eBike Conversion Kit, Install & Review ll Bafang BBS02B 750W motor
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- čas přidán 19. 05. 2024
- Tired of that boring pushbike? Why not spice it up into an eBike! Easy to install and blast to ride.
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A year later, built my own bike, rode 3000 km and enjoyed every minute of it! Thank you for producing this video! Bonjour New Zealand from Québec!
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Very clear and straightforward description. Can't say yet whether I'm game to do an installation myself but was impressed with his description of the kit, its design and performance.
I have the 1500wat version of that motor and in 4 years it just keeps on trucking, that was the best installation video I've seen and I've watched a few
I watched a ton of videos showing the assembly. I finally bought a bike and the kit and using your video in steps as I assemble the bike. Your video keeps a nice pace.
Which bike did you go for? I can't choose!
I didn't know e-bike conversion kits came in such a slick package, and I like how it mounts right into the bottom bracket. I was thinking of figuring out how to adapt a balance board motor to my bike, but this is probably a better idea. Good video, thanks for the review.
Tks great review
Thanks. My first ebike assembly - taking me more than 3 hours but I’m getting there with your assistance.
I bought a half decent mtb 27.5” hardtail with hydr. brakes, put the bafang 750w in it, mirrors, indicators, mudguards, pannier, frame bag 17.5wh battery, 500c display - I don’t drive for a specific reason so an ebike is my transport and I love it - a real buzz to ride. Getting fitter too 👍😁
What range do you get?
Kit arrived, kit fitted without reading any instructions. Your video is great. Love the kit, bike is crazy fast. Love it.
I have the Bafang mid-drive 1000w on my Catrike 559. It is powerful and an amazing unit. Install was a little more complex as there are more sensors. There is a sensor on the derailleur cable but as stated the kit is plug and play. With a little boom adjustment on the trike, my disabled wife can now ride along since the throttle aids in pedaling. A big thumbs up on this video.
Right on Douglas Kaye ... My buddy's got a thousand CC Sportster trike that's available if you're interested, wooopaahh!
what is the price
What is the top speed mph
@@hoolydooly5072
The police in our area have way more important things to be concerned with. Also unless you in an accident or doing something really stupid you’ve got nothing to worry about. Top speed can be over 35mph with a range of 55 miles.(in assist level 3or less. A complete game charger for my handicapped girl.
@@douglaskaye1395when your girl just uses the throttle only, how far is the range? Have you maxed the battery out yet on your rides? Thanks
Hi your a big bloke and that motor was flying up the hills without you turning a pedal just one word FANTASTIC.
Yes, none effort neded, its more like an motorbike?
You got me in bro. Totally my new thing imma start doing . I’m a single tax paying bloke who’s epileptic - this has helped me and my deaf wife who can’t hear at all in ways you couldn’t fathom. Thank you for uploading and making this as easy as could ever be :) imma get mine going here soon and hopefully go see my wife who’s staying and working at her cousins. This will also help me gain more meaningful emplyment and is a game changer
Feeling like a kid on Christmas again after putting the same motor on my old mountain bike. Took me nearly 7 hour since the bottom bracket refused to come off and had to cut it off, but thank you to your video, I was able to install everything to make it work perfectly. Cheers mate!!
I had to go to my local bike shop to remove the bottom bracket and even they had a tough time doing it 🤣
@@Biglex524 if the threads have become salt welded into the BB shell you did the right thing. They have a special BB removal tool in most workshops with a 3 foot long monster torque arm on it. Believe me if that does not break it free the frame is gash!
@@MrDegsy69just done this today. I used plenty of wd40 and an impact wrench with that special socket and eventually, it came off. Stuck solid it was.
@@carlsgarage2023 My nephew used to work in Halfords at the bike hut and their health & safety regs required them to slightly overtighten BB shells to avoid any libel or law suits should they break free on a customers bike.
If the BB hanger threads have only been lightly greased they often suffer water ingress and begin to salt weld over time. Combine this with over zealous tightening and you have a sealed BB bearing cartridge that is a total pig to remove.
I always over grease and use ptfe tape when fitting sealed cartridge bearings into a BB shell and only ever tighten to the recommended maximum torque.
