Pt. 1 Convert ANY bike into an EBIKE! **ELECTRIC HUB MOTOR FITTING GUIDE**

[@ITzadamZz]

I got banned from driving for 1 year & needed solution to get to work (15 miles away) . That was wen I stumbled on Andy curby doing this . I now cummute to work everyday on ebike . Been though it all . Spoke replacements , snapped throttle , controller fets shorted in rain .. best thing ever saved me a ton on money on petrol

[@ArthurTugwell]

Do you use a hub or mid drive kit? I’ll be cycling in rain and want best solution

[@jkjist]

How do you avoid theft of your bike?

[@dazdeluxe6672]

@@ArthurTugwell it's a hub, tighten up goose

[@ishfaqraja1316]

Anybody find that the wheel once fitted is more to one side than the other

[@franksundal3876]

I aswell use a 3000watt 72v . I get everywhere i need and really fast aswell ^^

[@andrep1784]

Finally... I've seen guys from cali messing with this hub motors years ago, and gosh they had some powerful ones. Well done and explained.

[@Trident22]

Didn't know Jason Statham rode Ebikes? 😄 Even without converting the Giant Mtb looks Amazing. 👍

[@sonnelighting3565]

I feel like I should buy a bike off him or he will track me down, sleep with my girlfriend, crash my car than somehow make me kill myself.

[@vasel208]

👍👍👍😆

[@marcovieira2032]

From tha dollar store

[@teknacious]

lmao

[@mikelsauvage6621]

And he's British too!😊

[@vladimirryder5195]

Great video I've been doing diy electric bikes for 2 years with what I learn on KZbin. This video explains everything very well and makes like so much easier after watching this video. Keep up the great work pal

[@krushnachChandra]

@UK Outdoor Flowers 30mph plus is that safe with that gear cycle frame?

[@MrFrankstanks]

finally, a no BS Channel cheers Dude will be soaking you're vids n knowledge of the Ebikes.

[@fredselectricfatbikevlog1674]

Just bought & fitted my first Kirkbe kit. Your advice on fitting washers to the cassette side of the wheel saved me from smashing the kit into a million pieces, in utter frustration! Thanks chap, top, top geeza!!! I agree about the PAS sensors too, can be a real pain to fit and using throttle only gives a much smoother ride.

[@DudeStuff]

You're welcome 😊

[@fimbles1015]

I worked with a crew that fitted machinery worldwide. All our batteries had to be removed and put in to a marked padded fireproof case prior to travelling. Some really useful tips. Thanks for the video :)

[@sprz97]

Man, this is such an amazing tutorial. Because you go through all the troubleshooting as you go I love that. I really feel like I’m learning from you and I now have the confidence to take this project on! Thank you !!

[@Zaj88]

I like these videos. The everyday use approach (obviously you don't need everything in the kit, if you don't want to).. and the subtle humor and throughness. One thing I would've liked to see was the casette/freewheel installation, and probably some mention of the hub spacing on MTB's (depending on the type of dropout), what you can do and what you can't do. There's plenty of videos on the tube about changing freewheel/casette for sure, but not many doing it on a 2kW hub motor. I've got an MTB with QR dropouts and those only have 135mm spacing at the hub. It won't fit a motor like this and a 7 speed freewheel/casette I think.

[@JorgenLarsson]

Absolutely love the Kirby kits. I have a 500w rear hub diy kit and the install was pretty straight forward, had to test fit the wheel two or three times. I also ditched the bag and designed and 3d printed a bracket and integrated cable management box. I made a custom torque bracket from 4mm stainless steel. The 500w kit is all I ever need. Good power and pretty good range with the included battery 48v 13a. Nice instructions not many go into detail about the washers.👍

[@janeblogs324]

What kinda range?

[@JorgenLarsson]

@@janeblogs324 About 35 km with throttle only.

