THE BEST DIY EBIKE CONVERSION KIT!!! | ONE YEAR ON HOW IS IT GOING?

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[@milkncheese1]

It's time I buy this kit... been watching awhile now and it's time I do it as my body is not liking the 30 mile runs I do on an old skool trek B series... its time I buy this kit.. And for 879.99 for the extras it's an absolute amazing bargain I need in my life now... I know im 2y past this post but Andy sir bloody well done for this... genuinely love how you explain it all for people like me to understand and get the best information for... thank you...

[@seeker7679]

Good way to get into the game. Happy New Year Andy. All the best in 2020

[@groundskeeper5292]

Thanks for the info. Got into electric biking recently and still riding my first e bike but defo going to do an e bike build now instead of buying a pre made one. Thanks. Hope the weather is better!

[@snoopydoggy5196]

I'm thinking about using my everlast welder and converting my bike to electricity. This conversion kit looks interesting.

[@bassome3000ify]

Just found out about your channel, I am glad. I will enjoy and learn a lot from you.

[@philbrown8773]

Very interesting, looking forward to your build

[@monicapatri9813]

The comments are very good. I had my experience with the Aston Rider kit, it came out less than 300usd with lifepo battery and it has been running without problems since I had it more than a year ago

[@shaunmiller5170]

Is it legal to put a conversion kit on my mountain bike?

[@joehamilton9796]

Ordered My 2000w kit from your website 2 weeks ago, can't wait for it to arrive !

[@ThisOldPanda]

How is it?

[@ebikeengineer]

That torque-arm is brilliant! Much better than the metal hose clamp models.

[@jamiesmccormick]

Mate this is seriously impressive, i've been looking at e-bikes for the past couple months but this is the only e-bike i've come across that meets all my demands. You should be very proud of yourself mate this is very impressive.

[@andykirby]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

35 mph! i might not survive

[@southcanucci3057]

@@Darkness-ie2yl there’s one for 515 that goes 50mph

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

@@southcanucci3057 whats it called?

[@Anees-]

@@southcanucci3057 which one?

[@jakereal3604]

That’s a great looking bike you built !!!! Looks awesome and as if you bought it that way. Bravo from NY

[@mattcameron9349]

I can definitely feel a purchase coming on, after Christmas is out of the way!

[@j4ykworks]

This is by far the best video I've seen on the bike and kit.

[@TKomoski]

Don't Andy Im running out of money

[@Kirt44]

Go make some more

[@danielfernandez4224]

That was an amazing video pal, not just for the informative part that was pretty complete, but to ride with you full screen on my TV, was an experience of those videos they use to make to sell GoPro Cameras, you should think about to find some extra profit with them or another camera maker, because the adventure is yours, budy. Thank you

[@pentacx9961]

i know what i will do when i have my birthday :) been looking for a e-kit for a while and this one catched my eye right away :)

[@tilago]

There's a few things I can't help but overlook in this build, like that dangling break cable, but other than that and a few other things, oh my gosh, what a clean install, here in the Bay Area you see so many cheap kit slapped on with zip ties and electrical tape, I'm glad to see people still take pride in their bike builds

[@ianmangham4570]

GUILTY, I've got electrical tape all over mine, it all gets practical when you get a puncture

[@ItZFlipz]

I did mine real nice, now i use taped and i legit tie wires around themselves because its easier to keep fixing that way lol

[@teknofil007]

fantastic bike. I have my third electric bike now. My first one was at 750watt. Number two was the scooter 5000watt. My latest is an Enduro Leili speed 11.000watt 72volt 48Amp. It's amazing. I've always dreamed of a bike that I now have. Heavy weight over 50 kilos. Have used it on four trips. My God how fun. Have great respect for speed. So I've only been up on gear 3 out of 5. But it does almost 60Km / h in gear 3. Nice video you have. You make a lot of good electric bike movies.

[@shaunmiller5170]

Are conversion kits legal ?

[@ltpltp323]

What was the price of the 11.000w kit?

[@Anees-]

Has the 11000 wat leli been reliable for you how is it holding up 2 years later?

