HOW TO CONVERT A BROMPTON TO ELECTRIC POWER!!!

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • in this video I take the popular Brompton A Line folding bike and convert it into an Ebike using a conversion kit from Kirbebike.
    Kirbebike Ebike Kits
    www.kirbebike.com
    Brompton Ebike Kit
    kirbebike.com/products/kirbeb...
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Komentáře • 56

  • @psocretes8183
    @psocretes8183 Před dnem

    I have seen people on CZcams put a small petrol generator on the back rack of an ebike to charge the battery as it goes along to extend the range. I'm getting older and my health has deteriorated and was looking at getting a conversation kit for my Brompton. The battery is small but probably enough for the short trips around town I do. But with a genny on the back rack that's a different story.

  • @timallen6025
    @timallen6025 Před 2 měsíci +1

    That looks very neat indeed. The hi viz lamp really punches ,thx for the demo

  • @ridgerider7402
    @ridgerider7402 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good to see you back out on the ebikes 😁

  • @Mustafa-ri7gz
    @Mustafa-ri7gz Před měsícem +1

    Hello, many brands actually use this aikema (AKM85SX(F1)) motor in electric kits used in Brombton. It is a motor that does a really good job according to its weight. KT supports serial controllers and lcd's. I collected it myself, I am quite satisfied. The brand you bought loaded the battery directly on the handlebar, which is not a good situation, the handlebar will become cumbersome. However, I think there is kunteng (KT e bike controller) in it, maybe you can improve it. Note, if you buy directly from a Chinese shopkeeper in the form of a kit, the engine and controllers cost 200 dollars excluding the battery, you can probably get much more affordable in different countries with Turkish taxes.

  • @ridgerider7402
    @ridgerider7402 Před 2 měsíci

    Good to see you back on the ebikes 😁

  • @tomskishone
    @tomskishone Před 2 měsíci +1

    Fantastic bit of kit!

  • @slicedpage
    @slicedpage Před 2 měsíci

    At last...on a Brompton. And you showed my model. I have looked at other more 'main stream' suppliers but I have always been drawn back to Kirby. Mainly due to that light. If it blinked occasionally it would be quite scary LOL. I am a little concerned about having to turn the battery holder out to fold the handlebars in though. Maybe I am too fussy. As long as I can get it into an Ikea bag for travelling.

  • @hamshackleton
    @hamshackleton Před 2 měsíci

    Put one of your 'mesh' repeater gizmo's in it as well! - - I got your 26" wheel kit a while back, but as you may have noticed this winter has been VERY wet and windy, so I've not had chance to test it! Every time I had spare time, it was raining across - or sub-zero temperature!

  • @wandamaddox7824
    @wandamaddox7824 Před měsícem

    Nice kit and very well integrated. Have you tried raising your saddle? It would make your knees feel better and help with the hills too.

  • @Borneo-rt7mx
    @Borneo-rt7mx Před 22 dny

    Awesome vid mate and thabks for sharing!!

  • @jameshallen007
    @jameshallen007 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just waiting for our latest Kirby ebike kit to land! 👍

  • @user-zm9ze9dd8j
    @user-zm9ze9dd8j Před 2 měsíci

    Good stuff Andy

  • @stephendonkin5497
    @stephendonkin5497 Před 2 měsíci

    Great piece of kit Andy

  • @jorgeantonioruizvargas7573
    @jorgeantonioruizvargas7573 Před 2 měsíci +1

    🚴👍👍👍 From Cucuta city Colombia 🇨🇴 South America

  • @gustavbrinkel5489
    @gustavbrinkel5489 Před 4 dny

    Class video mate

  • @EnglishTurbines
    @EnglishTurbines Před 2 měsíci

    My ADO is a folder, its heavy gauge welded aluminium extrusions though. Weighs a ton TBH. Hard going without assist but a breeze with it on...🤔😮🇬🇧

  • @tabineshhtc
    @tabineshhtc Před 2 měsíci +1

    great video

  • @sutitigi
    @sutitigi Před měsícem +1

    E Sooter law change in Finland, next month, if its load is over 25 kg or has speed up to 25km has to have road insurance
    56CT004

  • @rowdyron4111
    @rowdyron4111 Před 2 měsíci

    I'd love to see solid tires, and a belt or shaft drive would be nice.

  • @gr33nshoes
    @gr33nshoes Před 2 měsíci

    Converted my Brompton about 3 years ago using a kit a different brand. The kits are great, not like a real e-bike which is a pain to ride without assistance you can just leave the battery at home and ride it without one.

  • @wildhogget69
    @wildhogget69 Před 18 dny

    Very nice, but my brommy has black rims and hubs, I see this only available in silver/chrome

  • @user-ot1dv6ri4f
    @user-ot1dv6ri4f Před měsícem

    what's the weight of that battery feel like mounted on the bars there? I would have liked to have seen one mounted near where the regular brompton mounting point is on the front and I'm wondering why they didn't do that

  • @kavanobrien6547
    @kavanobrien6547 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Did you say you sell these kits? Seems very similar to the switch kits, how much are your kits ?