@@MrDegsy69 great tip. Working on bikes is totally different to cars, as I'm slowly finding out. I'm fitting the bafang motor myself to an old Raleigh 'Urban Swamp with Haro stickers' frame so hopefully I'll never worry about these BB threads again - these Bafang kits seem to bypass said threads and clamp from the outside.
Camera work on the assembly section is very good. A good mix of an amateur cyclist and good handyman/ mechanic
Great video. We're currently working with Bafang on behalf of a UK buyer and this was very helpful for understanding the product.
2 years later any issues with the battery?
I've just fitted this kit to my 2021 orange crush, I had to modify the battery case as its tight in the frame and fitted a motor stabiliser bracket as it kept coming loose. I've managed 30 miles to a charge, it's a great kit, very happy.
have been following this guide with a conversion; 1) the crank was so stuck (ten year old bike) that said crank puller couldn’t. 2) the bike had older style (very comfortable) handle bars that were too wide for Throttle switch - I had to strip handle bar back. But realised I’d have to replace it. 3) new chain- good trip. I had thought my 6 month old chain would suffice but no. 4) I’m convinced you loosen things before demonstrating in video.
The bike is a family heirloom; my oldest sons first racing bike, my sweet middle sons means to get to work and then mine to get about when I didn’t want to use the good like
So it is sentimental project to create a new use for this bike
I will get it working yet
Thank you for your brilliant display, of assembly, result, & giving direct information for all the parts needed.
Watched quite a few vids. This was by far the most down to earth and straight forward. Thank you.
I’m impressed. I will buy this kit, because of seeing you ride your bike at a good clip. I’m a hefty fella too. And, want to make sure this motor will do what I need it to do. Thanks for an excellent installation tutorial!!!
2 years later… how is it?
Thank you for giving us a real world test on the electric bike. Good day and Peace too.
Very helpful video I am 50 yo and grew up doing all my own work to keep my bikes on the road. This is the first time seeing the new tools needed and the way the cranks are done now. Seriously thinking of trying the electric bicycle, so thank you very much for the information.
How'd ya go? I just ordered the kit last night. I already own a converted bike which I bought converted already from a shop. So this time I'm gunna do it myself so that I have a 2nd bike for guests.
Thanks Schematix! I just finished my build and kept on referring to this video. My issues were (1) I had a pressfit bottom bracket and had to by an adaptor and spacers, (2) I purchased the rack mount battery so that my top and down tube were clear. My dropouts here not flush so I had to hacksaw and file some steal plates as an adopter to fit the rear rack. However, this video was a great reference that I had a repeat. Thanks again!
I fitted a Bafang mid-drive 750w kit to by bike a couple of years ago & regularly ride up to 80km no problem. Same kit & battery as the video.
Thank you very much for the best conversion kit explanation you did a really good job , I am in E-bikes for three years and I love it but soon I will build something where I can take my dog with me in a side car , this will be fun.
Excellent video! Great lighting and angles! Described and expained perfectly. Thank you!
Thank you for taking time to film and post. This really helps me understand what I may need to prepare myself for. Greetings from Switzerland.
Thanks very much! Very helpful... and I never felt like I was watching an ad. I'm tempted to buy an e-bike... but now I'm feeling I might try this project. Thank you so much!
I did a build 4 years ago with this kit I really didn't like the torque forces put through a thin derailleur chain and rear derailleur so built mine with a NuVinchi N360 variable gear hub.
Despite NuVinchi not recommending pairing a N360 to a 750w Banfang it works fine, and being a CVT gearbox gives smooth seemless acceleration with no jolts jarring or need to back off the throttle.
If anyone is thinking of going with hub gears an Alcedoitalia dished chain ring gives a better chain line the teeth are moved in 5mm and with a thicker hub gear chain it is a more reliable set up.
Thanks for this. My kit came without instructions, so this was a very helpful video. I just finished mine and I want to point out a couple of things to watch out for:
1. My right hand bottom bracket was also reverse thread. A BIG spanner (or wrench) is needed for these, 8 or 10 inch.
2. As you'll still need the rear gear changer and it's probably integral to your brake lever, then you'll only need one of the brake levers provided. This doesn't cause any issues, but does leave a connector hanging loose.