[@jonathan1976xxx]

Loving it just built my first 1000w happy days 🙂🎵

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing your tips 👍

[@davidcook164]

Built six bikes using this kit, recommend 100 percent spot on done over 900miles on mine in last few months, any weather.Mounted my controller to top of frame with a small project box behind it to hide wires, fitted a switch to box to select whether peddle assist is on or off and a small tactile switch to break lever instead of using the supplied ebrakes.

[@danjay2767]

What is the total cost of the kit you paid after import duty etc? Assuming you're in the UK. Cheerd

[@finchman7654]

Dave, what's the weight of this complete unit like? I'm interested in it but still want the ability to 'comfortably' ride also. I have a lightish bike already. Cheers

[@terryholod5744]

Please tell me the name of the company to get one of these kits

[@markspringthorpe8755]

Did your battery come separately from your kit

[@davidcook164]

@@markspringthorpe8755 Yes the battery came a couple of week later, had to pay £30 pound dutyl

[@navidmehdi6]

England does look lovely outside of london.

[@geordiejigsaw]

The English countryside is beautiful.

[@turboman9471]

Have a look at Isle of Man

[@dougfurr5217]

kudos. Thats not a bad starter kit there. I currently run a modified BBSHD @ 2kw via a phaserunner controller. I would like to see a higher end kit available though. Maybe one with a QS205? Other than a QS motor, I will stick with my mid drive.

[@rapturecalf6614]

Where I’m from there’s a road that comes off the mountain to town, pure downhill. when I was a kid on just a normal pedal bike I would reach speeds of about 80 - 100km an hour sometimes passing cars. The speed wobble was so bad it felt like the front wheel would just fly off any minute. Can’t wait to get a decent high powered ebike and go down that road again as an adult 😁

[@mattimeo117]

how steep was it that you were getting up to 100kmh???

[@MrBigangry]

I put over 6k miles in my first year on a dillenger kit attached to a diamondback hybrid bike. If you are considering an e bike then do it you won't regret it.

[@jordanhillbeck5580]

Just put mtx kit on my bike 1500W 48V an I’m loosing power each time I crank the throttle after the first 2 seconds of having it on, got the pedal sensor on how you have yours put I have no washers do I need washers so the magnets don’t touch ? just don’t have the headlight what is causing this? As I didn’t see a headlight come with my kit so it’s not on is this the reason? I don’t know I’m lost

[@HelloWorld-ns7gt]

@@jordanhillbeck5580 The magnets should not touch.

[@HealthThroughNutrition]

I've just bought a Carrera Kraken with hydraulic disc brakes with 27.5 wheels, got it for work and to play at a friend's farm so I'll probably end up giving this a go and see how it is.

[@jonnycage5253]

Link of the parts you brought

[@MrBigangry]

@@jonnycage5253 dillengerelectricbikes.com/ they have different type works on any bike...... there are other ways to go about it but mine works great.

[@sandyclanachan6619]

I built a twin suspension ebike using a 1500w hub kit and it's great for commuting to my work I'm a big guy and it pulls 29.5mph with me on it brilliant 👍🏻

[@montaguebarnabasltd]

What kind of range do you get on yours? I’ve got the same sorta spec as you mentioned… range on mine is about 12mi tho, not great

[@sandyclanachan6619]

@@montaguebarnabasltd Hi back and forward to work woz about 5 miles a day and after a couple of days the battery went down 1 bar so I just kept it topped up I noticed with the battery dropping one bar the output power went down quite a bit especially on hills so if you can afford it get a good quality battery 👍

[@montaguebarnabasltd]

@@sandyclanachan6619 thanks for the fast response! Yeah I’m gonna look at doing that. Pricey.

[@ItZFlipz]

Yes bro nice bike i hope its all working still my friend?

[@sandyclanachan6619]

@@ItZFlipz unfortunately I sold it as needed the money at the time but will build one again soon I hope

[@johnwelander]

Looks a great machine, I've built two cheapie's over the last 4 years and would love one with this much poke! Good job!

