E-Bike Build - 1500w rear hub motor, 48V, 29in MTX39 wheel

[@evandonohue5148]

*Great **Latest.Bike** . I upgraded the pedals, added fenders and installed a handle bar extension to raise them. Now it’s a pumped out E-Bike. I love it.*

[@fishtank9521]

I built the exact same kit, however I used a Samsung 2000w 48v battery. You’d be surprised what the controller can actually handle, only problem I had was overheating of the yellow Chinese 10mm connector blocks, I replaced this with 30a uk connector block row, I also replaced the 40a Chinese fuse with a car audio 30a (straight from battery) used a garden waterproof box. To house the connections. Used waygo for smaller wires for easy removal. No overheating whatsoever! This bike is amazing! Gets speeds of up to 60mph. The torque is incredible. I’m 12 stone and it flys up even steep hills, off road the lot ….Don’t add pedal assistance, just leave disconnected !!! Or you will go through controllers allot. This video also notes something important, My bike is a cheap aluminium frame. Since watching I took mine apart and discovered the ebike hub is warping the frame significantly, So as in video I recommend a real strong frame. I got round my problem with x2 tourque arms and I reinforced the frame. I’ve done nearly 4900 miles so far in 18 months. All on power mostly as I’m lazy. Use good tyres and get a good battery @2000w the difference is incredible. I lve tried really expensive ebikes. This is by far the best thing ever! Costs only a fraction of the price. Just watch this video over and over until your all set. Remember pedal assistant and brakes (that come with kit) ruins the controllers! I wear the battery in a backpack or on a rear holder if I’m even lazier! My frame was literally about to pop so massive Thanks to this channel for probably saving my hub!!!!

[@attackscorpion5323]

Good info. I have a 1000w I’m thinking of upgrading to 1500-2000w.

[@seanh6179]

Just got my 30a 48v (1440W) rear hub kit installed and I've reached 200+ km on the odometer. Such a fun and powerful kit.

[@simo2161]

Purposeful channel The first time I watched your channel I liked the idea of ​​converting a regular bike into an electric bike Thank you for the explanation

[@MikeKleinsteuber]

Nice to see a real world build from someone else without the right tools for the job, like tyre levers etc. But a bike stand does help a lot. My first two builds were with a 750w Bafang crank motor which turned out great but I'm going to do one of these for my next one. Thanks

[@Wabuh-Wabuh]

Thank you mate, you've inspired me to build my own ebike.

[@GG-ml3vr]

Those brakes with this power is foolhardy bordering on downright dangerous

[@michaelsMW2movies]

Not to mention that rear wheel is designed for disk brakes.

[@marthamryglod291]

I built a motor bicycle with v brakes and very good pads and would have to change them out about three times a year. The bike went 45mph cruising, 55 with a downhill. Blew up the engine after two years. Anyway, the brakes were okay and better than cheap disks but nowhere near the power of good hydraulic quad piston disks.

[@gabrielmayorfernandez8725]

@@marthamryglod291 ive got two moterized bikes with a duel break leaver so i thought that i could do the same with a ebike build but the e wheel is a 3000w mtx 39 & i noticed its not for v breaks , the width of the inner rim is much larger than normal mtb

[@MohnishChaudhary]

Nice build Russ!

[@LarryRichelli]

How can that powerful of a ebike with only rim brakes be any kind of a nice build. Really not safe. He could have bought a used bike with disk brakes and had a much safer bike!

[@MohnishChaudhary]

@@LarryRichelli You have to start somewhere. The build can always be enhanced. Please share your build and I'm sure it would benefit others.

[@russellvandermey2244]

Here's an update on my ebike. The front disc brake is shot. The hub motor is great. The rear tire popped a couple times but I think I had old inner tubes. The worst part is the controller is shot. I bought a new one but it's not quite compatible. I'm considering making it work, but I'm not sure it will support my pedal assist. I might skip it and buy a new set, including the display that had already gone bad. I'm still quite happy with my decision to build this e-bike. I've had a blast riding it this summer.

[@davidflynn9039]

You should really pin this

[@gerardjones7881]

@@davidflynn9039 Been riding mine for 2 yrs on ATV trails. Its a walmart cruiser with 49cc 4 stroke gas engine. Nothing broke except the chain, still running strong. Chinese and electronics are a bit iffy.

