HOW TO MAKE AN EBIKE IN UNDER AN HOUR!!! | TREK MARLIN 5 EBIKE CONVERSION
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This has to be one of the best videos I have ever seen, informative and pleasurable with the laymans terms Andy puts across. Excellent and will be purchasing.
Thanks for this inspiring tutorial Andy! I'm 68 and live in a mountainous area...very tough to actually pedal uphill at my age and condition. But if I can add a kit like this to my bike and then ride the ridges by pedaling...a new world opens up. I can't really understand all the technical details...but I think our local bike shop could help me with the conversion. Thanks for sharing. I'm excited! :)
Love this hope you got riding!
@@Rob-ws2kh I did indeed, with a Bafang 1000W motor. Very powerful when needed.
Have just completed a conversion of this exact bike, trek marlin 5, 29er,
Fitted a 1500w hubmotor, controller and display look the same,
48V 21ah triangle battery,
power is great,
65kph on flat fully charged,
40kph up an incline,
30km range without pedalling, 60km range or so depending how much I help it by pedalling,
And the bike handles great, although braking has been affected as it is now quite heavy,
Niall Martin thank you for the information!!
sounds amazing. Where did you buy the kit and battery?
I bought the kit from CSC bikes on eBay, the battery I purchased from Etario store on Aliexpress as it was cheaper,
if I was doing it again I would get maybe a 1000w or 750w as I think they would be powerful enough,
On full throttle with the 1500w motor the display shows over 2500w consumption, not good for range when you do that,
@@NM-zb2mo Thanks for the response and tips! I'm building my own soon :)
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Dang, what a great vid. I've been looking at getting back on my bike but I'm hampered by a back / hip condition which greatly limits the power in my leg. Looks like I might have found a solution. Thanks greatly Andy.
Good for u mate👍
Great video! No hours of bulshitting, straight to the point! Cheers for that . Greetings from Germany
A safety note: The brake disc bolts should only be tightened to the specified torque, which isn't high, only around 6.2Nm, about as tight as you can get with a normal Torx key without hurting your fingers - it should be a fingers action, not hauling on them with whole hand. Alternatively, just spend £20 on a torque wrench and set the torque with that, it's the right tool for the job (a battery drill isn't). If you "do them up really tight" you risk stripping the threads out of the alloy hub, as they're only tiny little bolts. This could just cause damage to wiring, or could cause a crash.
The important bit is the thread locker (Loctite 243 or similar) - medium strength Loctite 243 would probably stop the bolts backing out even if you just did them up finger-tight. Do them up to the right torque with thread-locker and it will be fine. It doesn't have to be actual Loctite, there are other brands available from bike shops or Amazon, or you can buy bolts with it already in place. Most appropriate medium strength thread lockers are blue, don't be tempted to use the green "high strength" Loctite thinking it's "better" as it can stick the hub threads so well to the bolt that the aluminium strips out when you undo the bolts. Threadlockers are anaerobic glues, they set in the absence of air, so when you do the bolts up make sure you're ready to do them all up (star pattern) and complete the job reasonably quickly.
Used this kit on a trek Marlin 6, few remarks:
-There's no way you can fit it in under an hour, just tying up the cables properly cost me over 20 minutes😂
-The triangle is a bit smaller, so it's a bit harder fitting the controller in there and some additional washers were needed to get the torque arm mounted.
-I do recommend a seat post with a spring, going off road on a hardtail at high speeds will crush your crown jewels at the slightest bump in the road.
I have a trek marlin 6 small frame do you think it would fit
@@jakekay3821which gen
Hi Andy, really fun video can I just offer up a couple of things, I know you mentioned the torque arms, make sure that people use them when they have aluminium frames and don't even go for a test ride before they fit them, steel frames should be fine but on aluminium you will crack them very easily if you don't use a torque arm, also if people want a front wheel motor on suspension forks you shouldn't even turn the wheel without a torque arm, someone I knew snapped his dropouts at standstill both sides when fitted to a suspension fork with no torque arms.