[@spaceforce0]

Info on your cheapies? Would love to build my own

[@johnwelander]

@@spaceforce0 The latest one was a £110 500w 36v front wheel kit from eBay together with a matching battery; cost of both items about £250... fitted to a used 'Trek 2 Navigator'. £100 cheaper than the most basic ready built machine. Only thing I didn't fit was the pedal assist. Not interest in using that. I'm used to a motorbike so using the throttle all the time is no hardship to me. Top speed about 16mph but great up hills. Wouldn't suit everybody but i like it for casual riding now and again..

[@stuartskilton8928]

Thank you for the info mate.I do want to get into it

[@supernova1976]

Merry Christmas mate 🎄

[@granthopper4132]

Great job, I built my own mountain bike after seeing the incredibly cheap running gear on a quite expensive bike, if you look at the cost of the average electric bike and take off the electric component cost the basic bike parts are very cheap, plus most e bikes look like girls bikes, awful aesthetics, this way is so superior, great video, I will check out your kits!

[@kalef1234]

Very informative. Made me realize i need like 1500whr battery and a 2000w motor to have fun. Im 132lb

[@fishtank9521]

Awesome video, just finished mine following your videos. massive thx for the help....Is it OK to use in rain or wet conditions etc?

[@patrickbonin137]

Crazy Andy doing a power slide on white painted road lines in the wet.. Haha...Pampers time..lol....wait for the pot holes at the end of winter....nice video all explained in plain language......when I look back 3 yrs ago thank God people like you pushed us to promote this wonderful mode of Transport...thanks to you I do 150 kms a month lost 22kgs...and converted numerous colleagues to dump the car for commuting purposes..my only woes is the Chinese components..its a pity us Europeans can't supply these parts for the same price...otherwise Andy well done your the dogs Bollocks Mate....😛😛👍❤❤

[@andykirby]

Cheers Patrick, thanks for all your wit and humour in the comments section this year😅 you always bring a smile to my face when I read the comments😅hope your having a good one!

[@patrickbonin137]

@@andykirby ²👍👍😍❤

[@robertday4151]

Im glad that you mentioned the torque arm as its a very important piece at 1500W for safekeeping of the frame and yourself.

[@DeanD1990]

Not necessarily. In the kit you're probably paying £50 for that small piece. I decent esc should provide speed so gradually that the nut shouldn't come lose like that

[@HubbHubbs]

Defo! Always fit a torque arm, you can get one off ebay for £10. Worth every penny. Its like spending all that time and money building a fast bike then riding on bald tyres with splits in the sides!

[@walterwhite6216]

@@HubbHubbs what a a torque arm

[@16bigblue]

Sweet bike, im going to do this! Thanks for the idea, hopefully it works out as good as your bike.

[@xxdigbyzzxYT]

Did you get it?

[@kazi1]

How was it

[@adamkostan8671]

Nice work 💪 Keep more video's coming 📹

[@Stolas1777]

I love this I am going to get to work on getting one of these together

[@HelloWorld-ns7gt]

Do it, get the ebike smile, everyone smiles as they hit the throttle the first time.

[@Boemel]

@@HelloWorld-ns7gt really cool but here its 250w max and u need helmet, plate registration otherwise the bike is confiscated and u get serious fines.

[@wallstbets4865]

@@Boemel This is just how once again how the government taxes the poor.

[@SirDella]

@@Boemel Where are you from?

[@MrGZM90]

You should do more ebike vlog and maybe DIY tutorial ebike please! :)

[@matthewswitzner1046]

Im getting this kit!! Just fixing up the donor bike..👍

[@Sylvan_dB]

1500 watts is a good 2+ horsepower. As a skinny kid of about 150 lb I could hunch down over the handle bars and get a honda trail 90 up to over 50mph and touched 60mph a couple of times (probably had a slight tail wind). Me on the bike with the rack and the irrigation shovel and the mud would have been well over 400 pounds and the engine was rated for a max of 7hp or 5200 watts. (150 lb me was a goodly number of years ago...)