[@JackParsons.]

@@gerardjones7881 Just for the record, those 2 stroke, 4 stroke AND walmart bikes are all made in China including these electric kits.

[@dr.coomer789]

This doesn’t seem too good in terms or reliability…

[@wcgebn]

I had a very similar issue. I bought a 60 amp controller from amazon for £35.Most will do fine, though look out for the super cheap ones, they aren't 60 A and the draw from your hub will blow the mosfets. I also discovered you don't need the display if you don't use the cadence sensor, which is piss poor anyway. Just a good quality throttle so you can match your cadence and cruise. I've got a 1500w hub on my off road bike with the same rim & 2.8 inch tyres & very good 4 piston disk brakes which are needed for the speed & weight (the battery and wheel on mine weigh 12 kg). The hubs are very reliable,5 years 0 issues. The controller should be of good quality & 30-40 amps at least for this power of wheel. Disk brakes are a must.

[@nathantang530]

If you place the bike upside down, it work much easier to remove the tire or put them back on

[@davidward1274]

Nathen Tang I totally agree.

[@matthewallen1394]

I'm gonna be there one day can't wait

[@James-qq2vq]

Sorry but I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to the e-bike. my question is will it assist you going up hills or will it push you up a hill without peddling? Can't believe it comes with a sun ringle those are good rims.

[@russsreviews4818]

Yes, it easily and quickly pushes me up hills without peddling. You can use the twist throttle or peddle assist to engage the motor.

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

ok i want one now for sure. That smile riding up sayin Woh that is Fast LOL . Freaking Cool video man

[@bubbasreviews5295]

That is awesome!!! Good job on the build!!

[@russsreviews4818]

Thanks Bubba. Your reviews inspired me. This bike is a lot of fun.

[@eMikeBike]

I recommend starting with a bike with disk brakes for best stopping on an ebike.

[@Maykay1312]

eBike Mike not recomend but strongly advise to use disc breaks

[@eMikeBike]

@@Maykay1312 Good advise! Thank you...

[@Anygodwilldo]

That's a disc wheel, but you're using v-brakes on it??

[@whotf_ang3ll]

next time when ur taking the rear wheel off its more helpful to flip the bike upside down and the brake you just have to take the silver pipe thing off of the other silver thing hope that helps

[@TheNobby1972]

battery at rear makes bike very back heavy i would recomened putting battery on central frame

[@porterfielddynamics]

I’m a bit late to warn you, but that rim isn’t intended for rim brakes. You’ll get pretty bad squeal and performance (stopping power) if any with the rim brake. Otherwise looks great.

[@dupticcd3942]

what do you suggest cause i’m doing the same

[@porterfielddynamics]

@@dupticcd3942 Just check if the wheel is compatible with rim brakes (if it doesn't say explicitly, it'll likely have a polished flat braking surface rather than an angled painted one as seen on this guys wheel), otherwise if your bike is compatible with rear disc brakes make sure that you get a motor that has the mounting holes for said rotors.

[@dupticcd3942]

@@porterfielddynamics you truly saved me i’m taking the route of getting hydraulic brakes which i’m pretty sure is better

[@dupticcd3942]

@@porterfielddynamics do you have a social media or whatsapp i could contact you on i have a few questions before i build my bike🧍🏾‍♂️and it would truly help me having a experienced person give me some advice

[@m.a.r1982]

Good job Michael

[@keyproductions100]

you forgot to add a tube guard on the inside of your rim, it stops the spokes from rupturing your inner tube, and the rubbing problem you had that "went away" was probably caused by your lose motor wires touching each other,

[@russsreviews4818]

Thanks. I'll look into that. I'm still new to bike maintenance, but I'm learning. EDIT: How about this one? www.amazon.com/Thorn-Buster-Inner-Protector-Bicycle/dp/B00ZQV70HY EDIT2: Or this one? www.amazon.com/Cycle-Plus-Bicycle-Strips-Package/dp/B077933VWC/

[@keyproductions100]

@@russsreviews4818 yes, the one you need is the second link (with the valve hole in) this is to stop your inner tube being pierced by the end of the spokes, the other link is worth getting as well, that is to go between your tyre and tube to stop thorns etc from penetrating your tube, make sure you order one for a 29er

[@sarinatranquillo7302]

Hello Russ: Thank you for this interesting video. Isn't the rim MTX39 supposed to be for disc brakes only? How did you manage with V-rim-brakes? Did you not put any rim tape? Do the black controller bag with straps and the black rear rack come with the 29" wheel? Is over 60 Volt out of the battery not too much for the 48 Volt motor? Why such a cheap bike from Walmart (around USD 130,-)? E-bike conversion kit costs 3 times more (around 400,-). Why not good quality from for example a famous US brand like GT from f. ex. Dick's?

