I was a complete ebike novice last year; all I knew was a bit of soldering and basic mountain bike maintenance. Bought ebike parts from Andy's shop to build a version of the bike in this video, learned a hell of a lot watching his channel (and others) and had an awesome summer getting back into riding my local roads, some of which I had never explored before. I will be forever grateful to Andy for opening my eyes to the possibilities of building something so amazing. If you're watching this wondering if you should... do some research, find out what you'll need to learn about and just do it! Trust me.
Glad things worked out for you, did you have to do a lot of soldering and make circuits or is it pretty much plug and play? Also, may I ask how much you paid all-in? Thx
Manuel Auer I made a battery pack from 4 power tool batteries (see some of Andy’s other vids), which took a small amount of soldering to make a harness with 8 AWG wire. There was no other soldering required, all plug connectors or ring terminals. As for the cost, I haven’t added it all up. About £2,500 for the big parts (frame, wheels, etc.) from Cloudsto.com, which doesn’t include the battery. The rest is all good quality mountain bike parts, probably over £1,000. I recommend making your own battery, there are loads of tutorials including some by Andy. Good luck!
@@Manuel-gs6qw No problem. :) Having a battery made will be more expensive (and the most costly single item of the whole build!), but if you prefer that route, Andy will be able to help you. Send him an email via the cloudsto customer support and ask!
M G Yes you’re probably right. However, I’ve had some woeful experiences dealing with some sellers on AliExpress, specifically poor communications, incorrect goods being shipped, or not shipped at all, etc. Also, Andy has been very helpful with customer support, which is generally nonexistent via AliExpress, and I would rather support a friend based in the UK, despite the mark-up.
Andy, love your stuff its brilliant . one thing everyone forgets because its only a bicycle is personal safety after all its faster than a moped and some 125cc learners . I wear full motor bike helmet or mx one in hot weather and a bike jacket with body armour and glove . I took note from what you wear on your videos . keep up the great stuff I have learned so much from you ….cheers
100% mate i wouldnt wear anything less the biggest mistake in logic all ebike riders make is the helmet there logic is oh its a bike ill wear a bike helmet thatl keep me safe no no it wont bike helmets prevent owwies low speed low force impacts that will give you a lump or maybe a little cut ignoring higher power ebikes for a moment its not about what you hit its about what hits you you get slapped by a car thats traveling at 20-30mph that helmet does NOTHING for you the helmets gonna split open like a coconut and your spine has NOTHING to keep it straight and safe if your lucky your getting a concussion and a split skull if your unlucky your paralysed for life bike helmets are for protecting riders from pedal bike stupidity the bike contacting something non moving at the speeds a pedal bike can reach the second you come out to play on the roads its time for road protection motorbike helmet with all the safety markings spend less than 50 quid your a absolute mug 80 is the sweet spot for something budget between cheap and featured 120 gets you something nice hell you can spend 120 on a ebike bike helmet and all you get is less holes and a chinsy little visor and maybe a useless if not dangerous flasshy led in the back 120 in a motorbike helmet nets you a full face flip up helmet with secondary fighter pilot style sun visor and even bluetooth for the tunes body gear is personal choice you typically dont need it your not doing 80mph into corners even ive done sliders going 40mph in jeans and a highvis and its protected me well enough if you was gonna invest into body gear a set of bib and brace over trousers keeps you nice and dry in the rain and even a little warm too which is nice gloves nothing fancy here just some light over gloves in the summer cycle gloves are fine and some thicker ones in winter just to keep the wind chill off your fingers and keep them nice and nimble again we dont need motorsport performance armourerd gloves for what well be doing
What I really need to know is how to match the battery with the controller and how to fuse the battery so I don't blow the controller or build up too much heat where the phase wires get too hot or the battery wires get to hot and start to melt. Is that an iStorm helmet that you're using? I just bought one and I really like it. I also have the same alarm and recommend them for anyone with any vehicle that they don't want people messing with. It's cheap and the batteries last a really long time. 3 AAA batteries (US), for the alarm and a 12 volt battery for the remote. It also lets you know when the alarm battery is getting low because it takes longer for the confirmation tone to sound. If I just tap my finger on the bike it chirps to let people know that it's armed. Love your videos. Wish I had half of your energy. Stay safe. This virus is no joke. I love to see that after 3 years of riding, you still have that excitement as if you just got it. That says a lot about the quality of the build.