[@pcjc2006]

What frame should I get for feeling better at 36 mph lol thanks

[@TheKiely182]

I have over 4000 miles on the kit I bought from you in march no problems I used it most days I've bought another battery and do 100miles a day. The only problem I had was a slip on ice and I broke my wrist. But that was my fault

[@navidmehdi6]

Hope you get well soon

[@markjwoodford1931]

How do you find the pas, like going up hill and when you start pedalling harder for example?

[@PaulL42654]

Great video as always, hope you're having a good Christmas!

[@JPHeath]

I have fitted a BBS02 750w on my specialized Rockhopper evo 2016 , absolutely love it, have a 17.5ah battery can get 50 miles easy of a full charge.

[@Breadstar90]

50 miles is sick!

[@Anees-]

How has it been for you 2 years later? any problems

[@JPHeath]

@@Anees- over 2000 miles not one problem 👍

[@albertonicastro7987]

Tell me if wrong but the rear spokes looks like they are bend because the tork y 1500 w motor may be a solid aluminum wheel is better ?

[@grumpus27]

It just needs a rim that's designed to suit a large hub - the rim can be dimpled or fitted with special eyelets to accommodate the steeper spoke angles, but they don't bother on these cheap crap kits.

[@timholden8007]

can you use this on MTB trails ?

[@markchristopher6889]

Excellent video I've just ordered a trek bike like yours ,I'll be ordering a kit off you next month

[@andykirby]

🙏🏻

[@stevencrombie9429]

Excellent video mate!

[@Gamen4Bros]

merry christmas guys

[@GreatGloves]

Greetings from Finland!

[@slowshop]

Mine olen ruotsalainen!

[@georgemilne5562]

Absolutely fantastic 😊

[@jaylord55]

Merry Christmas to you and Sarah

[@joshuariggphotography8531]

Can you build a ebike on a Decathlon bike preferably a 520 or 540

[@HMPirates]

Yes

[@facelessvaper]

Sweet man - Am on 36v going to 48 in summer all been well, geared hub though - Just out curiosity absolute full cost not forgetting folks, mug guards, tyres and front wheel?

[@abidcvb]

got a link to that kit/motor? Im looking for a similar kit but can find any

[@sheyedlington9046]

I would love me advise on my bike suitability. Great video

[@HelloWorld-ns7gt]

@@abidcvb www.cloudsto.com/ebikes/kirbe...

[@ferrysonder7051]

Fantastic e-bike! Only one thing I would change: the gears/front blade (coq wheel?). Cuz with 20 m ph you already can't keep up pedalling and whats the fun of that? I would love to go this fast but still pedal

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

I saw a perfect frame on a Schwinn branded bike here in the States.. Not sure if the drop outs are good size. I need to look into all the Specs soon . I wanted to do a hobby this next winter and build something. Good video. Good luck!

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

would u do a video on DIY replacing the cells in these prebuild battery packs ? dunno if ya viewers would find it usefull.

[@mattjohnston5807]

Power tool batteries use the same high output batteries in ebikes. Alot of people are using laptop batteries not realizing laptop batteries are LOW output and will not make you go fast. If you know what you're doing then power tool batteries will save you hundreds.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@mattjohnston5807 i only said it because years ago photonicinductions shown a video on how to replace a single cell in a power tool battery pack to save u replacing the whole pack and save u tens of pounds ( £100 for some branded packs )

[@mattjohnston5807]

@@girlsdrinkfeck Right on, thought I'd warn you just in case. I almost got suckered into getting a bunch of laptop batteries lol.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

oh no of course ud have to still buy the amp ratings that matches the other cells ,but still cheaper than buying a whole new pack when u can just order a pack of brand new cells and fit them into the same battery pack and its BMS, adding to that, the governments should make battery retailers and manufactures give money back to u if u return the used and damaged cells back to them, like we did with milk bottles and how they now do with plastic bottles ! itll encourage people not to throw batteries away in landfills and the companies will have the materials needed to make more new cells :)

[@mattjohnston5807]

@@girlsdrinkfeck No joke, the amount of thrown away batteries is just crazy. The battery business is a huge business like the oil business though so they want to make money off of people and not give them a good product usually. The only thing holding graphene tech back is the fact it will put alot of people out of business if they started manufacturing graphene batteries. Hopefully lithium batteries will just be an inferior battery soon.