[@russsreviews4818]

Sarina, the kit didn't come with a disc brake, and the bike came with a V brake, so I used it. I took up-close pictures so you can see how it came together. It works pretty well, although I favor the front brake because it's disc and I want to preserve my V brake pads. drive.google.com/file/d/1GZpfJQCDz2gCiPJl2Hxh9bTbmoAd1LRV/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/1GZuVwt0IAr9xk2BlPfI-2Csfjc-LCPyB/view?usp=sharing I didn't use rim tape because I didn't even know about it at the time, but if I did it again I probably would. The bag that holds the controller and wires came with the 29" wheel kit, but the battery bag and the rack coming off the seat post did not. I think the 60 volts might be too much for the controller, but not the motor. I started having problems with the bike randomly turning itself off, and I have to press the power button to turn it back on. I suspect that's the controller. I bought the cheap bike because it was a great bargain. It's aluminum alloy, but even if it was heavy, that's fine on an ebike.

[@jonasmeier417]

@@russsreviews4818 Thank you for your reply, Russ. So, you braking down the surface and stickers of the MTX39 rim with the V-brake pads. If the frame is not for disc brake, there are pieces/adapters on Aliexpress that one can put disc brakes.

[@russsreviews4818]

@@jonasmeier417 I'd probably do that upgrade. Do you have a link to the parts you could post? Otherwise I'll research that soon.

[@jonasmeier417]

@@russsreviews4818 The Ali link: m.aliexpress.com/item/4000468449666.html?pid=808_0000_0105&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.4000468449666&aff_trace_key=49640c0fb0444e58bc023366cdcd9abf-1583227914292-03521-Qz7E6q7&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=26amp-r8o7ZnxYNpSLsRWCcHeflg1583365042214&browser_id=18f5e58974294346877f7d62392654fc&is_c=N Have fun!

[@dabooge]

That wheel doesn't look rim brake compatible

[@stan121midling5]

hi, great video, what bike, would you recommend that is a step thru ? for this build ?

[@tallman145]

I want to do this to my mountain bike. but I can find a smaller rear wheel hub that is 750 watts ?

[@attackscorpion5323]

Awesome! I have a 1000w hub, thinking about upgrading to 1500w or 2000w.

[@jonnygarland4741]

Most people claim only the 3000 watt motor will work on trails???? Thank you for your video may God bless

[@andytren9498]

Nice kit! no torque arm kit? and axle 14mm need file dropout as factory most 10mm

[@michaelswartz4157]

Want to order the mtx electric rear rim but would love to know who to get in touch with to order the same matching rim for the front

[@sonjohn2399]

beacuse of rainwater may wet the wiring joints and cause the battery short-circuit?

[@jbamerican_usnavy]

Can you put a 1500 watt motor on any bike or only on e-bikes?

[@Maykay1312]

Idn why this guy chose to buy the 29 inc rims witch are specificly made for disc breaks u can see that by the shape of the rims they dont have the silver indentation on the side for the regualar breaks witch are on the bike he chose to install it to idn why u just didnt buy a bike witch allredy has thoes breaks like 100$ up and the bike overall woud have been beter or just get a used bike like 2015 for the same price as a new one but the used one woud still have higher quality parts frame and everythin

[@markmurto]

I have seen some snip out or drill the middle of the ring to make rhe hole bigger, and make it fit for the pedal sensor.

[@bobetization]

how can i install that rear hub motor on my v10 santa cruz bike it has a rear 12 mm thru axle?

