MY DIY EBIKE CONVERSION PROJECT
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- In this video i convert my Carrera Vulcan mountain bike to an electric bicycle, and show some of my highlights including, brief assembly, off-roading and top speed.
Filmed in Yorkshire.
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Great shots👍🏻
Sick vid
Would this be compatible for my carrera vengeance? Im having trouble finding the right one..can you tell me where i can find this kit and what things will i need to buy extra?
Nice to see your video
Thank you
Great vid. I'm starting a Carrera E-bike conversion soon, also from the same suppplier as you (KirbE-Bikes)
Just one thing, did you have to specify the rim type? I want the same wheel rim as you have here (the black disc-only rim), NOT the flat-sided silver rim that I've seen elsewhere.
Did you receive this disc rim without paying extra? Thanks :-)
Sorry for the late reply, yes you have to specify the rim type.
This is a great video and many thanks for sharing this.
I have a Carrera Vengeance that I would like to do a similar project with. Could you please share a link to where you purchased the conversion kit from?
Thank you. 👍🏼
Thanks for your comment, yeah definitely would recommend as a project. Sure I ordered my Controller, Motor hub and Battery from www.cloudsto.com/ebikes/kirbebike-conv-kits.html
Good luck with your project
Hello Brother, I'm starting a Carrera E-bike conversion also (and from the same supplier, KirbE-Bikes). Did you finish yours? How did it go?
excuse me where did you order all the parts off because i don’t want to oreder stuff off some doggy place and what are they called
how fast is it and can you ride with no pedals
Mostly pedal for extra torque. You could go 30mph+ without pedalling but would just take you longer than if you were to pedal.
Great video
Cheers 😁👍
@@myvision197 I have been thinking of getting one of these kits did it go strait on to you're bike where there any problems? Did you get order any other parts or was it all with the kit Battery?tork arm?
@@liamwhyte8100 overall it was pretty straight forward. There were issues including with the rear disc break...I needed to grind it down so it didn't rub against the hub motor as it was a too tite fit. Had to tune the gears again so they worked with the 9 speed hub the kit comes with plenty of videos on CZcams. Took the pedal assist sensor off after a while.
Motor, battery, electrics etc all came with the kit.
Parts which I bought seperate include; torque arm, electrics box, rim tape, and tyre.
@@myvision197 thanks mate was going to ask about the box I'll have to look into a bike with wider tail to avoid the rubbing brake that's for the heads up grate video by the way and last one top speed I am about 16st with you what do u manage to do with out peddling
@@liamwhyte8100 @Liam Whyte No worries anytime. For sure, the easier the process the better. Got the box from Amazon. I reckon you'd get around around 30mph+. Check out "Andy Kirby Ebike" it might help with your project. All the best.
Good video need some help with my build got a voilamart but wheel comes off
Thanks, how have you mounted your torque arm ?
Could I have a link to the 2.35 tyer you used please thanks and what kind of range everyday ridding with a mix of peddling and throttle
Hi, I got them here : www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351793646843
Also around 35 miles, but there are a lot of variables.
Does it have a limiter on it ? If so can it be removed thanks
Hi, great video! I'm looking to build one myself. Few questions if you don't mind me asking. What size wheel did you opt for is it 29inch? Also is the hub the 7 speed or 9 speed option? What size frame is the bike? Does the rim tape come in the kit? Cheers.....
Hi Neil, glad you enjoyed the video…Great idea you won't have any regrets. I went for the 27.5”-wheel size as my original wheel was 27.5” and was a tight fit on the frame already. I did however put a 2.35" wide tyre on it. I also decided to go for the MTX39 rim as I was planning on doing a fair bit of off-roading. My bicycle was 9 speed and I wanted to keep the gears, so went for the 9-speed cassette looking back it wasn't necessary, as most the time I am only using high gears but its more for personal preference and having the ability to use low end gears if needed, however I did need to retune the gears to the new cassette spacing. My bike is a Carrera Vulcan XL (22") for more info you can check Halfords website as they still sell it. Rim tape does not come with the kit however, I think I paid around £3 on eBay. Any other questions let me know.
@@myvision197 Thanks for the reply and the info I really appreciate it. Been looking at the website to purchase a kit. Am I right in thinking you took your 9 speed cassette off your vulcan and put it on the motor hub yourself? It looks like the 7 speed comes with one fitted and the 9 speed is a hub you slide your own cassette on? Yeah I need to get a new bike basically my 8 year old carbon hardtail is not suitable for this kit. So im going to sell it to put money towards a kit. Only thing I'm concerned about now is the frame I'm 5'8 my current hardtail is a medium. Ive made a mock up of the battery and that fits but not much room for anything else. So will probably have to get a large at least to get stuff to fit it looks like you have a bit of room to spare with your xl frame?! Did you buy the xl bike for the kit to fit? Are you tall?! The battery slides up off its mount so guess you would need room to accommodate that too. I might go for something 29er and use a 27.5 motor hub to drop the height a little. Have you taken it out when the weather is a bit wet? Does it stand up to a splash or a quick downpour? Thanks again for the tips and the info 😀 👍
@@planetpayney If you get it with the 9 speed cassette upgrade it comes with it, no need to install your own. No i already owned the bike before. Yes that sounds like a great idea. I have taken it out in light rain but wouldn't take it in heavy rain as the battery is pretty exposed, good luck with your project :D.
