How to build a DIY E-bike - Step by Step (450W 36V kit)

[@ozziefernandez4603]

The BEST HOW TO DO IT E-BIKE VIDEO I have seen on you-tube !!! The only reason I bought one e-bike conversion kit...is that I saw your video first and motivated me to buy one. L-Faster should sponsor you on all future How to do it video. GREAT JOB....and Thank you for Sharing.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@Ozzie Fernandez THANK YOU for nice comment.. I hope L-faster will do affiliate in the future.. but nothing from them for now.. only bragging rights.. and that's ok :) once I get to 1000 subscribers I will get something back from KZbin... Hopefully to cover camera equipment :) I appreciate you taking time to write comment.. good luck with your e-bike kit!!

[@Gary-y7x]

For the handles super easy way to remove the rubber handle is to blow some air from a compressor or shop vac in there and it will slide like butter.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Cool thanks T .. that is very good information. I just wanted to show people how to use muscle instead of brain 😄

[@beatricepamilar2692]

​@@tomiyourtradesguy6708to remind the same

[@Дмитрий-с2д6ю]

​@@tomiyourtradesguy6708Привет братан! Мне купите этот комплект электромотор хотя мощное 36, 48В, 750W, 1000W. Договоримся верну валюта вам на счёт карту. Где вы живёте страна городе.

[@michaelcarman4875]

i'm a 40+ year handyman and your instructions were impeccable. the best i've seen for beginner or "expert".

[@phillipgutierrez8346]

Just got mine today. You answered all my questions! You are a life saver!

[@6ettinold]

To remove handlebar grips, I squeeze a wooden barbecue skewer ( not sure what you'd call these things in the US) down between grips and handlebar, get a can of WD40 with a straw, insert straw with skewer and squirt. Grip will slide off. To refit, make sure all the WD40 has evaporated, squirt some hairspray in the grip. Grip will slide on with ease, but will be stuck solid once hairspray dries.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

O yeah thats sounds like great idea. It's always better when you can use brain instead of a muscle 💪👍 I'll try that next time 😎 thanks

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

I've watched this 10 times. i want this..... When i get one i'll watch this another 10 times. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hopefully you find a bike frame where back forks are more straight..so that you don't need to bend the bracket 😅.. thank you for watching and subscribing 😁🤝👍

[@terrya450]

i was going to start grinding the motor but i think i will try bending the bracket after watching your video thank you 100%

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Good luck.. just remember to take your time getting it lined up. Dont rush..Think of the future when you are riding the bike with breeze in your face 😁👍

[@gogogolgogo]

did it work?

[@Nimiety327]

Thank you for making this video. There is an identical kit that I've been looking at, and the only other KZbin video that's covered it wasn't much help. The first problem he ran into, he gave up. So I really apricate that someone did the work to make the kit fit and shared it. I may decide to get the kit after all 👍👍

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

You're very welcome! This install was definitely a learning curb for me :) Good luck with your project!👍

[@ThePoserProductions]

lol I saw that too, you or I wouldn't be phased. Just like we went on to further research this motor without him discouraging us we would've put that thing together and now with this tutorial nothing can stop us from ebike life.

[@NikeshBernardshaw]

Thanks for putting it together Tomi! My wife loves it and this has allowed her to go on longer rides with me. I might also start taking it to work when everything reopens :)

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thanks 😊, happy wife happy life 😀. Thank You for trusting me to install this 450W motor kits for you!!! I had good time installing it. Enjoy!!!

[@ecm86]

My plan and yours align perfectly. lol. Also thinking about this for my wife.

[@geneandrew1269]

I built one of these e-bikes with the 36v, 250 watt side motor this weekend. It was frustrating but I got it done. The bracket is a one size fits nothing. I had to reorientate the Motor bracket assembly and could only use one clamp because the two bracket clamp points were too far off from the frame tubes. I used a 40v 6aH Ryobi battery with a Power Wheels battery slot adapter. My area has a lot of hills and my range was just maybe three miles ( half up, half back down). I added a seat in the back for my son or daughter to sit (8&10). So total weight me a a kid ~ 260 pounds and the 26” fold up bike with motor and battery, it’s a heavy rig, lol. It took some finessing to get the chain aligned and proper tension, but in the end was dependable. I’m going to swap out the thumb control for a twist grip and I have a few 40v Ryobi batteries so I can extend the range by carrying a spare battery or two. I’m doing my wife and kids bikes next but using wheel rim assembly brushless motor kit, much more straight forward and I hear more efficient.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@geneandrew1269 Wow, it sounds like you've been busy! There is nothing like some weekend frustration to make the final product that much sweeter, right? 😂 Kudos for the ingenuity with the Ryobi battery and Power Wheels adapter! Just a heads up: make sure that whatever controller/motor you select is a compatible 40-volt battery. Can't wait to hear about the rest of the family's e-bike adventures! 🚴‍♂️ brushes motors are definitely better. You just need to make sure your controller is designed for a brushless motor. (3 wiers to motor). Thank you for sharing your experience and ideas, A+ 🙂👍

[@daveslater9141]