  • @micgent
    @micgent Před 2 měsíci +2

    Do the front forks need to be splayed out to suit the new wheel/motor? And as the front axle of the brompton wheel is only 8mm diameter, do the dropouts need filing to take a larger diameter axle?

  • @matej8472
    @matej8472 Před 2 měsíci

    Great job,that is my plan down the line 👌 Can you use the Metro messenger bag with this setup?

  • @julirichmond3
    @julirichmond3 Před měsícem

    Hi Andy
    I have a ebike with a sabvoton 72100.
    The throttle is not working.
    It shows 0.16 volts on the app
    In the parameters.
    Any thoughts?
    It should be seeing 1.11 volts
    The throttle isn't working.
    It's set to both pedal assist and throttle in the display menu.
    I am stumped

  • @tariganter6238
    @tariganter6238 Před 29 dny

    Since the battery is the most expensive component in the conversion kit, I wonder why South Korea which has LG and Samsung and a lot of industries is not the main supplier?

  • @jamesbomd3503
    @jamesbomd3503 Před měsícem

    hi is it a 9 pin Julet waterproof connector for e-bike front wheel ?

  • @markifi
    @markifi Před 2 měsíci +2

    no need to remove the brake pads, just let the air out and sqeeze the tyre

  • @b3l14l
    @b3l14l Před 2 měsíci

    Where's the inline 4 600cc option?

  • @bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843
    @bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843 Před 2 měsíci

    Don't suppose youv any hacks on unlocking my elec bike speed It's a basic square screen with 5 assist settings , stops15 mph max

  • @khalidalabawi6720
    @khalidalabawi6720 Před 17 dny

    Planning on buying this, has anyone here actually used it and installed it? how was the experience? is it worth it?

  • @slicedpage
    @slicedpage Před 2 měsíci

    Does altering the pedal assist sensor by cutting the two tabs void the guarantee?

  • @mybrighton
    @mybrighton Před 2 měsíci +6

    Great idea, sadly the Brompton is the No.1 most stolen bike, demand is high. And carrying a battery around to avoid theft is bulk I don't need. Also the cost of a Brompton alone is comparable to a full suspension long range electric bike these days with locked batteries. The great thing about the Brompton though is they fold small and lightest of the lot. The shame with thefts is you need a Gold Standard Kryptonite Lock "that weighs a ton" still good results Andy I'm sure they'll sell well.

    • @daztin7232
      @daztin7232 Před měsícem +5

      The whole point of a Brompton is to carry it with you EVERYWHERE you go or at least leave safely like in the work place, if you can’t do that , the Brompton is not for you

    • @psocretes8183
      @psocretes8183 Před dnem

      Why are you locking it up? When I go to the supermarket I put it in the shopping trolley. I even take it in the doctors and they look at it but have never said anything.

  • @TRIPPLEJAY00
    @TRIPPLEJAY00 Před 2 měsíci

    Straight outta Brompton 😂

  • @robs6499
    @robs6499 Před 2 měsíci

    ummm the e-car is ???

  • @dgenerationx5855
    @dgenerationx5855 Před měsícem

    Nearly 800 € for the kit?!? 😵‍💫 😂

  • @soft16stick70
    @soft16stick70 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Onwards.....you been watching Mac master lol

    • @soft16stick70
      @soft16stick70 Před 2 měsíci

      Always a bloody Audi lol

    • @hamshackleton
      @hamshackleton Před 2 měsíci

      @@soft16stick70 Audi?? Porsche Taycan milk-float he can't afford to sell - and fish and chips!

  • @philipmaude
    @philipmaude Před 2 měsíci

    I have just purchased 2 Engwe Engine X bikes and OMG Electric is the way to go. These un restricted can exceed over 35mph so dont do it as UK law is 15mpg lol

  • @EnglishTurbines
    @EnglishTurbines Před 2 měsíci +1

    Brompton, worlds most expensive bike....🤔😳😳😮🇬🇧

  • @peterah7957
    @peterah7957 Před 2 měsíci

    I wouldn't be seen dead on one of them

  • @BillyNoMates1974
    @BillyNoMates1974 Před 2 měsíci

    now just stick 1Kw of solar panels on it. lol

    • @markifi
      @markifi Před 2 měsíci

      have you seen Mark Havran's solar recumbent bicycle?

    • @BillyNoMates1974
      @BillyNoMates1974 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@markifi no i will have to check it out

    • @markifi
      @markifi Před 2 měsíci

      www.youtube.com/@GrinTechnologies/search?query=mark%20havran@@BillyNoMates1974

  • @jamesbomd3503
    @jamesbomd3503 Před měsícem

    You are charging nearley 700 pound on you website for a switch sorry swycth copy kit from china, come on mate !

    • @andykirby
      @andykirby  Před měsícem +1

      It's not a copy, it's better 😁

    • @jamesbomd3503
      @jamesbomd3503 Před měsícem

      @@andykirbyIAM SURE IT IS, WITH ALL THE INGREDIENTS ( SOURCED) FROM "CHINA "
      for about ohhhhh 300 quid + shipping
      Or less 🤗🤫( i wrote this reply in the accent of Donald Trump. put that in your pipe & smoke it