Love your channel, I’ve just got a cheap £600 Zycle 250w I’m so obsessed now, used to ride dirt bikes and bmx many moons ago, planning a full build next year, keep the videos coming, you definitely know your gear ⚙️
You want a real Beast of controller try an ASI BAC 8000. I have the same frame and wheels with a QS 205 V3. It pulls really hard up top with the field weakening
Andy, just started watching your channel, some brilliant quality content, well done. Really got me hooked on eBikes. Need to save and get one of these kits.
I believe what blows the display during regen is the current. If your battery reaches fully charge voltage during regen, the BMS blocks the regen charge from coming in. In that split second, the controller throws the current all over the place. The display being force fed 20-30A at full battery voltage, dies. Many of my accessories kept dying until I realized it's because of this.
Hey Andy, I’ve just discovered your channel and it’s brilliant! Thanks for such a lot of info on what goes into building a really trick electric bike 👌
Amazing if there is anything I need to know about ebikes this is the man who I’d go to or ask. He truly knows his stuff. I bet the car in front was like wtf this guy can peddle like crazy haha. Great job pal.
This is great, I know it's not a new idea but to know its been done properly with good bits is stress free, getting rid of trail and error when building your own! Peace ✌️
QS273 is the obvious choice for the most powerful ebikes ;) Just a couple of points from the video. The dnm air suspensions can't handle cold weather so you would have to get the spring version imo. Magura brakes have way poorer perfomance in these fast ebikes than tektro dorados in my experience at least
Hi Andy, thanks for the interesting video. Your videos have inspired me to build my own. I bought the Em3ev enduro frame I am running MXUS 3k on 26" wheels with sabvoton and Em3Ev 14s 30Ah. I've had it running up to 3300w Failures thus far; DC-DC converter caught fire inside the frame, Sabvoton started malfunctioning and one of the cell series went up to 4.4v, probably BMS problems. The suppliers have been good enough to stick to the warranty terms and either repair or replace the components. All have been used well within their operating limits, so I think I was just unlucky. I think I'll build my own battery next, at least then I'll be able to repair without voiding any warranties. What can go wrong, will go wrong. I've been into 3D printing for a few years and it's been a great tool for quickly fabricating mounting hardware. I have selected narrow carbon fibre bars as I like the lack of flex. Here was my hardtail configuration earlier in the year ua-cam.com/video/TLaSzglUMlg/v-deo.html Best wishes, Leo.
Leo Hogg a 3ah battery doesn’t sound like it can handle 3kw what cells where you using? You should build a lipo pack for short rides but also powerfull, your motor should be able to take 10kw stock. Im about to order 18s 10ah worth of high current lipos to put 3-4kw through my 1kw rated motor😂
@@dreadknot2238 Yh u go and and think that, but i would like to see u use half the power of a twostroke without having to thumbl with some stupid gearing mechanism. And a 2 stroke maxes out at around 30km/h this is almost double that.
@@TheNameIsForty yes and no. i can max 104 km/h depending what sprocket/ exhaust and how carburetor is tune , what you referring to is a stock china doll unported cylinder.
you really have created a master piece of a bike mate, ive enjoyed watching you build it up over the years and hope you havn't finished with her yet. thx andy
From Puerto Rico , thank you for all information , I’m crazy to have one, my dream e bike.it will be fun to make a friendly run with some other loving e bikers.
Great vid!!! That does it I'm building a "box" bike! My dual drive hillbilly hot rod looks like Puerto Rican funeral doing down the road, and that new little bike would sure look good under Buffalo Bob! That looks like one fine horse!!!