[@mrobvious1100]

I keep thinking about the money spent for this conversion and then the money spent to repair the parts or replace the parts that blow and how close do you get to the regular price of about $1,000 to 1500 for a prebuilt ebike where all the components are compatible & e bike rated

[@timchapman5553]

Put down a sheet or drop cloth so if you loose a piece it will be easier to find

[@johnsherry6021]

Do you have to install the brake levers for the bike to operate ? I have hydraulic brakes that I just bought and want to use

[@russsreviews4818]

No, it will run without them but the brake levers provide a safety feature because they cut power to the motor when they're used.

[@emish4282]

Brake sensors exist

[@jamesthebond0072]

What was it that was rubbing didn't quite catch that I'm having the same issue??

[@b-mansworld9101]

Awesome video !! I loved that it was long and you did everything step by step, I just subbed. Great job 👍👍

[@EuropeanDreamz]

Still riding ? I’m sourcing the stuff to make 2 identical ones for me and my brother

[@sonjohn2399]

I saw you have a lot of tools at your disposal

[@duncanhorne962]

Nice one Guss, very Informative & great build. Many thanks / Your Vids are excellent & easy to understand. I am looking to transfer a new mag wheeled complete suspension mountain bike to a fully functional high range & top power E-bike. Time will tell. Many thank's. I appreciate your videos, U B-Lucky!

[@sonjohn2399]

i m very like your video, I also want to modify my bike. by the way , you said you buy the products from china?

[@FreeBless]

Great maan do this video. Need ask can you put same wheel whid oil brakes 4 pistons ex?

[@خالدمجرن-د1ث]

Hello ... Can I ask some questions .. How to stop the bike .. After removing the brakes

[@adamkripke]

What would you recommend? I am converting my full-suspension 2008 Gary Fisher Hifi Plus 29er into an affordable and clean looking all-terrain rear hub-motor ebike, but I am discovering several major challenges. The internal frame triangle is small and will only allow for a battery max height 3.25 inches. There is another water bottle attachment under the down tube but the battery will get more exposed to the elements. Below the tube also cannot allow for a tall battery. From what I read I would want a 1500w rear hub motor for ample off-road power, I live in a area with lots of hills so power is key. All the 1500w ones I see only allow for a 7-speed cog setup and my bike has 9-speen cog. Is this an issue? I have little to no room to mount a controller so I was exploring motors and batteries with built in controllers?? It also appears that off-road enthusiasts prefer a thumb throttle because a wrist throttle can be difficult to manage while hitting roots etc. This is becoming a real challenge to build. Are you aware of any conversion kits that would works for my bike out of the box?? Aiming for 35+ mph and over 25+ mile range. Need your help... Adam

[@russsreviews4818]

To give yourself more room for a big battery, or at least the controller, you could consider one of these: www.target.com/p/schwinn-mounted-bike-rack/-/A-14900286 Also you can definately replace the twist throttle with a thumb throttle. I've seen those on AliExpress. You could probably even ask the vendor to swap it out if you see a kit you like but it comes with a twist. I'd ask a bike shop guy about whether the 7-speed cog would be an issue with your 9-speed shifter.

[@Morzldn]

I am thinking about doing the same

[@kanenscott8883]

Hey great video how much did the whole kit cost you and would an eBay one be just as good?

[@keninthekitchen1562]

for what Ive seen on eBay, 29" kits are ~ $280-$350, this kit, link in the description shows as $330. Quality for the kits on ebay? Not even sure. If I cant find reviews for something, I pass.

[@terencegreen3399]

I think it comes off for speed sencor but you do it from cog side.then if removes

[@rickp7683]

That's actually what I'm looking for for my bike, i just recently got me a giant Cypress & been looking to get an electric hub, I just ride on the street,,street tires on my bike, I'm just meanly want it for the long incline I have to go up/home in the evenings, its getting tiring peddling up,sometimes I end up walking some of the way, but as well I'd really like to myself one,

[@eBikeaholic]

Nice setup thanks for sharing your experience!

[@luvdriven540i]

Nice vid, Russ. Would you recommend this vendor? How long did it take to receive the shipment? Thanks!

[@CH-tm4dc]

If you are going to buy a wheel hub kit I’d suggest buying a torque arm which will stop the wheel from spinning out of the dropout, this guy didn’t install one and most likely would’ve faced his wheel coming out his drop out because of not installing one

[@luvdriven540i]

@@CH-tm4dc Thank you for taking the time to inform me of that important detail. I purchased two of Grin Technologies latest torque arm for rear wheel assembly. One for each side being it will be a 2000w motor....(the TorqArm_V4). They discontinued their original one, but still in production via unscrupulous knockoff companies.