Hello good job u have done what conversion kit did u use ?
Cheers - I ordered my Controller, Motor hub and Battery from www.cloudsto.com/ebikes/kirbebike-conv-kits.html
Could you please send me all the stuff you bought to make it an electric bike
How well does that motor fit into the dropouts. Most modern bicycle dropouts are quite flimsy compared to old school dropouts, especially horizontal fixie dropouts. Do you have any trouble with the wheel staying in properly, obviously you have used a torque arm, I have 2 ebikes, a fixie ebike that has a steel frame so the motor is rock solid and an ebike that was originally an ebike that i have customised with my own motor and functions like regen braking cruise control etc. So that ebike is fine too, but want a more modern bicycle with kit fitted like yours but am worried about the flimsy dropouts being an issue??
Not had an issues, but that been said I did order the torque arm in the video separately as the the one provided with the kit was generic which you would tite around the frame.
@@myvision197 I've done a bit more research since my last comment. I've found a way of making it all solid. How you've done it is fairly decent though. I do some serious mileage on my bikes so will do something a bit more robust.
Is this peddle assist or throttle?
What size frame is your Carrera please?
22” frame
Hi I have a correra same as this with 27.5 wheels could you please give me a link to buy the correct full conversation thanks
I ordered the kit from
kirbebike.com/diy-conversion-kits.html
Depends on the power you want for which kit to order. In addition what extras…I opted for the MTX39 rim.
Was it hard to fit the rear disc brake ?
No wasn’t hard just quiet a bit of trial and error, didn’t want to grind too much at once.
Does torque arm fits perfectly?which kit you buy mate
I suggest if you have any spare metal make your own because their not as sturdy as they should be
Is this a Andy Kirby kit? How's the bike running ?
Yes it is, it’s running well haven’t had to do much maintenance at all. The power the kit outputs is exactly what I wanted at the time…and I’ve enjoyed having it. However going forward looking at getting a mid drive electric bike.
That is great would you tell me what a conversion kit is this any link please
It's all in comments below. www.cloudsto.com/ebikes/kirbebike-conv-kits.html He ordered battery and kit from here.
Did you use the torque arm that came with the kit? How have you configure it in order not to use the jubilee clip
The one that came with the kit it is a universal torque arm, I bought the one I am using from ebay after measuring it up. Did not like the way the universal one clamps onto the frame.
Thanks mate, I've just come to put the crank sensor on. Did you have to flatten the 4 tabs off the crank set for the magnet ring to seat right? Sorry for all the questions
@@SteventheHorrible take it in regard to the pedal assist, yes however I ended up taking it off.
I got a hellcat and my wheel just won’t stay as soon as I press the throttle the rear wheel comes off
Not good…what does the torque arm do?
I have the same issue it was fine for 4 miles and keeps slipping out did you find a way to fix this ?
Did u use a gimble for this video?. Either that or ur arms move like a robot lol.
Good spot! I used a DJI Osmo Mobile 3.
I have a carrera crossfire 2 with thin wheels. It's a L frame but really want to convert my bike and add a pack on. Would a 350w be enough and if you could can you send me a site with suitable kits. Will pay you money if you can sort this one
Have a look at these kirbebike.com/diy-conversion-kits.html, would you consider 500w? I bought my kit from them and can’t fault it.
This looks the business. Site shows £339.15 but then jumps to £769.99 I don't know why. Anyway, it also sais convert your bike in 330 minutes, pffff, as a complete beginer? Err, I can see that it would take far longer. That said, it is something I want to 'have a go at'. @@myvision197
where did you buy the kit from
kirbebike.com
You have a link to the parts you used?
I ordered my Controller, Motor hub and Battery from www.cloudsto.com/ebikes/kirbebike-conv-kits.html
Which watt kit did you go for from Kirby bikes
KirbEbike 1500W-2000W
Thanks for the reply a year down the line any problems ?
@@benrowe681 no issues, however I am looking for a change in bike. At times with the power this build feels like a 50cc scooter…looking at a mid drive build/bike.
@@myvision197 nice just ordered my kit ! Mid drive does look good and more sleek stealthy however the vapour for example is 3k a lot of money to spend on a push bike for me ! You’re video help loads bring on the fun can’t wait for more content cheers
Forgot also do you have a stl file for the controller box by any chance ? ….
would this kit work on the carrera vengeance 27.5 mate?
Should do...on the website which is selling the kit there are blueprints for the battery i would use these before you order to be sure.
@@myvision197 can you post a link to your kit please mate
@@ryancrf250guy8 kirbebike.com/diy-conversion-kits.html
thanks mate do you still have all your gears etc ? new to this but i am going to be buidling one myself soon
this kits are 26inch have you got 27.5 with a 26 inch rear hub motor kit on ?
How much did that cost bro !?
At the time the kit was around 700£ including everything needed but that was around 2 years ago
Brakes *
Does the torque arm come with the kit ?
The one that came with the kit it is a universal torque arm, I bought the one I am using from ebay after measuring it up. Did not like the way the universal one clamps onto the frame.
@@myvision197 ok thank you
@@myvision197 do you have the link for the one you ordered?
@@liamwhyte8100 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153889475778 3mm one is what I ordered.
@@myvision197 after 8 months how is the kit holding up any issues