The all in one on board battery charger, the cycle Sataitor was my idea.... because I was using 3 different types of batteries on my 2 wheel drive ebike, I had li-ion, lifepo4 and SLA, I got tired of carrying 3 different chargers, so i sent an email to Justin " hey it would be really nice to have a built in, on board, all in one charger that can charge any chemistry ". Proportional regen, was not supposed to work through throttle, it was supposed to work through brake levers... pull one brake lever, get a set level of regen, pull both brake levers and regen slowly increase's until stopped or release of handle, this was due to carrying 200 .lbs in a trailer and not being able to stop with bike brakes alone.... so being able to increase regen rate depending on trailer load would help with braking, bit more to it, but thats the general idea.... Justin never liked regen, thought it was a waste of money and time, he said the numbers did not justify having it in his controllers.... until I said " dude, I got over $600 in brakes, at $80 a rotor it gets expensive to replace, I could care a less about how much it regens if it saves me money on brake parts ". Half of the new idea's to come of his shop in the last 10 years, where mine.... but he claimed them like his own.... like the Grin Runner, based on the one OSI makes in Ontario where I live, which I showed him... I asked if it was capable of adding all the features I wanted in a controller.... the trick was to program the brake levers to act with its own set of instructions, but I never got around to it and after Justin stole my " intellectual property " I pretty much stopped sending him my idea's and stopped working on most of them. So the cycle sataitor, is stolen property, my property. I still have the original emails I sent Justin....
Oh and your idea of the buck converter is brilliant I hate seeing a extra battery pack on the bike personally for the front light id use a cqb chip 32v would be real nice and bright
wow andy youve come a long good job sir i built a couple a few years back and i am pleased that the customers tell me there still blowing the socks off factory bikes haha think i might build one for myself good vid enjoy! thanks.
That's an awesome stealth dude I'm building one myself. Can you respoke my 5000w hub into a 19"rim. I brought it on a 27.5 but it won't fit in my original frame hence going stealth bomber. Tried looking on your site can't see anything about respoking. Do I call you for details all the best neil.
I'm gonna be working on a Arduino motor controller not to fully power the motor and such but to make key locks more secure Cruze control and much more basically a assistant to whatever controller you use
I was going down a country lane the other day and a bycycle had better and brighter lights than my car...plus i don't know how new cars can get away with such bright lights for years now, my optometrist just quiver with disgust when I mention HID/ LED lights at night...
@@IDann1 The lights aren't brighter it's the colour temperature. If they were yellow instead of cold white there wouldn't be an issue. Cyclists have bright lights because it's like a mate shining a light dead in your face.
These e-bikes are going to be remembered as And-E-bikes in the future if you keep pushing it the way you are, there's going to be a lot of jealous Andrew's out there wishing they had thought of doing it. LOL ✌🎉🍻🎉✌ keep up the hard work!!!
160mm disc brakes only ? i think thats enough for 35k/ph or max 40 i have 180mm rotors on my 60k/ph fatbike(2kw) and i am planning to upgrade to 203mm because its really not safe without them.
Tesla full self driving is pretty cool. I own a P100D Model S. tesla just released the first version of full self driving. i tell you going from my drive way to anywhere in northern California without really having to drive. is a insane experience. the tesla will drop you off at the front door of anywhere then it goes and parks itself. when you are ready for it you summon it and it comes to you. lol insane
They are not interested in powerful Ebikes in europe, there are a big industry around I.C.E, and government is involved in my country we pay 70% tax in gasoline!!! The electric vehicle they gonna have a very high inflated start price. And if many people gonna have the capacity of build powerful electric vehicles cheap like this men of the video and me, the government gonna make lows to make our life more difficult. For them we are a flock of sheeps for exploration.
Can you please tell us how we can add pegs on these? I know this video is old, but you are active in your comments from experience. And no one else is doing it. Please show us how we can do a proper peg conversion on these frames
Love it m8! hello from California! i love what you are doing. I plan on ordering it from your website. unfortunately im not super confident on my build skills yet. I am a FPV drone pilot and have a fair degree of electronics acuity. As i revisit my bicycle 🚴 childhood dreams. I will gain the confidence to spend the buku bucks for this kit. i hope you the best. and carry on sir! well done indeed!
Ive a decent yam 125xx can do 75 all day on flat peak but I'm on cbt and dont want to renew next year. Debating going this route tho as its more peak power all the time. Im just stuck on mid drive or hub as ide want 10kw+ and good range
Great channel.. just don't let a traffic officer catch you.. they'll refer you to court revoke your licence. non tested bike no plates, insurance to name a few 'offences.