[@CH-tm4dc]

@@luvdriven540i 1 should do the trick, you should also make sure your drop out is around 14mm so your rear hub will fit nicely, you should know if it needs filing down if you are tightening it and notice it pull out the drop out or if the washers have any slight bend to them

[@rrakesh523]

What about gear shifters

[@jonvickerson7694]

I have this kit on my 29er mtb with a 45amp controller and a 17ah Panasonic 52v battery…..Very fast…..easily reaches 40 mph on the flat…..

[@UKfromadrone]

hey just a quick question, mainly because i see that your comment is quite recent.... did u fit it in a 142mm hub gap frame or a 135mm frame? did you do it with the 7speed or the 1speed gearing? i see a lot of different descriptions online and i cant make an end of it and noone talks about it...

[@XiaolinDraconis]

I have a 1 speed 29in rear hub, 48v 1000w. It can hit 60mph, I limited it to 35. 20aH battery gets me 30-40 miles a day.

[@hansdybka1331]

I am surprised that US Customs allowed the 1500W mortor thru customs...are U not lomited to 750 Watts?.... I want to import a 1500 watt and am afraid it will be stopped at customs.

[@thomasince1987]

If your checking the comments at the start of the wheel you can turn this video up to 1. 5x and get it don't quicker maybe even 2x and it's still slow enough to understand

[@grantweller9300]

Great vids keep them coming👍I have a quick question if you can help please. I have a 2022 giant talon hardtail 11 speed. I'm wanting to fit a 1500watt rear hub kit but it only comes in 7,8,or 9 speed. Will a 7 speed fit on my bike without having to replace things like the derailleur etc. I don't think my 11 speed casette will fit on the rear wheel on the ebike kit???? Thank you 👍🇬🇧

[@ericmcginnis9413]

How has this held up since you built it? So wanting to build one myself!

[@bonsaiglaucas8001]

@UFO 🤣🤣🤣

[@kae4334]

when connecting the wires on the yellow box. You do green to green and stuff and its color coded but does the order matter of which one you put down first? (on 21:30)

[@russsreviews4818]

I'm pretty sure it does not matter which wire you connect first. Fun fact - if the wheel spins backward, you can swap any two wires to make it spin forward.

[@blacklight4460]

No dude, you never put a rim brake on a disc brake rim. You needed the Rhyno Lite rim.

[@Destructor8031]

the $5 you paid to get the crank removed could have bought you a crank puller. you need a proper tool to get the bottom bracket off.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

The motor drag is pretty common. I'm running two motors on my bike, and they each had the drag before their first run.

[@russsreviews4818]

Yea I was releaved to find it was a very temporary problem. My bike is already super powerful - two of these motors would be nuts.

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

@@russsreviews4818 with two motors slightly overvolted, it really moves! 32 mph is pretty common for me.

[@demiTones]

I get 36mph always with 60v battery

[@andriskuzmenko9277]

the price on that bike is fearing, theres always a reason why its cheap. people who buy cheap car tires tend to buy them almost twice a year, expensive ones youll even have warranty :*

[@redkabuki]

Have you had any problems with the rear brakes? I don't think that wheel is designed with a good braking surface.

[@russsreviews4818]

It's working fine for now, but you're right - that wheel is not ideal for caliper brakes. I'd like to upgrade to a disk brake in the rear. I'll probably do that before replacing my brake pads.

[@mohammedmohammed-ns1cs]

Great 👌 job , well done , I learned alot from this video . Keep doing these projects and spread knowledge. Thank you very much for your efforts.

[@ncmach1]

Have it shipped for free, or pay the #210?

[@shahahmed6255]

I bought this kit but the axle keeps coming out of the dropouts whilst riding and the manual isn't clear, do I put two washers on the inside of the axle or one? I have 135mm drop out

[@FlyingFun.]

Usually a washer on inside and a torque arm on the outside is best, my 26 inch wheel from different supplier came with four washers 2 of which were torque washers with a bit sticking out. If your dropouts are aluminium you really should use a decent torque arm.

