Pt. 1 Convert ANY bike into an EBIKE! **ELECTRIC HUB MOTOR FITTING GUIDE**

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  • DETAILED GUIDE ON FITTING AN ELECTRIC HUB MOTOR WHEEL ONTO ANY HARDTAIL MOUNTAIN BIKE!!!
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Komentáře • 726

  • @ITzadamZz
    @ITzadamZz Před rokem +24

    I got banned from driving for 1 year & needed solution to get to work (15 miles away) . That was wen I stumbled on Andy curby doing this . I now cummute to work everyday on ebike . Been though it all .
    Spoke replacements , snapped throttle , controller fets shorted in rain .. best thing ever saved me a ton on money on petrol

    • @ArthurTugwell
      @ArthurTugwell Před rokem +2

      Do you use a hub or mid drive kit? I’ll be cycling in rain and want best solution

    • @jkjist
      @jkjist Před rokem +3

      How do you avoid theft of your bike?

    • @dazdeluxe6672
      @dazdeluxe6672 Před rokem +1

      @@ArthurTugwell it's a hub, tighten up goose

    • @ishfaqraja1316
      @ishfaqraja1316 Před 20 dny

      Anybody find that the wheel once fitted is more to one side than the other

    • @franksundal3876
      @franksundal3876 Před 5 dny

      I aswell use a 3000watt 72v . I get everywhere i need and really fast aswell ^^

  • @Trident22
    @Trident22 Před rokem +87

    Didn't know Jason Statham rode Ebikes? 😄 Even without converting the Giant Mtb looks Amazing. 👍

    • @sonnelighting3565
      @sonnelighting3565 Před rokem +1

      I feel like I should buy a bike off him or he will track me down, sleep with my girlfriend, crash my car than somehow make me kill myself.

    • @vasel208
      @vasel208 Před rokem +4

      👍👍👍😆

    • @marcovieira2032
      @marcovieira2032 Před rokem +1

      From tha dollar store

    • @teknacious
      @teknacious Před rokem +1

      lmao

    • @mikelsauvage6621
      @mikelsauvage6621 Před rokem +1

      And he's British too!😊

  • @vladimirryder5195
    @vladimirryder5195 Před rokem +24

    Great video I've been doing diy electric bikes for 2 years with what I learn on CZcams.
    This video explains everything very well and makes like so much easier after watching this video.
    Keep up the great work pal

    • @krushnachChandra
      @krushnachChandra Před rokem

      @UK Outdoor Flowers 30mph plus is that safe with that gear cycle frame?

  • @fimbles1015
    @fimbles1015 Před rokem +13

    I worked with a crew that fitted machinery worldwide. All our batteries had to be removed and put in to a marked padded fireproof case prior to travelling. Some really useful tips. Thanks for the video :)

  • @JorgenLarsson
    @JorgenLarsson Před rokem +17

    Absolutely love the Kirby kits. I have a 500w rear hub diy kit and the install was pretty straight forward, had to test fit the wheel two or three times. I also ditched the bag and designed and 3d printed a bracket and integrated cable management box.
    I made a custom torque bracket from 4mm stainless steel.
    The 500w kit is all I ever need. Good power and pretty good range with the included battery 48v 13a.
    Nice instructions not many go into detail about the washers.👍

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 Před rokem +2

      What kinda range?

    • @JorgenLarsson
      @JorgenLarsson Před rokem +4

      @@janeblogs324 About 35 km with throttle only.

    • @jonpowell8014
      @jonpowell8014 Před rokem +1

      Thats the kind of OCD that appeals to me! 🤣 Definitely interested in having a go at a project like this sometime soon...

    • @Patek007
      @Patek007 Před rokem +4

      He just resells ebike kits from aliexpress

    • @lassydogpie5390
      @lassydogpie5390 Před rokem

      What’s the throttle only speed?

  • @Zaj88
    @Zaj88 Před rokem +15

    I like these videos. The everyday use approach (obviously you don't need everything in the kit, if you don't want to).. and the subtle humor and throughness. One thing I would've liked to see was the casette/freewheel installation, and probably some mention of the hub spacing on MTB's (depending on the type of dropout), what you can do and what you can't do. There's plenty of videos on the tube about changing freewheel/casette for sure, but not many doing it on a 2kW hub motor.
    I've got an MTB with QR dropouts and those only have 135mm spacing at the hub. It won't fit a motor like this and a 7 speed freewheel/casette I think.

