take a look at the Mongoose Dolomite ALX. It's big box but decent & upgradeable if need requires.
Thanks for helping me, because I didn't know about how much oil to use on the chain and derailer. I like to use solvents, so I didn't know what kind of oil to use and before I want take a ride I wipe off the all the joints. If I clean the axle, I should clean the inside with WD-40 and some silicone , then soak the chain in oil and paint thinner. Only use grease on the headset and the pedal gears. I will try using Goof-off next time or acetone, or naptha, or mineral spirits. That cuts the grease, then soak it in oil. WD-40 lubricates, but doesn't clean up. For tight spaces I use a hair-dryer and melt the grease into the seams.
thanks as always, great info👍
I think the most important thing when you are selecting a bike for an ebike project is the frames battery mounting options. Most full suspension bikes do not make good ebike candidates as there is insufficient room in the frame triangle for a battery.
A good hydroformed Al alloy frame has a square downtube that will provide a very secure mounting surface for a hailong type battery. IOW, a round downtube can present "quite" a challenge when you are trying to mount a 10 lb battery to it. Once you have the battery mounting worked out, the rest is just a function of your pay grade..
... or your saving skills, or getting a triangle battery.
Curious... Which company makes the frames you are referring to? I have a full suspension stumpjumper, and I can't fit 99% of the batteries that I would like to... Who makes a good hyroformed AI alloy frame with square downtube? Model? Carbon Fiber?
Yes, that helped a lot. Thanks!
Living in Ca I am looking at a 750w max motor. Funny, electrical motors perform based on load and I am #100 heavier than the average weights shown for testing 150-165 so I would think I would need a 1000w+ motor to see the same performance.
wow man cool stuff thank you for all of the great videos,s I don't have a bike yet but Im checking out your stuff before I do anything///// Thanks guy good stuff
John likes the BBS02, 😊he obviously has huge experience on electric bikes!
I watch all your videos & find them useful since I just go into e mtn bikes 2 months ago . I’m trying to learn all I can . I already know I’m gonna put a bafang 1,000 mid drive in my new himiway cobra . ( hub motors suck ) my opinion. With you videos I can trust what you say . Time comes here soon I’ll buy my motor kit from you .
Hey @JohnnyNerdout have u ever done a surrey bike 4 seater (2-benches) conversion? Just got one and it’s heavvvvy. Would love recommended kits/tutorials.
Love your content! I got a 80mm bottom bracket on my bike. Which BBSHD bafang motor should I use?
Great info here! Thanks
I bought a ebike with out doing real research and learned alot out of that mistake, so it may be little to late for me cause now I not only rebuilt my Ebike with a different kit but I have learned alot more, and suggest to anyone that ask me about my $1k bike that is now $2k cause I learned hard way do some research and this guy sounds like he knows whats going on.
Hey Johnny what's up. Looking to build my first e-bike, I have a Genesis Nexus bike that I'm looking to transform. I was looking at the 52 V 1000w bafang. Now I'm really not sure if I need that much power or not. But of course looking at more power means more money LOL. Right now I just use the bike for hobby riding around town on pave roads but eventually I would like to take it when I go camping or something and doing some trail riding. My question is would you think that the 48 volt 750w would be more than enough but still get me that exciting ride LOL. Also would like to know about the chainring what should I get? I was thinking the 42t. On the set up with the bike now it's something crazy like a 27 speed with frontman gears and rear axle gears
I like the frame of surron with the power of cake and grizzly and the range of delfast the tires of cake..
Thanks for the info.
I love your videos. Because you did them so well I'm thinking about doing a conversion kit on my 2019.. Kona Satori DL full suspension bike suspension bike. I'd like to have lots of power and range so I'm thinking about 1000 watt motor. Have you done one of these do you have suggestions please?
Thanks for this. I am technically-minded but admittedly intimidated by all the choices.
Hi Johnny, I’m from Sydney Australia, can you please tell me what bike is a good one to put a mid drive kit??? I have been watching your CZcams videos and your channel and I really appreciate all your videos and your help in all electric bikes etc. Cheers mate. Joe
A mid drive bike conversion with a bottle battery would have a sick low profile look.