If you stand on the pedals you become unsprung weight. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if that's the case this is a terrible swingarm design. The crank should go through the swingarm pivot or through the frame. I'd buy a frame like this if I could find one with a better swingarm and ability to mount fixed pegs.
Andy, I know this video is old but, I have a quick question. Where can I get the charge port and male plug you use on your bike? I think you said a music stereo jack. If you can give me a link or the exact name so i can google it I'd really appreciate it! Thanks Best Regards Mr. E-bike King Rob
Great bike I bought the set of shimano slx 4pots break I wonder if 170cm rear and 100cm front line will be long enough for this frame build or I should order the longer one?
No, think they’ve got better things to do. Also no reason to as I’m pedalling and keeping to the same speed as the other bikes around here. I once had some coppers look over it because they wanted to get one which I thought was pretty cool!
How many miles will it do at say 40mph ? I'd love to get one of these for adventures on 100 mile trips or so but I'm scared it runs out of juice, un like a motorbike you can't take it to a petrol station to be re filled in seconds
And I'm having trouble finding that headlight you have on this beast. Do you have a link to one? Is it a 5 6 or 7 inch round light bucket? Any info would help even the size would probably help me locate one. Thanks, buddy.
I was a complete ebike novice last year; all I knew was a bit of soldering and basic mountain bike maintenance. Bought ebike parts from Andy's shop to build a version of the bike in this video, learned a hell of a lot watching his channel (and others) and had an awesome summer getting back into riding my local roads, some of which I had never explored before. I will be forever grateful to Andy for opening my eyes to the possibilities of building something so amazing. If you're watching this wondering if you should... do some research, find out what you'll need to learn about and just do it! Trust me.
Glad things worked out for you, did you have to do a lot of soldering and make circuits or is it pretty much plug and play? Also, may I ask how much you paid all-in? Thx
Manuel Auer I made a battery pack from 4 power tool batteries (see some of Andy’s other vids), which took a small amount of soldering to make a harness with 8 AWG wire. There was no other soldering required, all plug connectors or ring terminals.
As for the cost, I haven’t added it all up. About £2,500 for the big parts (frame, wheels, etc.) from Cloudsto.com, which doesn’t include the battery. The rest is all good quality mountain bike parts, probably over £1,000.
I recommend making your own battery, there are loads of tutorials including some by Andy. Good luck!
@@JackFeelsNerves thanks for answering, idk about making my own battery but I might give it a try.
@@Manuel-gs6qw No problem. :) Having a battery made will be more expensive (and the most costly single item of the whole build!), but if you prefer that route, Andy will be able to help you. Send him an email via the cloudsto customer support and ask!
M G Yes you’re probably right. However, I’ve had some woeful experiences dealing with some sellers on AliExpress, specifically poor communications, incorrect goods being shipped, or not shipped at all, etc. Also, Andy has been very helpful with customer support, which is generally nonexistent via AliExpress, and I would rather support a friend based in the UK, despite the mark-up.
Andy, love your stuff its brilliant . one thing everyone forgets because its only a bicycle is personal safety after all its faster than a moped and some 125cc learners . I wear full motor bike helmet or mx one in hot weather and a bike jacket with body armour and glove . I took note from what you wear on your videos . keep up the great stuff I have learned so much from you ….cheers
100% mate i wouldnt wear anything less
the biggest mistake in logic all ebike riders make is the helmet
there logic is oh its a bike ill wear a bike helmet thatl keep me safe
no no it wont bike helmets prevent owwies low speed low force impacts that will give you a lump or maybe a little cut
ignoring higher power ebikes for a moment its not about what you hit its about what hits you
you get slapped by a car thats traveling at 20-30mph that helmet does NOTHING for you the helmets gonna split open like a coconut and your spine has NOTHING to keep it straight and safe
if your lucky your getting a concussion and a split skull
if your unlucky your paralysed for life
bike helmets are for protecting riders from pedal bike stupidity the bike contacting something non moving at the speeds a pedal bike can reach
the second you come out to play on the roads its time for road protection
motorbike helmet with all the safety markings spend less than 50 quid your a absolute mug 80 is the sweet spot for something budget between cheap and featured 120 gets you something nice
hell you can spend 120 on a ebike bike helmet and all you get is less holes and a chinsy little visor and maybe a useless if not dangerous flasshy led in the back
120 in a motorbike helmet nets you a full face flip up helmet with secondary fighter pilot style sun visor and even bluetooth for the tunes
body gear is personal choice you typically dont need it your not doing 80mph into corners even ive done sliders going 40mph in jeans and a highvis and its protected me well enough
if you was gonna invest into body gear a set of bib and brace over trousers keeps you nice and dry in the rain and even a little warm too which is nice
gloves nothing fancy here just some light over gloves in the summer cycle gloves are fine and some thicker ones in winter just to keep the wind chill off your fingers and keep them nice and nimble again we dont need motorsport performance armourerd gloves for what well be doing
What I really need to know is how to match the battery with the controller and how to fuse the battery so I don't blow the controller or build up too much heat where the phase wires get too hot or the battery wires get to hot and start to melt.
