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The tiny electric bike conversion kit's cheap and reliable | Boost
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
- Yep you heard that right, this easy and affordable conversion kit from Boost can turn your trusty old bike into an e-bike! Come with me as I head over to Paradise Cycles to learn more about the conversion kit and take my new electrified bike for a spin!
How cool is this?! Would you choose this over a purpose built electric bike?
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00:00 Here's the deal…
00:59 Riding non-electric for a week
01:32 Let's get this baby fitted
02:07 How to fit the Boost kit
03:58 Taking it for a spin
04:28 How it works
05:59 Is it worth it?
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This is what im talking about. A cost effective conversion kit. Like with electric cars, the best thing for the planet is surely to convert it rather than scrap it and build a whole new one. Great video, more of this please electroheads.
Purchased this a few weeks ago and fitted to my 6ku single speed. Fitting process is very simple for anyone who does their own bike maintenance (as long as you get an assembled wheel).
Very impressed with the kit so far. Done a 60km cycle yesterday (mostly flat, some hills equating to 80m elevation gain and in some not inconsiderable wind speed).
Wasn't sure what range I would get so stayed in eco mode for 70% of the journey then switched to boost mode when I realised I still had plenty battery left. Had over 50% battery left by the time I got home. Would assume the stated 50km range is based on using the bike in boost mode as I recon you could easily get double that in eco mode.
Seen some reviews saying the motor isn't very powerful. I have only used an ebike before this whilst in Canada where the regulations are different - The ebike used over there basically done all the work for you. With this you still need to pedal, especially in eco mode which I would say just reduces your own effort by 30-40%. I purchased this to allow me to go longer trips in worse weather conditions without getting too exhausted while still getting some exercise, so for me it is perfect. The superboost button is also a great help to take off at lights or tackle a sudden steep incline (major drawback of a single speed bike).
My only negative comments would be that it feels like it's doubled the weight of my bike (to be expected but I live in a 3rd floor flat) and that the quality of the packaging & instructions supplied isn't the best. Haven't used the mobile app yet.
I bought I boost kit for myself for Christmas..... absolutely brilliant.
Easy to fit yourself and minimalistic design most people don't even notice my bike is electric.
What range are you getting from it?
How do find it on hills? We have fairly steep hills here and I thought it would give more assistance.
how is the peddle assist installed? is it a plastic disc with magnets and a sensor. thanks
@@patricknicol3861 That's how it would be setup. You could search for a installation video if you need to know how it's installed.
Please can you put the cost of the kit or bike you are reviewing .
One misconception: if you drive a normal bike monday to friday, you'll end up with more energy and more endurance instead of less
theories...which is bs
Unless you stop riding your normal bike because it'll be too unpleasant. Which is true for many commuters and non-regular cyclists.
Supporting this claim: Been riding about 70 miles a week for about a year and a half and I can say my stamina hasn’t been better than it is now, I got a good amount of leg muscle from it too. Had a few years of knee pain before I started and that’s gone so win win 💯 e-bikes are a pain with weight, battery changing costs, legality issues etc.
Honestly if you can get a giant escape 1 disc as you have in this video for 200 British pounds then that's a steal since they go for nearly 500 British pounds equivalent where I live.
I actually have a 2023 Escape one disc and I absolutely love it. I got it as a commuting bike so I can spare my Giant Defy that I use for a weekend rides. The ride quality is absolutely incredible and blew me away to be honest when comparing it to my Giant Defy advanced 2. Honestly, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Escape one disc Even at full price for anyone who's looking at getting it a great riding bike but isn't really sure if they want to go road bike and want to just do flat bar. It rides just as quick to some degree and you get less fatigued. I usually cruise along on mine going 30 km an hour like no problem on City roads that aren't always the smoothest. It's just great to have those 38C tires even though my road bike has 32C which is nice. But you don't have to worry about too many punctures with 38C.
My old GT Avalanche got electrified for a grand total of £402 and about two hours of work fitting it. One year of daily commuting later and the only issues have been the cadence sensor on the crank wearing out (which was fixed by putting a couple of turns of duct tape around the crank) So I have never even fitted the £10 replacement I ordered. It doesn't have to cost a fortune.