I only criticize you for making this video after I made an ebike lol! Awesome job dude 😎
Excellent video. Thank you so much. I recently bought a new Giant hybrid style. It has disc brakes but I'm not sure if they're mechanical. I'd very much like to turn it into an e-bike. I think the 750w kit is going to be fine. But I'm not sure yet. I may sell my car and use the bike for getting around town. Everytime that car payment comes around I just cringe, lol. Plus I'm retired and don't need the car hardly. Online shopping has made for a lot less trips. I may need a consultation if I get stuck on the build. I'll get in touch with you. Thank you.
That's simple no brake fluid no juice breaks no brake fluid equals mechanical sounds like a good bike platform to start simple 750w Bafang & 52volt battery.Go for it!
For shopping and cargo, I highly rec the Burley Travoy. Super strong, and very light. Nothing better out there.
Good advice.
Thanks, great video! I have a question: does any of these motors have regenerative breaking?
I think that depends on your controller if you upgrade to a phaserunner (sold out) then it can do it.
Slowly doing my build now. One thing I haven't heard you address is programming the motor. Eggrider lets you do that via Bluetooth, which is why I ordered one from the UK (everybody seems to be out of them in the US). There's also the USB cable, which sounds like it has its own techie issues. Are the default Bafang motor settings going to work for most folks? I dove into the deep end before asking because that's what I do.
I’d say stick settings will work for most people. But if you ride a lot the program cable is a no brainer to really dial in your ride. I have the EggRider too and like it. But it does need a lot of updates and is more intense to initially setup with your phone.
A beach cruise would be good right so comfy for commuting
So with that cool teckie display, how about a cruzekontrol to hold speed and save your thumb?
I got myself a Bafang BBS kit, and realised i
I really would prefer having a torque sensing crank motor. Does the Tongsheng(?) use the same peripherals as Bafang? Specifically, the brake sensors, since mine are now epoxy glued to the brake handles... :-P
Thanks so much for this I have a trek fuel ex5 and use it for down hill jumps and so on, What is the best motor to get and setup please ? My budget is whatever I was going to buy another bike but like you said I love my bike its perfect but would like to make it ebike for those big trail climbs so need a good quality setup thanks in advance from the uk
I'm building my ebike using a mongoose malus. Have you ever done one on a malus? Thinking I'm gonna have to buy a new chainring. Is the likkie the only one that bring the chain in closer to frame? Or is there other companies? Thanks. Great videos by the way.
Hi Johnny, thanks for the nice video. Just to clarify, when you mention using the stock chainring, you meant the existing one from the bike right? This is something I was wondering as I saw every videos people changed their chainring and cranks with the one from Bafang, I really don’t wanna do that as I wanna keep the original style of my bike.
Thanks!
Stock chainring that comes with the motor kit. You will delete your current front chainrings and go to a single chainring that is designed to fit the motor face.
I built my self an ebike it took ages too pick the kit I wanted I went for a hub motor 1500w 52v battery top speed is 40mph 64kph I love it but as miles keep increasing I’m starting too get little bugs I’m almost 4k miles on the clock I loved the first ride and still love jumping on it now
What happened?
@@heroryan7859 I’ve noticed in wet weather that the bike cuts out lose all signal too the throttle and in winter the battery don’t hold charge I’m not sure if there’s away of preventing this as it’s my first winter with the bike so I’ve only just had the issue arise but overall the kit I brought from Ncyclebike on aliibaba is great the issues I’m sure have solutions but I have too find out what they are I’ll give an update if I manage to find a fix
@@heroryan7859 and just go make more sense the battery loses around 5 miles range in winter and my range with the 20ah battery I have normally gets me around 24 miles ok a full charge so 5 miles is a massive lose
do a video on a conversion on a folding montique bike mid drive
looking into the bafang for a diamondback mtb bike so i can get to work without paying for gas when i have the money to buy all my parts im going to contact you so be ready boi
What about rack mounted batteries? In particular those rear racks with the battery mounted to the lower rack with a rack above for “luggage”. Having the battery in the triangle is not an option for me. Btw this video was extremely helpful.