Best video I've seen by far, you made it interesting and entertaining at the same time, I've started to watch so many others and been bored straight away, this video my friend ticks every box, well done.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thanks Dave. Appreciate your time to write this comment. I'm glad that you have enjoyed watching this video.. thanks for thumbs up and subscribing 👍😎

[@2ningmarket]

Wow amazing I wish Amazon sold a full kit one order and get it all! Great video. Amazon should pay you for all this great info

[@johnbeaudette583]

You can get many different complete kits with and without battery on Amazon. These type , hub type and you can probably get a mid drive kit as well. I have tested a 24v 250w and 350w of this type at up to 36v 500w. I am going to add a hub motor to the front, add a trailer and use it as my Station Wagon/Grocery Getter. Then start a mid drive build for fun. Cheers

[@johnbeaudette583]

My kits came with 3 washers on each of the 3 motor mounts. That is what I used to fine tune the sprocket alignment. Sprocket lol reminds me of fraggle rock. Woof! Woof ! 😀. Cheers

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

😄 thanks John.. i haven't seen that show.. just checked some reviews on Fragile Rock... I'll have to watch the show with my son's!! Thank you for your comment just got 200 subscribers 😁😄😃😀😅🥰🤝👍 Thank you all for your support of this channel!!

[@undrachvrsage]

Thanks for the content boyo. Good, clear, step by step on this where most are hopping all over the place.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thank you.. originally the video was 2h... and I chopped.. it down to just to what I thought would be enough info to cover most of the important questions. 😁. I'm glad you like it!🍻

[@videomentaryproductionschannel]

Nice Build you did not skip over things like most do , you did a proper conversion Job Great video you took your time to do the job Right great video

[@handy1arnwald947]

Excellent,detailed, highly informative. Thanks for sharing!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thank you for watching!! Appreciate you taking time to write comment 😊👍

[@gihanw220]

Solid instructions, just completed my build, I did run into an issue where my foot brushes against the motor while pedaling, ended up shortening the lenth, but that is a minor issue and can be ignored in my opinion. Now that I'm used to the 450W think I need to upgrade it to a 750W or 1000W :) @Tomi it would be great if you can post other types of conversion kits. Thank you for this video!!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

That's awesome to hear you completed your build! It's all part of the learning process to make those adjustments along the way. 😄 As for upgrading to a 750W or 1000W, well, that's taking your ride to a whole new level! It's like going from a gentle breeze to a full-blown windstorm. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility, so make sure you're prepared for the extra oomph!😁

[@gihanw220]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 yep you're a great teacher my friend, please keep it up!

[@Milgamix77]

Dude thank you SOO much for this. The tutorials for these kits DO NOT show you how to connect the electrical stuff properly only the handle and the motor, not the battery

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thanks @Milesgamix77 😄👍 I was debating whether to go into that much detail with the electrical, but I am glad now that I did. 😊 I appreciate you taking time to write comment 👍

[@Milgamix77]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 Do you know how to fix the wobbling of the back part of the back wheel like the black spocket? I reinstalled it 2 times and it still wobbles

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@Milesgamix77 hmm.. how is your wheel? is your axel bent? Did you place your sprocket on a flat surface and see if its laying flat before installing? If all that is ok.. Install sprocket loosely on the spokes and if you have a table vise.. You could put one end of the axel into the vise ( make sure you don't damage threads.. put a nut on axel so that VISE can hold the wheel for you in such a way so that you can spin wheel freely. Spin wheel and see what bolts to tighten more and which to keep snug so that the sprocket is not bending out of place. Good luck !! let me know how you make out..😅😎

[@Milgamix77]

I figured out the problem. I tightened the screws on the sprocket too tightly. When you have it too tight it makes the setup unbalanced since there is more tension on certain screws. I think thats why you said to keep the screws loose?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@Milgamix77 look at 4:20 time stamp of my video... you do need to keep it loose but thank little bit at a time snug it up... it does need to be firm on spokes so that the energy is transmitted out into the tire... if too loose you can damage spokes. You got this!!🙂👍

[@jssid4218]

Just got my 36v 350w kit. Hoping to run it at 450. One observation: i put the non locking washers on the bolt head side for the rear cog after noticing the small bolt heads chewed into the oval shape holes on the sprocket. only slightly, but the nuts had no such issue against the thick steel backing plates.

[@jssid4218]

Forgot to say: THANK You! This bid sure helps since there are 0 instructions woth these.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@jssid4218 heh well thank you as well for taking time to share your experience with this kit... my first build was lots of figuring things out... the video that you have seen is my second identical build.. so i looked like i know almost what i was doing... 😅 It definitely helps bouncing ideas of off each other.. and I do appreciate you taking time to write comment and subscribe to the channel..🙂 have a fantastic week! 😎👍

[@ezron5571]

Love this video because it’s so detailed.

[@michaelcarman4875]

some bike mechanic said to use air compressor to remove rubber handles. worked easy for me

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Ooo yeah thats fantastic tip... I did see that recently on one video.. using air compressor is 100x easier... Thanks for sharing a great tip and appreciate you subscribing too 😁😊👍

[@rodneygagnon9381]

Excellent job! I looked for days to find this. 😂

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Cool make sure you take your sweet time to line it all up. Be patient and have fun 😅😁

[@kevhantamarshall7640]

Please make more videos of your e-bike love your videos

[@unknown1492]

I like the way you explain. Thanks bro 👍

[@mickd6942]

Save trawling through KZbin videos this is the best one on this type of kit , clear step by step easy to follow , what more could we ask for .