[@jonpowell8014]

Thats the kind of OCD that appeals to me! 🤣 Definitely interested in having a go at a project like this sometime soon...

[@Patek007]

He just resells ebike kits from aliexpress

[@lassydogpie5390]

What’s the throttle only speed?

[@DespaceMan]

13:00 yes when the wires touch you are actually completing a circuit on the coils this is reason why you have resistance which is only present in permanent magnet motors. If if was a induction motor you wont experience any resistance until you apply power to the coils.

[@scottharvey9764]

Time for a rewatch as my kit arrives in a few days

[@oloyedeifeoluwa2072]

Same here😂

[@OddBallPerformance]

Thank you for making this video. I have been thinking about building my own electric bike and most videos are more like paid promotions and don't have a lot of actual advice in them. I would make one suggestion on buying the caliper space to the motor. They sell brake disc shims to go behind the rotor in 1mm increments. Use a rotor shim, and then you can adjust the caliper on the mount as they usually have some side to side adjustability to keep the pads evenly spaced on each side.

[@GroofusDoofus900]

Excellent tutorial video mate, that was soo straight forward and featured every tip you could ask for - top notch!

[@DudeStuff]

Thanks so much didn't expect such a great response it's nice

[@Al_W_On_The_Trackz]

Great video for a person like myself considering going electric.

[@gert-jangrashoff6391]

Watched this video before I built an Ebike from a kit, saved me lots of time. I would not have known to remove the disk spacer, slotted right in. I built the bike in 1.5 hour.

[@Jbmc65]

This is excellent education. This chap is explaining everything he can think of.

[@Jack_Warner]

Nice to hear an Englishman doing one of these conversions. Most of them are from the US.

[@jantzujan]

Great video. In the near future I will build Kirbebike's 1500-2000w hub motor kit for my second bike. I just ordered it. My first conversion was a Bafang 750w mid kit. I drive it mostly in the forest and in the countryside. I got some good tips for the future conversion from your video👍

[@AntonKoba]

Thank you! Awesome guide, very detailed. Greetings from Ukraine!

[@capobuzz2278]

Well done Steve..this will help alot of people doing there diy builds. Some really good points there, a few important tips that for new builders can be a Real ball ache. 👍

[@jax597]

Very well put together video, great job!! Just got my first ebike last week and i love it!!

[@aaronm402]

brilliant every step explaination along with quality video footage from you both.. THANKS DUDE

[@farmerchad62]

Thank you for this video is the best i have seen yet for these conversions. Very detailed. No bs.

[@leandersmith6184]

I would really recommend installing the pedal assist. Two advantages saving battery power and getting the exercise everyone needs. But if you are in top condition and still want to ride the bike as a normal bike you can of course But hey why not have a little assist by riding up hill and or wind in your face. The gears will definitely be helpful. Thanks for sharing from Mexico.

[@amenrafreedom9757]

@DudeStuff Buddy these three ebike build videos are just awesome and will save a lot of new ebike builders time without the frustrations and headaches. The information on removing the plastic spacer behind the disc brake is so helpful along with the washer spacings for the dropout. I can wait to try my installation again when I have the opportunity!

[@Avatar711Wizard]

Yeah great video dude. First timer here. Great coverage of small details. Love the smart casual dress code too.

[@dredfxcustompaint]

Nice little step by step Steve 👍

[@alexbastow7915]

Mate this is amazing vid so much detail and not skiping a single step wish more tutorials where like this

[@DudeStuff]

Thank you 😊

[@Anygodwilldo]

Following this vid, my wheel has gone in easily - almost too easily :-) Everyhting lined up virtually straight away, seems solid. I like how you minimalise it, using only the stuff you really need. Mine will be built the same style.

[@Invincibletro]

DS, love the break down. I know most of this is simple knowledge for regular riders, but you do well at making sure a novice will understand. I won't thumbs down you because it's too simple.

