BMX eBike build

[@skippyyoung7872]

Adding the suspension fork was brilliant

[@wasupgoysqwerty]

Those Maxxis tires on there are awesome, I use them on my ebikes and there absolutley awesome

[@SuperRJ2012]

Can you tell me or give me the links for all of the parts and the bike?

[@rjvilla5228]

Thanks for posting this. I have a fat tire ebike right now, but I want to go with a more stealth look for a bike. I’ve always loved BMX bikes as a kid, this set up looks like the one I’m wanting.

[@noahkuria19]

4:34 regen Puts power back into the Battery.

[@alberttownsend1062]

Im getting a similar kit but its a 1500 watt. Im just having a hard time finding a battery

[@JohnBowl14690]

Love that bike. I'm going to attempt to do a 3000W kids fat mountain bike. Frame is similar in shape, but not quite as long set for 4.0 fat tires. I just ordered the bike today. Once it comes in I will measure the frame and see what conversion kits will work. Will probably have to build rear rack to mount either the controller or battery or both. It's a project.

[@joesiph8021]

Did you build it? I was thinking of making one out of a kids full suspension mountain bike

[@JohnBowl14690]

@@joesiph8021 - Yes I did and totally regretted it. First, the bike was not balanced well. I built a rack for the battery in the back of the bike. Problem was the weight of the battery caused the bike to wheelie way too easy. Second, it took way longer than I expected. Things always seem simple in theory, but I had to do too many mods to get the bike to work correctly. Never again.

[@dhearl1988]

Legendary bmx build frecken awsome i would do this if i had the funds. How much did this did all this cost

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Thx mang, bike was 250, motor kit was 450. batt was 300 and all the rest was prob around 300-400

[@ssbceez224]

I have almost the same exact kit, 1000w 48v rear wheel, with the same 52v 0-1200w 13Ah battery, it’s coming in this week so I’m excited to build it, only trouble is that my bikes rear fork is too small so gonna get a car jack and try to bend space in between

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

How did it go?

[@ihavetowait90daystochangem74]

Where you get the fork

[@stonedcaptaain]

Thanks bro puting my puzzle together..

[@tkwilliamkeenan9341]

that is exactly what I'm try am trying to build and you have achieved it great job bro im just waiting for my money to get right and ill be looking for part numbers .... i already have my mongoose

[@stevenszebelledy]

Same

[@stevenszebelledy]

But I want it to be chain driven but I don't really like the mid range crank thing..I want to add another chain on the other side to a motor and a freewheel gear, then my pedals aren't becoming a health hazard and I don't have to look like a weirdo getting a papsmear driving with me legs up

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

www.leafbike.com/search/?CateId=&Keyword=bmx

[@barrybabbot7481]

I was going to do a build like this but ended up buying a zooz new. Only a little bit more than what diy would have costed. I love it but I still wanna do the build. Was thinking a 26 myself but I really like the 24. It's bigger but just as stealthy as a 20inch. Nice one dude.

[@JAS_builds]

Dude I just looked up a zooz how is that just a little bit more I'm putting one together now and I only have $350 into it in total and that's with battery

[@barrybabbot7481]

You obviously caught me lying me @@JAS_builds Where can I mail your award to?

[@Mrandroiduser]

Just ordered the zooz headlight stem to finish off my ebmx custom build. 449 on the bike another 1.1k for mid drive motor kit, and about another 500 on customizing the bike itself. Which gets pretty close to the Zooz prices 😂 but its my own custom baby with a frame for my height size with the option to change out the rear wheel and gear without lacing a hub and also being able to keep a quality rear hub and axle its so buttery smooth coasting loving the mid drive setup on a 20" bmx with some nice high psi 2.4 bmx street tires. Highly recommended the mid drive even with the added cost its so much more quiet than my hub drive store bought cheap ebmx.

[@Z1PP]

Hey! you inspired me to build one of these, i have everything i need except the leaf kit. I guess you also ordered you battery from them? A bit worried of battery safety. Im thinking of buying the 1500w kit with the 52v 12ah battery. Any advice? thanks!

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Thank you! Sounds like good choices. I got my batt from amazon (Unit Pack Power Ebike Battery - 52V 13ah) but more amp hours would be the move if you can afford.

[@Shishou_Shi]

I want to build something pretty much exactly like this. I wonder, you couldn't get a battery inside the frames triangle? I heard controllers overheat when stuffed into bags. I want to make mine All Wheel Drive with a motor in the back and front.

[@Nick_Ramburn]

How did you get a disc brake on a bmx bike?

[@Watchout5035.]

