Ten out of ten highly recommend. I slapped one onto a salsa journeyman and I love it. I don’t have a shift sensor and I use it to deliver papers in my area so I have a trailer attached. I don’t need high speeds when hauling, I usually keep it on the biggest cog in assist two out of five. Racked up over 1000 miles on the system and today I am just now swapping the chain out.

Waiting on my mid-drive which is due to arrive in May. Not all that handy so I went with a Bolton F86 Fat bike. MOTOR: 48V1000W BAFANG BBSHD Mid-Drive, 1500 watts peak. I'm 65 and won't be doing any serious off-road stuff. Just wanted to thank you for the video. Great job.

thanks a ton!!!! realy appreciate you taking the time to make this

I just purchased a barely used bike from a hobbyist that built one for his daughter. With the 750 watt bbs02, 8 gears Shimano shifters, new cables, new breaks, new bike and tires, mirrors and shift sensors with speed sensors and the bafang 850c lcd. Total life on the odometer when I got it(today) was 180 miles. Top speed recorded was 32 mph. I just got 38mph. It's a great set up. I'm glad I found it

I've done about 9000km on mine now. Very satisfied. I usually use power level 1 of 3. 35km/h on the flats. Glad I converted a mountain bike. Can take the strain of 30kg weight. I put on marathon e plus tyres. Throttle is very handy at the traffic lights. Don't need brake sensor or gear sensor, just don't change gears under load.

My Bafang HD just turned up today.Im 51 and so excited haha.Mine is going onto a restored Specialised Hardrock.Thanks for the vid.

@hemaccabe4292

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 51 also. I’m getting a Day 6 with a Bafang HD from a third party. Us codgers have to keep on keeping at it. Good luck!

@minnil7927

2 жыл бұрын

@@hemaccabe4292 I’m 19 just like to go fast as shit and I put one on a 1996 trek 8900

@hemaccabe4292

2 жыл бұрын

@@minnil7927 Godspeed!

@hixyhicks

2 жыл бұрын

@@THENORTHSACE73 still use it everyday.30 mile round trip 5 days a week .The only thing is it goes through chains and sprockets a lot. The battery is still as good as new .I cant recommend Bafang motors enough .Any more info just ask .

Going from my old 250w rear hub to a 750w mid drive. Cannot wait!

I love my BBS02 750W too! I have a gear sensor and I think it's pretty important. In practice I end up really mashing the gears... low to get started and then pretty quickly up to the high... you have higher gearing... I cruise at just less than 20MPH but that's fine for my urban central London commute as it gives me enough thinking/braking time!

Put this on my old push bike - best thing I ever did, get about just as fast around town as a car. Great for touring around where cars can't go. Don't need effort but you can put some in by pedalling but hey when you're tired just push the throttle and keep going.

I really like this series thanks !

Great review and advice. 👍🏻

I already have a DIY e-bike that was a 1000w rear hub CSC kit slapped onto a $200 walmart bicycle. But am getting a nice bonus from work soon and will be looking at getting a bicycle in the $600-$800 range and installing a mid drive kit to it. One thing I am curious about, is how responsive is the mid-drive motor to PAS? On my current e-bike PAS has a 3-5 second delay after I start pedaling before the motor is engaged, which can be a problem if I have to stop at an intersection whilst on an incline.

I just bought the bbs02b 48v 750w motor kit i'm looking forward too it I really wanted the 1000w version because of it's build quality... but I think i'll be happy with going from my 350w hub ebike to this 750w mid drive system.

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

The 750 is phenomenal honestly, you will def have a great time with it!

@jonathanambler

3 жыл бұрын

Out over 1000 miles on my bbso2 with no issues

Good video 👍🏼 What is the top speed that you can get using just throttle ? Thanks 💪🏼

I really regret not getting the 1,000w.....and so it begins.

I have a black cross trail so I was excited when I saw your video. I was thinking 750w but now I’m wondering if I should just go for the 1000w. Also what type or size battery would you recommend?

