First Impressions - CYC Photon Mid Drive Electric Conversion Kit - Specs, Build and How It Rides.

[@noe616]

Excellent review. I've ridden my Photon gravel bike for one year / 1000+miles. The torque sensing is seamless. It feels like I'm riding when I was 17 years old. I'm 58.

[@melbournepowered]

e-Bikes, one more step closer to the fountain of youth!

[@Arturito2017]

How is your range? And how much do you weigh? Looking to get one

[@kenjiwalter5024]

Great video team, be great to get some estimates of max range for the tested setup under race and street modes. Also wondering how responsive warranty issues are for the photon in the case. Can we return to your shop? Can we get replacements? and rough timings for warranty claims. Thank you

[@melbournepowered]

Thanks. We haven't had the chance to take the demo bike on an epic ride to max the range :( The way the battery was going it'd seem like we'd get around 80km-130kms however there are so much variables such as terrain, rider weight, electric assistance levels use and rider pedal input results would vary. In terms of warranty, CYC has this kit and its major components have a 2 year warranty. Read more about it here: www.cycmotor.com/refund-and-return-policy We so far have had no warranty issues/claims so far, but will take note of the processes if/when it arises.

[@amirm3014]

Interesting, will drop by to check it out. cheers

[@melbournepowered]

Come on by :)

[@chuck1622]

To which full suspension makes, models and frame sizes does this kit work best on so far? Also taking into account battery placement ideally inside the triangle. Trying to find that perfect bike if it’s out there.

[@melbournepowered]

This is a big question, the great advantage of this CYC Photon kit is you have a very wide range of battery options that would work. The joys of a custom conversion build is abit of research, a process of elimination and work. Result will be having a one-of-a-kind full suspension electric bike.

[@cinobro6393]

What’s with the random cut at 1:32?

[@melbournepowered]

;)

[@imogenpower3122]

Very informative. 😁

[@cathreneswanepoel9586]

Nice work guys!

[@melbournepowered]

Thank you, we appreciate it :)

[@oxirosmusic]

How does this motor compare with the shimano EP8? My only concern is the range. Having a 900kwh battery is nice and it gives me peace of mind

[@melbournepowered]

Pretty darn close along with a bit more flexibility and options in that way it can be used.

[@happygiraffe9787]

It has more torque when you unlock it to 1500w. I didnt watch whole video but I think these guys missed it

[@mtbsieppo]

Noticeably more torque and power and no speed restrictions. I'm not sure how much you can tune ep8 but this one can be setup the way you want it

[@MsApog]

I have read several posts that the Photon easily overheats during long climbs in the summer, supposedly due to its compactness and poor cooling. How are you doing with this? Thank you.

[@melbournepowered]

We haven't experienced this or our customers so far, however our summer hits later this year in December so we'll keep an eye and ear on it.

[@andytavenner5977]

Did you know how to know if the power gets low

[@michaellewis5921]

Great video but one quick comment - if you could match the volume on the music sections that separate the portions of the video with the dialogue volume it would make the video A LOT more enjoyable to listen to and remove the need to ride the volume control while watching...

[@melbournepowered]

Noted Michael, this was our first video and for the second this has been noted :)

[@robdefire4747]

Can you fit Praxis 155 ISS cranks to them?

[@melbournepowered]

Being ISS cranks they should.

[@pipito588]

Max.speed?

[@johnraptis2396]

Hi, how much is the kit?

[@ataksnajpera]

If you have to ask then you can't afford it.

[@melbournepowered]

Listed here: melbournepowered.com.au/products/cyc-photon-mid-drive-e-bike-conversion-kit

[@jimtheoharis369]

@@ataksnajpera Of course we need to know the price. How are we going to make a decision on whether to even do a conversion or not let alone which conversion to do?

[@amielenriquez186]

Can u install this inside the frame triangle

[@melbournepowered]

This kit has been designed to fit on the underside of the bottom bracket.

[@herkko61]

Terrible noise makes this video useless. Otherwise the subject was very interesting.

[@melbournepowered]

Won't happen again :) 1st video learnings. Thanks for the feedback.

[@nathanielbrice8725]

Sounds good to me. I’ve heard worse!