[@skinnwalk3r586]

in the enduro bike ya have, what battery do yoiu have in that one? i ordered myself a 48v 39ah battery

[@jamesgadd5322]

Skinnwalk3r it’s not the torque it’s cos they build the wheels shit in china. It’s worth re-tensioning the wheel yourself or take it somewhere

[@gursisingh1940]

Too big, it probably won't fit...

[@eduardodiaz5762]

Why not get 52v? Or go big on a 72v battery?

[@secretender3421]

If that bike can get your speed up to 35 I should have no problem getting there. It’s an amazing ebike kit and I’m gonna buy this eventually.

[@aaronbinder6903]

Hello there! I'm Aaron, I love your channel!! I keep watching your videos over and over. I want to build an e-bike. I'm hoping that set-up you are using will install on a Diamond Back Overdrive?

[@imthelastone]

I can't see past the front brake cable hanging off like that

[@markcozzie]

Where can I get this exact kit and how much please? ,I've got a carrera hellcat with 8 rear gears so I'm sure it'll fit??,please let m know...many thanks.👍

[@syedabhir8158]

on his website check the description

[@BeatSaberNoob]

It's £800 idk if its worth it lol

[@jlindell6532]

ANDY U LEGEND . on my racing road bike i do 45mph + doesn't feel that fast though .

[@erikschultz4389]

) xlwll winner= 414

[@hoverbotfpv1425]

I was riding my 1500w 1952 Roadmaster evbike today at 28mph it was great. I have 2 wheel drive and was corning in wet gravel on running track. Weighs maybe 2x that great bike, LOL!

[@shaunmiller5170]

Is it legal to get a conversion kit for my bike?

[@coaldust01]

Compared to an e scooter which is a straight up tug if spotted by the wrong copper, what's the odds of getting hassle on this if being ridden sensibly, as in peddling and keeping the speed down? I'm guessing this could go under the radar quite easily?

[@uzairchowdhry4044]

I have a 1000W kit but only go fast when the road is clear. most of the time i pedal in mode 2

[@yourreflection7590]

@@uzairchowdhry4044 Hi do you have waterproof protection bag over the battery and controller? I haven't prsonally bothered but people seem to be suggesting i do.. Also do you have quite alot of wiring showing up front ie under the handlebars the electric wiring looks diy.. Or do you simply not worry at all about all this bs that coopers may or may not do ? :) Cheers appreciate any reply

[@uzairchowdhry4044]

@@yourreflection7590 i have a fabric bag that houses all the wiring so there is no mess. i rarley ride in the rain but when i there is no problem. my bike looks neat only the wire bag looks diy. if u want i can email you photos

[@xxdigbyzzxYT]

Just don’t get caught

[@fups8222]

Hey, I just got my marlin 6 which is basically the same as the 5, I'm converting it with a 26-inch hub motor on the back like yours but I'm using the old rim that came with the kit, How fat do you think my tires should be at its max?? Also are you still running 26 and 29 inch rims? and what happened to the seat suspension post you had on there??

[@fups8222]

btw fantastic video, great to see that it still holds up, 1500W with 52v is insane I reach like 54km/h, any more and I shit myself

[@gursisingh1940]

@@fups8222 I reach 70 kmh (38-40 mph) on my 2000 watt nominal and I feel great ahah except that my eyes start watering!!

[@fups8222]

@@gursisingh1940 what bike are you using?

[@happyhermit2022]

Excellent, really good thank you

[@andyc18865]

Andy, you and Tony(vorteck) are so informative to the ebike world. I wonder if you could answer this question for me. I have a 5000watt dd motor ebike. When charging which do i plug in first, the charger to the ebike or the plug to the socket. I dont want burnt hair lol.? Thanks for your feedback on this. Cheers. Andy. C

[@unknownricecake3036]

For a seccond, the thumbnail looked like a sam pilgrim video

[@jackbrown2722]

Hi Andy Really interested in buying this kit, im a heavy rider 150 kg, i have a marin pine with 2.8 tyres on. Would this be suitable for me?