[@GrnArrow092]

The one thing I wish that these conversion kit manufacturers would do is make some kind of housing that can contain the controller and then the housing could bolt to the seat tube to secure it. That would make installing the kit much easier for the one installing the kit.

[@teun3526]

There are controller houses not the same manufacturer just order them online

[@geoffgeoff344]

Hi ho from australia,beautiful job of quality fitting,i,m going to re name you roger rolex,swiss quality job.love the use of the zip ties,neat quality job,why not!! Looks great,goes great.also great tip thinking ahead putting allen key head out,hold nut at back.you set a high standard of quality and attention to detail.plenty of people pay for that attention to detail.good stuff nice to see ,"doing the right thing".thanks for the lesson,cheers

[@konga8952]

appreciate the mention about the motor wires that the motor won't spin if they are touching, many people don't mention that. Thank you.

[@Voxguitarsrock]

Good video . Thanks. I enjoyed the terminology differences between your location and mine. Eg: " Jubilee clip" where i am is called a " hose clamp". Cheers!

[@kaltonian]

thanks m8, i found this upload better than most for me, showing problems you might have.

[@iplayplanecrazyyay7220]

be=st video eveeeeer THIS MAN IS THE GOAAAT

[@iplayplanecrazyyay7220]

YO I AGRRE FIRE VIDEO

[@iplayplanecrazyyay7220]

this video cured my step=sons cancer

[@zentrader.1982]

Braz your the real transporter gonna cop a kit and follow in your footsteps only just begun in OZ Thanks for your clips real gent shit 🙏

[@mikejones420]

That was very easy to understand, well done, your very professional in walking us through the process, thank-you

[@jonathansolares6936]

Best tutorial ever! Thanks bro for sharing allí this info with us, this Is the exact same kit I want to buy

[@charliegould5865]

Glad to see you were using flush cut cutters to trim the tails off the cable ties. The number of times I cringe when someone cuts off the cable tie tails leaving a 3 x 4mm razor sharp edge. I used to use thousands of cable ties at work and if we left any sharp edges we were in trouble from whoever cut themselves on them. By using those flush cut cutters with the flush side toward the head of the tie the tail gets cut flush with the surface leaving no sharp bit sticking out.

[@SmartfoolGB]

Mate great detail really looking out for all pitfalls. 👍👍

[@stevenwesleygraham]

I learned a lot from this video, especially about installing the back wheels. Now I know why I started getting play when I fixed back wheel flats. Never used a hammer to fit it into the cassette.

[@ashpunting]

That's looking nice Steve with the Maxis logo in white on the tires just makes the bike pop mind you you've got I good for these builds ye this is gunna be a sweet bike 👌

[@WhiskyMonsta]

Been looking for this for ages…great instructions thanks

[@truth8508]

Great video. Could not have done it without it. Covered all the nuances clearly and succinctly. Perfect.

[@MrPlumber27]

Hey mate ! I’m from the USA and your instructions were spot on ! Thank you buddy ! I did not know hub style electric motors were so fast !! That cables touching with no battery is CRAZY !! How does it do that ? Anyways thank you for the instructions!

[@mickyfinn1948]

Love this , dude - defo thinking of going electric!

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

You'll love it! I just made my first build!! Check it out?

[@MarkBrown-gc6hr]

Sounds like the stasi were having a field day in the background mate. Good job.

[@harryaiano1978]

brilliant video definitely gonna get the 2000 watt kit now you have explained it so well

[@chriswilliams1595]

Just done a 500 w Kirby kit with mtx wheel for going to work on a cheap bike and highly recommended I'm a big fella pulls me okay and plenty fast very easy to do. love the video's

[@G4RY1159]

Interesting stuff dude, Id love on them Sun ron's if they were legal around our streets etc, they look the business. Cheers man.

[@Adelaide-u7q]

Yea mate was a brilliant tutorial learnt a cpl of valuable tips easy to understand WELL DONE !