Thanks for sharing dude.subscribed!

Was the battery included in the bafang kit? Is it reliable and safe?>

What range do you get off this bike?

I ordered a 750watt BBSO2 back in June of this year; it was the first product that arrived when I wasn't expecting it (according to what amazon said on delivery time) until July! However, I ordered a pair of Schwalbe tires from (didn't know at the time I ordered them) the Netherlands...still waiting upon delivery! This week will be the sixth week for the tires (I'll make an effort to not order retail bike products from the Netherlands ever again. China is a faster delivery time compared to the Netherlands!). I also have an Orange colored Motobecane frame that the motor kit will be installed onto. Can't wait. Thanks for the positive feedback and I am looking forward to easier and funner bike riding very soon (hopefully).

@playonkorg

2 жыл бұрын

I have that experience with stuff from England and stick to stuff only from the EU. Aliexpress has a lot of storage in Germany and Spain, bit less in France.

Does it make the bottom bracket any wider than normal? Difficult to tell from the pictures I've seen. Thanks for the video, very useful.

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

good question! i don't believe so, it feels like its about the same width as the original. and if it is different it wouldn't be noticeable

Wow I have same bike and I was wondering if it will work on it. Thanks so much

I have my bafang 750w on a specialized pitch. Great fun. Had to adjust settings alot , reduce top end speed, reduce power too. I wanted the bike to feel more under control not the motor taking over. Also, when at low speed gear 1, I wanted total control not alot of power

Great video man! What can you say about maintenance to the motor once installed? I've heard they constantly need to be tightened, anywhere from after a few miles, to after a few rides, depending on how far. I get that needs to be tight to the bottom bracket, but in your experience, how often do you have to retighten? I'm looking to put this motor on my '97 Bianchi HT mountain bike. Really want to put a 1,000w on it, I'm just not sure it would be good for the bike. Thx for your review!

@bruceevennett955

3 жыл бұрын

Mine did come loose the first time, Do it up tight with a bit of lock tight and 1000km plus with no problems

@blcarl7147

2 жыл бұрын

Use a hose lock to keep it in place

What’s the top speed one can reach on these motors?

Do you know if this is compatible with a trek dual sport?

Golden motors is the same place I got my 750w been going on almost 4 years now, It's been though a lot ride it in all conditions in all seasons rode through floods water snow sand mud stairs etc. lol highly recommend thees Mid-drives weather it's the 750w or 1000w it won't disappoint. I do the same with my bike, I have a break sensor that acts like a clutch hahahaha Stay safe man 👊

@connicrow9463

Жыл бұрын

Wow 4 years of the same motor. What kind of bike and riding surface condition ? Have you had to open up the motor to clean and regrease the gears? What were some of the maintenance issues if any?

@S416RE

Жыл бұрын

@@connicrow9463 With the same motor it was on a Specialized Rockhopper Comp and for riding surface conditions. Snow salt slush mud sand water floods crazy Canadian winters🤣 ice freezing rain down pours -20s to -30s been submerged 3 times not to mention summer with heat up to +30s it's been threw a lot. when I opened the motor for maintenance everything was good no rust didn't even need to grease the gears tbh lol the only real maintenance I had to do was replace the rotor and just recently I had to replace the Magent ring for the pedal assist I think I need to get new gears mine is a bit worn it's a beast of a motor Bafang one of the best 🤘🏻

Great review and lm thinking about the befang 48v 750w. What sort of speed should I expect?

@josephlee2131

3 жыл бұрын

At full power I can hit about 45km/h on the flat. I usually only use 40% power and go at about 30km/h.