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

😁 thanks for wonderful compliment 😎👍

[@Scott4271]

Inspired by your video (and in spite of a different video that says the motor is junk) I attempted to install one of these last weekend. I wasn’t able to sufficiently bend the bracket with hammer and bench vice; but after applying an acetylene torch and anvil finally bent the bracket enough to get the gear alignment close enough to work; the rest of the kit installed easily. The first runs were a bit anemic and the voltage gauge on the throttle only showed ½ full; but after swapping out the 36 volt battery for a 48, the thing is a blast. The motor temp doesn’t get over 110 F and the controller doesn’t warm up at all.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Sweet That is GOOD TO HEAR !!. The two Bikes that that I did are running with no issues with the kit.. I did noticed that if I use only throttle to ride with no pedaling, my controller does get hot. I might add a small heat sink to take away heat from the bag... its always better to keep battery as cool as possible to prolong the life of cells... Roy thank you for your time to wright some feedback and for subscribing too 👍😁😎😊

[@jameskid81]

so what was the battery you used? do you have a link? Cheers

[@jameskid81]

so you used a 48v battery with this kit?

[@markkevin7245]

Great video… and really glad you left in problems… as this is sooooooo true! No 5 minute jobs

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thanks Mark, Murphy's law comes in effect a lot more often than I would like 😁. I'm glad you appreciated the the problem/solution sections of the video. I was debating if I should leave that in the video. 😊. Thank you for watching commenting and subscribing to this channel.👍

[@clerissonmesquita]

Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

I'm glad this was informative for you 🙂. Have a great weekend too😁

[@oo1s0n1oo]

Thanks so much for this video bro I appreciate you 😎👍

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thank GS7.. good luck with your project!!! 😁

[@ocayrandy]

Perfect tutorial brother

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

THANKS Rbo!! 👍

[@testaccount7589]

This is the most usefull and helpful video on this kit. Thanks!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thank you. Appreciate your attention 😎 and comments 👍

[@antoniogreen7432]

I definitely like your electric bikes,I would love to have the parts so I can build my own.I rented my electric bike NAKTO

[@normanbfifteen3468]

What amazes me in watching these DIY videos is how much the prices of this kits have increased in 1 to 2 years...10 to 30% increases

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Yes thats sad reality... price gone up and less buying power with the inflation... my HVAC equipment price has gone up too, over the past year 25% 😬

[@ThePoserProductions]

150 is not bad homie, this is 450w we talking about here

[@cool4rocknroll]

Great video! I just bought one of these E-Bike 24V 250W Electric Bicycle E-Bike Conversion Kit Brush Motor+Freewheel 100% New today on eBay! But I have one question? How you do you recharge your 12 Volts Rechargeable Batteries without getting shock or feeling current? I'm thinking about getting one of those type of batteries? Or a 36v Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack? I'm looking how to find a charger that would be compatible with a XT60 Yellow Connector Plug? I may need your help and advice. Thanks. Have a great weekend. Take Care, Phil

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hi Phil.. I hope you have a great weekend too. I did some research on e-bike kits. I don't want to sound like a downer.. but 24v 250W might not be enough of torque. This is why we went with 36V 450Wkit as this would not have any issues to move 200lb person.. enough torque to ride it without pedaling. For your kit you might need to pedal and use throttle at the same time especially on start up and up hill. My battery and charger is in the description... just click SHOW MORE..

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

As for charging battery it is very important to know the chemical composition of battery so that you charge it accordingly. My battery is 36V lithium battery 10S2P ..so 10 cells each cell is max 4.2V (4.2 x10) = 42V.. so I can use 42V 2amp charger to charge it. if you if you exceed .. over charge cells with bigger charger battery can catch on fire !!

[@cool4rocknroll]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 Hi there, thanks for the kind reply and that great info! Okay will do and got it! I will make sure. That I don't go the over exceed of the cells and that it doesn't causes no fire. Or anything thing of that sort. I also bought one of those 775 Motor as well. I like those. Even those can from 12v, 24v, up through 36v amps.

[@cool4rocknroll]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 Sounds good and will do Tomi. By the way? Anyone ever said that you sound the character of Borat played by the British Actor Sasha Baron Cohen? Lol. Due to the accent. All the best, Phil

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@cool4rocknroll LOL yes they have!! heh every time I get upset or excited about something.. my European accent comes out and its pretty heavy 😁

[@KiriMorning]

love this, but what if you have disc brakes?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Unfortunately, it would not work well. You could try to attach the sprocket to the disk break, and you would need to change to the rim brak system at the back wheel. I would recommend you try to find a more suitable kit for your bike.🫤😎

[@pattieorwayneshort6204]

Great video. Thanks! ; )

[@ecm86]

Very helpful. Thank you. :)

[@NormanWray-hi8cu]