What was the kit you use?
@@BigBampotYou could use a bafang BBS02 48V 750w kit, its £350ish
@@user-lp5wb2rb3v including the battery?
@@user-lp5wb2rb3v is there a 36V kit so you can use pairs of drill batteries?
I live in the US and I'm defiantly interested in this. Hopefully they deliver world wide.
Stay defiant in America 👍
Who are you defying?
Love the intro. If you a fit, muscled, honed, young woman, and experienced cyclist having energy/risk problems riding a normal bike, then heaven help the rest of us. Very pleased to see such a big difference between the two. Your confidence levels, in traffic, seemed much higher with the extra power to get out of trouble too. This is definitely the way to go. Many congrats on your "Best Reviewer in the world" award. Thoroughly deserved. Love your stuff.
I have nothing against ebikes but I thought the intro was silly. Cycling and getting exercise every day doesn't leave you drained at the end of the week... if anything you have more energy! And "acoustic" riders have just as much ability to get out of dangerous situations. For example we don't have speed limiters. Again, I'm not against ebikes, but the presenter is clearly overselling their advantages because, well, she works for an ebike retailer.
@@nbartlett6538depends how far you cycle, I used to do 40k each day in my 20's, I ended up really fit, but that meant I went faster.. still ended up falling asleep on the sofa at home pretty regularly. It was physical work as well mind you.
@@nbartlett6538 Fully agree i tried my friends for a week and found it so frustrating that it throttles you at 18mph... I ride at 20mph with no assist. just put the training in and get fitter!
@@robatkins6432 You obviously have no need of an ebike, but wait until you are a bit older and you may reconsider. I hit 90 last year and finally went electric - opened up my rides again. I wasn't 'getting fitter' any more.
@@vincekerrigan8300 100% agree with you, continuing to ride any kind of bike at 90 is fantastic! I'm happy riding non-electric at age 47 because I like the exercise, but I'm glad that ebikes exist for when I need them later. The presenter of this channel clearly doesn't *need* the electric assist... but I guess it must be nice occasionally to go somewhere without sweating.
I fitted a front hub electric wheel conversion kit in the UK, only 250Watts permitted, that's the law on the road, to my full suspension Marin mountain bike. Yes, it make a great difference to riding a bicycle. Although you can get mid - or rear conversion kits ie, motor where pedals are, or in rear wheel, the front wheel motor hub, to me is the best. Here are a few reasons why the front hub motor is the best application; 1) it means that you effectively have two wheel drive bicycle( rear wheel pedalling + front wheel electric motor), this was very useful in the winter just gone by, in the snow and mud. 2) If something happens to your gears or the chain snaps, etc. you lose your rear wheel drive! unless you can fix it "(very messy job) on the side of the road! You can use the front motor on its own to get you home! 3) If like me you, are old and have dodgy knees, that sometimes get inflamed from the pressure of pedalling, you can use the front wheel motor on it's own, to get you home! Thus to me the front hub motor makes the best sense for normal riding on the road, in all conditions. I bought my 250 volt kit online from a UK company called Vandervolt, and they were very helpful when I fitted it myself. They don't know I am saying this! But I am very happy with the kit!
How do find it on hills? We have fairly steep hills here and I thought it would give more assistance.
@@brekerr I have some really steep hills on my daily ride, and yes, it's not so much the motor assisting you, but more like you helping the motor! Again, because I need the daily cardio, I end up putting a lot of effort up the steep and long hills I have where I live! It is quite possible to burn out the motor if you don't pedal up the really steep hills, as you can hear it struggle! With the system I have, I only ever need to use the second power of the five I have! Thus its perfect for me, that can now power up the hills assisted, as I said, its a bicycle , and I pedal all the time. Another thing I did, was not install the pedal speed sensor, so that the moment I pedal, the motor comes on, instead when I need some power, I use the hand throttle for some help! Pulling away in first power makes it easy on a slight incline, so all in all I can say, that my bicycle is now fun to ride, provides me with some cardio, and I never worry about going up the steep hills anymore, but I do have to put some effort in, but that's the whole point of it!
