I'll tell you a trick for off road longevity on your back wheel. Big tires anywhere from 2.25 to 2.6. The bigger the better and the thicker the better. This trick will prevent damage to your rear wheels and make them last longer. I tested this for over 15 years and it never fails to save a back wheel from damage.
I had 500w voilamart for over a year my wheel was perfect at the end. Just sold it ordered what you have 1000w and 14Ah 48v batt I was worried this would not be enough for a 15mile round trip but you have made me more confident it will be okay :) I could not afford anything more!
I got one of these kits a year and a bit back to upgrade a 250w geared hum motor and out the box i was not overly happy, the sw800 screen it came with was not able to show true wattage as it only counted up to 999w and anything after sat 1200w would look like 200w and battery indicator never worked properly and no mater what settings i set in it the controller never followed the settings plus the included controller was square wave so incredibly noisy, for this reason i upgraded to a KT 1000w controller that peaks at 1200w also got a LCD3 but then replaced with a colour KT-LCD8 as the combo was far better to program and control and also since it is sinewave it is utterly silent. power wise for me it is not that fast to accelerate but it gets up to 31mph on a flat and about 20 into a strong wind, over all its good and i use it daily to commute to work. The battery i got however is less than impressive, the one i went for was a 48v ( supposedly ) 17.5ah using ( supposedly new ) Samsung 35e cells in a 13 by 5 config, a year later and only around 300 charge cycles it is getting mad degradation to the point it sags to 44v - 45v after around 9 miles, after opening it i noticed the cells had other weld marks indicating that the cells were not new but repurposed, so word of warning that not all new battery's have new cells in them and its probably better to make your own if you know how to.
I bought a front wheel 1000w Voilamart kit off eBay nearly 3 yrs ago, have used it most days since then for my commute to work & performs faultlessly. Was £115 at the time , they are now double that , I paid £200 for a decent battery & that has performed well & still holds charge as good as the day I fitted it, the only thing I regularly replace is brake blocks as they soon wear out going from 30+ mph quickly down to zero 🤣
I use this on full suspension bikes , defo worth it even cheap rear suspension will smooth the ride and take the shock away from the wheel, might save you getting rim damage etc.
My motor broke down after 170 miles sensor had to be reset 3 times. My so called motor was the 1000 watt. When it does run it is a fun trip. Don't know where to get it repaired. Advice would be appreciated. Thanks
You should consider getting a motorbike, if you travel on quiet 50mph roads because it will handle better than any ebike at those speeds and has better brakes. Great vid 👍🏽
I have the same kit put it on my friends bike so I would have someone to ride with and his bike doesn’t have disc nor does it have the holes for them and as long as the rim brakes are tight and in good shape you should have no problem as he can do about 30mph and still has decent stopping power
I’m considering Bufang for my long tail cargo bike to transport kids. Its a Surly. These sounded appeasing for cheap, there’s a used kit for $120, well.. still on package, I don’t want Junk, though?
@@ianmangham4570 That makes a lot of sense! Different mindset between sports and commuting I combated that by enabling both PAS and throttle, using the throttle to speed up and then fighting against slowing down until I couldnt anymore Makes for a great workout that way But it of course takes away the simplicity of riding a bicycle
I know this is late but I have a 13 ah battery from Yose Power I just bought for $230 to go with this kit and the range is about 30-40 miles I think but I haven’t used a full charge yet just like 25 miles and it was still going
Great review can you get a new wheel if your hub motor is still in condition can you put the old hub motor in a new rim i mean my wheel has done the same as yours
Just bought this same kit, had it for two months and it claimed to be waterpoof i left it outside for one night and it rained and bike now says error 9, ripped apart controller and it was full of water even though it had seals on it
What size rotar did you use on your front I've got a back but I just got a front to and I'm just using nonral forks I've paid 150 for a useless hydraulic beak kit I've tried like 3 other cable calipers and nothing worth they all just kit the dam fucking hub it's so annoying anyone know a good brand break caliper and rotar disc to use I'm using I think 160 at the moment?