Hello dear sir I love there so it's gorgeous Norman Wray. Respect 😊😊

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thanks Norman 😃 I'm glad you found my video useful 🫡👍

[@darrylvickers-n4ome471]

Thanks for the video. Nice job. I wonder if you can add PAS or is it even needed. I've never used an Ebike before but I ordered a kit today.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@darrylvickers-n4ome471 Thanks for watching, and I appreciate the kind words! This specific kit doesn’t have the PAS option, but it's definitely something to consider if you want a more natural pedaling experience. PAS can help conserve battery and make riding easier, but with this kit, you’ll be relying on throttle control. Give it a try-you might find the throttle works just fine for your needs! E brake is definitely good thing to connect as it will act as a kill switch in case your throttle gets stuck ... 😊

[@patscopat]

Outstanding video and outstanding information, thank you.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thank you @Pat Davis for a nice comment !! glad you have enjoyed it 👍

[@mickd6942]

Excellent video , I intend to build one for my daughter but I would advise you to fit e bike brake levers with the motor cut off as the controller supports this , those cheap chinese twist throttles and the thumb throttles can and do fail with the throttle being stuck full on ( videos on KZbin where magnet inside came loose and stuck to hall sensor ) this could give only seconds to react and the motor cut off in the levers will turn the motor power off as well as braking you to a stop safely.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thanks @mickd6942 Wow yeah.. that's definitely very good advice. I will need to look into that. So far no problem... but throttles do fail.. 🧐. Thank you for your message. 🙂👍

[@zeroone1219]

How do I do this? Can you point me in the right direction please?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@zeroone1219 @Zero One to add electric break... usually every controller comes with two pin female plug - connector labeled break. You would just plug in the hand lever break into the jack plug.. I had no consern adding electronic break because if anything happens my regular brake can stop the motor and the key is right biside my handle so I can just turn key OFF. 😎. If you want to install it. They do sell same kit with electric break. It's available on Amazon or aliexpress. Cheers!!

[@mickd6942]

@@zeroone1219 you just buy a cheap set of e bike brake levers off one of the online sites , they are exactly the same as normal levers except they have a built in switch with cable that goes to the controller as well as the usual brake cable that goes to your brakes , on your old levers turn the adjusters so the slots line up with the lever body and unclip the brake cable then swap the old lever for the ebike one and refit the cable by doing what you just did in reverse , now join the two wire cable to the one on the controller shown as brake ( yellow and black on the one in this video) don't worry about polarity , if you have only one connector marked brake then twist the wires from both brakes together as two pairs so one wire from each brake goes to one side of the controller connector marked brake and the other two go to the other pole of the connector , the switch in the ebike brake will now switch the power to the motor off when you pull ether brake lever , I am sure there will be a video on KZbin somewhere showing how to do this .

[@kidsstudynow6901]

Always use a relay switch to regulate power so your components don't get so hot.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Yes electronics don't like heat.. if there is a way to reduce heat on components is always good to take that approach.

[@maxwellmc9734]

Cool build

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thanks Maxwell Mc 😁

[@philliptaylor3231]

❤That's was so good fah'tht😂 👍

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Heh, yeah, just keep on trying 😅 thanks Phillip!

[@georgekotsalas3502]

Change the position of the speed control, because it is warming up enough . Nice motor 450w .😍😍

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Yeah I did notice that... on one of the bicycle controler was getting warmer. I added heat sink on outside of the bag to take some heat out of the bag. Battery's does not like lots of heat... I didn't see much change. After adding heat sink. (*** so controller is placed at the bottom of the bag. I added termal paste on one side of the controller. I have cut aluminum block and secured it to the controller. Than I cut a hole on the bottom side of the bag to match the size of my aluminum block. I pushed it through the bag out. Added thermal paste on the aluminum block and secured a black aluminum heat sink to it. It looks cool. It does take some heat out and battery stays cooler.

[@jypai83]

Merci pour cette vidéo et l'astuce de redresser le support métal du moteur pour aligner les pignons , je viens de monter le même kit de conversion velo electrique , pour redresser le support moteur j'ai chauffé le métal avec un chalumeau à gaz plus facile . Le bonjour de France

[@sebastienp.6254]

Bonjour, je souhaite installer le même kit ! Quelle vitesse peut on espérer ? Merci d'avance

[@jypai83]

@@sebastienp.6254 Salut avec ce kit moteur de 250 w en 24 v vitesse maxi 20 Km il faut pédaler dè que ça monte mais on est en règle en France, pour plus de puissance il faut un moteur 350 w en 24 v et une batterie plus puissante en Ah

[@sebastienp.6254]

@@jypai83 merci 👍

[@FelixV]

great tutorial from start to finish.. do you have one with a disc brake? I got a disc brake and wasn't sure if the installation is the same. thanks..