Hello from across the lake. Great real world knowledge you have. I am thinking about putting 1000 watt with a down tube 17.4 ah I will be installing either on my Cannondale Trail 7 29’er. Or my Fuji 1.7 Nevada 27.5. I sure would appreciate any feedback that you have on wheel size? I’m just afraid the 29” will be too fast for me and I have just as many potholes and cracks as you do.......Thanks STP

@bruceevennett955

3 жыл бұрын

If you get the 1000watt HD you will need the biggest battery you can find. Check out aliexpress for the best price. Warranty can be an issue with something bought directly out of china though ,god luck

Hi. Thinking of added one to my bicycle. What the life span of it, alot of money if it only lasts a year

So doesn't this kit come with a sensor for shifting? How did you configure your brake to do this for you? Thanks. Great video

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

was optional and costed more, i just tap the break almost like a clutch on a motorcycle/car, it quickly turns off motor and by the time i shift it comes back on. :D

Can you ride just on the throtte How does that work , Has it got a Free wheeing front crank?

can use with leg brake?

Hi I'm building one of these bikes from frame up. Can you tell me what wheel & tyre size your running please? Are they 700c wheels?

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

Yup 700!

How do you figure out the size in millimeters for your bottom bracket so you can purchase the right kit

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

Calipers across the shell!

Hello! What is the average range on full-electric mode? What battery are you using?

@stevemania1

3 жыл бұрын

lithium battery, 48v 17.5aH, range varies hugely depending on how im riding. usually i can get 50km out of it pretty easily!

How long does the battery take to charge? What is the range of the battery pack? Can you add a link to the Bafanf kit you purchased?

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

check out goldenmotor.bike, battery charges fairly quick because i have a 3Ah charger, its 17.5aH tho so from dead its about 6h, but i usually dont ride it till that point

@Di.Iv.555

2 жыл бұрын

My charger is slow one, battery is fully charged after 8.5-9 hours. Usually I’m trying to don’t dropped it below 20%

If I heard you correctly, you don’t have to use any throttle? It will assist automatically? I’m looking to get a motor for my wife to be able to ride with the kid camper behind her. We’ve got some decent hills so just need something that makes it possible for her to be able to ride pulling our daughters. Not looking to run it mainly electric, just help on the hills. You think this would be a good option?

@stevemania1

3 жыл бұрын

Correct! It's an assist and a throttle, you could always look into a smaller motor to get less of an assist if she doesn't need a ton of power, mid drive is definitely the way to go if doing lots of hills or pulling any extra weight

@JohnYoshii

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevemania1 awesome, thanks for the reply. Definitely seems like a good option. I appreciate the feedback

Will this keep up with those $6000 bikes

Hi, you mentioned the company you bought it from. Can you provide a link to them please. Thanks.

@justinschiller6337

3 жыл бұрын

Just google bafang

How do you get speeds like that on urs? What battery do you use, and do you have any different programming?

@santiagoatehortua5863

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on the display and settings maybe you can check to see if you have some kind of limiter on? I use the 850c display and in advanced settings I can change my max speed

I got the same on a Trek 4500 but, like a dumby the 48V-10ah battery is weak should have gotten the larger amp battery.

I'm in the process of restoring a specialised hard rock and was thinking about fitting one of these to it. Do you think it would be ok for a 30-mile round trip commute?. Thanks for the vid.

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

should work fairly well for that! just make sure to get a 17.5aH or bigger battery

@hixyhicks

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevemania1 Thank you.

@Di.Iv.555

2 жыл бұрын

If is total of 30 miles distance yes, could do it. I’m 110kg of weight, my battery is 48V 17.5Ah and roughly I’m able to do 45 miles on charge. Surprisingly not my weight nor uphills are the reason for small range - it’s the wind and low temperatures. The wind is something horrible to experience while riding

@hixyhicks

2 жыл бұрын

@@Di.Iv.555 Yes it does it easily.Though in the cold the battery doesn't last as long .Ive had no problems with the Bafang motor but it goes through chains and rear sprockets alot .Had to replace the speed sensor twice as eventually water gets in .Ive now waterproofed it .