Great Video! Looks like you have a Very Nice Bike. I was surprised to see that you are not even running shifters to make gear selections. I recently got one of these Voilamart kits and am yet to put it on a bike. I'm still saving money to buy the batteries. It's good to hear that you are happy with the hub motor after a whole year of using it. I'm hoping to build a Ebike with this to use when I don't need a car. The bike I am using has good working V-brakes that I will start off with, but the frame and forks both have disc brake mounts so that I can upgrade later. I have not decided if I should use the brake levers that came with the kit that have switches to shut off the motor. I see that you are not using them, so maybe they are not necessary? Also did you ever try to use the cadence sensor that mounts down by the cranks? My understanding is that the kit's PAS (pedal assist system) only delivers full throttle when the cranks are turning so a twist throttle affords better variable control of the motor. Thank you for making a video of your experience! I have found it very useful in the planning of my own Ebike conversion.
Be careful with battery's as it is a mine field, most of the ones out there are using cheap china cells that do not have the capacity the claim or the nessesery amp out put to run safely, add to that most ebay sellers use recovered cells but sell as new, of the 4 i got on ebay and one on amazon all of them used recovered cells, so if you are confident it might be better to make your own, its what I did and it was way cheaper even factoring in buying a small spot welder
@@robotbrokenthe money you save though you could buy a replacement battery realistically if you got a dud. You could get a battery it lasts forever. Take a calculated risk with something that has a return policy that'll help you make you decision. If any issue with range return it
Hab nen ähnlichen Umbausatz gekauft mit großem LCD Display und Gasgriff und dazu einen 48v 24ah akku Find das Teil echt Klasse...... Hab damit jetzt 500km runter und das Teil gibt noch nicht auf ...... Fährt ungedrosselt bis zu 55km/h Aber nur mit vollem Akku, mit dreiviertel Akku fährt es nur noch 45-50km/h und wenn er weiter runter geht 30-40km/h ......fahre nur noch mit Gasgriff hab schon keine Lust mehr auf strampeln 🤣 Komme mit dem Akku voll aufgeladen und nur mit Dauerfeuer Vollgas gute 50km weit . Mit voll beladenem Fahrradanhänger noch gute 28km ......die China Dinger sind besser als die meisten sich das vorstellen können......
I have a 1500w wheel with a 60v 30ah battery and a 2000w controller . Ive done over 1,300km and when its fully charged it does 60kph . My spokes have come a little loose also but overall its pretty good for the price . I also have a bbshd running 3,200w on a 52v 25ah battery but i actually like the hub motor better because it doesnt run through the chain and sprockets .
Yeah hubs all the way I'm with you! Yes I know mid produce better torque for hill climbing, Are far better at technical climbs, More efficient etc.. But I don't care because I just cruise baby! And hubs do it much better with far less ware n tare or fuss :)
That might be for legal reasons. You can’t go above 28mph for us ebike laws. If you can set the wheels smaller than they actually are you could get over that limit.
@@ruzzcraze1862 but the question is.. can my kit do more than 28mph? the controller is programmable with bluetooth. It has access to even 52v it says. But unfortunately my wheel hub can only go as fast as the 1000w will allow it
Hi there ..just checking…are you openly declaring you do 30 mph on open roads ! Could that declaration not be used against you or am I missing something 🤔
Try sheng milo mx 02s 180 kilos still runs 28 mph 90 kilos load runs 35 mph 1000w 48 volts 17ah 2000usd I have one Nothing can compit In price And quality
You're insane if you want a relatively flimsy set up like yours to be capable of 50mph. These bikes were never designed for such extremes. Just stick to 30 max; that's already at the upper limit of safety and you stand less chance of PC Plod sniffing around for things they can impound then crush.😅
Where was this video a few months ago when i got mine! So far so good with mine, put a few hundred miles on it already and no complaints. My advise to newbies...INVEST IN MASSIVE TYRES and/or AVOID KERB JUMPING!!! The weight on the back tyre has meant I've had 3 pinch punctures because of jumping kerbs. This happened using the in box tyre and even a 2.1 x 26" tyre i had on another bike. Im now running Maxxis Hookworms which are 2.5 wide and its running amazing!