[@adal5303]

Please try to keep the explanation and words short so that the viewers do not get bored, we just want the way to install these pieces for bikes

[@mr.sessle8444]

This was an awesome video!!! Iv watched other videos about such and dudestuff actually answered some of the questions I had! We will see if I can make it look as smooth

[@xaarx]

Great video, I done mine a few months ago and had the same issue with hydraulic brakes very close to the hub but the spacers done the trick.

[@tonyross7376]

Great build my man. Can't wait to see u ripping about on it👍

[@martymeatball4615]

Mate I love the walkthrough step by step so much detail put into it which makes it even better to understand thanks for that was amazing bro ’ll be doing as you say to build my own sometime when I get around to getting all the stuff when I have the money can’t wait to watch the rest bro thanks 🙌👌👍🤙😎😎

[@Louis-m4p2e]

Can you let me know all the tools and the sizes of them I’m about to build one

[@Dave64track]

Great video very informative I'm thinking about getting one of these kits soon, so this was very helpful. 👍

[@georgecostanza2695]

Jeezus, for the first 5 seconds I seriously thought I was on Jason Statham’s channel!

[@НаталиКопыловская]

😂cool

[@apsert]

Straight to the point no bollocks bosch! Nice one feller.

[@mcjjordan]

Wont adding the washer to the drive side just move the caliper ? Will it now grab the disc on the inside as its not central?

[@hillonwheels8838]

Nice walk through on the install. The only thing I would have done differently is using an old inner tube as protection of the frame where the jubilee clip is at. I also used old tubes to protect the frame from the chain and if you take your time wrapping the frame it actually can look good.

[@Cesar-cm4if]

Agreed! Something else to keep in mind while ebiking is to wear the proper helmet, most helmets have an outdated safety standard, the best ones are the ones that pass the nta standard like xnito or bern hudson

[@Anygodwilldo]

Good idea. I was just gonna wrap some tape around the frame where the clip goes 🙂

[@markdelaney9831]

How you explain to do the bike I think it's 100% correct I recommend you to anybody look at your videos

[@philm3509]

Clued up and well presented, I'm going to go on to your ''It's finished video'' next as I want to see it complete.

[@poppa5289]

Another good vid Steve 👍

[@Rob-ky1kj]

Thank you this is gold. Exactly what I needed 💯

[@marksadventures3889]

I thought accelerators were illegal in the UK. Good to see someone who's done it before.

[@ddmk11]

Great informative video.I have never had an e bike and am looking at options,so i am glad i found your channel.

[@djrichylaurence8991]

I went for the front wheel option. More weight on the front in crap weather and no friction involved. Bit like a front wheel drive car, it will pull the steering out of trouble.

[@DudeStuff]

High power front hubs are sketchy they can slide out from underneath on turns in wet weather, unlike a car that won't fall over. The dropouts on most forks aren't great for over 1000w imo. Feels really weird dropping off a kerb on front wheel power as it loses momentum instantly as the front leaves the ground.

[@dave9456]

Awesome! Straightforward first class demo👍

[@daveslater9141]

You are one of the best ever video tutorial presenters and ATB engineers ive ever had the luck to find, brilliantly presented mate, and in my native cockney accent which is a whole lot easier for me, I really do hope there is many more videos to come, do you have direct contact detail as I may need to ask advice during the summer of 2023.

[@generalwarman]

Great vid. Can't wait for part 2

[@UppfinnarAXEL]

Good video! It helped me with my first 1000w ebike! 😀

[@dayv]

Great video, keep up the great work. Makes me really want an E bike now. Cheers 🍻

[@waynehughes5170]

I would also think that spreading the rear end with a washer may result in having to space the rear brake disc, or you might find it binding with the bake pads all in all a very good tutorial for beginners. ;-)

[@hansdybka1331]

these kits are engineered for a "range" of different spacings for all of what might be available out there..they are kits>>.not for the feeble minded or bot it together rich kids...