[@Johnwilliams-th9hq]

You are gonna get a lot of flat tires.

[@shuaibabdinur1851]

@@Johnwilliams-th9hq That's ruuuuude 😂😂😂

[@Johnwilliams-th9hq]

@@shuaibabdinur1851 I am speaking from experience.

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Have you thought about doing a kit for a bike with 20x4 rims like the super 73 and similar bikes? Even better if you could supply a full bike or even the frame, loads about already that look similar but nothing next level with adjustable seat or suspension that upgradeable to very good quality parts should you want to.

[@user-cb6jw5ky1i]

Andy Kirby ma man love your vids but any idea about the motor magnet pulse, motor ratio settings for p1 p2???

[@robhingston]

Wow so fast I’ll be too scared to do that on a bicycle ...

[@acvn-hg9gy]

Eh. 720 pounds, without the bike. Bought my motorcycle for the same amound haha. But this has different possitives and negatives, it just depends on what you want.

[@ryantyrone5056]

Can get the full kit on ebay for 350. He sells it for 700, it's just his business mate cant fault him for trying

[@surg23]

The main positive for me is that it doesn't cost $1300 to register and insure. Can also filter through traffic better than a motorcycle.

[@jasonlocke154]

@@ryantyrone5056 Does that include a 52v 17ah battery with LG cells? If so can you send me the link please?

[@MR-uk7iy]

Brilliant!! I want one

[@hhead56]

Great kit to start with tops merry Xmas thanks.

[@andykirby]

Cheers Huf, same to you 👍

[@larryhanson1761]

@@andykirby where can I get one of your ebike kits.

[@gmantoon]

cost-effective looks at the price walks of and sulks hahaha

[@daviddelgado5727]

13:51

[@nathanhuitson1418]

Hello there, loving the video, I picked up a e bike the other day for £50, think the battery is on it’s way out though can only do about 9 miles on a full charge, and only takes an hour and half to charge, was just wondering if there’s anyway I can make it quicker, I’m getting about 23.5mph on the flat, 500 watt motor 36v 13ah battery, the wheel is heavy as anything lol Many thanks

[@ripp3rjak934]

This is the cleanest build I’ve seen on a trek. Unlike my Janky bmx build. But it’s a solid performer.

[@paulollerhead941]

Yeah in the damp my 1500w does get sketchy above 35mph

[@markifi]

al these ebike riders not adhering to the regulations will just give riding a bike a bad name once people will start dieing.

[@markifi]

dying I mean

[@markifi]

I recognise you can go that fast on a regular bike if you are a good rider. The problem I see with this is any idiot will be able to go that fast in any road conditions. I might have been a bit too harsh I don't know. I hope I'll be proven wrong.

[@paulollerhead941]

Yeah I rarely go above 25mph, but enjoy opening up when down empty paths. There are people willing to take big risks, but that isn’t me.

[@Bh2Ohouse407]

@@paulollerhead941 What kind of frame and Ebike conversion kit do you use to go that fast???

[@shine9680]

Wish i could afford one. Im so sick of being poor

[@multiverse439]

Go to a university and ask if they have any abandoned bikes or dumpster dive. Crazy but true fact is people do toss good condition bikes. During this pandemic I decided to get a bike. I didn't buy one I either found parts tossed away or frames being thrown away. I've already ridden my 1987 Schwinn Le Tour over 100 miles during August. After I fixed it up because someone was tossing it away. Completely free bike. It runs great too. Next I'm looking to build an Ebike. Obviously won't be free.

[@nico-sm7xo]

Look all over market place offer up exc I got a nice bike for 35$ got my electric kit on Amazon for less then 600$

[@LoneWolf-lk3gt]

@@nico-sm7xo How much power? Know where to get a 1500 Watt kit with good torque?

[@dtiydr]

Not even a complete 1000W hub kit for like £200?