  • @truth8508
    @truth8508 Před rokem +1

    Great video. Could not have done it without it. Covered all the nuances clearly and succinctly. Perfect.

  • @MrFrankstanks
    @MrFrankstanks Před rokem +1

    finally, a no BS Channel cheers Dude will be soaking you're vids n knowledge of the Ebikes.

  • @andrep1784
    @andrep1784 Před rokem

    Finally...
    I've seen guys from cali messing with this hub motors years ago, and gosh they had some powerful ones.
    Well done and explained.

  • @ericwinter975
    @ericwinter975 Před rokem +9

    Excellent tutorial video mate, that was soo straight forward and featured every tip you could ask for - top notch!

    • @DudeStuff
      @DudeStuff  Před rokem +3

      Thanks so much didn't expect such a great response it's nice

  • @amenrafreedom9757
    @amenrafreedom9757 Před 11 měsíci +5

    @DudeStuff Buddy these three ebike build videos are just awesome and will save a lot of new ebike builders time without the frustrations and headaches. The information on removing the plastic spacer behind the disc brake is so helpful along with the washer spacings for the dropout. I can wait to try my installation again when I have the opportunity!

  • @martymeatball4615
    @martymeatball4615 Před rokem +7

    Mate I love the walkthrough step by step so much detail put into it which makes it even better to understand thanks for that was amazing bro ’ll be doing as you say to build my own sometime when I get around to getting all the stuff when I have the money can’t wait to watch the rest bro thanks 🙌👌👍🤙😎😎

  • @capobuzz2278
    @capobuzz2278 Před rokem +15

    Well done Steve..this will help alot of people doing there diy builds. Some really good points there, a few important tips that for new builders can be a Real ball ache. 👍

  • @jonathansolares6936
    @jonathansolares6936 Před rokem +6

    Best tutorial ever! Thanks bro for sharing allí this info with us, this Is the exact same kit I want to buy

  • @mr.sessle8444
    @mr.sessle8444 Před rokem +1

    This was an awesome video!!! Iv watched other videos about such and dudestuff actually answered some of the questions I had! We will see if I can make it look as smooth

  • @xaarx
    @xaarx Před rokem +4

    Great video, I done mine a few months ago and had the same issue with hydraulic brakes very close to the hub but the spacers done the trick.

  • @mikejones420
    @mikejones420 Před rokem +15

    That was very easy to understand, well done, your very professional in walking us through the process, thank-you

  • @dave9456
    @dave9456 Před rokem +1

    Awesome!
    Straightforward first class demo👍

  • @farmerchad62
    @farmerchad62 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for this video is the best i have seen yet for these conversions. Very detailed. No bs.

  • @fredselectricfatbikevlog1674

    Just bought & fitted my first Kirkbe kit. Your advice on fitting washers to the cassette side of the wheel saved me from smashing the kit into a million pieces, in utter frustration! Thanks chap, top, top geeza!!! I agree about the PAS sensors too, can be a real pain to fit and using throttle only gives a much smoother ride.

  • @reason43poole37
    @reason43poole37 Před rokem +1

    Great video, so clear and realistic nice tip about not applying the brakes and locking up the pads.

  • @jantzujan
    @jantzujan Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video. In the near future I will build Kirbebike's 1500-2000w hub motor kit for my second bike. I just ordered it. My first conversion was a Bafang 750w mid kit. I drive it mostly in the forest and in the countryside. I got some good tips for the future conversion from your video👍

  • @jax597
    @jax597 Před měsícem

    Very well put together video, great job!! Just got my first ebike last week and i love it!!

  • @stevecoulter5019
    @stevecoulter5019 Před rokem +1

    Great tutorial for fitting the rear wheel with great detail 👍

  • @Jayjay-np1wp
    @Jayjay-np1wp Před rokem

    Great informative video.I have never had an e bike and am looking at options,so i am glad i found your channel.