Anyway I could get the links to those forks and seat post? I have the 1500 watt Eleaf bmx kit. And I'm about mid build but that suspension looks key. Thank you if you can help me out with that

[@edgurash834]

I'm also looking at the 1500w bmx hub motor. Did you ever get yours up and running? If so, what is your top speed on it? I was comparing the 1000w and 1500w and the details were confusing. When watching videos and reading details on them, It seems as if the 1000w goes faster than the 1500w. But this does not seem right. Any thoughts?

[@wordup1944]

This is amazing. Did you buy the rear wheel with a single sprocket ? or did you have to fit your old bmx sprocket onto the kit ?

[@Mydogvr]

I would like to know the answer to this I am attempting the same project?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

I think it came with one 16t

[@mennop8182]

you really build a beautiful ebike, i love the fact that its light weight and fast.

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Thank you ~

[@ZacharyMendez-vm4fy]

More power to you!

[@popeye7833]

where did you buy the rear wheel engine kit with Sprocket please

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

www.leafbike.com/search/?CateId=&Keyword=bmx

[@TLBN_J14000BLK]

I want too build a front drive since people told me you have too cut your bmx too fit the hub motor into it any help?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

It Fit www.leafbike.com/search/?CateId=&Keyword=bmx

[@Suprasicotte]

Link to the motor please?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

www.motor.com

[@sofakinggreat731]

That’s the best bike I have seen. I want to convert my GT. Can you give me the shopping list? Please

[@ephiosproject]

im pretty late but fyi the regen wire is cut most likely, u gotta solder it, and in the settings set regen strength to 3/4 (its set to 0 as well as being wirecut) also is that mongoose 10mm or 14mm dropouts?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Interesting. How do you get into the settings?

[@ephiosproject]

@@TheCohesiveGarage I believe it's up and power as soon as it turns on? Not sure since you have a different screen than me. Once u solder the red wire coming from the red switch so it's usable, you can prob find the programming list for ur screen. It might be c13 option in the programming menu.

[@ephiosproject]

Thou I strongly suggest good torque arms like the ones from grin before using regen as it'll cause the axle to rock back and forth in the drops outs and damage them.

[@djlusicxaiver3957]

Hi where did you bought this kit, link?

[@davidg4508]

How did you get the fork to fit

[@mikebabos4089]

Do you have part numbers and any link

[@dalvenable331]

Nice build, Like the hook worms. Got them on one of my EBMX's I have two 20 inch and a 24 inch EBMX the 24 is a 1200w 52v I call Road Rash. Like you I also opted for the suspension fork and seat post but you can not beat the BMX frame for a compact, solid frame that can handle the electric conversion. I love my little bikes, they are my go to bikes for shopping ( I can put my 20 mongoose Hope D in and average shopping cart, no need to lock it up) plus when I need these smaller Ebikes are perfect on the side walks, on the big 26 / 27inch bikes it can be a problem riding sidewalks with people on them. Folks don't feel so threatened by the smaller EBMX either. Keep up the good work. I know this won't be the last.

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

You the man Dal!

[@Jddjdurjf]

How is ur pedal assist? On a bmx with a leaf bike kit, it functions ok and does what pedal assist does and does it have levels of assist or just on or off?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

5 levels.. #1 feels like 250 watts #2 like 450 #3 like 650 #5 1000 watts

[@ExtravagantFragrances]

I have a bmx bike but do you need different forks for the front wheel 48V 1000 watt conversion kit?

[@robertbennett708]

Gotta Mongoose legion L10 series, steel frame, similar DIY build except the battery works a lot better mounted on the top tube.

[@publishchannel7086]

WHERE CAN I BUY THE HUB DYNAMO?? PLEASE I NEED HELP

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

CALM YOUR TITS! its at www.leafbike.com/products/diy-bike-conversion-kit/20-inch-48v-52v-1000w-rear-bmx-hub-motor-bike-conversion-kit-1151.html

[@anthonyproeger2505]

Where'd you find a 20 inch wheel that has the disk brake mounts?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

That is a BMX rear wheel that has splines for a gear mount on the front of the bike but I used a disk brake mount adapter from amazon :) www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Freewheel-Threaded-Flange-Adapter/dp/B08RWK1B2Q/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3N196W8UX209J&keywords=gear+brake+disc+hub+mount+adapter+bmx&qid=1649962395&sprefix=gear+brake+disk+hub+mount+adapter+bmx%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-3

[@anthonyproeger2505]

@@TheCohesiveGarage what kind of wheel would be compatible with that adapter? Can you link me one if possible

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

@@anthonyproeger2505 Any rear BMX wheel. . The hub is just 10mm wider so you ether have to bent your front fork a little or order a 110mm front fork.