3. Pay careful attention to the route the wires take, especially where they cross the existing cables for your brakes and gears. I used a length of spiral cable tidy and had to carefully position the ties to avoid the cables on my bike which are all external on the frame.
I'm glad to say that everything went well, and I now have the best bike in the village. I heavily insulated the power cable, wrapped all the cables in duct tape where they emerge from the motor and shielded this with a piece of plastic. You never know what's going to bounce up from the road and do them damage. There's also a loose connector at the motor for the brake sensor option if you didn't order that version. I found that the cap which comes with the display sensor fits this.
The last point is tiny but worth mentioning. Larger cable ties are fine for securing the cables. Perhaps even desirable, but the speed sensor needs two of those small cable ties to secure it to the frame. Don't use up all the small cable ties up like I did, only to find you need ones those size at the end. I rummaged about and found a couple more small ones, but I had larger ones sat there the whole time so I was kicking myself about that.
All the best with your build, and why not give everything a squirt of oil while you are there.
I had one and hated it, no matter how strong the chain was I would still break it! I think the newer ones have a torque sensor to stop overloading the chain but at the time my one did not have that option..
Just use a couple of bread loaf twist ties for speed sensor!! l.o.l.
@@gregb1599 Helpful. I wondered about that.
@@gregb1599 Of course the hub motor relieves the chain of carrying the toque of the motor. It might be the way to go for the more powerful units...
I have the 1000w version for the last 6 months or so and it is a fantastic kit. These motors have been around a good amount of years and are very solid. Parts are available also.
Is there a big price difference. 🇬🇧👍❓
how fast difference?
Does the battery get affected when it rains?
@muddy farmer No I wrapped the battery pack in tape and all connectors I put electrical tape on and ridden it in the rain lots. But obviously water vs electricity no good but if you do some things like I did no issues for me.
@@therodenthitman And where did you purchase your motor from?
I just purchased one for the same bike. I changed my tires to gravel/ road tires already which will help with speed even more.
Thank you so much, I am in the process of doing this , great conversion , great video 👍
Real good Intro, perhaps the best basic one out there.
The Battery is like the coffee grinder, the unsexy, unsung core of the whole brew.
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The problem is, that is how they are going to rip you off. If the cheap battery catches on fire and burns your house down, there's nobody to sue because it is a Chinese company.
Don't charge in the house.
@@davidgillen777 Generally good idea. Just always think fire safety. Surfaces, flammables, exit strategy. Consider using the oven as a safe box, but you wanna be able to get things out side if there is an issue. Happens infrequently, but often enough.
@@whazzat8015 If you have a detached garage or something, that is a very good idea.
Yes, if I had a large no-name battery, it would be stored in something fireproof. A 400 watt hour lithium battery is storing 1.44 megajoules. That's just the energy storage. The material itself (when fully discharged) has a lot of energy too. They are VERY difficult to put out, so I am told.
I appreciate you doing a breakdown of the battery watts. Great video 📹
This video is so much better than the official bafang tutorial. Thanks!
A great video. Clear and concise directions. One of the best installation videos. Thanks.
Thank you for this well-made, informative and honest video.
Outstanding video! Thank you for the work putting that together! I'm not as mechanically inclined as yourself, but you instill confidence in people like me. I'm going for it! Mahalo and Aloha!
I’m working on switching my cruiser to electric & your video was extremely helpful! Thank you
Stumbled on this by accident and have to say very good review and I love your honesty! New sub although not sure what all you cover but this peaked my interest! Have a fantastic day everyone
Nice honest review on initial fitting and performance, impressed with the bottom bracket fitting.
Thanks for sharing and happy trails.
Utterly fantastic video tutorial mate, watching it over and over to make sure I do mine right. Thanks!
I have a similar kit and I love it. i am hooked on ebikes now.
Great review. More thorough re chain replacement than others.
Amazing video! I was looking for an installation with details. So this is satisfactory!! Thanks, pls keep doing this
Hi mate, thanks for the film, great work. I’m the same height and weight and really appreciate your honesty in the verdict. Safe travels.
Really great installation video -- with all bases covered nicely. Thanks for that.
And yes -- I would like to see a follow-up video, as you mentioned.