[@worz678]

Wayne the pro

[@zico3239]

those brake sensors are good for a sop brake light set up and the PAS not bad to give tomb a break and for more pedaling

[@arobertson87]

These hub motors look good. Nice long axle. Nothing is worse than an axle that’s too short.

[@mythumbsupgettingdeleted]

By the looks of it, this clip saving a bunch of headaches, pretty much mandatory viewing if contemplating this kit....

[@paulwhetstone0473]

My Giant Talon 29er from 2012 has three front cogs and eight cogs on the rear hub. Do I need to switch to a single cog on the front to convert with the Kirby kit?

[@qasem2285]

No bro you don't need to do that it's even better with three cogs cuz you can pedals normally when you use pedal assist don't spend your money good luck

[@richarddaly29]

Thanks for that is really clear and your experience of pitfalls was excellent 👍

[@R00KIEo87]

11:43 there is another tip as well if you put your disc rotor on to the actual e-bike wheel vs you noticed there is a arrow pointing on the desk facing you apply your tyre which the arrow is facing the same way as the disc

[@ayoub4561]

Great video, much clearer than Kirby’s vid!

[@lickinerout12]

Canvey Island geezer 😂🤘 good video bro from another essex boy ha

[@Cloudminster]

Quality, like your delivery mate 👍🏻

[@PredatorLFC]

Great video! Really well explained.

[@user619tlsdca5]

With that much power of speed on back wheel, do you think as time goes on the back frame will start breaking apart? Any speed over 20mph will be a rough ride if on roads regularly. It's extremely uncomfortable of the frame used for a powerful motor. I learn from experience to always use a 2 piece frame with dual shocks of front and back as in a hardtail frame. Other frames the speed over 20 mph and up will be a bit shaky at times when going over rough terrain, potholes, dips, bumps, ect.

[@user619tlsdca5]

Other factor is the condition of the back wheel will get roughed around of having no rear or hardtail shocks.

[@sparky7146]

Outstanding video work and explanation. Well done.

[@Richard57072]

Great video 👍 I’m surprised these kits aren’t more expensive. I have a hardtail carbon frame Scott, would this kit be suitable? Thanks

[@RADCOMJ1]

Great vid with quite a few gotchas. Nice one, subscribed😎

[@Badboy365]

A really good video with all the pitfalls pointed out.

[@garypaxton8194]

Thanks another I've just bought a 3000w ebike kit from you and Andy, having trouble with wheel sliding out.NOW though with this advise. We will see .lol thanks though.

[@DudeStuff]

3000w should be on an enduro frame I hope!

[@Outsid3tv]

Hey mate quick question what size are the nuts and washers for the wheel I have the same mtx wheel but I've lost the nuts and washers 😢

[@spandangle334]

Great video ... tip ... Use bit of rubber under the jubilee clip ie black bit of hose 👌

[@ccwweeman3385]

Thanks for sharing buddy i had to subscribe brilliant well made video cracking bike just getting into ebikes just found your YT sight and also andys one looking to order rear hub motor kit for my mtb cheers for taking the time to explain everything cheers stay safe ...colin 🚴‍♂️☀️👍🏻

[@DudeStuff]

Thank you 😊

[@graemeess]

Great video, love all the extra tips

[@Paivaeste]

Well done mate good video we’ll explained 👍👍👍

[@paulwrite1405]

The video was really good and very helpful the only thing you should probably explain is that when you don't use the brake sensor you don't get regenerative brake charging but yeah liked the video muka.

[@mattydubz481]

Absolutely fantastic Ebike Build Video! 👌 Can you tell me with the stuff shipping straight from China do you get hit with an added VAT bill or customs charges at a later date or if you buy this is the price all inclusive of shipping vat and charges? I ask as I know imports has changed dramatically since Brexit :(

[@gaviscon4304]

Hi great vids, just wondering what size the washers are as waiting for my kit to turn up take care gaz ✌