Is that an iStorm helmet that you're using? I just bought one and I really like it. I also have the same alarm and recommend them for anyone with any vehicle that they don't want people messing with. It's cheap and the batteries last a really long time. 3 AAA batteries (US), for the alarm and a 12 volt battery for the remote. It also lets you know when the alarm battery is getting low because it takes longer for the confirmation tone to sound. If I just tap my finger on the bike it chirps to let people know that it's armed. Love your videos. Wish I had half of your energy. Stay safe. This virus is no joke. I love to see that after 3 years of riding, you still have that excitement as if you just got it. That says a lot about the quality of the build.
TRON, HERE WE COME! I was interested on your comment about mid mid vs hub drive. I love your enthusiasm.
Love your channel, I’ve just got a cheap £600 Zycle 250w I’m so obsessed now, used to ride dirt bikes and bmx many moons ago, planning a full build next year, keep the videos coming, you definitely know your gear ⚙️
You want a real Beast of controller try an ASI BAC 8000. I have the same frame and wheels with a QS 205 V3. It pulls really hard up top with the field weakening
Do you know where I can get a similar bike to the one shown in the video?
Andy, just started watching your channel, some brilliant quality content, well done. Really got me hooked on eBikes. Need to save and get one of these kits.
I believe what blows the display during regen is the current. If your battery reaches fully charge voltage during regen, the BMS blocks the regen charge from coming in. In that split second, the controller throws the current all over the place. The display being force fed 20-30A at full battery voltage, dies. Many of my accessories kept dying until I realized it's because of this.
Hey Andy, I’ve just discovered your channel and it’s brilliant!
Thanks for such a lot of info on what goes into building a really trick electric bike 👌
Anyone know what prices are these bikes?
Amazing if there is anything I need to know about ebikes this is the man who I’d go to or ask. He truly knows his stuff. I bet the car in front was like wtf this guy can peddle like crazy haha. Great job pal.
I love the idea of step down converter for lights! I need to do that
This is great, I know it's not a new idea but to know its been done properly with good bits is stress free, getting rid of trail and error when building your own!
Peace ✌️
QS273 is the obvious choice for the most powerful ebikes ;)
Just a couple of points from the video. The dnm air suspensions can't handle cold weather so you would have to get the spring version imo. Magura brakes have way poorer perfomance in these fast ebikes than tektro dorados in my experience at least
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all together a awesome informative vid Andy 👍
Nice bike andy looks solid cant wait to see your other build 👍
Hi Andy, thanks for the interesting video.
Your videos have inspired me to build my own. I bought the Em3ev enduro frame I am running MXUS 3k on 26" wheels with sabvoton and Em3Ev 14s 30Ah. I've had it running up to 3300w
Failures thus far; DC-DC converter caught fire inside the frame, Sabvoton started malfunctioning and one of the cell series went up to 4.4v, probably BMS problems. The suppliers have been good enough to stick to the warranty terms and either repair or replace the components. All have been used well within their operating limits, so I think I was just unlucky. I think I'll build my own battery next, at least then I'll be able to repair without voiding any warranties. What can go wrong, will go wrong. I've been into 3D printing for a few years and it's been a great tool for quickly fabricating mounting hardware. I have selected narrow carbon fibre bars as I like the lack of flex.