Look at the kits provided by luna cycles, they use similar kits to you but they get the suppliers to fit really nice quick disconnect connectors to the power and the hall wires, I thought the days of Chinese ebike suppliers supplying those naff connectors were long gone but it seems not, you want the disconnect wires near the rear axle otherwise changing out the wheel if someone gets a puncture will be a nightmare with that screw in block? in the short term you could use 30A Anderson powerpole connectors, I have been using them for 10 years on my 40,000 mile ebike, I use a simple cheap 5 pin din audio jack for the hall sensors, little things like that make all the difference I think the 5 pin din was 50p from Maplins.
This is a direct drive motor, can you test the hill climbing ability, I would be interested to know how it fares, I have been on the ebiking scene since 2000 and did dabble with supply all those years ago with Mark Higgon from Team Hybrid way back in 2006 and it was fun but it can be a PITA when stuff starts going wrong especially the batteries, dont go investing all your savings in to it mate, Im glad I kept it just as a hobby, i wish you the best of luck.
40,000 miles.. Damn is that on the same motor and hows the bike I feel after just 1000 miles mines kind of slowed down my brother has a newer motor and he seems to just take off from me. I built both bikes and as far as i know the settings am all the same
@@MegaNayton Yes the same motor, it is a geared motor though and has had 1 set of gears in which I changed myself, there is a video about it here. ua-cam.com/video/e2vAlXq3fGA/v-deo.html
Nice
@@MegaNayton isnt the motor thats wearing out ,its the battery ,if u are thrashing a 48v battery at 1kw for example expect its voltage to sag by 30% over half a years use
Me: Buys expensive conversion kit thinking it will take an hour
Reality:Takes me me 1 hour to mount the battery alone
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@@ahmaddarking5386 Sure, ask away.
@@Salgandarin shut up
😂
@@Rodo182 - I just built a conversation on my mountain bike with the same kit he used.
There’s no way in hell it can be done less than an hour. I am extremely mechanical & very comfortable working on bikes & it took me over 2 hours to install everything, including changing out the brake system & ripping apart the crank arm assembly to install the pedal assist.
Then another hour for the wiring.
I was all in for $550 & he’s selling this kit for over $1,000 AND it’s shipped from China directly. If you dig around on eBay you’ll find the kit.
By the way, the torque value is more important than the motor wattage.
Andy, tip for the cable going into the hub: make it approach from below so that rainwater drips from the bottom of the cable loop.
Get those torque arms on! I lost my previous frame because the dropouts sheared off completely and the wheel fell off - not fun!
Yes, very important.
Good tips, yes the torque arm was on for the test drive part I did the next day. Very important, I didn’t stress that enough in the video for safety. Thanks!
@@andykirby Hi ! Can you make a video riding on this bike uphill without pedaling ? I want to see how it will perform in such situation. Thanks !
Yh thats happend to me
I ran one of those at 50a for months 56v just shunt modded the 35a kt controller. the motor gave out finally when I went to 80amp and was doing a lot of pulls on the field. I think 3 to 4k is the limit for that motor without heatsinks and ferrofluid. the looks on the kids faces when you blow them away on there mopeds, even had a 125 fourstroke struggle keeping up. top speed with 27.5 wheel was 44mph andy.
On a 1000w 48v battery I get 35 on a straight did have 38 but only a few times that's only with a fully charged battery though can't imagine going 44mph though especially on a push bike
MegaNayton 40kmh or 25mph at either side if 40v is fast enough. Downhill I can reach 50kmh or 31.25mph and with a 20” wheel folder well satisfactory. At 40mph or 70kmh I could probably fit wings.
@@e-bikerbulgaria in looking too hot rid my sondors fold sport what motor have you got and what amps you running
Hi Andy.,great video, you have converted a hard core enduro mountain biker to thinking e-bikes have amazing possibilities to other people and my family. Your energy and enthusiasm for e-bikes is contagious. Why did you stop at that slow moving stream? In Canada that is invitation to go faster or is there something I don't know about e-bike safe? I appreciate your sharing. Many thanks. Shayne, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
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Lorraine Friesen Bruh you’re in a UA-cam comment section, not an E-Mail 😂😂 Speak normally
@@ahdkfknsbcienfnsk Lool
@@ahdkfknsbcienfnsk let the dude speak freely
Teighan CB Why you defending it you pagan
Great video .The world needs more guys like this.