Cheers
I had a Bafang front wheel kit for my trike. I loved the plug sockets so if you had to remove the wheel for some reason you could disconnect it. What I didn't like is it had so much torque if you throttled it too heavy from a stop it would just twist and round out the fork mounts. Wasn't till after I sheered them out I found out about aftermarket torque arms.
Good tip. Thanks.
Have had two mountain bikes converted with Bafang 500 watt systems. Chickened out an paid a shop to do it, for about 1800$US parts and labor. The 500 watt motor was quite adequate for a heavy person on moderate hills, it would get pretty hot going uphil but never cutout on me due to overheating, unlike the hub motor ebike I had before. The 500 watt motor is powerful enough to pull the chain hard enough to skip cogs on the rear cassette when starting at low speed, so it would seem that most regular bikes chain systems cant handle much more than 500 watts, or you have to be careful. The Bafang system I had only used wheel speed sensing, so setting #1 is like 5mph, #2 is like 7mph etc, it was kind of an unnatural pedalling feel as it had no torque sensor. The Bosch systems feel a lot better and have a more natural pedaling feel.
was that $1800 for two systems and labour for two bikes?
I followed this video closely too, but had the same issue as Kerry below, in that the motor unit fouled the chain stay. I needed a 5mm crank spacer, easily obtained from the local bike shop - thanks "Around Again Cycles", who also removed the crank for me. Fortunately, my crank housing was 68mm, but it did mean the left side motor locking plate was not flush with the motor (5mm difference ) and the supplied bolts would not reach. I had to use longer bolts and a series of washers to ensure a good fit. After that it was pretty straight forward. My motor kit did not have sensors for the brake leavers and I ended up with a spare cable on the wiring loom. Thanks again for your efforts.
Thankyou so much I have just bought a kit and your demonstration was excellent. I fell confident I can fit it.
Great video - clearly explained and just persuaded me to convert my bike. Thanks!
I fitted 250w (legal maximum here in the UK) kits to our two hybrid bikes along with 36v 17ah batteries, not concerned with top speed, though both capable of over 20mph, just wanted to get up hills and travel further 😊, with a range of over 50 miles at gentle speeds, we are very pleased with our Bafang Kits, highly recommended.👍
Out of interest, where did you buy your kit from?
I'm gonna fit a 1000w, UK too. Anything's legal as lomg as you dont get caught, which wont happen because it's gonna still look like a bike.
@@howard6433 good idea
No disrespect intended, but that law is asinine. Is the public actually in favor of it?
@@whatsit2ya247 nope.
Your explanation was so clear and concise I think you should be a teacher. Thank you for your tutorial.
I built my own rear hub drive 1500W 52V 24ah hard tail, and 5,500 miles later, it's still going strong.
It'll pull to 42-45mph, and will do a minimum of 22 miles using throttle only, and a maximum 70+ miles on the economical PAS setting.
The two biggest complaints I had were the saddle soreness, (which is a painful problem if you're commuting every day) and wind chill when riding at speed, or in cold weather which we get so frequently in England.
I solved these issues by fitting a 12" wide comfort saddle, to stop the saddle soreness, and that made a HUGE difference. Immediately became very, very comfortable to ride and ceased all pain.
To combat the wind chill I simply fitted a cheap motorcycle windshield, paired it with a handlebar bag which sits IN FRONT of the handlebars, and meets the bottom of the windshield perfectly, blocking enough of the headwind to make riding in rain and cold weather significantly less uncomfortable.
I uprated pretty much every component of the hard tail Barracuda rock frame, and the most demanding part of maintenance is, believe it or not, the disc brakes.
I opted for mechanical disc brakes, simply because the amount of time I spend tinkering with the brakes means that hydraulic brakes are unsuitable for higher powered ebikes. They aren't anywhere near as easy to fiddle with as mechanical disc brakes, and despite the daily realignments and adjustments, which only take me about 10 minutes at most, the mechanical disc brakes have been brilliant. They're easy to adjust, easy to repair if they fail, and you don't need any brakes bleed kits to adjust them.
Id even go so far as to say hydraulic disc brakes are only really suitable on the big motorcycle brakes that surrons use.
The last thing I'd say is to encourage ebikers to modify their bikes by manufacturing their own mods, and in doing so, making their bikes more comfortable.