Here was my hardtail configuration earlier in the year ua-cam.com/video/TLaSzglUMlg/v-deo.html
Best wishes, Leo.
Leo Hogg a 3ah battery doesn’t sound like it can handle 3kw what cells where you using? You should build a lipo pack for short rides but also powerfull, your motor should be able to take 10kw stock. Im about to order 18s 10ah worth of high current lipos to put 3-4kw through my 1kw rated motor😂
@@yakz9885 30Ah was a typo
This was a very fun and insightful video. Because of this video i am officially going to build one of these.
Appreciate all the information you help us out with mate 👍🏻
Lol i like that this video started off with a guy on a motorbike flipping you off.
I only just noticed that😅
two stroke still better than e bike
@@dreadknot2238 Yh u go and and think that, but i would like to see u use half the power of a twostroke without having to thumbl with some stupid gearing mechanism. And a 2 stroke maxes out at around 30km/h this is almost double that.
@@TheNameIsForty yes and no. i can max 104 km/h depending what sprocket/ exhaust and how carburetor is tune , what you referring to is a stock china doll unported cylinder.
@@TheNameIsForty lmao a 250/125 two stroke can do 100+ mph
Thanks for the in dept review. I'm looking to get my hands on one soon!
Mee too but I dont know what it's called
you really have created a master piece of a bike mate, ive enjoyed watching you build it up over the years and hope you havn't finished with her yet. thx andy
From Puerto Rico , thank you for all information , I’m crazy to have one, my dream e bike.it will be fun to make a friendly run with some other loving e bikers.
250w sticker :D
Haha!
Can you actually buy those somewhere ? I think I might need one soon.
@@andykirby ship to the states?
i agree with you just enjoy the ride my friend
Love it! Wish you were my neighbour lol can I bring my mtb down yo you to convert it to ebike? Cool guy
Long live the Hubmotor. Unmatched for top speed, smoothnes and quietness.
I just ordered 80 of the samsung 30T cells for a 20S4P pack, looking to run around 5000 watts
Great vid!!! That does it I'm building a "box" bike! My dual drive hillbilly hot rod looks like Puerto Rican funeral doing down the road, and that new little bike would sure look good under Buffalo Bob! That looks like one fine horse!!!
125s are limited to 11kW or 14.7 BHP. Most 125s have around 8-12BHP. By having up to 15kW, you have the equivalent of a 200cc approximately.
The all in one on board battery charger, the cycle Sataitor was my idea.... because I was using 3 different types of batteries on my 2 wheel drive ebike, I had li-ion, lifepo4 and SLA, I got tired of carrying 3 different chargers, so i sent an email to Justin " hey it would be really nice to have a built in, on board, all in one charger that can charge any chemistry ".
Proportional regen, was not supposed to work through throttle, it was supposed to work through brake levers... pull one brake lever, get a set level of regen, pull both brake levers and regen slowly increase's until stopped or release of handle, this was due to carrying 200 .lbs in a trailer and not being able to stop with bike brakes alone.... so being able to increase regen rate depending on trailer load would help with braking, bit more to it, but thats the general idea.... Justin never liked regen, thought it was a waste of money and time, he said the numbers did not justify having it in his controllers.... until I said " dude, I got over $600 in brakes, at $80 a rotor it gets expensive to replace, I could care a less about how much it regens if it saves me money on brake parts ".
Half of the new idea's to come of his shop in the last 10 years, where mine.... but he claimed them like his own.... like the Grin Runner, based on the one OSI makes in Ontario where I live, which I showed him... I asked if it was capable of adding all the features I wanted in a controller.... the trick was to program the brake levers to act with its own set of instructions, but I never got around to it and after Justin stole my " intellectual property " I pretty much stopped sending him my idea's and stopped working on most of them.
So the cycle sataitor, is stolen property, my property. I still have the original emails I sent Justin....
Hi Andy. Your available kit is priced close to a suron. Can you comment on value/ comparison between the two bikes?
Better than a suron in my opinion well done andy love the content
This is the beast I want :)
Oh and your idea of the buck converter is brilliant I hate seeing a extra battery pack on the bike personally for the front light id use a cqb chip 32v would be real nice and bright
That PowerCon connector will work but it isn't rated to disconnect or connect under load. Check out a True One connector very similar.