@HabZ Rahman Thanks for the advice on running fatter tires. I'm not sure if my older frame will be able to clear a 2.5 inch wide tire, but I will be sure to pack it with the widest that it will accept. I've looked at the hookworm tires before but have never tried them. The idea that you've mated them to an electric hub motor sounds pretty tempting. That tread pattern on a large casing seems like it would turn an electric mountain bike into a bit of super moto that would stick well to the pavement at higher speeds. Did you use the PAS (pedal assist system) that mounts down by the cranks or the brake levers supplied with the kit?
@@robotbroken Tbh, my frame is a Diamondback from 2012 and just about had enough space. 2.5 isnt a "plus" sized tyre so theres a good chance it'll fit. I was worried about running slickish tyres in rainy old Britain but this week has been wet and cold and theyve held up really well! In terms on brakes, ive gone for the sensors used for hydraulic brakes. The connectors matched on the voilamart controller and used the 3m tape with super glue to secure them to the brake/gear combo. Best of luck!
@@habzzz rainy old Britain - that's awesome! I love to watch that Sam Pilgrim. He's very funny and an amazing rider! I am going to have to try a set of those Maxxis Hookworms at some point. I've been tempted to try them before but was scared off by them weighing a bit more than most tires. I think that the extra material would be a benefit on an Ebike. Are you using the crank cadence sensor that came with the kit or are you mostly using the throttle to supplement your own efforts?
@@robotbroken When thinking of weight and ebikes, the trade off is worth it for durability and convenience! With a torque arm and a not very long phase/hall wire cable and cable tied cable management... Changing a rear hub inner tube ain't fun!!! Besides, they look great! Supermoto style is exactly it. I think more like a motorcyclist than a bicyclist (if that is a word) when it comes to ebikes now in terms of weight.
@@habzzz I just had a chance to look at the bike again that I'm planning to use. It's a pre 2010 alluminum Trek that was built before tire companies offered larger sizes. The front suspension fork has plenty of room for a 2.5. The rear triangle currently has a 2.2 inch Michelin knobby that I find the actual measurement to be 2.25 inches. leaving barely an eighth of an inch on each side of the tire and the chain or seat stays. that is a 3.175 mm gap between current tire and tubing. Maybe I could do the big Hookworm up front and something slightly smaller in the rear. I think that I have an old Maxxis Holy Roller around here somewhere that is 2.30 or 2.40. I should put that on the back of the bicycle to see where my clearances stand. Your point is well taken about trying to prevent flats. I live in the Arizona desert with lots of stickers and thorns, so I will probably use tire sealant (slime) and tire liners to fortify the tires. Thanks for all the tips! If you ever happen to get close to your bike with a ruler, I would be curious to know what the actual width measurement of your Hookworms in either inches or millimeters?
Probably a good idea to stick to back roads and English country side. I know how much your British UK police (im Canadian are cops dont really care) have a hard on for sticking it to illegal ebike riders. Best to stay under the rader with these things.
@@revparsons3tl bufang motor 1000w 48w controller, 35amp fuse - should be 40 but its OK. Triangle battery 52V 21ah for 0-1500w motors with smart tech like - USB, waterproof, crushproof, discharge limit, overcharge limit and rest I don't remember. I took throttle twist and dismantle it cut piece of plastic of , there was some limitations like 5 km/h less then possible, full throttle no magnetic assistant on pedals and pinnacle bike very light. I never heard about amp on my controller in any book or video, so I can't tell
@@mrblister8359 Some hills on people's commute may require a thousand watt motor to climb. As long as you were driving cautiously and considerate to other motorist and pedestrians it doesn't seem like you'd have a problem. I guess that it depends on where you live.