@@drgeoffangel5422 have you got a boost they don't normally have 5 levels
@brekerr No, my mistake I only have 4 levels of power, and never need more than level 2 even on long steep hills, again with some effort from me legs
Level 3 is just faster really, and too fast for my bike 's brakes! As I said the motor is only used for the hills or going up against a strong headwind!
@@drgeoffangel5422 that's odd, boost have two levels and a 10 second boost.
I'm liking it. If it were available in North America (USA) I'd order the 26" kit immediately. It would go perfectly on my Tern Joe P24.
Thanks! We're hoping to get to North America soon.
rear wheel drive as well, a better bet than swytch in my opinion
would like to see a direct comparison with Cytronex's one. Good vid. I like the rear wheel drive. My only concern is they're a brand new company pretty much, compare to Cytronex who have been established for 10 years at least and have a very good after care service. The difference is always in the customer care. Also, this video is clearly promotion sale and not a true review. Best to look for an independent who's bought one and hasn't been sponsored by them.
Very interesting, loving the James May and Joyce Summers inserts :)
Great info about the Boost kit Eilish, thanks for sharing. But I gotta thank you even more for something else - it's been a while since I thought about Buffy's Mum 😁😁😁. 😎
Buffy's mum? wasn't her job to moan at Angel
6:50 in the vid brought her to mind Tom mate. And without breaking some Community Guidelines, I wasn't thinking about what she did on the show 😉. Now, back to the Boost kit dude. That's why we're here 👉👉👉. 😎
I just called Paradise Cycles and they have conversion kits for my 28" Carrera as well! Yay! Now to schedule when I'll go to London.
I recall another startup company offered a rear wheel replacement to convert a normal bicycle to e-bike, with regenerative charge on braking and a wireless controller, but I don't remember the name, the wheel was solid with no spokes. The cost was around $1000AUD though at the time
Found it. The Copenhagen wheel..2017, so 6 years later this is a better more affordable option yeah?
THE conversion kit is cool . except the 250w motor ! i have strong head winds here in Arizona ! i need a 350w-750w motor to help me !
not bad But if you have any hills or desire to go faster i'd go with mid drive . bbs02 and a micro mini batt behind the seat would be Choice 🚀
Better still, a Dolphin battery mounted in the front triangle will give better range and weight distribution.
@@6ettinold my dolphin is about 3 times the weight of my mini . people ask where is the battery?" . Been a downtube batt guy since Bionx days but for Daily trips under 20 miles i'm sold on the mini now
This was a good one, I have wondered about this option for an old bike, thanks Eilish & team 😊
I couldn't recommend it enough!
Big fan of the swytch kit, however, this is a really good alternative.
What is it?
@@joetheslugable Similar to the Boost kit here but motor is in front wheel hub which gives an unusual sensation of being pulled along. That's fine once you get used to riding it.
@@joetheslugable don’t bother it’s an over priced pile of junk
Why does our good old Halfords never get a mention - complete electric bikes for under £600 with one even under £500. I did have a folding model from them in 2019 for under £500 but sold it in 2020 as my job changed, worked well, and built well.
Agree... Id like to see some Halfords reviews...
I agree, I've got a Halfords Carrera Subway Ebike and it's fantastic for the price. The equipment on it is way better than other brand Ebikes around that price range
@@gizzystrype5042 what kind of range do you get from it? And what price point are they? As im looking for a cheap ish ebike with long range
@@MrIcemanuk2007 It's currently priced at £989 but is usually £1,100. The battery range isn't great though, about 30 Miles I reckon
Brand snobbery perhaps?
In India, I can get new ebike for 200 GBP. With the rage of 50km.No idea why it is costly ter.
Great concept but the reality has been very disapointing. I got one of the recomended shops to fit the kit to save time. The time estimate was about a week and a half to fit, in the end it was about a month. Since fitting, the wheel has detentioned twice, meaning which seems to take 2 or 3 days to fix, plus finding time and method to get the bike to the shop (my tiny car now has many scratches). Also when the wheel fails I am left stuck having to find another form of transport home. I started the process with a functioning bike, since I then I have been able to cycle about half of the time. The boost seems to stop assisting at 40% battery which I am getting the impression from the support is what they would expect. It's quite noisy. The handle bar unit fails to connect every so often, requiring the battery to be removed and put back in. The unit also comes with a flat battery that I had to replace the day after I bought it.