I'm short so I got a small frame bike and am going with rack mounted battery
Check out my vdeo on "best places to mount a battery"
Will affect the Center of gravity , but plenty of bikes have a rear battery. I say put the battery in the rear if that’s your only option. You might need extension cables for some of the wiring if the rear placement is further away. I wouldn’t try to use one of those 20$ seatpost mounted rear racks from Walmart to hold a 600$ battery, make sure its strong !
Watched another video demonstration of a Bosch mid drive vs. a Bafang mid drive. The Bosch blew it out of the water on hill climbs. Thoughts?
Great tips ty 🤙🏽
I currently ride an ebike with a 48v/500 watt rear hub motor. My riding is 100 percent on a paved rail trail that’s basically flat with no hills. I am thinking about getting a recumbent tadpole trike and doing the e-assist installation myself. Based on what I have read online, I think a hub motor would be better for my style of riding (no hills, paved rail trail). I am 72 years old with limited use of my right leg. I usually maintain a 12-14 mph speed on my current DF ebike. I am 6’4” and weigh 225 lbs. I am considering getting a 48v or 52v / 750 watt hub motor with a thumb throttle. I only use the throttle to cross intersections and pedal the rest of the time in assist level 1 or 2. Any suggestions on what kits are available for my project?
Plenty of kits! From my personal opinion, a mid drive system will be more natural of a feeling when riding and less prone to burning out (when ridden properly). Either way, whether you go with a hub or mid, bafang has a lot of kits out there for a good price. I personally like them unless going with a higher powered system.
So what about some e bike hacks like over volting the motor with up to double the battery voltage and a larger controller to handle it. Is this just something that’s not possible or are their cheats or hacks actually out there that work? I’m not worried about being street legal as it would be rode on private land it’s entire lifespan. Thanks for your videos you make for us bro👍
Ya it's so daunting.. i wish i could just send the bike off and have it come back built and reliable, which i was trying to plan before my trucks transmission bill hit.. 5.3k latter i need to park it and get My Ebike built
awesome intel. would like to live near you for help with my ebike conversion ..ha
I would love a cyclone motor for commuting on a commuter fat bike would be fun.
Great Video! (But - Need More, More, and More Videos Johnny)
Not a pro:
planning…
I build my first e-bike conversion.. that the good news.. decided to bite the bullet, a week later I’m fully committed..
Slapped it all together..
Controller came with a canvas soft case with side exit for wires,
this did not work for me
I wanted a hard case for controller so I purchased
Stripped out all my wiring, case wrong sizes..
Purchased another soft case, haphazardly connected wires,
disconnected controlled without bleeding off power
shorted out controller,
brought another controller
You get the point
Plan, listen to ppl with the experience
I’m here know weeks after I nearly shocked myself/ran out of power because I did not plan..
Torque sencing and twist throttle. Im looking for a 48 volt 17 amp hour. I want it to fitt a large frame hyper viking pro. Plus rear shock is in place. Looking for a battery to fit it.
Very helpful mate thank you… my chain slips in the smallest cogs (highest gear) my previous chain was a 114 link current is a 116 on a 750w bafang mid drive. Would that make any difference or is it a worn cassette? Thanks
They say if you're going to change the chain you should change the cassette. When things wear out together they wear out evenly. Replacing Any 1 part might throw it off because now you have a new chain with old cassette, it doesn't fit together perfectly.
Hey Johnny, I have heard you say on a few videos that you wouldn't use a fat bike for conversion for commuting... I'm pretty over weight and I bought a fat bike because I was thinking I would need the extra stopping power of rubber on road... (I bought a BBSHD kit...) is my thinking sound??? I got hydraulic brakes....
Thanks bro!
hi jonny,i was wondering when you look for covertion kits or componats is there a symbel or some way to no if they are fully waterproof some kits ect dont say,thanks for your time.
None are fully waterproof. All are water resistant though. So you can ride in the rain etc.
Good info
So i have a surly fat tire bike. 100mm BB.
I use it on fire roads and rutted roads. Wandering what chain ring i should run and if i should change my cassette from 11 to a 7 . Want to get the right parts when i order a Bbshd .
I studded the tires on my fat tire E-bike and can ride it on frozen lakes, rivers and canals. Also helps with sliding around in wet areas or mud.