[@colabitate]

Bro I did the same thing. 20" 1kw Cygnus DK. I love it

[@MrJLiebert]

Hows the bike holding up?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Just went on a ride! Its still good as new. No issues at all.

[@CAESARbonds]

nice build. I could use that with a folding bike. it would be easy to take on a train. sometimes a full size bike is prohibited or cots extra.

[@billroelmagnifico4701]

I have a 20 inch BMX style electric bike. Right now it's only pedal assist but I want to upgrade it to work with a throttle as well. Not sure how or where to start...

[@ripp3rjak934]

Please tell me where you got your shocks from.

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Directly from the brand store online.

[@jhorniel9320]

Can it do wheelies?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Yes, very very dangerous wheelies.

[@jacobread9650]

Hey bro, what frame did you use?? I can’t find a frame with a 140mm rear frame spacing so can’t get the motor to fit!! Did you encounter this problem?? Cheers!

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

The Motor I got From Leaf fits the 110. BUT you can stretch out the rear forks with a car floor jack :)

[@MrVictsan112]

what size motor and battery did u put on it ?? also what amp controller u got lol

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

www.leafbike.com/search/?CateId=&Keyword=bmx

[@notingham211]

Bro ever since I rented a ebike in Santa Monica I’ve wanted one and this vid made me shoot the shit and buy everything but one question I see online the kit but I have to buy the battery separately right ?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Yep, most ebike motor kits dont come with a battery. Some do though.

[@ninnnnad]

Electric moter set for BMX parchas link please share

[@Jddjdurjf]

Hey, im just fitting a leafbike rear hub wheel to my bmx but it's too wide for the frame? Was yours, or did it just slide on?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Slid on. Ment for bmx.

[@davidg4508]

Cold set the frame to 135 mm

[@robertodelatorre1464]

Love it! You did an awesome job, bro. I'm definitely going to convert my BMX. I'm just not sure whether to use a hub like you or a mid-drive Bafang, much easier to find here in Europe. I like the Bafang because it hides under the pedals and has the controller built in, but I'm not sure if it will work on a BMX, haven't seen anyone do it yet. I've a fat ebike and love it but is bulky as hell, I want/need the freedom of BMX

[@vHeartAndS0ul]

same, im looking at the paradox kinetics middrive motor, as there's a youtuber with a sick setup. Its a tough buy cause $4000 can get you an actual dual sport lol.

[@robertodelatorre1464]

@@vHeartAndS0ul Ha!.. Finally I got a rear hub moto. A mid drive could be a headache with a single speed bike like a BMX

[@brandontabios8647]

What hubs and wheel are you running on the front? Thanks!

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

NP. My front wheel is my old rear wheel!

[@brandontabios8647]

@@TheCohesiveGarage oh nice! Wanted to put disc brake setup on my e-bmx. Thanks!

[@medgart2154]

Hey Man. Great Build . I too am of the bmx era and have a nice one here for conversion. Its been 12 months or so since you posted this video. Can you tell me if you are still happy with the Leaf kit. Or is there now something better you reccomend that i sould get?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Go Leaf~ I got the 1000 watt kit but wish I went 1500. No regrets but I bet the 1500 watt kit slams harder baby!

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

3 years later and still not one thing I dont like about it.

[@ashpunting]

I turned my 26" mountain bike into 750w mid-drive bmx and the bike is now a climbing mountain goat and pretty quick but I still love your build man I wanna do o e soon 😀

[@henrilowe6321]

do you have gears?

[@ashpunting]

@@henrilowe6321 yes I do have gears I think mid-drives work better with gears👍🏼

[@djneils100]

dope project man

[@cm0cm]

Looks like shipping for a kit and a battery is $220 to America… ouch. Anyone got another source for the same stuff?

[@Dus306]

Which model of mongoose is this?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Title Pro XXL

[@jaydennasby7307]

Been waiting for a good video of a leaf wheel on a bmx 🙏 could this kit be wired up without all the screens and pedal magnets and alarms? Id like to keep it simple so it runs just on the throttle, thanks!

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Yeah, this is the 1000 watt kit so the display it small, easy to stow or hide. I think it needs it to turn it on and off ect.. it will run with just that and the throttle. (thumb throttle FTW) Also contact them they have decent communication.

[@clippydaclip]

Hi , just wondering how you secured the battery to the frame ? Did you tap some holes ? Belted it to the frame or something like that ?

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Hey, I drilled holes in the frame and used a rivet gun to insert the rivet nuts and used bolts to mount the battery. Its still solid mounted tight to the frame.