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

The simplest way would be to remove disk break completely and not use it. . I didn't have opportunity to install this kit on bike with disk brakes. So I can't give you best solid answer... wish you all the best with your project

[@cetinsolak6815]

Kardeşim kendini miye zorluyorsun ..!!! Ustalık ayrı yetenektir ..!!! Yaratılırken genlerinde varsa olur sonradan egzersizle geliştiremezsin ..!!!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@cetinsolak6815 didn't quite get what you said. But trying something I think is is always better then not giving it a try. 😉

[@stevkohudran]

Great video🎉! How long can you bike on one charge? Or how many km?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

With 36V 10ah you can get proximity 30km using throttle only

[@ipy11]

Great video, so this kit does not suck unlike some youtubers say. Could you tell me if there is a way to add LCD to it or something that would show how much battery is left ?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hi there, throttle handle it has display already on it.. right above the key..it displays battery voltage ⚡🙂.. I have the links to the product that I used in description 😊.

[@khandam7709]

having to hammer the heck to make the adapter plate fit does suck and that rear sprocket mounting looks sketchy as hell, lol.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@khandam7709 yeah Khan that did suck. The first time I build bike using that kit I used my hydraulic press and it was very easy... than I thought... people usually don't have a hydraulic press so I said, pople do have hammer :) ... so wanted to show how to do it with basic tools 😅 and muscle 💪😉

[@aelecx9083]

Hello, I have a question. What connector type does the controller take for the battery? Is it xt30?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hi Aelecx, so yes battery did come with xt30 on it but I didn't use it... the controller came with standard T connector and I used that. If you skip on video to 21:16 time stamp.. you will see what I did there.

[@aelecx9083]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 ok thanks man

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

I've seen a couple of these videos with the left chain drive and so far they all need some sort of modification but assuming that might be necessary for most builds aside from that is it a worthwhile investment for someone who's budget has just the one option? (as I just can't justify $1,000 for one that the pretentious snobs would approve of)

[@mohammedah5761]

good job How about connecting the battery charger and how to charge the battery How is it?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Charging is simple. Turn the power key OFF. On battery there is back female connector plug in male connector from charger into it. The light LED on the charger will glow red when charging... LED will change from red to green once battery is fully charged. And that is it my friend. 😁 so 36V battery uses charger that 42V - 2Amps output. Links are in discussion.

[@mohammedah5761]

Why is the comment deleted, I would like to inquire about the battery!!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@mohammedah5761 not sure what you mean. ? I responded to your comment.. select most recent to see it... this was my response 2days ago *** "Charging is simple. Turn the power key OFF. On battery there is back female connector plug in male connector from charger into it. The light LED on the charger will glow red when charging... LED will change from red to green once battery is fully charged. And that is it my friend. 😁 so 36V battery uses charger that 42V - 2Amps output. Links are in discussion.*

[@truthsayer8918]

It's nice that you don't have to change the wheel especially if you have a nice custom colored wheel but I think it's that price and amazon is way too expensive for not being brushless I think there was 1 on ebay for $68

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@truthsayer89 You are correct I find that Amazon is more expensive.. but I guess you pay for faster shipping... best is if you are in no rush... get everything priced out from ebay and aliexpress and give your self extra month to get all part delivered. 😁 it's always good if you can avoid the middle man and get better product for same or less money

[@fastmamajama]

i got the same kit. it works but sometimes my feet bump the motor. may be i need a smaller crank pedals.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

I know I did find that happen to me once in awhile. But nothing that made me want to get smaller crank pedals. 😎

[@zzshankzz1968]

You should rename your show to "This Guy" !! lmao

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@zzshankzz1968 😂 'This Guy'-I like it! Might even add '™' to it and make it official! Thanks for the rebranding consult, I'll pay you in high fives!🖐

[@zeketeccnc1207]

Do you have any problems with your left heel hitting the motor when peddling?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

My shoes size is 11.5 /12 us and don't have a problem with that on this bikes

[@Ten4actionTV]

Can u connect the battery without cutting the wire

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

I showed various scenarios that people may encounter when connecting controllers to the batterry. as long as your battery connector matches controllers connector, you will not need to cut anything. but you do need to ensure that the polarity is correct ( positive and negative terminal).

[@chrislewis9345]

Ok its been 3yrs according to the video date... is itstill working well? Ps great video!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@chrislewis9345 Yes, it's still good. I only use it for two months out of the year. I once had a chain get loose on it.. just readjusted tension. FYI ..I did have a comment from one person that his gearbox fell apart after one month of heavy use.. thanks for writing and watching this video 🫡👍

[@johnc4876]

Just got ours assembled. The way the bracket lays on the bile frame the electric motor sprocket and the bule sprocket are not parrallel and the chain keeps coming off. Difficult to adjust the motor to change sprockett angle.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hello John, yes if the frame of your bike is any similar to mine .. that part is the hardest thing to do. Check my video at 6:31 hopefully this gives you some pointers as to how to modify bracket. I wish you a happy new year!!!

[@johnc4876]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 SUCCESS!!! I hammer pounded out the two 90 degree bends to decrease (eliminate) the angle and we're in business baby!!!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@johnc4876 that's fantastic!!! 😁👍love it! Have a great 2022!!

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

In your opinion does the amount of bending that you required to get that bracket to fit properly affect its structural integrity very much? I'm also wondering how the weight of the motor affects the overall balance of the bike, is it something to worry about, something to compensate for, or overall negligible in its impact?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

No not at all. The thickness of the bracket is 3/16. As for the balance, in my opinion I have not noticed any change.