Hey man you've got the bars upsidedown.😂😂
He rlly doesnt
@@kerrywhitehead2640 yes he does aha
@@kerrywhitehead2640 he really does
He’s setting them flat that’s why they look weird
The guy converts bikes ffs 😂
Kerrys right on this occasion 🤙🏼 your bars ent just for holding onto they have different settings for each individual rider
Look it up on UA-cam 👊🏼
@@tro552 No he has them on upside down!
Just because he converts bikes to electric ones does not make him a bike mechanic...
I noticed that he never disconnected the battery 🔋 while he was assembling all of the electrical systems. People don’t ever do that at your home this guy is way to confident
You can turn the battery off and its isolated. Its wise to check with a meter first to make sure voltage is not present.
Hi, just got the battery in from FedEx. I did exactly what you did and put the head lcd upside down. Really nice and fast well impressed. I added rim tape before adding the tube. Apart from that nice kit.
How fast is the top speed in moh?
Great video and set up. I appreciate you showing the process of putting it together and how simple it was. It's cool how you can take the battery off for charging. You got my sub! cheers from Spokane Washington USA!
please tell me
When undoing bolts you know have loctite on the threads some gentle heat will make it easy and save breaking your torx set. Ask me how I know, I've used this trick for years and never fails
bro im on a mission to build one regards from california
is there any way to add a wire to the controller that allows me to connect a headlight ?
Hi all,
I'm in the process of converting my Cube Ltd sl 29er to an ebike with this kit, wheel is finally in, just waiting on the battery to arrive from Germany.
I will give my impressions of the bike when completed and list all the problems I've encountered whilst doing this conversion so it may help those of you who are thinking of purchasing one.👍
How long did it take to ship/ despatch? I ordered one a few days ago
Hi, The wheel kit came within 2 weeks but the battery took about a month.
@@jasonlocke154 Oh OK, did you receive any sort of Tracking information from them? It's been 2 weeks and I haven't been updated at all
@@shahahmed6255 mine came via ups expedited . Took a little over 2 weeks packed perfectly.
Yeh China mail sucks but its worth the wait to save money.
Now we're talking!!
What a wicked bike!!
It's really weird coz I just bought a frame (hard tail carbon 29er) and wanted to rig up a motor on it.
Thank God you've been there and done it as I want to buy an electric motor for mine and I can come to you for it.
Keep up the great work.
I have the same setup on my mtnb but mounted the controller on the underside of the frame with a junction box for all the wires. Found the controller was overheating in the bag and it looks much better underneath. Great vids m8 😎
Excellent vid, my kit arrived today so I’ll be putting it on my 2017 specialized rockhopper tomorrow, but at a much more sedate pace with many tea and biscuit breaks .
how you getting on. I am about to order one. How long did delivery take?
Mike Pell hi, to be honest the kit arrived in a couple of days from modds ebike and had everything you needed other than the battery , which I had ordered separately from Germany and took just over a week to arrive. With a busy work schedule it’s been on the back burner for a bit ,but I’ve mounted the battery , fitted display and throttle and then realized that the connection between battery and controller were completely different . New connections arrived today ,along with a more heavy duty tyre from schwalbe,but unfortunately I’m feeling under the weather and had a coved test today at stansted and waiting on the results, so for now it’s just all sat there ready to be assembled,but I’m just too unwell to crack on. This is my first attempt at an ebike build so I’m expecting some issues but will let you know how it goes when completed. It’s a 1500w kit with a 48v battery so I’m expecting some serious speed.......we shall see.
Nice System 1, I have one too :) Am also looking to do what you've done here with the e bike, so thanks for the great vid !
Hi Andy,
first off - bike looks great! I have similar hub motor, the wire going into the motor has a gap to fit through the axle so its on outside of frame rather than between frame and disc/motor, yours looked like it might get snagged? unless i've done mine incorrectly...either way awesome build !
Can you use any battery on a kirb e-bike kit?
this is awesome!
Can’t wait to see how many miles she can do buddy.. nice kit 👌🏼
almost finish paying my bike in layaway lol cant wait to get it!!
I was planning on buying the exact same bike to convert it (that is why I found this video). Would the hub motor with the 29 inch wheel and the MTX rim not fit this frame? Is the rim too wide? How about the 27.5 inch variant?