All of this seems to be of not much suprise to the support team and I get the impression they think I should be happy with this situation.
We’re really sorry to hear this, our main priority is our audience, so we’ll pass on these comments to Boost and ask them to look into it.
@@Electroheads appreciated but I don't think it will make a difference.
@@Electroheads I think the main issue is they don't get what is like to use a bike to commute. It was my main form of transport and since 'up grading' I've effectively lost my main way of getting to work.
thank you for your honest authentic review... instead of a pretty young woman enthusing about her experience
@@wolfgangwalter Unlike this channel he didn't get paid for his "review".
clever conversion kit! Since I have a Copenhagen Parts front wheel porter on my single speed, there wouldn't be any room for the Swytch conversion battery. 👍🏻
That looks very easy. I assume if you buy another bike in a year or a few years, you can move those parts onto your new bike?
I would say yes as long as it's the same size wheel
Yes you can!
But there are loads of powerful rear and front-wheel kits even on Amazon that cost £200-£300 without battery and £450-£550 with a 10-15ah battery - and most of them have throttles. But oddly few reviewers ever mention these let alone put them together and try them out...
Paul G
I would like to know how this product will do in the British weather, especially heavy rain and I think it's a good question if you're using this as your (say) work bike. I've looked at the design of the waterproof cover they sell for the battery and because of its back open design I can't help but think water will collect at the bottom of the cover where the sensitive electronics are. I think all that could of been mitigated by using a potting medium to incase the electronics and thus not allowing any water to get in. Just my opinion.
Looks interesting, but too little info...
- it's not mentioned in the video what the wattage of the hub motor is...?
- it's not mentioned how it works without a cadence sensor on the crank...?
- not mentioned how one can change the mode without a control of some kind on the bars, perhaps a Bluetooth smartphone app..?
- Not mentioned how one orders the correct rear wheel size, width & OLD from them...?
- not mentioned what kind of rim and spokes they use...
I'm not sure really that the rider can physically tell the difference between a front drive motor and a rear...
Interesting option 🤔 - does it feel exactly like a normal E bike? Also, does the motor detect when you are braking?
Why so many questions?they wanna sell and nothing more,this is more an advertising video than a review.
From someone who builds ebikes I can tell that this will not detect when your breaking. There is also no throttle so you would only be able to use it's as pedal assist. If your looking for just a pedal assist ebike with low to mid range that it would be a good option. (Dont listen to mileage claims, they are in the best conditions and are usually about half the range in the real world) If your looking for something with more range, more power, and/or a throttle then I would look into other options. They will be more expensive but are definitely worth it.
@@florinb4668 it's always good to ask questions so you know more about the product being advertised
@spacedogo2968 the question was more for the video maker-if they read comments. Probably they will see only positiv one.They should answer almost all question from startbut as I said -big advertisements
@@SpaceDoggo. Agreed. I converted my own bike to a 500 Watt mid drive with throttle, Perfect for me.
That looks like an easy conversion even I could do myself and I am not mechanically inclined. Other kits I have seen have so many other parts.
Thanks for the in light sound reasonably priced cheers!!!!
Disappointed with my boost kit. Wheel has detentioned twice in four weeks, resulting in taking the bus home. Stops functioning when the battery goes below 40%. Wireless display ships with a flat battery and has trouble connecting. And it's quite noisy.
Wow £500 you can get a whole e-bike with battery for that price. Need a 20" version for front wheel cargo bikes.
that looks like a very neat conversion kit.
@@steveb783 Can I ask how is the motor noise on your bike?
@@grahamdrysdale8933 You can hear the hum of the motor depending on the amount of support it is providing so it varies of course but it is not noisy in any way.
Really interested to try this!! i'm still in the mind that electric bikes need to come with hydraulic disc brakes for saftey. Like that you can put this on a road bike with an 11speed cassette.
I don't know about the hydraulic brakes, I've lived in a hilly city for 30 years, mainly riding 'acoustic' bikes and while sidepulls are a bit sketchy on 30+mph descents, V-brakes are fine. Electric only adds about 6-7kg so in terms of 'system weight', for me that's like going from low 90s to maybe 100kg. Not a huge difference.