[@2102andy65]

hi toni like video well put together i just to wanted to ask what sort of mileage would you get out of that battery cheers buddy

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Thanks Andy 😊, Right now we are in cooling season and I'm doing a lot of service calls.. No time to do a long ride as of right now. I'm taking some time off in two weeks and will do the actual test. how ever i did find this info online in regards the E-bikes...10ah battery x 36V = 360Wh so riding on mix terrain.. for my weight of 200lb =15Wh per mile so 360Wh /15Wh= 24 Miles There fore I should be able to get 24miles on a 10ah 36V battery I'm not sure if this math is for brushed or brushless motor.. so for now to be on the safe side I'm estimating 20miles range..

[@2102andy65]

i cheers toni for the reply my bike does same millage but mine is 7amp 36v cheers bud

[@samhu2684]

Where can I buy this accessory please, thank you!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Just click "show more" under my video description it has links to the all parts that I have used.

[@onechampionshiphighlights9833]

Hi, would like to ask how many amps I can add to my scooter battery, currently running 48v 15ah. my controller is rated 20ah. can I use 48v 45ah on my 20ah controller?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Yes Ah on battery is available energy for 1h....bigger the amp hour more cells are connected in parallel... your controller will output same 20amp but you will have more available energy to go longer distance... I would say definitely you can use bigger Ah battery on your controller as long as voltage is same 48V.

[@onechampionshiphighlights9833]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 Thank you for enlightening me

[@Andre.Malik11]

So, how fast were you going? speed? mph? and what's your weight (roughly)?

[@waynewigger9904]

What about if you have a disk brake on the rear ?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

not ideal but I have seen kits that require you to remove the disk break and bot on sprocket in its place

[@knightfall7534]

How steep of a hill can it take in degrees or grade? I have a pretty steep hill I need to go up to get to my place it would be useful to know what kind of slope I can reasonably expect to be able to climb with just the motor.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@KNIGHT FALL I HAVE taken it through park trail on flat surface it goes up to 33Km Would say 10% slope no problem, once it goes up the hill you can hear motor work harder it slows down to 15km and it's expected with brushed 450Wmotor. I have gone up some hills where others people jumped of their bike to push it up the hill and I was able to clime it together with pedal and motor assist. If you are planning to use only motor most of the time without pedaling I would say probably this would not be the best kit for you.

[@whyyoumad4908]

I want to buy a kit like this. But I want to know, do they come with a charger how do you charge them ?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

As for charging battery it is very important to know the chemical composition of battery so that you charge it accordingly. My battery is 36V lithium battery 10S2P ..so 10 cells each cell is max 4.2V (4.2 x10) = 42V.. so I can use 42V 2amp charger to charge it. if you if you exceed .. over charge cells with bigger charger battery can catch on fire !! In video description if you CLICK "Show more" link for charger is there ... s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98eIwB good luck with your build 😁

[@karamh]

I wish I could find a link to buy.. I searched a lot and didn't find anything

[@hellomynameiskatt]

This might be a stupid question but how does braking work with this type of kit? Cause I know the hub motor kit ones come with brakes u install on but this one doesnt so how would braking work ?

[@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294]

he's using rim brakes

[@2SUB-TV_space]

How many rpm is the engine?

[@dart70ca]

Hi, I just read on eBay it was 300rpm.

[@colinriches1519]

How are your spokes looking now? I'd be too worried about the spokes bending breaking due to the torque.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

They look good, I was always careful to pedall when going up a big hill. As of right now I didn't get into any issues... one time my chain fell out.. because my bracket got loose.. since then it has been good.

[@herbertbelen8423]

how long does the battery last? can you put km thx

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@herbertbelen8423 hello well I have gone around 30km and I was around 95kg at that time

[@herbertbelen8423]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 continues using the motor for 3Okm. without pedals sir. what brand battery you used sir. i would buy motor same for project my bike. but finding good battery for longer rides. uphills sir how kph can be max reach.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@herbertbelen8423 I rode 30 km, but I was pedaling occasionally too. I don't think you would have a problem. The battery was purchased from AliExpress. LiitoKala 36V 10Ah 500W s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mMQnPrI Good luck! So, if you want longer rides, getting a bigger Ah will give you more distance.😎

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

This is the first time I've seen one done without disc brakes and I'm wondering how that affects you're breaking is that something to worry about because at 53 and in not very great health I don't want to create a death trap or something that wears out brake pads so fast I have to replace them every week or two if I use the bike a lot (and I will)?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hey Rob so my break pads are fine with no difrence to it since the motor was installed. So I believe it will last you years. When stopping just turn the throttle down and press break. As for the bracket.. when ever using a universal kit .. typically it is reasonable to expect some modification. Depending on your bike frame some need it and some don't. As for the integrity of the metal it's a 3/16 plate and I'm not concern with that. The only concern would be for people to have ability and patience to bend bracket in place if needed. The cost was proximately $300 for kit with battery. If you click under the video discussion.."show more" you can see links to all the parts that have been used in this project.