[@beastman.330]

Use a truck battery .

[@kai5012]

looks ace... you ever thought about a dynamo powered bike...self charging ebike... I did but no ider where to start...

[@sutututuuu_]

dudeee this is sickkk!! almost 40mph!! man that's stupid fast!! i don't have an ebike but want one, if I wasn't on a super low budget I would totalllyyyy get this!!!

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

you can build one for under $400 usd, you got this!

[@sutututuuu_]

@@FtanmoOfEtheirys Thanks! I'll try it!

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

@@sutututuuu_ im building mine right now, my budget is $700 but if you limit yourself to 750w and 15-20ah, you can do it within 400 usd.

[@shaunmiller5170]

@@FtanmoOfEtheirys are they road legal ?

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

@@shaunmiller5170 in the USA an ebike is defined as having 750w or less and a top speed of 28mph or less depending on class. Class 1 - PAS Only cut off at 20mph Class 2 - PAS OR Throttle and cuts off at 20mph Class 3 - PAS only and cuts off at 28mph. Local laws may limit this further. For example, I live in Illinois and they have a blanket law saying ebikes cannot exceed 20mph on the road.

[@longbowandwarbowcraftingbo2859]

do you ever get stopped by the police? 1500w aint road legal

[@suslordproductions8197]

WARBOW MAKING agincourt it’s road legal if you don’t get caught

[@tiloalo]

How would the police know, they cannot check how many amp the motor consume on the spot. Even a 1500w motor could be street legal of the ESC limit the power available

[@bigpoppa4094]

exactly. what cop is going to pull out a voltmeter and test it?

[@HelloWorld-ns7gt]

If you start to peddle as soon as you see the pols they usually leave you alone.

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

This pointless peddle assist law kills this for most people. Especially those who've travelled around the world and seen other countries just accept e-scooters and get on with life.

[@squabsquab2524]

Just get rid of the limit not sure how to do it uet but im gonna build one if the police stop you say its 250watts

[@liamwhyte8100]

@@squabsquab2524 what is the ebike law in the UK and really with these ebike kits do police even stop you?

[@squabsquab2524]

@@liamwhyte8100 15 mph which is nothing police in my case have never stopped me i just ride isimg peddle assist i only use throttle on empty roads or long main roads police dont really care just gotta know how to look normal I'm going to build an 1000 watt ebike with 20ah battery

[@michaeldudziak2346]

This country seems to hate us doing anything for "free" like wet wood and camping.

[@squabsquab2524]

@@michaeldudziak2346 tell me about it

[@raymondcracknell4489]

Nice job. Noticed some bent looking spokes on the back wheel though. Is the motor too torquey maybe?

[@lbjack7922]

Hi, nice tidy job🙌🏽do you know if one of your kits would fit on my Boardman Full sus Pro XL frame or possibly point me in the right direction to one that will fit? Any help would be great😁👍🏼

[@poketfull]

Love the bike but you are breaking the law by riding it on the roads. 250w is the legal limit and at pedal assist (not pedelec). Not sure you should be promoting illegal use.

[@Jimmeh_B]

In what country? Also, 250w is insanely low. Legislation is the same as what you mentioned in Aus. Hopefully it will change to something more realistic in the not too distant future.

[@poketfull]

Jimmeh B I agree with you mate. That’s how it is in the uk unfortunately. You are allowed pedal assistance up to 15.5mph, anything above that is considered a motorbike/pedelec. Crazy I know.

[@barryjones5683]

@@poketfull so what if I pedal at 35mph ? Is that illegal ? Silly tit

[@selarice9477]

I darn near soiled myself when you hit 40 mph Andy! WOW!

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

I have managed over 40mph on my road bike only down a longish slope.

[@mrphil2233]

did you get import duty?how much if you did?

[@ChronicSurfer]

Nice! I'm currently doing two Marlin 5s with BBSHD motors and EM3EV 52v 20.4 ah batteries. It's cool to randomly find another sick Marlin 5. Nice job!