I am not sure which size to choose as I do not know if anything over 26 would fit even though the original wheel is 29 inch.
If anyone could help with this question I would appreciate it :)
Thanks
Dunno
I wouldn’t mind you building one for me. Great informative video!
Hi Andy. Great video. Looking to do a conversion myself. Want to ask a question that doesn't appear to have been covered anywhere else... How easy would it be to replace the rear inner-tube if you're out and about and get a puncture?
Just came by your comment, and as a fellow conversion kit rider myself, it sucks :) Ive had 500w in front for about two years now, and you need a wrench and Allen key to undo the nuts on the axle and the torque arm. It can be done by turning your bike upside down in the field, but you would always need the tools. For me, ive bought a fake bottle, like the toolbox ones, and keep the tools in there. Also invest in some durable tires like the 'glassproof' Schwalbe marathon plus type. They weigh slightly more, but since youre on an ebike, this is a non issue. My tire change PR is about 2 mins, but your mileage may vary.
It's a lot of fun building an ebike...why the rush?
Fair point but if some people need a quick form of electric transport to commute this is showing it really isn’t difficult.
I just ordered your kit tonight from your website can’t wait to install it
great video! I have been debating converting my mountain bike into an e-bike and using it more instead of my car for trips to the store, buddies place for a beer etc...
Thanks, you need to, they are a great form of transport.
I’m concerned about the import duty that’s in the small print. How much extra is it going to cost to get it to me?
About an arm, a leg and one of your testies.
I got stung for £38 on the motor and speedo, and nothing on the battery.
I thought exactly the same thing. Did you end up buying it? How much extra did it add?
Is it worth buying the conversion kit? How much can you save by converting a normal bike rather than buying an e-bike??
The performance and functionality of this is much more than you'll get from a ready made ebike.
Great video!
Seriously considering one of these kits. Are there wheel sizes options? Ie 700c or 27.5"
Is it waterproof?
I love the mullet look with that Ebike Conversion. You just sold me on this conversion for my mtb. WIth my dorpper post and horn (attached to the head light) and rear taillight remote, I think I'm going to have to swap my handlebars out or use shorter grips to fit everything in the cockpit.
A really lean mean fast machine this E Bike MAKE AN E BIKE IN UNDER AN
HOUR, is amazing well done you.Just a bit bothered about the exposed electric cables by the pedals?
.... its called insulation
Under an hour my ass, just getting the rear wheel to fit right takes that long.
John Doe-plorable well then you don’t know what your doing
Then use a front wheel electric motor to simplify the process.
I just got my bike on the charger for the first time this year. I need to get my brake lights worked out soon, and I am considering changing the fork or rebuilding it along with the head tube cartridge and front brakes. The hope brakes don't seem to bite like I would like, but I haven't tried to tune them much.
I really am thinking I want to do a low power setup that is bikeable for work commute. I am leaning towards a middrive for that, and may use my gt zaskar frame or start from scratch.
That "tube stuff" is called spiral bind, or as we joke about with it..... "Pig tail"....... You could also take the screen and throttle wires down around the underside of the bottom bracket and up around the set post upright and put the bag under the saddle if the wires are long enough or up to where the bag can be put in the frame...... Well done Andy looks good, next you need to mount the paddle sensor and take off the throttle to make it a "bit" more road legal......
God please let me live like Andy heh doing and love hobby or job his waching his spirit rememind me in my pray some ide how to buy first e bike.Keep going Andy and God blees you.sorry for bad english.E bikes Ruless who love and undersand.
Wtf man?
God doesnt exist, ....if you want to live like andy only you can make that happen. ....no imaginary man up in the sky required. .....have a nice day.
I've never known of E-BIKE conversion kits..
So this is a way cool video.
I'd like to ask do they make *CHEAPER* FANS for work sites with that don't have electricity, or for family reunions, gatherings at parks or cabins..
Or cheaper conversion kits to turn a gas mower to push to start
Nice one very simple and informative video. You have loads of enthusiasm and knowledge.
What kind of performance can i expect with a 48v 14ah battery
great video Andy, keep it coming... I'm subscribing
Thanks! And welcome😁
@@andykirby how much range do you get off the battery in your kit
@@andykirby
I just fitted your kit and it’s working all ok. What is the correct settings for full throttle in the parameters?