[@gabepalmer9531]

I’m having the same problem with the bracket as you did, is there any other way to fix it than the hammer?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hi Gabe, you can try to use bench vise but it will be hard.. If you are comfortable using heat (Mag-Torch) heat up the bracket than use vise or hammer to bend it ... One person commented that that's what they used and it was a lot more easier to form the bracket. Happy building.. take your time and you can do it!! (be carful not to burn your self 👍😎

[@gabepalmer9531]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 Thanks for the fast reply!

[@jolly8547]

can you pedal and use the motor at the same time?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Yes you can... the motor has free wheel... on it so you can use it as regular bike .. pedal and motor or just motor... it's awesome. I usually pedal and throttle together at the same time . Thank you

[@jolly8547]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 2 more questions, do you have to use a bag for the controller and battery and can you ride it in the rain/snow?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@jolly8547 so the bag that I chose is water proof...(zipper is water proof as well. So it's OK for rain and snow. The controller is not really water tight..so I would recommend keeping battery and controller dry.. in bag or box.. 😁👍

[@babame2629]

Please let me know how long take to full charge and full charge how many mail it goes thanks

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@Baba Me, hello so I get around 24miles per charge. It take about 2h to charge up to 42V. Thanks

[@babame2629]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 please let me know what brand name and brand battery is good

[@dart70ca]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708So how does the calculation work? If I wanted more range and less speed, what would I change? Is there a direct relation between the various electrical specifications and physical capabilities like torque and speed (assuming we keep the gearing and sprockets the same).

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@dart70ca We'll too keep gears and sprocket same and get more range hmm... things to keep in mind. Pedal more: Utilize pedal power to assist the motor, especially at lower speeds. (From complete stop) Pedaling increases efficiency and reduces strain on the battery. (Less current draw) Smooth riding: Maintain a steady and smooth riding style, avoiding sudden accelerations and hard braking. This helps to optimize energy consumption. Check tire pressure: Ensure that your tires are properly inflated as under-inflated tires can increase rolling resistance, affecting the range. Avoid heavy loads: Reduce the weight carried on your e-bike, as heavier loads require more power and can decrease the range. Battery maintenance: Keep your battery in good condition by charging it regularly and storing it properly when not in use. These tips will not cost you anything and are more beneficial for body health.. If you have some money to spend.. just get bigger battery capacity ( amp hour rating ) 😅 hopefully you found some of this information useful.

[@melchorserenilla7429]

Sir how long time you use the battery before you charge it again Thanks and more vlogs

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@Melchor Serenilla I will have that information for you this week. I'm of off work this coming week and will be going for a longer ride and test it. Im expecting 20 miles range will see. 😎

[@TheQuito213]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 following!

[@petermclaughlin3292]

Pedalling is just as fast it looks like.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

🤔😳😲 yeap but this way you look cool and don't get sweaty 😁

[@rainbowrailroadcrossing7798]

Doooooooope! Where can I get the battery?

[@rainbowrailroadcrossing7798]

Oh this info in the video answered my question cool!

[@Rob337_aka_CancelProof]

Looks like the one tool absolutely necessary for this build is the one that I don't have much of a supply of that being patience LOL I wonder how much that's going to cost me

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Well my friend I think this was the video that started getting me gray hair 😁. Yes patience is a must on this build. Good luck with the project. 👍

[@Raj-nh3fc]

How do you charge the battery?

[@jolly8547]

what temperatures can you ride it in?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Well the lithium ion battery is recommended to be used between 10C to 55C or 50F to 131F. Thanks.

[@Ten4actionTV]

Can it be used without a battery

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

"The motor features a freewheel mechanism. When I ride the bike, I primarily pedal, relying on the motor only for assistance when going uphill." So yes you can use it without battery.

[@jannelbalili7955]

Where to order a full set kit for eblke,,

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hi Jannel, if you click on " show more" under video description I have links to all parts. 👍

[@jameskid81]

do these kits hold up well? Is it still running ok? Great video!!!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Battery and the kits are still good. I had only one time where my chain fell off on one bike. I put it back on and tighten the bracket ..nothing since then.. so I would say its good kit. Thanks 😎

[@lukeschumann265]

Whats your longest ride on a single charge?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hello Luke we have gone to some long rides and never have drain it down using pedal and throttle.. I would have to get back to you on that. If you would do a simple math 10ah battery x 36V = 360Wh so riding on mix terrain.. for my weight of 200lb =15Wh per mile so 360Wh /15Wh= 24 Miles There fore I should be able to get 24miles on a 10ah 36V battery. I will hopefully do the test soon and give you actual numbers 😁 Thanks Luke!!

[@harsimransingh8906]

Can we take this bike in rain.....i mean is this motor waterproof?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Yes no problem with rain or splashing it with water, but I would avoid submerging it into the water. 🫡

[@ramranchcowboy8857]

can you still pedal while the motor is still running? or pedal assist?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Yes you can, the motor has freewheel build in it. So you can pedal solo, pedal with motor or just use motor only 😁

[@ramranchcowboy8857]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 I'm a 50 kg guy and i can pedal my bike upto 40 kph if i install a 250 motor can i reach higher speed or nothing will change? my bike is 10kilo

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@ramranchcowboy8857 I don't believe you will reach much higher speed. 250W motor is only ok for assistance.. I would say 350W would be minimal for your your weight. You will be able to pedal alot easier and longer in high gear without getting tired too much. I found 450w motor with my weight of 94Kg ..once I got over 40 km per hour motor RPM was not fast enough to keep up with me pedaling it reached its top speed of 45 to 50km/h and I felt like it was not adding much pass that point.