[@MrPraniel]

Will this kit work for a fat tire bike? Which battery did you go with?

[@russsreviews4818]

No, a fat tire would be too wide for this frame. I built my own 5S batteries, and I run the bike on 3 of them in series. You can see that process here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqWni4Njqqplo9E

[@mopogo9611]

Thank you brother

[@changedahanddlessss]

sir you are a gentleman i would have said the f word 49x through the making of this... but then again terrets.. its what makes me tick. lol

[@FradeMarco]

hi. Is it good? Im looking at this kit on aliexpress. Theres a lot of sellers but Im thinking about buy mtx39 kit. How is it?

[@liteglow2000]

Hi, is it possible to use this without the Pedal Assist sensor? I only want to use the throttle.

[@muhammadkhan321]

Yes it is

[@jeffsama7195]

Hi russ! Do I need to buy additional battery or it comes with the kit?

[@GJT4002]

You’ve probably had that kit for a while now what would u say about the quality is it a reliable kit or a cheap one what will brake quickly ?? I’m Thinking about converting

[@triggercmd]

It's been very reliable except the problem that annoys me but I still love it and don't regret the money and time spent on it. The problem that developed after a few months gave me two symptoms: 1, the screen stopped showing much data, like the speed is always zero, but it does still show me voltage which is very usefull. 2, it spontaneously turns itself off while I'm riding (usually coasting), and if I turn it back on while the throttle or pedal assist would be telling the motor to run, the motor basically stops, or seizes up until I let off the "gas" again. So I stop pedalling before turning it back on. I ride the bike often, and keep both sets of batteries full in case I want to ride a lot in a day. Ebikes are awesome. Either build or buy one..

[@GJT4002]

TRIGGER cmd thank you for ur feedback on it I’ve order the kit and it should be hear soon. Do u Know what the top speed is on this kit ??

[@russsreviews4818]

That (TRIGGER cmd) was actually me. Sorry I used the wrong account to reply. Anyway, it goes about 35 mph for me.

[@PATISHAH]

can you tell please what time it takes from 0 to 60mhp?

[@charliecolledge8655]

Great video, well edited and filmed. Very helpful and informative 👍🏼

[@keezytv7854]

If I order a 2000w 52v from this seller do you think it will have problems at customs?

[@russsreviews4818]

I don't know if Coronavirus might get in the way. I suggest asking the seller what they think.

[@keezytv7854]

@@russsreviews4818 hey btw did you have any troubles with getting this motor/battery through customs?

[@russsreviews4818]

@@keezytv7854 , I had no trouble, but that was before the Coronavirus. Also, btw, I bought my battery components from a US company. You can see what I used in my other video.

[@keezytv7854]

@@russsreviews4818 did you buy the battery here purposely because its not allowed internationally? I'm starting to think If I get my battery through aliexpress its going to get confiscated

[@russsreviews4818]

@@keezytv7854 , good question. I recommend asking the vendor because they should know better whether Lipo batteries are getting through. I buy batteries for my drones on AliExpress (before Covid19), and I've had mixed success. Most of them got through but one battery order got stopped and I got a refund.

[@James-um5ou]

Sorry if I missed it in your video But does that kit have throttle only option.

[@russellvandermey2244]

Yes, that's actually how I started out - I just used the throttle before I installed the pedal assist.

[@bigcatsliontiger]

My ebike 500w 48V 10.4 Ah battery is trash ,only 25km ride with full battery . Can i buy different battery with 48V 13 Ah /16ah or 20 Ah battery ? Does motor and controller accept this ?

[@russsreviews4818]

bigcats, any 48v battery will work. The more amp hours your battery has, the more miles you'll get.

[@bigcatsliontiger]

@@russsreviews4818 yeah but my current battery is 10.4Ah and if i replace with another 13ah or 16ah i am afraid that controller will not accept it or something will go wrong

[@russsreviews4818]

The controller doesn't care about the ah. That's just the capacity of the battery. You might have a problem if your battery's voltage is too high, like 70 volts would be too much, but a 100ah 48v battery would be fine (but it would be large and heavy).

[@kristjanmaesalu3130]

What battery do you use?