How have you found this setup over time. I'm thinking of doing the same with the same bike or do you have a recommendation for another bike to convert in the same price range
It’s working great and is a joy to ride, I’ve changed the front forks to proper rockshox air shocks now as the standard ones are a bit like pogo sticks! check the video a few after this one where I show the mods I did.
@@andykirby you never said how much the kit was and where you bought it from that's amazing how you guys don't mention the things that people wanna know the most amazing!
@@grangergreenback7152 - Its in the description.
@@sumran_domguy I made that comment before the video ended, then right after I went back and looked at the video again to see the price
Love this idea. Saw a video of a couple of lads making one a while back. They used Tupperware and sprayed it black to contain parts. Looked great tbh. Lol.
I'm thinking about rigging one of these up for my fishing trips which will be off road as well as main road, this looks the bee's knees for what I need.
Hi Andy, but here in birningham if get stopped by police on an ev push bike you braking the law for no insurance
mot its bloody madness
They'd have to prove it first. Link any stories of that actually happening. I'll await the very short, even non existent list of links of convictions....
@radio tech Regret not going there years ago when I had the chance. This place is an Orwellian nightmare
Just checked gov website: "These electric bikes are known as ‘electrically assisted pedal cycles’ (EAPCs). You do not need a licence to ride one and it does not need to be registered, taxed or insured." see - www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
So if Brummie plods stop you, refer them to the above and tell 'em to do one
i think if you have pedals you are ok, if you have fixed foot peggs you will have problems with plod as it is not a EAPCs
As long as the maximum power output isn't above 250 watts.
16:54 you made a battery there
Awesome video and thanks for sharing your tips ,and a beautiful bike 👍💚
I've just got done building your kit and must say it's absolutely mental how quick the 1500w picks up speed.
I pussied out at 26mph and have now limited it to 15 til I hit some trails.
Thank you sooo much I do have a quick question though.
Those brake sensors for hydrylic... Where do they go? Did you show us in one of your videos?
Hi Ryan,Ive bben looking at the same kit and wondering about delivery time from china and whether im guna get stung for tax extra.
How did it work out for you?
Cheers
@@peterfinch7984 I had to pay 50 gpb customs surcharge for UPS expedited, It took a little over 2 weeks for the hub and kit to arrive which IMO is really good for china mail, I ordered my battery elsewhere cos i wanted a pannier version (amazon Junstar eu) which arrived 2 days behind the kit.
I wouldnt recommend a pannier battery as the weight is all on the back wheel which takes some getting used to, get the frame battery.
also worth noting the packaging was impeccable, cant say the same for other kits.
@@ryan6764 Thanks Ryan,much appreciated.
Awwww no, I fixed the display the wrong way round🤪🤪
Nice one! So what was the top speed?
I clocked About 35mph
That's about what my 1500w on 26" does too. I'm in the process of upping to 72v so it'll be fun to see what the result of that will be.. Apart from BANG !! So if you read somewhere that Peterborough has an Urban Terrorist then you'll know I welded the connections wrong !!
@@0utcastAussie cool, will you update the controller? Some 48V controllers can take 72V it all depends on the voltage rating of the electrolytic capacitors and/or the voltage rails for the controller circuits.
wow. 35 mph is fast on a bike. borderline scary.
Really enjoyed this vid Andy I'll defo be building one can't wait
Very nice build, simple and powerful with a clean look. I'm amazed at how well the mismatched wheel sizes worked out.
Definitely want to put some torque arms on there. I have 1500 watts to rear hub motor (with regen), and it wore the dropouts even on my steel frame, to the point where the axle spun out. It took a long time for it to happen, but I wish I had just put them on. Now I have a scrap frame.
Thanks! Yes I didn’t stress the importance of torque arms in my video, I did actually install it before the main test run as you are correct, due to the high forces from the rear hub it. An easily wreck the frame or worse it could fail with you on it!
Dang, that whole thing looks complicated, plus a lot of bike shops in my area don't service Ebikes.
its easier than it looks ,trust me ,just match the colour of wires mount the things provided
You need service for a bike? Man, you're a lost cause! The guy in the video is an amateur level mechanic,and he's doing pretty well! You have to start somewhere if you're interested!