  • @OddBallPerformance
    @OddBallPerformance Před rokem +2

    Thank you for making this video. I have been thinking about building my own electric bike and most videos are more like paid promotions and don't have a lot of actual advice in them. I would make one suggestion on buying the caliper space to the motor. They sell brake disc shims to go behind the rotor in 1mm increments. Use a rotor shim, and then you can adjust the caliper on the mount as they usually have some side to side adjustability to keep the pads evenly spaced on each side.

  • @aaronm402
    @aaronm402 Před rokem +1

    brilliant every step explaination along with quality video footage from you both.. THANKS DUDE

  • @DespaceMan
    @DespaceMan Před rokem +6

    13:00 yes when the wires touch you are actually completing a circuit on the coils this is reason why you have resistance which is only present in permanent magnet motors. If if was a induction motor you wont experience any resistance until you apply power to the coils.

  • @inkfromthebrain
    @inkfromthebrain Před rokem

    I learned a lot from this video, especially about installing the back wheels. Now I know why I started getting play when I fixed back wheel flats. Never used a hammer to fit it into the cassette.

  • @Dave64track
    @Dave64track Před rokem +3

    Great video very informative I'm thinking about getting one of these kits soon, so this was very helpful. 👍

  • @dredfxcustompaint
    @dredfxcustompaint Před rokem +1

    Nice little step by step Steve 👍

  • @Jbmc65
    @Jbmc65 Před 7 měsíci

    This is excellent education. This chap is explaining everything he can think of.

  • @Avatar711Wizard
    @Avatar711Wizard Před rokem

    Yeah great video dude. First timer here. Great coverage of small details. Love the smart casual dress code too.

  • @ashpunting
    @ashpunting Před rokem +1

    That's looking nice Steve with the Maxis logo in white on the tires just makes the bike pop mind you you've got I good for these builds ye this is gunna be a sweet bike 👌

  • @bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843

    Very helpful thanks mate look forward to part two might have a go myself

  • @PredatorLFC
    @PredatorLFC Před rokem +2

    Great video! Really well explained.

  • @generalwarman
    @generalwarman Před rokem +1

    Great vid. Can't wait for part 2

  • @eyeeyeful
    @eyeeyeful Před 7 měsíci

    Been looking for this for ages…great instructions thanks

  • @harryaiano1978
    @harryaiano1978 Před 10 měsíci

    brilliant video definitely gonna get the 2000 watt kit now you have explained it so well

  • @philm3509
    @philm3509 Před rokem

    Clued up and well presented, I'm going to go on to your ''It's finished video'' next as I want to see it complete.

  • @Anygodwilldo
    @Anygodwilldo Před rokem +6

    Following this vid, my wheel has gone in easily - almost too easily :-) Everyhting lined up virtually straight away, seems solid.
    I like how you minimalise it, using only the stuff you really need. Mine will be built the same style.

  • @richarddaly29
    @richarddaly29 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for that is really clear and your experience of pitfalls was excellent 👍

  • @kaltonian
    @kaltonian Před rokem

    thanks m8, i found this upload better than most for me, showing problems you might have.

  • @zentrader1732
    @zentrader1732 Před rokem +1

    Braz your the real transporter gonna cop a kit and follow in your footsteps only just begun in OZ
    Thanks for your clips real gent shit 🙏

  • @konga8952
    @konga8952 Před rokem +1

    appreciate the mention about the motor wires that the motor won't spin if they are touching, many people don't mention that. Thank you.

  • @tonyross7376
    @tonyross7376 Před rokem +1

    Great build my man. Can't wait to see u ripping about on it👍

  • @dayv
    @dayv Před rokem +1

    Great video, keep up the great work. Makes me really want an E bike now. Cheers 🍻

  • @apsert
    @apsert Před rokem

    Straight to the point no bollocks bosch! Nice one feller.

  • @Badboy365
    @Badboy365 Před rokem +1

    A really good video with all the pitfalls pointed out.

  • @johnjones8305
    @johnjones8305 Před rokem

    Great tutorial. Very well explained thank you!

  • @Mickesixx
    @Mickesixx Před rokem

    Thank you for this! Great guide video and easy to understand.