[@clippydaclip]

@@TheCohesiveGarage amazing , thank you so much

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

3 years later its still tight and solid ( for reference)

[@clippydaclip]

@@TheCohesiveGarage good to hear , your build inspired mine, hasn't failed yet 😁

[@ghoztsanji1994]

what kit is that?

[@JayCMoney808]

Yeah buddy Nice build! Where'd you buy your battery? Thanks man

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Unit Pack Power on amazon

[@SuperSHISAM]

Hey mate, just found your video and this is amazing. I've been looking at doing the exact same thing with the leafbike bmx kit. But I've been hesitant in buying because I wasn't sure if it was legit. This clearly answered my question. Would you still recommend it after the year since posting? Also do you think it's possible to attach a 9 tooth cog on the rear hub? Thanks in advance

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

100% legit. Get the 1500 watt kit. No way a 9 tooth or anything much lower than a 16 will fit. Get a bigger front sprocket yo~

[@SuperSHISAM]

@@TheCohesiveGarage definitely getting 1500 w. Gotta make it go spastic fast 💪

[@ThePlanet_L.I.]

Dope build 🙂👍🏾

[@PhoonigaN]

where do you find the tires for 20 inch? all i can find are 26 inch wheels for it.

[@shotxcj2655]

What kit did you put on your bmx?

[@kennydifficult666]

I have already have a sur ron but trying to do a resto on my bmx and I think this build is soo ideal lots of good insight in this great vid 😤👍🏽✨

[@simp2suave910]

Where did you get the alarm and front suspension from? Thank you much appreciated

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Bike light and alarm www.amazon.com/Onvian-Anti-Theft-Motorcycle-Waterproof-Vibration/dp/B07Y8BW8TF/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=bike+light+and+alarm&qid=1628182114&sr=8-5 Fork www.srsuntour.com/products/fork/?Wheel_Size%5B%5D=20%2522&Travel%5B%5D=0&Travel%5B%5D=200

[@chimerabmx]

This is a cool build, and also great commentary. If you're interested, I've invented an entirely new kind of ebike drivetrain and built a titanium bmx around it. 33lbs 3800 watts 35+mph. Production model coming soon.

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Super cool light weight balanced build. I like the disk brakes and minimal drivetrain! What is the geared portion above the motor?

[@chimerabmx]

@@TheCohesiveGarage Thank you! That's the primary reduction gearbox. All steel gears. Very beefy. It's housed in a new frame component we call the "upper bracket", as it mirrors the bottom bracket.

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

@@chimerabmx Awesome! How is the drag from the motor if any?

[@chimerabmx]

@@TheCohesiveGarage There's zero drag from the motor. The rear wheel is a common bicycle freehub. So the cog on the rear wheel doesn't spin when the bike is coasting.

[@tintin6291]

Ive been thinking about doing this with a 22 inch bmx.

[@orion2724]

this is so amazing!! thank you for sharing!

[@mbk1251]

Hi I Want to try this with folding Brompton ( so won't look odd taking indoor or on public transport bus trains )but I need a wheel builder to make the spokes as it's a 16" wheel rest of seem simple just like yours. my parts r coming a 26"wheeled Mountain bicycle, motor 48v 1000w and so 10" in diameter motor is going be a tight squeeze .the alarm is a good auditable of keep u aware what going on one step beyond ride safe Bro more videos

[@ripp3rjak934]

How did you mount that battery

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

I drilled holes and installed nut rivets in the frame. Its held up great.

[@ripp3rjak934]

@@TheCohesiveGarage damn. That’s what I don’t wanna do with my bmx frame by drilling holes… So I have to find another way to mount it. I used a bag that latches onto the bike seat.

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

@@ripp3rjak934 have fun

[@boundlesnrg]

Is that the NCX suspension seatpost? How did you get it to fit? On there site I'm not seeing 25.4"

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Yeah, Love it! My bike is a 27.2 I believe. Sucks if you have the thin tube

[@boundlesnrg]

@@TheCohesiveGarage Ah okay so thats the title pro xxl frame? Looking to do a similar build with a bmx whats the deal with the rear sprocket? Does this leaf kit come with one or did you rip it off your old hub/buy a new one? Youve got such a dope build

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

@@boundlesnrg Thanks, Yeah Leaf kit comes with a 16t gear but you can use anything. Yep, 2018 Title pro XXL. The XL would be just as good or better.

[@ashpunting]

I love your build bro I'm thinking about doing the same to a bmx brother cool 👌👍🏾

[@paulw1365]

That’s bad ass

[@kaitlyn3288]

I'm looking into getting a leafmotor too for my BMX. Did you have any additional import duties/customs costs due to shipping from China? Thanks in advance!