Really well put together ebike👍
wow andy youve come a long good job sir i built a couple a few years back and i am pleased that the customers tell me there still blowing the socks off factory bikes haha think i might build one for myself good vid enjoy! thanks.
I sure wish we could get a frame like that with the bottom bracket not in the swingarm. That way I could use a bafang motor.
HolyCrowCasey: SUPER WELL DONE!!!
That's an awesome stealth dude I'm building one myself. Can you respoke my 5000w hub into a 19"rim. I brought it on a 27.5 but it won't fit in my original frame hence going stealth bomber. Tried looking on your site can't see anything about respoking. Do I call you for details all the best neil.
Amazing 👌 work done on the bike. I would like to build one for myself some day.
Andy, 15:50 where did you get those switches for the lights? Mind sending us a link? Would appreciate it mate :)
Excellent video Andy with really good information mate keep it up
Now about that blinding headlight!
I LOVE THIS BIKE¡!
Also don't be scared when Andy does his ride at the end and parts of it sound like he's possessed... LoL
I'm gonna be working on a Arduino motor controller not to fully power the motor and such but to make key locks more secure Cruze control and much more basically a assistant to whatever controller you use
always great videos Andy keep up the good work ...you have saved me loads of time with your help
Dude, that bike looks fucking good.
Brilliant vid thanks for sharing.
Looks like your blinding the oncoming cars with the front led light ☠️
No doubt about that
I hate it when people go around with full beam. No need for it.
I was going down a country lane the other day and a bycycle had better and brighter lights than my car...plus i don't know how new cars can get away with such bright lights for years now, my optometrist just quiver with disgust when I mention HID/ LED lights at night...
@@IDann1 The lights aren't brighter it's the colour temperature. If they were yellow instead of cold white there wouldn't be an issue. Cyclists have bright lights because it's like a mate shining a light dead in your face.
@@forevercomputing I was in an un-lit country lane and the bikes beams looked to me to be projecting further than mine plus he had twin lights
These e-bikes are going to be remembered as And-E-bikes in the future if you keep pushing it the way you are, there's going to be a lot of jealous Andrew's out there wishing they had thought of doing it. LOL ✌🎉🍻🎉✌ keep up the hard work!!!
F1 YZ250F 5 speed 54HP. takes off like a jet, shifting into a higher gear means the throttle can be opened more!
great video. great attention to detail.
thats a pretty awesome bike! if I had the money and the countryside I would certainly build my own like that!
would love to build one 60mph for trails, need plenty of power and speed for hill climbs !
Wondering about the range, how far you can expect to go between charges on the road?
where did you get the bike frame and what to look out for when getting parts
Alibaba
"Just whip it off"
Damn.
So casual about it.
Great video. I will be contacting you to discuss hub drives and batteries/controllers.
Been thinking of building one of these. Do you get much attention from the police even if registered?
This is a perfect bike for me, I wish you could mass produce them for sale. Cool bike 👍 by Andy.
Lang Chauvin he is selling them ??
160mm disc brakes only ?
i think thats enough for 35k/ph or max 40
i have 180mm rotors on my 60k/ph fatbike(2kw) and i am planning to upgrade to 203mm because its really not safe without them.
no the disks are 205mm :-)
@@andykirby i meant the bike on the website, the price is really good btw
Liitokala means flying cod in Finnish. The brand is Chinese so apparently the owner is a true fan of Finland😃
Thanks for the video Andy, very informative and great editing mate. Nice one!
Thanks man👍
@@andykirby vesc 100V/300amp should be enough right? As a compact lightweight controller
i love your ebike its awesome
This is awesome! I hope there’s more Ebikes like this one day they can do things that cars do! So ppl will live car free life or drive less. 😊😁
Tesla full self driving is pretty cool. I own a P100D Model S. tesla just released the first version of full self driving. i tell you going from my drive way to anywhere in northern California without really having to drive. is a insane experience. the tesla will drop you off at the front door of anywhere then it goes and parks itself. when you are ready for it you summon it and it comes to you. lol insane
yeah and the govt will clasify it as a motorcycle and you will need a license, mot, insurance lol
They are not interested in powerful Ebikes in europe, there are a big industry around I.C.E, and government is involved in my country we pay 70% tax in gasoline!!! The electric vehicle they gonna have a very high inflated start price.