I mean they're obviously nice to have but I wouldn't say it was essential...
V brakes are easy powerful enough to stop an ebike going 15mph
@@ianmangham4570 I remember reading mountain bike magazines in the early 90s and they were raving about the 'new' V-brakes. They were saying stuff like "take it easy on your first couple of rides or you could find yourself going over the handlebars"! This was compared to the old-style cantilevers...
Safe to say that expectations have moved on but they're powerful enough if set up properly.
@@The1trueDave Definitely, I bought an old mint condition Marin 1999 and the V brakes had more power than my hydraulic discs 🤣👍⚡ my discs brakes need bleeding but there's no doubts about a correctly set up V brake 💪
Electric assist. Which mean I need to keep pedalling for it to work. No mode for it to keep running? No regenerative charging of the battery just in case I go down hill. My ride to work is 50% downhill and the rest is a little up hill and flat road.
Of course, if you were to do the commute for a few days/weeks, you'd be stronger and fitter which means you'd be able to do the Friday.
Loving the conversion kit, I'd definitely do something similar plus add the veer drive belt kit if possible.
And now I know about belt drives without the need for split frames. Thank you! I only knew of Gates as the alternative, which is more limiting.
@@anthonyyu2722 You loose the cassette making it a single speed bike.
@@richerathernotsay427 I know, I'm more into track bikes and have even converted my cyclo-cross into a single speed drivetrain. It's no fun going up against headwinds though.
@@richerathernotsay427 the video says and shows a cassette
@@garyhall3835 With belt drive you loose the cassette.
What bike is that ?
500pound ebike you say... click on the link to go to product page and elecroheads are selling for £645? Am I missing something here?
Yeah, £645 plus the cost of the donor bike plus fitting for those not inclined to do it themselves. The thumbnail is just clickbait which isn't really surprising though given that this channel has become a cross between The Fully Charged Show and QVC. Every notification I get from UA-cam for them is just another marketing video. Time to unsubscribe I think which is a shame because some of the presenters are really quite engaging.
@@chrmit01 yeah this feels like an advert...which then links to their own sales page. Ergo, advert.
Yeah absolutely mad that a group of people running a business would produce content that helps support that business. What sods lol
@@shawing I'd of thought the majority of people who seen the actual price on the website compared with what price they state on this video and thumbnail... thought 'sneaky lying kittle fookers' .. I did and ill buy elsewhere because of it
Lol chill out guys it was a genuine mistake by the person who makes our thumbnails. We tried the kit out and subsequently arranged to have it on our store because we believe in the product. We're not twisting your arm to buy anything, just sharing alternative options to help people make an informed choice.
Thanks for the review. How does it compare to the Swytch? Pros and Cons of each…maybe topic for your next video? Which would you choose based on performance
Simple and beautiful 😊
what is the extra wieght? 4 kilos thanks for leting us know Great Video
I was expecting it to be crazy expensive... but it's not so bad... and it looks pretty good too in comparison to other conversion kits.
Bafang is half the price, and it has existed for a decade
@@user-lp5wb2rb3vBafang is ugly, looks like something out of WWII.
Thanks for the positive feedback 😊
Your bike is unroadworthy as there is no bell(Warning instument) or reflecter) What is the warrantee on the motor kit?
This wouldn't work on a belt driven bicycle that has its gears built into the rear wheel hub, I guess.
Torque sensing or cadence sensing?
Good idea !
Thank you for making reviews fun.
Thank YOU for this lovely comment 🥹
Deserved the awards
I bought a Dutch electric bike, made about 20 years ago, which had a lead acid battery - long before Lithium came along.
That battery is so small, looks like the range isn't great
It's exactly what I'm looking for but it's a damn shame they don't ship outside of the UK or Denmark 😥
Try the Geeko kit, similar but more battery choices
@@twistedl2009 thanks, will have a look
Our Denmark partner can send to mainland Europe.