I was wondering if you’ve ever done a mid drive install on a short wheelbase recumbent. Would having the motor mounted out front create balance issues on the bike?
Yes I have. It doesn’t really but it felt like it while riding. It felt like I was going to tip over the top before adding the motor too though.
I have a custom built e bike. I could use some help understanding how it works and how to charge it.
Hey Johnny 👍,
I have a twisted question regarding cadence sensors,now I am new so this might be an old thing dunno,
I know the cadence sensor is positioned on the crank to sense your peddling so themotor knows your pedalling right,
If it was positioned on the front hub somehow would it not sense as the wheel rotates and trick the sensor into thinking your pedalling?
If you have an external sensor, you could in theory position there.
Great video. Johnny I purchased a sun Baja trike with fat tires. Wanted to convert it over to electric. What do you recommend for my trike. I use it to fish the cape cod canal it’s 7 miles long. Don’t know where to start. If you can please help me. Please and thank you.
Hey Johnny, I just bought a new Schwinn Taff Mountain bike from Walmart for $90! With buying a bafang to convert it, what would you recommend upgrading on the bike? I just ride on asphalt and concrete! Thanks!
Nicely said. Pretty much agree with all it.
To your audience, when I built my electric roadbike with dropbar, 28mm tire width, BBSHD for speed and rim brakes, my biggest concern was the braking power of the rim brakes. Turned out to be a complete non issue. I have Ultegra road bike rim brakes and the bike stops just fine even with 20 + more pounds of motor and battery and riding above my typical road bike speed which the motor allows. I am about Johnny's size. But, and this is important and what Johnny said, selection of build components which includes, frame, wheels, brakes, tires size etc, is 'geography specific'. I live in FL where its flat. I ride only on pavement for this bike. I generally do not ride over 30 mph or the upper range of what a performance cyclist can ride without a motor. So rim brakes work fine for me. Disc brakes I believe are almost universally preferred with one caveat. Disc brakes suck for maintenance. If you live in a relatively flat place, rim brakes are ok but if you live around a lot of hills or in the mountains, disc brakes and it you need a 30mm + tire width, go disc as well.
PS. Because I didn't need big climbing gear inches and I wanted to keep my legs involved in the pedal stroke at higher speed, I went with 52t Lekkie chainring with 11-36 rear cassette and locked out of the 36t biggest cog with derailleur inboard stop adjustment due to less than ideal chain line on the 36t cog. 32t is enough to get up the steep stuff with 52t chainring. Again, consistent with Johnny's advice. Gearing is personal and specific to riding conditions.
Sounds like a sweet ride. With that power on a light bike not pulling that much of a load I think you'd be surprised at the mountains it could climb. I wouldn't even worry about the rim brakes on the way down, as long as the pads are good and the rims fairly clean.
@@michaelsprinzeles4022 Thanks Michael, appreciate your comments and agree. This bike has been a blast. It is almost like an amusement park ride. I am old but fit and just came in off of my carbon road bike hammering with friends where we pace line over 20 mph. My e-road bike is another order of speed but will less effort. Just a blast and for those considering a Bafang motor, this bike in the drops with skinny tires will do 40mph. I really don't have any need to go much over 35 and rarely that so I haven't upgraded my controller with field weakening and more amps for more watts. I rarely ride the bike at full power. Generally when going for big power I select 4 out of 5 because 5 is crazy fast and I used to race motorcycles as well. Just don't need that level of power on a bicycle and in fact to do it all over again for 'skinny tire' roadbike with low rolling resistance, I may choose the BBS02 set at 25amps. Would still do 35mph. Fatter tired bikes with higher rolling resistance and increased drag coefficient of fatter tires I believe would benefit from the BBSHD which is super powerful and very silent. Freaky quiet in fact at full power.