And if many people gonna have the capacity of build powerful electric vehicles cheap like this men of the video and me, the government gonna make lows to make our life more difficult. For them we are a flock of sheeps for exploration.
😍😍 that swing arm... i want one too bad my bike frame can't use that or box tensioner..
Could you put a motor on the front wheel too and split the battery and controller between the two ?
You can put another motor on, but you should run a second controller.
How much to buy the ebike for could you please email me back please
Hi Andy. what a great channel you have. just wondering. do you sell 72v - 12v step-down converters. thanks in advance.
Can you please tell us how we can add pegs on these? I know this video is old, but you are active in your comments from experience. And no one else is doing it. Please show us how we can do a proper peg conversion on these frames
Love it m8! hello from California! i love what you are doing. I plan on ordering it from your website. unfortunately im not super confident on my build skills yet. I am a FPV drone pilot and have a fair degree of electronics acuity. As i revisit my bicycle 🚴 childhood dreams. I will gain the confidence to spend the buku bucks for this kit. i hope you the best. and carry on sir! well done indeed!
Ive a decent yam 125xx can do 75 all day on flat peak but I'm on cbt and dont want to renew next year. Debating going this route tho as its more peak power all the time. Im just stuck on mid drive or hub as ide want 10kw+ and good range
Does the kit on the website have everything I need? What does it comes like?
How do I buy one ?
Any you’re the man bro 💪🏽😎💪🏽
Just doscovered this channel! Suck good content and makes me want to do something with all my bikes thanks mate
I was just looking at Luxury eBikes and their top model kph120 and 125 mile range .
whats better yours or " my super ebike 4.2 " by the channel Ladi and Margeret ? he is using LIPO battery.
Great channel.. just don't let a traffic officer catch you.. they'll refer you to court revoke your licence. non tested bike no plates, insurance to name a few 'offences.
What brakes would you recommend if you’re gonna try and get the bike registered.
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I can see your battery is not too large :) you can easy fit 20s20p in this frame
You can use diodes to Isolate your break wires
Looks badass
If you stand on the pedals you become unsprung weight. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if that's the case this is a terrible swingarm design. The crank should go through the swingarm pivot or through the frame. I'd buy a frame like this if I could find one with a better swingarm and ability to mount fixed pegs.
Andy, I know this video is old but, I have a quick question. Where can I get the charge port and male plug you use on your bike? I think you said a music stereo jack. If you can give me a link or the exact name so i can google it I'd really appreciate it! Thanks
Best Regards Mr. E-bike King
Rob
Top E Bike love the Power. Thanks.
Who or how did you fabricate the Black plastic battery & Controller cover. I mean the phone fits in there too
Great bike I bought the set of shimano slx 4pots break I wonder if 170cm rear and 100cm front line will be long enough for this frame build or I should order the longer one?
Hello Andy.where and how did you bought that?thank you so much
What is the maintenance like for one of these Enduro ebikes
Does it come with all the stuff you need to build and ride it straight away?
Police never pulled you over on the e-bike before ?🚴👍💯
No, think they’ve got better things to do. Also no reason to as I’m pedalling and keeping to the same speed as the other bikes around here. I once had some coppers look over it because they wanted to get one which I thought was pretty cool!
How many miles will it do at say 40mph ? I'd love to get one of these for adventures on 100 mile trips or so but I'm scared it runs out of juice, un like a motorbike you can't take it to a petrol station to be re filled in seconds
Probably around 20 miles
Recently found your vids and you're slowly convincing me to buy an ebike lol. Great vids mate
Without having a chain tensioner does the chain ever get loose?
carefull if you press minus again when on assist 0. as it goes into P. and flys forward as its walk mode..
Hi great video what would be the overall cost compared to a ebike cheers
I have a Addmotor F35. I'm going to build one like this one 👍👍😁
And I'm having trouble finding that headlight you have on this beast. Do you have a link to one? Is it a 5 6 or 7 inch round light bucket? Any info would help even the size would probably help me locate one.
Thanks, buddy.