  • @CON1FER
    @CON1FER Před rokem +1

    Clear and concise. Thanks mate - great help 👍

  • @RADCOMJ1
    @RADCOMJ1 Před 6 měsíci

    Great vid with quite a few gotchas. Nice one, subscribed😎

  • @T4TipsGuides
    @T4TipsGuides Před rokem +1

    Excellent presenting skills. Sounds like you covered just about everything. 👍

  • @UppfinnarAXEL
    @UppfinnarAXEL Před rokem +2

    Good video! It helped me with my first 1000w ebike! 😀

  • @EdlundInside
    @EdlundInside Před rokem

    Hey bro! Thanks for your advice on things. Appreciate your dedication towards making the video.

  • @Voxguitarsrock
    @Voxguitarsrock Před 9 měsíci

    Good video . Thanks.
    I enjoyed the terminology differences between your location and mine. Eg: " Jubilee clip" where i am is called a " hose clamp".
    Cheers!

  • @philipj2000
    @philipj2000 Před rokem

    Nice one! Highlighted all the mistakes I made, very well explained

  • @graemeess
    @graemeess Před rokem

    Great video, love all the extra tips

  • @SmartfoolGB
    @SmartfoolGB Před 6 měsíci +1

    Mate great detail really looking out for all pitfalls. 👍👍

  • @gert-jangrashoff6391
    @gert-jangrashoff6391 Před 3 měsíci

    Watched this video before I built an Ebike from a kit, saved me lots of time. I would not have known to remove the disk spacer, slotted right in. I built the bike in 1.5 hour.

  • @poppa5289
    @poppa5289 Před rokem +1

    Another good vid Steve 👍

  • @Cloudminster
    @Cloudminster Před rokem

    Quality, like your delivery mate 👍🏻

  • @hillonwheels8838
    @hillonwheels8838 Před rokem +8

    Nice walk through on the install. The only thing I would have done differently is using an old inner tube as protection of the frame where the jubilee clip is at. I also used old tubes to protect the frame from the chain and if you take your time wrapping the frame it actually can look good.

    • @Cesar-cm4if
      @Cesar-cm4if Před rokem

      Agreed! Something else to keep in mind while ebiking is to wear the proper helmet, most helmets have an outdated safety standard, the best ones are the ones that pass the nta standard like xnito or bern hudson

    • @Anygodwilldo
      @Anygodwilldo Před rokem

      Good idea. I was just gonna wrap some tape around the frame where the clip goes 🙂

    • @markdelaney9831
      @markdelaney9831 Před rokem

      How you explain to do the bike I think it's 100% correct I recommend you to anybody look at your videos

  • @Anygodwilldo
    @Anygodwilldo Před rokem

    This is priceless information, than you. I got the kit today, I'll make a start at the weekend 😁

  • @AntonKoba
    @AntonKoba Před 21 dnem

    Watching this again as I'm going to install my first rear hub motor...

  • @jamescodling8641
    @jamescodling8641 Před rokem

    Great work buddy. Very clear.

  • @alexlucas9538
    @alexlucas9538 Před 8 měsíci

    Great informative video fella, top man 👍

  • @harrisonhays360
    @harrisonhays360 Před rokem

    Fantastic fitting tutorial

  • @MrRockstar1968
    @MrRockstar1968 Před rokem

    Great advice. I'm considering getting a kit now.

  • @alexbastow7915
    @alexbastow7915 Před 7 měsíci

    Mate this is amazing vid so much detail and not skiping a single step wish more tutorials where like this

  • @monkey555500
    @monkey555500 Před 10 měsíci

    proper great clear vid on how to do it...thanx

  • @seansweeney7643
    @seansweeney7643 Před rokem

    Bloody brilliant mate, top notch!

  • @juliodefreitas157
    @juliodefreitas157 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video and thank you for sharing your tips 💙💙👍👍

  • @ZZKJ396
    @ZZKJ396 Před rokem

    Great usefull info, subbed!

  • @FULQUE
    @FULQUE Před rokem

    Thanks for share mate, definitely a great help.