[@ramranchcowboy8857]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 oh okay i thought it will add up, thanks for the information pal!

[@xiar5546]

I went with the 24v version so I could power it with my 6s rc batteries.

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Ok.. you might find that there is not enough power to go on its own. I'm a big guy and I think 24V would not work out for me.. that is the reason 450W/36V was chosen ... the ability to use throttle without any pedaling. Let me know how u make out with this. Sorry to be negative. I'm over 200LBS and I have hills in my area. So 450/36V was what I needed. Cheers 😎👍

[@xiar5546]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 I’ve got hills in my area as well as I am using my bike to commute through 2 cities. I’m sure it will work fine for me as I am only 130lbs and my bike is a lightweight city commuter bike. Total weight with me is only 160lbs. I can always change the sprocket to a 50t sprocket instead to give me more power over speed. I’m not worried about speed. Just need 15mph on average.

[@xiar5546]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 I haven’t gotten it yet but I will update you when I do get it and put it on my bike.

[@xiar5546]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 also. Both options are 450watts. Both have the same rated torque and the same rated rpm. Just the 24v one draws 10amps more than the 36v one.

[@xiar5546]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 24v version has so much more power than I need. Lol. Works great.

[@prime868tt7]

How fast can it go how much km

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

33Km motor only with pedaling you fly:)

[@NormanWray-hi8cu]

Hello sir can your ebike reverse?😊😅

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

No it can't

[@eturk1]

It seems to me that you have assembled the motor incorrectly, the manufacturer made that metal carrier according to the bicycle, could it be attached to the inner wheel, why did you twist it, how will the batteries be charged, where is the plug?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hi Eturk1, I know it looks like that but that's the only way that this fits on the bracket. It is universal bracket so it is expected to do some modification to adopt it to a bike frame. Batery has a charging port on it just plug and play this is the charger for my batery LiitoKala 10S 36V2A charger 42V 2A 18650 Charger 100-240V Input

[@eturk1]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 thanks

[@naylay500]

I have to remove something before I can put the plastic and disc on back wheel and the bolt is super tight I can't seem to remove it, it's like the inner bolt I think any ideas?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hey Nayley it sound to me like you have quick release through axel allen key version. here is a youtube link .. this guy explains it perfectly :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnazc2mjiZqIn9E Let me know how you make out with it.. All the best!!!

[@naylay500]

I have a Huffy Nel Lusso Cruiser

[@naylay500]

I can remove the wheel but before I can put the 2nd plastic and disk there's a layer I have to remove it's sandwiched between the wheel and the second bolt which is on the inner of the frame

[@naylay500]

I looked it up I need a skinny wrench to and regular wrench to remove it

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@naylay500 That's a nice looking bike lots of room for battery and controller.. IT does have Coaster Break.. so that will be a bit tricky to install sprocket..

[@tonybai168]

thk u!

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Your welcome..👍

[@OleksiiV-s6d]

whats the top speed you can reach on this thing?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Speed ..got up to 33km throttle only my weight was 200lbs. When pedaling and throttle you fly 😁

[@OleksiiV-s6d]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 just purchased, now imma be like youuuuu

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Remember to take time doing it and have fun. !!😊😎

[@OleksiiV-s6d]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 broke the first 5 minutes I ride it and it took over 5 hours to install 😥

[@OleksiiV-s6d]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 that was 3 months of money saved 😞

[@isymdvr]

Hello, I would like to buy the same kit to make an inexpensive e-bike. What size make and model is your bike ?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hi there so it was installed on girls and men's bike...www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/supercycle-pathway-men-s-comfort-bike-26-in-7-speed-0711792p.html

[@pmariner65video]

But when pedaling, is the wheel free or does the motor drag?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Hello Paolo for my set up and kit that I used.... when pedaling wheel is free from motor and motor does not drag.. 🙂

[@pmariner65video]

@@tomiyourtradesguy6708 thanks. Do you think this engine is suitable for going uphill in the mountains or is it just for the plains?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

@@pmariner65video I would not use it for that. This is ok for small hills

[@paulcabanero4816]

Gud day sir, I have 24V, 350w motor controller From (YK31C) (YIYUN TECH) and 350w brush motor , it's okay to use ( 2 ) battery capacity of 12v 30Ah each ?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Yes you can, BUT 350W motor in my case would have hard time moving me up a hill I'm 97Kg. It is good if you use it as pedal assist. If you are around 70kg than should not have problem.

[@MDF4072]

Any recommender bikes for this kit to fit easiest ?

[@tomiyourtradesguy6708]

Well that's a good question... definitely not the bikes that I have used heh 😅.. when selecting a bike should look at the back forks and see that they are straight as possible without a bump at the end. So that you don't have to bend bracket as much to offset the frame. If you see the second section of video you will understand what I'm saying. 😊