@@boostbikes Sadly, I'm in Australia ☹
@@davidnguyen81 Cyclemania in Perth & Glow Worm in Sydney are in an early pilot if either of those might be of use to you 🤗
i don't know how much the build quality worth in this but for the specs it have, that kit is quite expensive
Yep, you can do way better diy .
wow 😮 amazing bit of kit ...
This looks good, my only concern is that I didn't see him fit a crank sensor to measure pedaling effort?
The crank sensor is built into the rear wheel - it detects if the rear cassette is spinning.
@@boostbikes Thanks, I like the sound of that, rather than a flimsy looking thing strapped to the crank with a zip tie
A shame it's not available in other wheel sizes...
Word on the grapevine is they'll be working on different sizings so keep your eyes peeled 😀
Currently 26", 650b, 27.5", 28", 29", 700c. We're working on some surprises later in the year...
@@boostbikes That's grand. Mine is on 27.5".
what brand is that bike?
got a similar kit for my nice old bike
3:22 It's sad to find out that the conversion kit loses the quick release for the rear wheel. This is a huge letdown and a total deal breaker, I want to always be able to quickly fix a flat, specially when commuting.
6aH battery sounds quite small
Ths tiny, no way range is more than about 15 miles ..
I have a few DIY ebikes and first one was 9ah 36v, 20 miles on minimal assist was longest I ever got.
I built with 20ah 48v after that AMG easily get 50 miles and go faster.
How can you possibly notice a difference between front or rear wheel drive? Maybe if you are turning sharply... But under almost all conditions no difference is discernible in my experience. Is it truly 250 W or is it 250 "Nominal Watts" to get around regulations.
Having the drive built into the motor (I assume) makes it neat... and I really like the wireless control panel! Range? Battery capacity? Some key info missing from your review.
Front or rear wheel drive that's the question, if you've ever tried using a wheelbarrow you'll know its far easier to pull it than push, car manufacturers know this hence the preponderance of front wheel drive vehicles.
So for me it's got to be front wheel drive every time.
I think you've gotten this the wrong way round Alan. Wheelbarrows are designed to be pushed, and most sports cars are RWD or 4x4. But you do you!
@@Electroheads The power is identical - I don't know what Alan is thinking?? Front wheel drive cars are popular because they are cheaper...
I think i could be a game chamger if they will do 20” wheel kit
Look up Geeko from 100G or maybe it's the other way around. They do 20" wheels, at least for the front, but I think they have several options. I came across them when someone did a review comparison between them and swytch . . .
Or 16" Because I have a Brompton
@@NoZenith true but be able to buy cheap folding bike ( bitwin ) and add good quality battery it might be a game changer
@Martuchna if they get this available in the United States I would totally do that. You can get some really affordable folding bikes that are 20"
Wud luv a direct axle drive idea for wheelchair use
Any legal liabilities there, fitting the kit Paradise Cycles?
Hello. Any shops in the US that will install the Boost Kit? Enjoyed the video
We're seeing what we can do in the US - we have had interest from a number of shops.
please make this available in the US! I'd buy immediately
Great idea ,but reading on their website it is not suitable for cycling in the rain , it is okay for light drizzle but any damage from water will void the warranty . It also says it is not warranty covered for use of over 200 miles a week. Totally useless for anything other than dry days and going to the shops that are 2 inches away . I`ll save my money and buy a proper ebike that works in all weathers and has a decent range on it .
Update i`ve been in email contact with Boost and they have cleared up my questions regarding the above issues.
@@A67255 So? Can you tell us what they clarified so that me and other people will know?
How different is it from other hub motor kits?
The installation by a pro was not convincing
My experience with Swytch has been awful. They've had my money for 2 years and still haven't supplied me with a wheel that fits my old 9mm MTB. Having to threaten legal proceedings to get my money back. They just keep saying I'll get my wheel soon😮
Good video but where do u fit your water bottle now? 🤔
It's okay. But you sacrifice the mount for the water bottle cage to mount the battery.
Also. Rear wheel drive means it's pushing. Ot pulling. So there may be less stress overall on the motor. Would love to buy this and review it. Unfortunately it doesn't come in a 27 inch wheel.
We've updated our website to clarify that we can supply 27.5" (650b) wheels. Thanks.