I fabricated a wind deflector for my ebike, made from simple slats of 3x9" sheet metals, bolted togrtherbin such a fashion that I got a 9 inch square plate of thin metal, which I attached to the front forks aswell as the bottom of the windshield, and with a bit of tinkering it now offers me almost complete wind blocking whilst riding.
The end result is an incredibly comfortable ebike which is a joy to ride, can easily keep up with city traffic making riding it much safer, and it's still capable and light enough to ride whilst the electrics are switched off.
Total cost is somewhere around £1400 British pounds, and for that outlay, I've had just over 5,500 miles of travel, most of it very comfortable too.
I hope you all have a great day,
Where did you get the kit?
Great video! Very good tutorial for a completely unskilled novice like myself.
I cant decide if I'm going to mid drive or rear hub yet, but this video has given the confidence to go ahead build one regardless.
Thank you!
Advantage of rear hub is you can get home if the chain break's!!
@@benpar8120 did not even think about that im going rear now thanks
@@ginahardee4891While true, you can repair a chain in less than 5 minutes if you just carry a few links and the tool. Simply remove the broken link, add another one, then screw it back in. Done.
great video, was all set in getting a Hub conversion kit but this Bafang kit looks great for a starter kit for a novice, Cheers
good unit. I just installed one for a friend and he is having a great time with it!
Really like your video. As a six foot ex-tight head prop, I appreciate your noting how well it worked out for your. Very clear details. I would start to order if I had any clue about how to size my bottom bracket. I do a variety of riding and want/need a flexible assist. I am also using my Yak trailer for a 35-40 km round trip to the store at the lake.
Thanks again.
A beautifully done informative video. Thanks a ton, mate!
This a good review on the installation of this very popular kit, and I look forward to your follow up in a few months time.
Wanta see what 1 can do .. ? Got one on my channel
Excellent Video, Exactly what I wanted to know and covered all topics without any fluff - very well done.
Great video. I am 69 years old and am thinking about an e bike. I think buying a kit is a great idea. Thanks, now I am sure I’m buying a kit
Great video (as always). I've already scheduled a reminder at the 6th of July in my agenda awaiting the "after 6 months of use update" :P
Thanks for the upload !
Great video thank you, detailed enough and love the real results.
OK, Im finally done with my eBike conversion kit and Im back to give a thumbs up and a subscribe Should have back a month or so ago. Your's was probably the first walk thru I watched and in general the first video I saw on eBikes. Now I have experienced my first ride of my Cannondale Super V 400 conversion Im pretty stoked.
Thanks for the helpful video, just put my kit together today and took it for a spin, absolute fun. Enjoy the day
I used A regular bike that had one simple 6speed rear hub. And bafang 750w. Then made a battery pack of 40amps.
It worked excellent and much cleaner operation unlike MTB with multiply cogs.
The brake handle also worked as clutch between gear changes. Ment no extra wear.
theres an actual sensor you can get that goes on the derailleur cable you can get that will do the "clutching" for you so you dont need to hit the brakes
By far one of the best videos I've seen on a Bafang mid drive build.
just finished my 2nd build, bafang is clearly best deal
That’s awesome & well built. I seem to build extremely difficult size battery’s for full suspension frames with big Bluetooth BMS’s
Yes, please do follow up on it, of course.
I used a blob of silicone between the motor and the down tube to hold it in place. They can move over time. Great video.
This is my first time watching you on your bike show I think you're fantastic
These are great kits and very reliable i have one and road it for 4 years with no trouble at all.
Well done! Basic and straight forward... I imagine you would recommend That you put the kit on a bike that has at least front suspension and really good brakes, because you will need them...
That was brilliant, I was considering converting one of my full suspension K2's, I've since bought Giant Talon hardtail ebike but now I'll probably still go ahead and convert one of the K2's
Hi mate very much enjoyed.. I have the same Bafang BBS02B 750W A quick note you can cut and join the main wire from the display about 5 or 7 wires that need to be rejoined individually but easy to do. For a nice looking wiring job and a gear changing sensor is a big help..Happy trails
Another solid build six feet tall gentleman here, I appreciated your conclusions :D
I´ve been using my Bafang for a couple of years now, and like it a lot.
There were problems to overcome .......