[@andykirby]

Nice, I still love the Marlin 5

[@stijnio11]

I'm building one too! Still doubting on the 52v 20ah or 17.5ah. A large battery is always nice, but I don't want the bike to become too heavy. How is the 20.4ah looking on the bike?

[@Tantium]

would the Marlin 6 work?

[@ChronicSurfer]

@@stijnio11 The 20.4 ah looks good and fits snug. I need to build some type of cage so I can leave the battery in the bike when I lock it up. Any suggestions?

[@ChronicSurfer]

@@Tantium A Marlin 6 would work. Mind you, I had to take a hole saw and drill out both bottom brackets to get the motor to slide in. If you are ok with never having a non-motorized mountain bike again, then go for it. For me, it has already saved me a ton of money in fuel since I drive a Dodge 3500 Cummins with a camper on the back.

[@J0nny61]

Trek Marlin 5 - £400 + £800 for the ebike kit and the cost of the labour to build it. Lets just say the labours free, so £1,200, but no dealer warranty. I do think that Trek bike is a good base to build from because the flat surface of the downtube will help to distribute the massive weight of the battery. Just out of interest Andy, how many miles have you clocked up in the year? Love your channel, please keep doing it.

[@Giove83]

Wicked video buddy! Very useful information and easy to understand. Some other you tubers talk to much unwanted info and it turns you off from listening half way thru but you nail it just right. I hve a gt avalanche 1.0 the top one would that be a good bike to get the kit on ?

[@andykirby]

Thanks, it will work on your bike if you haven’t got a through axle fitment for the rear wheel. Also check the dimensions on the website for the battery to make sure there’s somewhere on the frame to fit it.

[@Giove83]

andy kirby Thankyou for that Andy,much appreciated I’ll do just that from what i can see it looks a great bike to start off at so I’ll have to get ordering on the site. Iv fell in love with that frame of yours, you really have made it look great. Wish you all the best in your channel pal.

[@GeekonaBike]

can you get regen braking on this power of hub motor or is it gonna damage the batteries to put this kind of wattage back into the batteries?

[@1har2vey3]

I built a 1000w hub while. Not difficult to do and works well. Since it's winter I haven't gone to far or fast yet.

[@shaunmiller5170]

Are conversion kits legal ?

[@1har2vey3]

@@shaunmiller5170 don't know

[@megadeth1763]

Andy.. helpp, please !! I have this new mountain bike Diamondback Atroz 27.5 and I need your help, I wanna pull wheelies from a 5-15 mph roll and I'd like to hit a top speed of around 70 mph but mainly.. if I could pull out of an intersection leaving most gas motor driven cars and motorcycles just sitting there wondering what and how !?! Not to embarrass you but you Are the e-bike Tech mann on the Internet, ..well my friends and I believe so ! Anyhow.. if this could be done then I believe you're the man with the plan ! If you have any solutions or questions I will send you my personal information. I'm totally serious !

[@motorcyclesandthings8633]

Bugger I shed I’d had seen this vid couple of wks ago , just bought a second hand legal ebike , double the price of your kits , they look great value ,, in the future , next summer will buy one , regardless , cheers shane uk 🇬🇧

[@jonjamesbailey1375]

Bladdy wicked! I’ve been wanting to put a kit onto my chopper, it’s a more modern one from the 90s (not with the gear stick in the middle) What’s your thoughts for this kit going on one of those?

[@matthewhardisty6641]

Middrive motor is better then hub motor. You have more chance of spokes breaking and when that happens wheel gets offbalence and motor falls off and when that happens, you end up carrying motor with one hand walking your bike with other hand back to you car or back to your home. I have converted my fat tire bike installed 750w motor with 200 - 1000w battery. 115 miles on first full charge. How fast you want to go is up to you(so far fastest ridden on trail so far: 30mph). I did over ride safe settings, I got the pass code to over ride safe setting on KZbin video(1-5: 10 - 25 kmh to 1-9: 10 - 99 is kmh). I installed Bafang motor with UPP battery works great

[@gordon12082006]

Where did you buy the bike from before converting it to an Ebike? And how much did it cost? Great video and one of the best on KZbin,if not the best.