  • @saltydog888
    @saltydog888 Před 4 měsíci

    You are the dude bruss🤙🏽

  • @ahmedmoustafa34
    @ahmedmoustafa34 Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely fantastic thanks

  • @charliegould5865
    @charliegould5865 Před rokem

    Glad to see you were using flush cut cutters to trim the tails off the cable ties. The number of times I cringe when someone cuts off the cable tie tails leaving a 3 x 4mm razor sharp edge. I used to use thousands of cable ties at work and if we left any sharp edges we were in trouble from whoever cut themselves on them. By using those flush cut cutters with the flush side toward the head of the tie the tail gets cut flush with the surface leaving no sharp bit sticking out.

  • @greengrugach1984
    @greengrugach1984 Před 9 měsíci

    That's what I like to see in England, a proud Englishman, respect from a proud Irishman 🇮🇪🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤝🇬🇧

  • @mickyfinn1948
    @mickyfinn1948 Před rokem +2

    Love this , dude - defo thinking of going electric!

  • @Mlkepow
    @Mlkepow Před rokem +1

    Explained great mate.

  • @antoniopalmero4063
    @antoniopalmero4063 Před rokem

    Sweet ride dude .

  • @likedcommentsRdeleted
    @likedcommentsRdeleted Před 7 měsíci

    By the looks of it, this clip saving a bunch of headaches, pretty much mandatory viewing if contemplating this kit....

  • @geoffgeoff344
    @geoffgeoff344 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi ho from australia,beautiful job of quality fitting,i,m going to re name you roger rolex,swiss quality job.love the use of the zip ties,neat quality job,why not!! Looks great,goes great.also great tip thinking ahead putting allen key head out,hold nut at back.you set a high standard of quality and attention to detail.plenty of people pay for that attention to detail.good stuff nice to see ,"doing the right thing".thanks for the lesson,cheers

  • @bastogne315
    @bastogne315 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Mad Dog. Very useful.

  • @chrisglover7182
    @chrisglover7182 Před rokem

    This dude is awesome!!

  • @LeChimp-jg6fh
    @LeChimp-jg6fh Před rokem

    Great guide. Thanks v much.

  • @sparky7146
    @sparky7146 Před 8 měsíci

    Outstanding video work and explanation. Well done.

  • @MoOutdoorsandReviews
    @MoOutdoorsandReviews Před rokem

    that is a sweet set up, super useful video

  • @scottharvey9764
    @scottharvey9764 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Time for a rewatch as my kit arrives in a few days

  • @daveslater9141
    @daveslater9141 Před rokem

    You are one of the best ever video tutorial presenters and ATB engineers ive ever had the luck to find, brilliantly presented mate, and in my native cockney accent which is a whole lot easier for me, I really do hope there is many more videos to come, do you have direct contact detail as I may need to ask advice during the summer of 2023.

  • @trout_man
    @trout_man Před rokem

    Great demo!

  • @markbolland6548
    @markbolland6548 Před rokem

    Ive never done anything like this but have wanted desperately to get into it....I just need to take the plunge thanks for taking the time to methodically go through first stage. 👌🏻🔥👌🏻

  • @waynehughes5170
    @waynehughes5170 Před rokem +7

    I would also think that spreading the rear end with a washer may result in having to space the rear brake disc, or you might find it binding with the bake pads all in all a very good tutorial for beginners. ;-)

    • @hansdybka1331
      @hansdybka1331 Před rokem +1

      these kits are engineered for a "range" of different spacings for all of what might be available out there..they are kits>>.not for the feeble minded or bot it together rich kids...

    • @worz678
      @worz678 Před 10 měsíci

      Wayne the pro

  • @Paivaeste
    @Paivaeste Před rokem +1

    Well done mate good video we’ll explained 👍👍👍

  • @dan9283
    @dan9283 Před rokem +1

    GREAT FITTING GUIDE ! :)

  • @davewilson7565
    @davewilson7565 Před rokem +1

    Great explanation 👍🏻

  • @nevertoopoortotour.3033

    Great video mate

  • @barryjones1036
    @barryjones1036 Před 4 měsíci

    Thankyou for your detailed video. I would like to do my 1st bike and I found this very helpful. Thanks.