First it would not slide fully in to the bottom bracket, it fouled on the chainstay, and I had to return the frame to the dealer for some fancy welding.
That was sorted vey well, and not too expensive.
I found the automatic pedal assistance could be dangerous where pedestrians or unfenced mountain roads were concerned, depending which gear the bike was in it could surge forward when I wanted to creep.
I dismantled the motor, (quite straightforward) and cut the appropriate wire to disconnect the auto function and reassembled.
To my dismay, the motor was dead.
Opening it up again, I tested all the connections and found that a white connector had not been fully connected, I pushed it in, it clicked, and all was then well. My ministrations had been the final thing to break the connection.
After a while, the thumb throttle broke, due to being flimsy plastic, and I had to fix up another one. This took a few attempts, and on a couple of occasions the return spring failed with results that are only amusing in retrospect.
I´m on solar power here in Spain, and need two batteries so I can ride while the sun shines and charge the other battery during the day.
I´ve no regrets about buying Bafang, living in the mountains it´s a real gas to flash past the professional Lycra-clad locals as they puff and pant.
One thing I would emphasise, is that putting my 1Kw motor on a bike without disc brakes would be about the daftest thing anyone could do.
Great writeup. Love your humor and had a giggle. Good on you M8.
Disks on my bike are working VERY hard now. Speed is deceptive until you hit the brakes!
Nice video. I bought/installed similar kit, my battery is 48v11.6a, kit cost ~$900USD. So, free would have been much better. :) Been riding it about 4 months. Very happy with it, provides me more inducement to explore places uphill. Battery takes ~twice/thrice/4-times as long to charge as it takes to discharge. On flats with battery off there is a drag on the drive train. Nonetheless I am very happy with it.
You mentioned "drag on the drive train" while the battery is off. Does that mean there is drag with no pedal assist in action and gliding over the flats?
you couldve got a 52v 25ah battery (samsung cells) for $500 and the bbs02 750w mid drive kit for $400
I have just done another one last one lasted 7 years on the dog walking machine I use as a mobility aid. Great motors/system.
This was a really well-constructed piece. Thanks!
Very nice job and a great video thank you for sharing your experience
Good video, not boring, to the point - thank you!
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST DIY VIDEO OUT THERE. THANK YOU
Brilliant work dude. Fantastic informative video
The Bafang people handled all my inquiry questions incredibly well. The answers were swift, clear and answered my questions. No side stepping. I ordered it and to convert my commuter 8 speed internal hub bike to an e-bike. The mid drive gives me 8 internal speeds. I have assembled and test ridden e-bikes where I work but I had never done a conversion before. I did everything slowing, carefully and correctly as per the Bafang. I got it all together and did my test ride. It was amazing! It took a little bit of practice to understand the details. Its was easy to learn and it gets me around with virtually no 'work' on my part. I have to spin the pedals unless I use the throttle. When turning the cranks I don't feel that I am adding any power to my motion. My conversion is better than the e-bikes I test rode before I bought this Bafang kit (sell those bikes I test rode). When I turn off the Bafang, my bike rides like it used to but a little slower up hill with the added weight. No motor drag. Even when is 90+ degrees, I get to work with no sweat from the ride. I like this because I 'recycled' my commuter bike instead of replacing it! I will share all the benefits of an e-bike from my personal experience with my customers...I will leave out which system I use. I give it 6 stars on a 5 star scale.
Hi, Where did you buy your kit? Thanks
I recently completed converting my Trek 3700 using this kit. I love it. As you mentioned there is no noticeable drag when it's powered off- I still do quite a bit of manual riding
Hi
I've been driving such a kit for 3 years (replaced the battery after 2) and I'm quite happy with it.)
Sneakily ride this in the uk get a 250 watt sticker with 48 volts and modify the battery witg 52volts for increased power anyone who looks start clown pedaling lok
Hi mate, did you record your total mileage up until you changed your battery by any chance? Also, what do you use your bike for, city commutes, off-road, mountain biking?
I had my Trek 7.3 hybrid converted with the Bafang rear hub kit, (36v battery,) late last year. I've only clocked up about 600 miles so far, but am interested to know the lifespan of the battery for different cyclists.