I’m considering Bufang for my long tail cargo bike to transport kids. Its a Surly. These sounded appeasing for cheap, there’s a used kit for $120, well.. still on package, I don’t want Junk, though?
Hi wondering if you can help me I have the same kit on mine as soon as it goes over about 30mph the motor starts vibrating every time I built one a few years ago and don’t think that one did it it doesn’t do it if you lift the back wheel up and test at full throttle just when your riding it. Do you know if yours does the same? Thanks
sounds like it's slightly out of alignment. the faster you spin it, the more the vibration will become apparent. Maybe take it to a bike shop and ask them to true it up by adjusting the spoke tension? Not sure, but sounds like that kinda thing.
my left ear really enjoyed this
My right ear really enjoyed the silence.
Ah! The peace
I thought I was the only one 🤣🤣
I don’t even use my right headphone so I never noticed
@@awdrifter3394I thought my right airpod broke or somin😂😂
I'll tell you a trick for off road longevity on your back wheel. Big tires anywhere from 2.25 to 2.6. The bigger the better and the thicker the better. This trick will prevent damage to your rear wheels and make them last longer. I tested this for over 15 years and it never fails to save a back wheel from damage.
@@atmoreguitt5902 Also cancels out Torque
I had 500w voilamart for over a year my wheel was perfect at the end. Just sold it ordered what you have 1000w and 14Ah 48v batt I was worried this would not be enough for a 15mile round trip but you have made me more confident it will be okay :) I could not afford anything more!
You can push alot more power and voltage in the 500w wheel
14 ah is plenty for 20 miles
I got 44 miles first charge, 52v 20ah 40amp battery, 1500w motor
Great footage and nice chill commentary
I got one of these kits a year and a bit back to upgrade a 250w geared hum motor and out the box i was not overly happy, the sw800 screen it came with was not able to show true wattage as it only counted up to 999w and anything after sat 1200w would look like 200w and battery indicator never worked properly and no mater what settings i set in it the controller never followed the settings plus the included controller was square wave so incredibly noisy, for this reason i upgraded to a KT 1000w controller that peaks at 1200w also got a LCD3 but then replaced with a colour KT-LCD8 as the combo was far better to program and control and also since it is sinewave it is utterly silent. power wise for me it is not that fast to accelerate but it gets up to 31mph on a flat and about 20 into a strong wind, over all its good and i use it daily to commute to work. The battery i got however is less than impressive, the one i went for was a 48v ( supposedly ) 17.5ah using ( supposedly new ) Samsung 35e cells in a 13 by 5 config, a year later and only around 300 charge cycles it is getting mad degradation to the point it sags to 44v - 45v after around 9 miles, after opening it i noticed the cells had other weld marks indicating that the cells were not new but repurposed, so word of warning that not all new battery's have new cells in them and its probably better to make your own if you know how to.
I bought a front wheel 1000w Voilamart kit off eBay nearly 3 yrs ago, have used it most days since then for my commute to work & performs faultlessly. Was £115 at the time , they are now double that , I paid £200 for a decent battery & that has performed well & still holds charge as good as the day I fitted it, the only thing I regularly replace is brake blocks as they soon wear out going from 30+ mph quickly down to zero 🤣
try to invest on metalic brake pad that don't wear as fast as organic brake pads
Is the kit still active 1 year after this comment
@@e.huss1 yes the kit has gone a lot cheaper
@@washx2k755 nah I mean is the guy who commented still using the kit on his bike 1 year later
@@e.huss1 I checked online their is some some kits avialable for alot of different price point but this company is around 400
I use this on full suspension bikes , defo worth it even cheap rear suspension will smooth the ride and take the shock away from the wheel, might save you getting rim damage etc.