Pulling? Pushing? The motor doesn't care - there is no difference, it can't tell... Neither can I as a rider, in almost all circumstances.
@@HughCStevenson1 inertial weight transfer means that when accelerating grip on the rear wheel is increased & on the front wheel reduced, the extreme case is called a "wheelie" in which the front tyre has no grip at all because it's not even touching the ground.
That kit looks good but no mention of price or battery size - particularly the latter as that battery looks pretty small. I'd guess 250 - 300Wh but it would be good to know...
It's a 250W/h battery.
Nice video. Where there are hills, higher voltage and more watts are not only desirable but needed. 36v 250w won’t cut it.
I don't know, my other half has been riding a 36v 250w bike in the hills around Sheffield for 3 years now and it's been like night & day, she just couldn't ride hills at all before. Also 250w is the legal limit so if you want to go higher you have to (a) go DIY and (b) hope you don't get hit with a liability claim :-/
@@The1trueDave The 250 W limit is not respected by the manufacturers, IMHO. They print it on the motor but you find that the 250 W motor is pulling 10 A at 36 V = 360 W! Ha Ha!
@@HughCStevenson1 True, 250w is just the 'continuous rating', they can pull more power than that, it's just how they're classified. I think a lot of 250, 350 and even 500w motors are basically the same motor, just 'chipped' but the point was whether a (nominal) 250w motor was adequate for general use...
It depends on if you want a motorcycle or just a little help to get over that hill. And still have a manageable bicycle. I have been an electric bike fan for over 15 years. I have tried 250w at 24v, 250watt 36v, 250 at 48v. I have mid drive DIY. Factory made mid and hub drive of all sizes up to 1500w. My favorite is 250watt 36 volt front drive. Using the tiniest motor possible it makes it un-noticeable on how the bike rides normally. I can use my favorite normal bike. Powerful enough to pull me home if I cannot pedal anymore. Anything bigger is fun for a few minutes but with lots of power I may as well ride my motorcycle.
where can we get these kits?
Can I use this on my three speed cruiser with coaster brake?
People never show these bikes going up hill, that's were I would need it ?
I tested one of these kits and it was basically useless going uphill. I wanted it to be great, but it fell well short of my expectations.
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
Why do you need to do 14 cut edits from the time stamp 1:00 to 1:30 just to say one sentence I’m confused
How much torque does the body kit have?
What helmet are you wearing?
electroheads.com/products/lumos-street-smart-helmet?variant=40118121529457 😀
Great thank you
which bike is she was riding?
I'd be interested to give this a try. Do they ship to France?
£650 Is still wayy too expensive i think,I know E-bikes are not cheap,But £650 is a lot of money you may as well put that towards getting an Ebike with it already installed and it will look much better and actually be a frame/chassis designed around the use of been an Ebike.
I would love to know how does it drive without the assist?
This is what I think is a big problem with e-bikes. They are useless when the battery is dead, becomes way too hard to bike.
When free wheeling with the system turned off any drag that might exist is negligible. I think the issue is having the added weight of motor and battery, so you either manage this by making sure you have enough juice in the battery or just leave the battery out for those unplanned quick dashes to local shop etc.
Can this be added to a Brompton?
I like Eilis!
Been thinking about getting one, I am sorry I didn't learn much because of those tight black jeans 😂
Yeah he’s a hunk ain’t he .😀😅😂🙄
Does it have a cadence sensor???
No good for me, I have two bikes I would consider using this on but both have hub gears and drum brakes, it would take too much modification to accommodate discs and derailleur gears
Missing some pretty basic info: motor size, battery voltage & capacity, etc.
Is it pedal assist compliant and what about availability of spares like additional battery pack?
・250W Motor
・6Ah 36V battery
・Pedal assist compliant
・battery packs should be available to buy separately 👊
@@Electroheads ta for the update
Anyone know how fast this can go? I know some cut off at 25ish MPH?
the range is always Half, most battery products today should have double the capacity to actually claim what they do IMHO:
Please review the Gotrax ebe1 please
Unfortunately there are not partner shops in Germany
Good idea
Thank
How many watts what is price? Ah
may i know where u get the helmet from?
Any chance boost comes to Asia?