I use my bike to commute to work in London, do my shopping and for leisure. I never go offroad or hit trails etc., but I love the conversion and the best bit is cruising up hills that I would be struggling to do as I get older. Cheers!
@@najdaraj9420 about 2 years with 16km 5 days a week. Battery was a 48v 10ah IIRC
@@pugofstardock ok, cheers for that. Quite similar to what I do on an average week.
@@najdaraj9420 I had on of these conversion kit installed on my bike and I can tell you: they are build like tanks!. The bike actually gave up before en bafang system which only failed once when the battery switch actually got into flames (I thought it was the battery so I sent it back to the dealer for refurbishment, I only niticed that the power switch melted down while dismantling the battery). To answer your question, my first 14Ah battery kept on working for 9000 km, the second one (17Ah) survived the bike which ended up in a scrapyard at 20000km... Actualy I s'till have it today, and I need to take it to the recycling park. Today I'm still convinces that the refurbishment of the battery wasn't needed. You can easily drive over 10000km with that kind of battery with no noticeable performance or range reduction. Very good system for that price.
I think that is most awesome how you had a transcript and even the fact sheet from the batteries so we can go right to that supplier and purchase the kit know why we're purchasing it. I too I'm going to choose the 750 but thank as you did even if I opted for the 1kwatt the 750 goes up and over so I spend extra money better spent on that 52 volt battery rather than a 48. Yep great directions information and explanation the instructions spot on which reminds me I'm ready for some tea. Cheerio
Top marks, my friend, from Schematix,😯, I'm learning something every minute on Y/T! Being an old bugger 78+, owned a peddle-bike for 70yrs, M/Cycles 250+ for 65yrs, I have a spare peddle power road cycle that no one wants. As a trade $5.0.maybe. Those/ this Barfang BBSHO-2conversion option looks like a dead-ringer/perfect-option. Now I know where to start..thanks. Good vid
As someone who started out with a Hub motor (Motor in rear wheel axle) I can say I have had many issues and noticed alot of flaws, and from what I have seen from professionals and riders Mid motor seems the way to go. Heck if a Dirt bike and Motor Cycle has been that way been doing it for decades it cant be wrong.
7 years front hub motor bike, never had any problems. Its perfect. No flaws
@@DedoTi stop the cap
harder to do maintenance on hub motor since its attached to the wheel. also if you need to replace the motor then you have to buy the whole wheel since its all one unit. also hubs suck for hills and all the weight sits in the back of the bike (if you dont have suspension seat or rear suspension then your ass is gonna hurt, also your rear wheel is gonna take a lot of damage, youre wheel is going to go out of true all the time)@@DedoTi
Good review thanks. I have done this conversion and it is very easy with the right tools. Range?, my backside has had enough long before the battery runs out.
Amazing review! Very detailed and professional. Rare quality 👍
Preparing to do this once I find the right bike. Thank you for the video! I'd like to get a cannondale quick.
Thank you, a interesting and informative video, one of the things that I would be concerned about, would be the waterproofing of the various electrical connections, I realise that mudguards can be fitted, however, here in the U.K. it rains a lot, and the connectors need to be waterproof.
With low(ish) voltage DC you don't need to worry about waterproofing as much
Sorry mate you aint allowed to get one over 250Watts on your push bike in the fucked up UK
@@drgeoffangel5422 you can buy you then need to register it, insure it, have a driving license and wear a motorcycle helmet, because the power output then classifies it as a moped. Better to just buy a 125cc motorcycle, probably cheaper too, haha.
I put the 1000w with a 52v 19.2ah shark battery on a 2015 specialized rockhopper. It pulls me around 32mph without any pedal assist. Top speed ive seen with pedaling is about 36mph. The range is still great (20miles) i push it really hard and its extremely cold where im at right now. With better conditions i could probably get closer to 50/60 miles on a charge. I also did a little but winterization. Ive been caught in the rain a few times and ride through snow and slush without much worry.
I was going 44 today on a downhill fastest ive ever gone on a bike.
If I may ask, does rain give any sort of unwanted problem to the Ebike?
best ever !!! please do scooters . you are amazing !! no other dorks on youtube does such an indepth . I watch a whole lotta tech, and reviews , and this is by far the very best !!!!
Great video the most chilled conversion tutorial so far 👍