Interesting, I'll try it out :)
Can u send me the link for the battery and charger
@@rvp8683 i used liitokala 20ah 48v from aliexpess and 4a charger from Ebay
@@FlyingFun. alright I've got a Chris Boardman hybrid bike, it has front suspension only. Do I get a rear wheel or a front wheel voilamart ebike kit?
@@rvp8683 back wheel , front forks are too weak really, even so make sure to fit torque arms.
Can you please put 10 kg of luggage in the back to test normal acceleration Especially going uphill?
Excellent review 😎 hd video looks great!
Thank you ☺
@@kiza_here USA dollars please an where can i buy this?
can you just trhotlr
without pedaling
My motor broke down after 170 miles sensor had to be reset 3 times. My so called motor was the 1000 watt. When it does run it is a fun trip. Don't know where to get it repaired. Advice would be appreciated. Thanks
You should consider getting a motorbike, if you travel on quiet 50mph roads because it will handle better than any ebike at those speeds and has better brakes.
Great vid 👍🏽
No insurance, no gas, no registration… lower maintenance
Can you use this kit without disc brakes?
I have the same kit put it on my friends bike so I would have someone to ride with and his bike doesn’t have disc nor does it have the holes for them and as long as the rim brakes are tight and in good shape you should have no problem as he can do about 30mph and still has decent stopping power
Hey what’s the name of ur front forks i love that bigger look
Yeah I like them to, did you find them by any chance?
I’m considering Bufang for my long tail cargo bike to transport kids. Its a Surly. These sounded appeasing for cheap, there’s a used kit for $120, well.. still on package, I don’t want Junk, though?
After 10 years of ebikes I've returned to leg power ,I'm so much happier 🤟💯🤠 aged 55
Why?
@@flosa1995 I like the fitness part ,I never got tired on my ebike or broke a sweat 😓
@@ianmangham4570
That makes a lot of sense!
Different mindset between sports and commuting
I combated that by enabling both PAS and throttle, using the throttle to speed up and then fighting against slowing down until I couldnt anymore
Makes for a great workout that way
But it of course takes away the simplicity of riding a bicycle
@@ianmangham4570u could have just pedalled and kept the electric part as a backup if chain broke or laziness kicked in
@@kamrankhan-ud5vd I returned to 250w kit 🤠🤘
What range are you getting from a full charge?
I know this is late but I have a 13 ah battery from Yose Power I just bought for $230 to go with this kit and the range is about 30-40 miles I think but I haven’t used a full charge yet just like 25 miles and it was still going
Best aftermarket controller ? 52v battery 1,500 motor. Trying to hit 40 doing 33mph now
Can you normally Paddle it If the Motor is empty?
You can but it's not easy. Remember that the back wheel weights 10kg.
@@kiza_here OK, thank you for your quick Response
Bruh, it's not a boat
Great review can you get a new wheel if your hub motor is still in condition can you put the old hub motor in a new rim i mean my wheel has done the same as yours
500w geared hub is a 3rd the weight, you can pedal it like a normal bike and it will go up to 1500w.
But it's weaker than a broken toilet seat.
@@realestatestudent213 48n.m torque! these 1000w direct drives only have 35n.m
Build a 1000w front motor - heavy, useless piece of shit. Now making 500w geared backwheel. Probably will work for me.
How much range? 50? 15? 50th?
Just bought this same kit, had it for two months and it claimed to be waterpoof i left it outside for one night and it rained and bike now says error 9, ripped apart controller and it was full of water even though it had seals on it
How to buy this ev kit???
What size rotar did you use on your front I've got a back but I just got a front to and I'm just using nonral forks I've paid 150 for a useless hydraulic beak kit I've tried like 3 other cable calipers and nothing worth they all just kit the dam fucking hub it's so annoying anyone know a good brand break caliper and rotar disc to use I'm using I think 160 at the moment?