I have a custom e bike top speed up to 50 mhp and 70 mil hour so really so nice and fast bike
Guys have to be go custome ebike online uk
Where you get the stuff for that
Could you do it in place of the FRONT Wheel??
Yes you can
Hi Andy, I just bought your kit and it's going well ~ Quick question, how do I activate regen braking with the thumb throttle?
I wonder if you can translate the video to English?!
You’ve installed the handlebars the wrong way up, the shifters should be underslung and if you don’t flip the brake levers over you will loose your brakes!!!!!
Doh!!! I wondered why the brakes were the other way around so I switched them😂 let’s just say I’m more of an electrics guy😄
andy kirby glad you spotted it 👍 have you been doing much with the amateur radio stuff recently?
hi please tell me the correct rate of kit that $399.99 and KirbEbike 1500W-2000W Ebike Kit (motor+controller kit) NO BATTERY also
Thanks buddy you have been very helpful I really can’t thank you enough I was going to buy electric bike once I saw your video I’m going to turn my bike into e bike thanks
Best to leave controller out of bag especially in the summer
12:25 that was dope
which one we want to buy
1 KirbEbike 1500W-2000W Ebike Kit (motor+controller kit) NO BATTERY
2 KirbEbike 1500W-2000W Ebike Kit inc ION-PLUS 58V 17Ah Battery
3 KirbEbike 250W Ebike Kit (motor & controller kit)
how fast can it go?
1 hour if I had the money :(
The kits are nice but with bike thefts so hi now I'd rather buy a heavy motorcycle style electric one at least that's alot harder to steal.
What models are you talking about?
my ebike just suddenly cut off and I don't how to turn it back on. could it be a controller issue?
List of mods, prices of things range
Overheat issue, use solid long grain copper w/5% silver conductor quadshielded . After your done test fine tuneing, it'll show the actual speed MPH and overall cost of the amazing build.
Congratulations .
#EbikeLife2020
Your bars on the wrong way
His hat too !
Maybe he's a welder.
finally a video for us noobs lol
Awesome! Hope it helps!
@@andykirby Andy what's your thought on a 500w motor v 1500w. Would the 500w motor be better for cruising at speeds of say 25-30mph?
Wow the price of those parts! A complete bike e-bike from Halfords is cheaper with the bike. Really good video though.
Cheapest bike in Halfords is the £899 Carrera vengeance ebike. It’s a 250W low power bike. The bike I built cost £400 for the Trek Marlin 5 bike which is already a better bike...and the kit costs £739.99 + import costs but this is a 1500-2000W kit with a 880wh battery and a lovely colour screen. The carrera cant touch it in terms of performance and range. If you went for the 250W kit to match the carrera then the cost would be about £1K, again it’s still better than the carrera...it’s great as an entry level bike and you want a turnkey ready to roll bike, but the quality....not so much!
andy kirby I wasn’t disputing quality but the average person will pick Halfords over this method. Also the carrera itself is the 1 one selling bike in Britain at the moment.
Yes you are right, but there is growing community of self builders, this is who I’m really interested in helping.
Yeah it will but you’d need to check your triangle space to see in the battery will fit in there.
andy kirby then as an influencer you could use the number 1 selling bike in the uk to convert to an e-bike. I know for a fact this would appeal to a wide audience who already own this bike 👍
Very nice build, neat and tidy with 52v battery. I only run on 36v to watch that video I’m getting envious. :)
Yes increasing the voltage with a suitable controller make s a big difference, I remember the difference going from 24V to 50V was amazing, I got passed by a Lycra biker when running on 24V and he said that looks heavy, 2 months later and nobody passes me ha ha and I could do this all those years back, I can go even quicker now if I want to but to be honest 30mph is fast enough on a normal bike ua-cam.com/video/dzdw6d3xKpg/v-deo.html
knoxieman I eventual return the 36v battery to the UK. To be fair it’s original self build Ah was 41.6Ah 10s 13p. When the 72v charger arrives with current adjustable 2-18amp! In the post should also be a digital CV CC step down transformer to allow greater charge voltage flexibility.