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

I don't recall. I talked to Peter [e-mail] and he did me right. "This parcel was shipped (with all Items) to Shenzhen & Hongkong by UC express this afternoon. It will arrive in Shenzhen two days later. Then our shipping company will ship it to USA by ups express from Hongkong airport. ** We will send you ups tracking number later." It was smooth and there was always good communication. He answered all my questions before I made the order and helped me with all my follow up questions. Good luck and Cheers!

[@kaitlyn3288]

@@TheCohesiveGarage Awesome. That's great info. Thanks so much!

[@stevewateva64]

Just finished a 20” folding bike as the first one I built was on a fat tyre 26x4” wheel Chinese’s heavy bike ( 48v 1000w ) wouldn’t even get up a hill with all brand new parts so researched it and 26” wheels just don’t have the torque so put that one down to experience but the 20” 48v 1000w that fly’s I put on a tern link folding bike so can get in the boot or trunk for the US as I’m UK, anyway was thinking about doing a bmx but didn’t think I could get a wheel suitable and a great build as your weight distributor is much better as my battery is on a rack above the wheel so a bit back heavy but great fun.. 😁. Already got the alarm on the way 👍 but would recommend to anyone as you can go for a day out where you can’t park the car so can park away and ride to the beach for example..

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Cool! Make a vid on the 20"! Sounds like a lot of fun. I always wanted a folder bike.

[@jibcano1777]

Been wanting to do something like this, great job!

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Thank you!

[@Noname304y2u2]

It's bad ass. Maybe but a crate is on the front.

[@jamesmiller6885]

My name is James and I agreed that is an awesome build can I get a parts list too

[@djphilly44]

Great video! Just picked up a BMX bike at Habitat Restore in PA for $25. Going to electrify it and use it as a Sunday Cruiser. How heavy was your bike when you got it? I am looking forward to riding an ebike that I can pick up with one hand that is light enough to extend my range and also to throw in the Jeep!

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Thanks! It was 21 lb when I got it

[@willwilman640]

How much did it all cost

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

The electronics were about 700 for everything for the conversion. I have roughly 1200 in this bike I believe.

[@Hakuonu]

im looking to convert my haro forum lite to electric. now i know it is possible thank you

[@thelighthousekeepers8177]

Hey mate, this is my favourite DIY Bmx build on KZbin. Really nice work. A few questions if that is ok! What kind of range can you get out of it on a full-charge? I understand most of the components you used. But did those forks fit without modification? And why did you end up using smaller disc brakes? Cheers.

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Ello~ I ordered the wider front fork because I used the rear wheel and it has the threads for the disk adapter and i had 180mm because that is what it was made for but now I put on an adapter so It has the 204mm. The range is about 2o miles I reccon but if you set the ped assist to #1 It will keep going for eeeeevvvvveeeeerrrrrrr. Cheers

[@Arron-S]

Nice work!

[@noname-p2f2q]

Rockin ride.

[@ianmangham4570]

Absolutely AWESOME

[@thanapoll.849]

72V 1500W 2 wheels hub motors will reach 80 km/hr

[@aaronloves3795]

Amazing build

[@racerx2095]

Bro that's so cool it takes back 👍👍😃

[@racerx2095]

It takes me back in the day when I was kid these bikes were my life 💯😃

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

@@racerx2095 Seriously, Getting a cheep BMX on craigslist was one of the best choices of my adult life!! I feel like I did when I was a kid. Priceless!

[@racerx2095]

@@TheCohesiveGarage Yeah bro nothing I enjoy more than riding.Im in the process of getting parts together for a second bike.Its a 205 4t with a sabaton controller still need to get the battery.It will be around 2k for the battery because I don't know how to build one and it's just to much for me to do.It will take me awhile because I just had my surgery on my leg.I broke it pretty bad on my dirt bike so I'm on crutches for a while.I still need another surgery next year.Lobe your build💯👍👍

[@tkwilliamkeenan9341]

so thanks for getting there and doing it is knew it was possible Fuck yeah bro

[@mattsmith5250]

Why is it your freedom machine? Did u get a DUI? Haha just kidding. Thanks for the video. It's an Awesome build and it looks like you did a really high quality job. The fit and finish and everything is wicked. Always wanted to try this.

[@TheCohesiveGarage]

Haha thanks Matt! I say go for it. It brings me and everyone I let (make) ride it big smiles of joy!

[@josephk8975]

great vid gave it a like

[@SH-ry2xi]

This fucking thing is so dope

[@robo3142]

try 1500v with fat shark 80 battery: take care, tanks A