180 MM is what is on most ebikes and they are hydraulic because you will be stopping at much higher speeds a lot.
Great Video! Looks like you have a Very Nice Bike. I was surprised to see that you are not even running shifters to make gear selections.
I recently got one of these Voilamart kits and am yet to put it on a bike. I'm still saving money to buy the batteries.
It's good to hear that you are happy with the hub motor after a whole year of using it. I'm hoping to build a Ebike with this to use when I don't need a car.
The bike I am using has good working V-brakes that I will start off with, but the frame and forks both have disc brake mounts so that I can upgrade later.
I have not decided if I should use the brake levers that came with the kit that have switches to shut off the motor. I see that you are not using them, so maybe they are not necessary? Also did you ever try to use the cadence sensor that mounts down by the cranks?
My understanding is that the kit's PAS (pedal assist system) only delivers full throttle when the cranks are turning so a twist throttle affords better variable control of the motor. Thank you for making a video of your experience! I have found it very useful in the planning of my own Ebike conversion.
Be careful with battery's as it is a mine field, most of the ones out there are using cheap china cells that do not have the capacity the claim or the nessesery amp out put to run safely, add to that most ebay sellers use recovered cells but sell as new, of the 4 i got on ebay and one on amazon all of them used recovered cells, so if you are confident it might be better to make your own, its what I did and it was way cheaper even factoring in buying a small spot welder
@@EQINOX187 Thank you for your caution and sharing your experience!
@@robotbrokenthe money you save though you could buy a replacement battery realistically if you got a dud. You could get a battery it lasts forever. Take a calculated risk with something that has a return policy that'll help you make you decision. If any issue with range return it
The `cao mm` battery brand on Amazon seems legit. Works fine so far! For 48v violamart
Is that 15 miles with throttle only ?
Pedling it wud be more right !
Thanjs for sharing👍🏻
i have the same set up . do it go up hills?
Fantastic video
Should consider upgrading to a 52V, the difference is night and day.
Where did u purchase this ebike conversion kit?
Ebay your best bet
@@revparsons3tl i bought one 1000w on ebay. Just search for voilamart ebike kit.
Nice build 👌 I've got a 48v 1000w kit on my carrera and 1200 miles not one issue, £600 all in. Upgrading my whole front end soon.
Hi, i have carerra fury 27 speed, will the 7 gear rear 1000w hub motor work OK as mine has 9 cogs on the rear?
I could only fit 7 gears on the back
what battery you got on there bud and whats the tops speed couldnt hear a thing u said mate
he said 30mph
@@colemiller9392 ok
the battery he says is a 48 volt 10.5 amp hour
Hab nen ähnlichen Umbausatz gekauft mit großem LCD Display und Gasgriff und dazu einen 48v 24ah akku
Find das Teil echt Klasse......
Hab damit jetzt 500km runter und das Teil gibt noch nicht auf ......
Fährt ungedrosselt bis zu 55km/h
Aber nur mit vollem Akku, mit dreiviertel Akku fährt es nur noch 45-50km/h und wenn er weiter runter geht 30-40km/h ......fahre nur noch mit Gasgriff hab schon keine Lust mehr auf strampeln 🤣
Komme mit dem Akku voll aufgeladen und nur mit Dauerfeuer Vollgas gute 50km weit . Mit voll beladenem Fahrradanhänger noch gute 28km ......die China Dinger sind besser als die meisten sich das vorstellen können......
I have a 1500w wheel with a 60v 30ah battery and a 2000w controller . Ive done over 1,300km and when its fully charged it does 60kph . My spokes have come a little loose also but overall its pretty good for the price . I also have a bbshd running 3,200w on a 52v 25ah battery but i actually like the hub motor better because it doesnt run through the chain and sprockets .