[@juanignaciocaram1254]

Hey Russ !! thanks for sharing this video. I have the same bike, but I am kind of scare about the brakes. I don't think they are not safe enough for 1500 w motor e bike. What was your experience with the brakes ??Thanks

[@russsreviews4818]

As you know the bike comes with a disc brake in the front and caliper brakes in the back. I've had no trouble with the brakes. I just favor the front disc brake and rarely use the back brakes.

[@sonjohn2399]

what size does your battery use?

[@FixDylann]

Stupid question but how do I measure my rear axle dimension

[@russsreviews4818]

Sorry, I don't know. I suggest asking a bike shop.

[@لينلين-س7ل]

How many battery amps?

[@bruxellestv3797]

Where's the battery, man?

[@russsreviews4818]

It's in the bag I attached to the handlebars, but I've since upgraded to the battery you can see here with 15 lipo cells in series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpbUgouOo652gNk

[@kae4334]

do these 1000w and 1500w kits come with its own battery and charger?

[@DjavataRifyIT]

No. Just motor, controller, emergency brakes and cycle analyst

[@chrisinfpv9423]

Nice kit, is it still going well?

[@russsreviews4818]

Yes, I still ride it all the time, but it has developed a couple of problems: 1. The display stopped showing the miles per hour, and a few other numbers. Fortunately it still shows the voltage. 2. Sometimes the bike turns off while I'm riding it. I have to turn it back on using the power button on the display. On the plus side, I just recently discovered if I crank it up to level 5 and give it full throttle, it goes super fast. I haven't confirmed it because the display stopped showing mph, but I think it's over 40 mph - it's a little scary. BTW, I saw your FPV drone videos. Very cool. I have some of my own in this channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqrGd36vasqGpK8

[@chrisinfpv9423]

@@russsreviews4818 Hay thanks for your nice reply. Yeah drones were a lot of fun. but the racing side is a young man's game. was starting to strain my eyes, so reluctantly I packed it in a few months ago. Yeah I might try that kit one day.

[@nabilrahmankhan9764]

Do you think this kits will perfect for me to build ebike for food delivery job

[@Shazzkid]

Depends on how much range you need and whether a large enough battery and powerful enough motor will fit in your budget

[@thomasnorman9536]

Do you live near a interstate highway

[@manipulativer]

Love how you say like: you should buy that :D

[@patcarr4502]

hi russ good job looks good, where do they ship from,, do they ship to ireland ?

[@russsreviews4818]

They ship from China. I see reviews from people in Spain, France, UK etc, so I don't see why not Ireland. I put the link to in the KZbin video notes, so you could contact them and ask.

[@fufuandyam]

You looked so excited to open the box. Lol

[@gerardjachymiak5822]

Another good video from you guys thumbs up

[@Pittsburgh-412]

Its important to know that Chinese do not always rate wattage correctly. A good example is chinese made audio and car amplifiers. They say like 5,000 watt max but its lucky to have 300 watts

[@russsreviews4818]

Yea I don't know how to measure it but I can tell it accelerates a lot faster than my 1000 watt motor.

[@truthbespoken7750]

Nice rear hub all you need now is a better bike to swap all the equipment onto.

[@racerx7413]

Sorry I didn't hear you say what the top speed was

[@russsreviews4818]

It goes about 35 mph while fully charged.

[@dominikrimer584]

Do the battery packs have a universal connection or do I need some sort of adapter ?

[@russsreviews4818]

I use Deans connectors but a lot of people use XT60.

[@martinrichard8362]

Your bicycle seems to have a disc brake on the front and a V brake on the rear. Is that right? I've never seen that combination on a bicycle.

[@russsreviews4818]

That's right. It worked out in my case because this ebike kit didn't come with a disc brake, so I used the V brake the bike came with.

[@shammyali3895]

@@russsreviews4818 because you use the disc brake already on the wheel that came from the factory, not resort to using a V brake setup on a wheel designed for disc🤦

[@nigelaileen]

Nice report - but!! Lots of time spent on inflating the tyre, but nothing for us newbies on removing and replacing the gear cassette???

[@bruzza3031]

Go on eBay much cheaper 1500 watt back wheel with the wheel on it is only 282 batteries are less than 200 you can use a thousand watt battery just make sure they're both the same voltage

[@TTibbs_]

What took you so long to turn the bike upside down? 😂