I thought the intro was some kind of pimp my ride intro
I got a Cannondale mountain bike and want to turn it into electric and trying to find out what electric wheels sizes I can use esp the front 37-622(700x350-28x 1 5/8x wheels ? this is what it say on the tires min.50-max.85 psi (3.5.-5.9 bar350-590KPa) 37-622(700x350-28x1 5/8x1 3/8) k-192-003 drive ?
You touched the disc brake 🙈
Great setup I just got mine 48v 1000w 20ah but haven’t tried it yet but can’t wait 😊
Just bought the kit I have the exact same bike thank you for making this video!!! So excited
Have u received the kit? Just wondering before buying
spencer shone yes took a month. Works great but I ordered 26 tire and should’ve got 29. Other than that it works great
Excellent video! Very informative, gives me more confidence to go head and build myself an ebike with one of your kits.
Also, I LOVE your videos with Dude stuff, after my ebike project I'll be going ahead and modding a Funbike MXR1300, I'm a little more nervous about that one though..
Hi Andy, I've got a trek marlin 7. Do you think it would work in the same way yours did. Also what size bike is this so I can compare sizes (ie small medium large) my marlin 7 is the medium with long tube
Incredibly useful video. Thanks mate.
Hi Andy - great video - Maybe you could release a video on e-bike insurance theft claims. In this week BBC RIP OFF BRITAIN features how e-bike thefts are increasing and victims are not being compensated by their insurance companies for various reasons. For instance many house insurance claims fail because :-
a) You haven't specifically listed the e-bike/s as a high value item on your house insurance.
b) You haven't used your Insurance Company's SPECIFIED locks on your shed/garage and IN ADDITION THEIR specified bike
anti theft cable/chain. Get their recommended anti theft shed locks AND anti theft devices IN WRITING.
c) Some insurance companies will NOT meet the claim if you have left your e-bike in the shed/garage unattended for more
than six hours. Most of us are away from home during the day at work for EIGHT HOURS.
d) The theft occurred outside the boundary of your property.
e) You forgot to renew your house insurance or failed to confirm your e-bike was on cover.
E-bikes are expensive highly desirable items which can be thrown into a van in minutes and it's gone. They're easy and quick to sell on. If your e-bike is stolen you might like to check the likely avenues where the thief will advertise it. Thieves need to sell it cheap for a quick sale. Get rid of the evidence and get their next fix.
I would :-
1. Get a stamp kit and stamp out a number ( your post code ) somewhere on the bike where it can be seen. Heat the stamp and burn your post code on the plastic components/seat so if your e-bike is recovered by the Police you can prove it's your property.
Buy and install a security camera that will alert your mobile phone when triggered by an intruder.
I would buy a very small mobile phone ( they smuggle them into prisons - £30 ) and hide it possibly under the seat or make a plastic container and screw it on the bike so it looks like it might be part of the electrical system. It can be configured as a tracker.
Insurance companies don't like paying out. It's their profit. It's your responsibility to make sure they are nailed down.
Get every thing confirmed in writing.
Do you have a printed copy of the steps/directions/ instructions on paper? Like maybe a download or anything? This is quite interesting. Thanks andy
Nice vid . I my self dipped into the diy with a 500w kit and so far its nice . very much the same but less power . I will ride it 7 k/ms to work and it should be great . then on the weekends at 50 lbs . I can still put it on the back car rack and go explore a trail or 2 . I could pull the battery to make it 10 lbs less if needed. .
I just realised that i have this same bike and it is currently for sale, but i would love to have it converted if i had the money. I already own an ebike anyway!
What is the added weight to the bike on this kit? Great video, quick, right to the point, no long boring intro thanks!
Thanks for another great video
What about range?
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Great video Andy and yes come the spring will probably have a one they look good fun.Not sure if it's Locktite you put on the bolts think it might be Thread Lock comes in diff colours for each strengh
Nice to finally see a decent U.K. Eebike build. Thanks for the video. How have to found the kit reliable? How’s the battery etc?
Very reliable, I’ve been using hub motors for years and they just keep going, even if they regularly get wet and dirty they continue to run just fine. Battery is over specced for this kit so it doesn’t even get warm and offers over 30 miles range.
Great video. Thinkin of a conversion kit now.Thanx for sharing