Yeah hubs all the way I'm with you! Yes I know mid produce better torque for hill climbing, Are far better at technical climbs, More efficient etc.. But I don't care because I just cruise baby! And hubs do it much better with far less ware n tare or fuss :)
Hi. What website do you find good deal for E 🚲 hub motor 👁️✌️👁️
What kit or brand wheel motor ? What brand is the 2000W controller / did it come w your kit or ordered seperately?
i cracked my rim badly jumping a gutter, they arent the best rim thats for sure
450w caicyl motor pric in banglades
Are you Andy Murray?
@@bmzaron713 🎾
I purchased a kit from Hallomotor. It’s a 20 inch 48v 1000w
But for some reason the guy says max speed is 28mph.
I assume it could do more.
That might be for legal reasons. You can’t go above 28mph for us ebike laws. If you can set the wheels smaller than they actually are you could get over that limit.
@@ruzzcraze1862 sounds like fun. Id only ride at those speeds when i know its safe. other than that id just cruise at the legal speed limit
@@ripp3rjak934 yeah. 45kmh/28mph feels very fast. Tho faster is fun.
@@ruzzcraze1862
but the question is.. can my kit do more than 28mph? the controller is programmable with bluetooth. It has access to even 52v it says. But unfortunately my wheel hub can only go as fast as the 1000w will allow it
@@ripp3rjak934 probably
Mate change that cracked rim asap.... your gonna get major injuries if it comes to failure while riding!!!
Hi there ..just checking…are you openly declaring you do 30 mph on open roads ! Could that declaration not be used against you or am I missing something 🤔
Can you tell me what type of rotor you have? The rotor for my stock brakes cannot fit on the wheel
Iam using Shimano rotors
What's the red button for
911 call
Think I'm going mad I swear I just saw this for sale on ebay
Try sheng milo mx 02s
180 kilos still runs 28 mph
90 kilos load runs 35 mph
1000w
48 volts
17ah
2000usd
I have one
Nothing can compit
In price
And quality
You're insane if you want a relatively flimsy set up like yours to be capable of 50mph.
These bikes were never designed for such extremes.
Just stick to 30 max; that's already at the upper limit of safety and you stand less chance of PC Plod sniffing around for things they can impound then crush.😅
Where was this video a few months ago when i got mine! So far so good with mine, put a few hundred miles on it already and no complaints.
My advise to newbies...INVEST IN MASSIVE TYRES and/or AVOID KERB JUMPING!!! The weight on the back tyre has meant I've had 3 pinch punctures because of jumping kerbs. This happened using the in box tyre and even a 2.1 x 26" tyre i had on another bike. Im now running Maxxis Hookworms which are 2.5 wide and its running amazing!
@HabZ Rahman
Thanks for the advice on running fatter tires. I'm not sure if my older frame will be able to clear a 2.5 inch wide tire, but I will be sure to pack it with the widest that it will accept. I've looked at the hookworm tires before but have never tried them. The idea that you've mated them to an electric hub motor sounds pretty tempting. That tread pattern on a large casing seems like it would turn an electric mountain bike into a bit of super moto that would stick well to the pavement at higher speeds.
Did you use the PAS (pedal assist system) that mounts down by the cranks or the brake levers supplied with the kit?
@@robotbroken Tbh, my frame is a Diamondback from 2012 and just about had enough space. 2.5 isnt a "plus" sized tyre so theres a good chance it'll fit. I was worried about running slickish tyres in rainy old Britain but this week has been wet and cold and theyve held up really well!
In terms on brakes, ive gone for the sensors used for hydraulic brakes. The connectors matched on the voilamart controller and used the 3m tape with super glue to secure them to the brake/gear combo. Best of luck!
@@habzzz
rainy old Britain - that's awesome!
I love to watch that Sam Pilgrim. He's very funny and an amazing rider!
I am going to have to try a set of those Maxxis Hookworms at some point. I've been tempted to try them before but was scared off by them weighing a bit more than most tires. I think that the extra material would be a benefit on an Ebike.
Are you using the crank cadence sensor that came with the kit or are you mostly using the throttle to supplement your own efforts?