I can tell countless stories of tangling with elite roadbike racers in my area because I come from this walk. I can drop the fastest guys in my town on my e-roadbike but fun to play with them. They try like hell to hold my wheel at 30 mph. That is how they got fast, they can really suffer. 😁
@@lukewalker1051 I'm old and look fit but that's as far as it goes. As I approached 50 the hills around me grew larger and my knees cried louder so I embraced "cheating" & added a motor to my bike. As I read this I'm putting together a fatty for conversion with a BBSHD, down the road. My first build was an HD on a mountain bike and I blew the controller (climbing in the wrong gear). I upgraded to a 50 amp controller and it was total overkill, once I started using the gears properly as I did prior to conversion. Now it's set to 30 amps but can handle 50. I couldn't blow the controller now without great stupid effort;) For my second build I used a cheap flat bar hybrid bike with skinny(ish) tires and rim brakes with a BBS02. For just getting around my local area the 02 is more than adequate (if you use the gears properly;). To be honest my cheap bike probably couldn't handle the full power of an 02. I tried a speed test and got up to 32 mph but it was rattling the bike and my fillings so I never saw what top speed was. The rim brakes sucked out of the box but replace the pads with something decent and they have no problems locking up the wheels at any speed (if you so desire).
I think if you ride it like a bike and aren't throttle happy the BBS02 is a little beast of a motor that will tackle anything (given the right bike for the job).
Ride on & enjoy;)
like your vids and have been very helpful I have a 2020 giant stance small frame that i would like to convert, Ride 50% road 50% trails. Thinking bafang mid drive motor but open to best option. Battery clearance maybe a issue. Want lots of power 1000w or 1500w what is your recommendation
I’m thinking of converting my Men’s Schwinn Standpoint bike to an electric style bike that runs fast. What electric bike conversion kit and battery would you recommend for the Schwinn bike I currently have?
Definitely need at least two front rings. Hills kill the battery.need lower gear ratios. I've done 7 thousand kilometres this year on mine. Turn off battery for 3 kilometre high climbs. Hard. But saves drain.
Have you ever ridden/converted a tongsheng? After watching a million ebike videos, I've determined I really want torque sensing as I've been mtbing for years and want that ability to do techie climbs.
Ya they are decent motors. Not as many accessories or replacement parts as readily available as the Bafang though
I have a Pacific Coast Chopper Bicycle! I want to convert to full electric, as I am disabled and unable to pedal!
Front tire size is 26 x 2 the rear 20 x 4! Would very much like your input as the best way to go! PS I'm a speed demom!
Good video Johnny. I would also say don't buy a bike with rim brakes thinking you will convert it to disc brakes even if has caliper mounts. You will probably need new wheels as well.
AGREED , finding myself going a very steep downhill on a tiny carbon folder with bbs02 and hydraulics. The brakes were screaming but worked excellent.
DC18 ! Color and mobile port USB ! Mine 1400 watt BBSHD mid drive ! Lekkie ! Peddle arms to ! 42 tooth v3 7-11 speed !
Hey Johnny been looking at your content for a while I’m thinking of Converting my wife’s giant atx 2021 model and my giant escape 3 disc 2021 model what do you recommend for each?
I'm leaning towards buying a marlin 6 2022 but not sure if the bafang motors will fit in terms of BB and chainline.I already saw your marlin 7 conversion and sadly I reside in Europe so I can't buy a kit from you.Any suggestions?
Johnny - I am elderly and have a 24" Vevor Adult Tricycle from Walmart that I want to motorize for riding and exercise around the neighborhood. We have some steep grades but only about a block long at most. What mid frame motor - battery and specific accessories would you recommend? Riding for an hour or less per day. Please reply as all info is still coming slowly as I visit channels like yours and websites for info. Thanks neighbor. DRT
Thank you :)
Johnny what are your thoughts on upgrade controllers to run the BBSHD at 72v etc?
The new one Luna looks awesome! But… it’s super expensive and also puts a lot of strain on that little motor. I can imagine longevity being very good. I’d go CYC or cyclone if you want to go over 3kw
Bbshd on 72v with asi bac855 runs over 4kw and on same power has more torque and destroys cyc and in second or third 32t with 46t cahinring you can get over 40mph in power wheelie 🔥👍🏻💪🏻
Links for hard to fit batteries would be helpful.i thought triangle battery would fit .but it's just to small of frame
Get a slim shark pack. 52v 10ah-14ah are available in that configuration
If you could possibly make the time to do a video on this subject
Hi Johnny ! I recently bought a wheel of this type, I did everything as you did. But the wheel turns in the opposite direction. What do you suggest I do with it? Thx G.