@@robotbroken When thinking of weight and ebikes, the trade off is worth it for durability and convenience! With a torque arm and a not very long phase/hall wire cable and cable tied cable management... Changing a rear hub inner tube ain't fun!!! Besides, they look great! Supermoto style is exactly it. I think more like a motorcyclist than a bicyclist (if that is a word) when it comes to ebikes now in terms of weight.
@@habzzz I just had a chance to look at the bike again that I'm planning to use. It's a pre 2010 alluminum Trek that was built before tire companies offered larger sizes. The front suspension fork has plenty of room for a 2.5. The rear triangle currently has a 2.2 inch Michelin knobby that I find the actual measurement to be 2.25 inches. leaving barely an eighth of an inch on each side of the tire and the chain or seat stays. that is a 3.175 mm gap between current tire and tubing. Maybe I could do the big Hookworm up front and something slightly smaller in the rear. I think that I have an old Maxxis Holy Roller around here somewhere that is 2.30 or 2.40. I should put that on the back of the bicycle to see where my clearances stand.
Your point is well taken about trying to prevent flats. I live in the Arizona desert with lots of stickers and thorns, so I will probably use tire sealant (slime) and tire liners to fortify the tires. Thanks for all the tips! If you ever happen to get close to your bike with a ruler, I would be curious to know what the actual width measurement of your Hookworms in either inches or millimeters?
With the 💣s
Probably a good idea to stick to back roads and English country side. I know how much your British UK police (im Canadian are cops dont really care) have a hard on for sticking it to illegal ebike riders. Best to stay under the rader with these things.
quietest voice over ever
Not road legal in the U.K. if you hit a pedestrian you will be treated as driving and unregistered vehicle without tax or insurance
And can get points on your driving license. So be careful, or stick to 250w 15.5mph limit
Chinese crap !!Working on my 3rd kit that doesn't work right 🤬Guess things have changed in 2 years cause they suck now..!🤷♂️
Slow! My 1000w motor 52v 21ah battery does 40 mph on flat road
Show it... Make a video or be quiet Sir.
Whst amp is your controller
@@revparsons3tl bufang motor 1000w 48w controller, 35amp fuse - should be 40 but its OK. Triangle battery 52V 21ah for 0-1500w motors with smart tech like - USB, waterproof, crushproof, discharge limit, overcharge limit and rest I don't remember. I took throttle twist and dismantle it cut piece of plastic of , there was some limitations like 5 km/h less then possible, full throttle no magnetic assistant on pedals and pinnacle bike very light. I never heard about amp on my controller in any book or video, so I can't tell
@@revparsons3tl and 700 cc Road tires
you just listed like a thousand dollar build...dude prob paid less than 400 for his entire setup
dont want points on my license so will pass on a 1000w ebike
Lol I really doubt a cop would do more than tell you to register it as a moped.
@@18matts you get a fine and 3 points on your driving license in the uk.
Voilamart have one with a switch going from 250 to1000.
just ride off haha youre on a bicycle they wont do anything
@@mrblister8359 Some hills on people's commute may require a thousand watt motor to climb.
As long as you were driving cautiously and considerate to other motorist and pedestrians
it doesn't seem like you'd have a problem. I guess that it depends on where you live.
I’m considering Bufang for my long tail cargo bike to transport kids. Its a Surly. These sounded appeasing for cheap, there’s a used kit for $120, well.. still on package, I don’t want Junk, though?
Hi wondering if you can help me I have the same kit on mine as soon as it goes over about 30mph the motor starts vibrating every time I built one a few years ago and don’t think that one did it it doesn’t do it if you lift the back wheel up and test at full throttle just when your riding it. Do you know if yours does the same? Thanks
sounds like it's slightly out of alignment. the faster you spin it, the more the vibration will become apparent. Maybe take it to a bike shop and ask them to true it up by adjusting the spoke tension? Not sure, but sounds like that kinda thing.