@cherylcarey4975

2 жыл бұрын

@@hixyhicks how did you waterproof it?

I live in Phoenix and have no option to bring my bike inside my office to get it out of the heat. Can the battery be removed at will?

@stevemania1

2 жыл бұрын

you need a key to remove :D

Does that have throtle control

Are u using a gear shifter

Was that KPH or MPH?

is that MPG or KM displaying on your screen? Nice review.

Still going strong?

Would this kit work well with an old single speed bike ?

@stevemania1

2 жыл бұрын

id go hub motor if it fits personally!

Can't you ride with just motor? Did you make a video of you on just motor?

Which is faster this 750watts bafang vs 1000 watts hub drive?

@blcarl7147

2 жыл бұрын

Mid drives have a lot more torque

Did not think about swapping out tubes on a hub motor - the mid drive really is non negotiable for mtb riders

Max speed?

I just installed one last week. Loving it! Is there any maintenance?

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I've got 2600kms on it and have done nothing to it, just bike maintenance regularly

@diggler2002

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevemania1 I saw a video where a guy opened it up and packed it with grease.

Good review , but it's is twice the cost of my 500w rear hub ,which my self am happy with. But if I had extra cash I would do the mid drive . Like you did .

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

thats the challenge! the mid drives are a fortune, i think both systems have a ton of different benefits and draw backs, i feel like there is an edge to the mid drive when putting them on standard bikes. if i had a custom frame tho i would 100% go hub. but im not building them yet :D

@Divercitylife

4 жыл бұрын

i was kind of thinking the same thing, but with a center drive you can choose your rear wheel sized, cassette, and you can swap it onto different bikes. You are limited with the wheel being one size on a rear hub. So i can used this system on my 26in 10speed disc trucker or my boost 27.5 11 speed Karate monkey.

@psychopete3848

2 жыл бұрын

Some factors go into it. Like my Schwinn has disc brakes. So would probably have e to do a whole brake swap.

You never mention battery specs?

Thank you so much.. I saw the thumbnail and thought ‘well, THAT looks like a specialized cross trail’, - exactly my bike (in matte red, too!) Can I ask WHY your biggest regret is not going with the 1000 W system ? I have a very, VERY delicate brain and I have to be extremely cautious at high speeds, or is it something else which makes the price differential of the bigger motor more attractive ?

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

just the top speed and the extra acceleration would have been nice! either will definitely get the job done but my last system was 1000W and i miss the extra juice!

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

no worries at all! i just feel like i could have used the extra power because why not ya know? but the 750 is a super system and im very happy with it! i bought it based on the 1000 price being crazy lol

you were only going 5- 8 miles n hour faster than my cheap faster 450 wat 36v motor but i stil want one o these looks like quality

What battery do you have on this bike ?15ah?

@stevemania1

3 жыл бұрын

17.5ah!

@pizzapet9325

3 жыл бұрын

Thx!

Just completed my build and test tomorrow !!!! Was sent the code for advance settings . Set for 18 inch wheel which should put extra 15 klmh . Will see . Anyone want the code for c965a pm me . Can have 9 pas but set mine to 5 .

Mid drive torque is the key difference. All motor types go fast enough.

How is this in the rain?

@magzire

3 жыл бұрын

wet

What's your battery size?

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

17.5Ah

@jamesfitzhenry8925

4 жыл бұрын

How much range on it ?

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesfitzhenry8925 just depends! in mode one i can probably do 80km, in mode 2 50 ish, in mode 3 like 30 lol

@onoff314

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevemania1 what voltage?

@stevemania1

4 жыл бұрын

@@onoff314 48v

Yes I have this model, all good until you start getting electrical issues then difficult to troubleshoot. Not much tech help out there.

We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. kzread.infoUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!

Be wary of Bafang. Mine worked great for about a month and then the problems started. Started working with Bafang to troubleshoot the issue. By the time they decided it needed to be sent in, it was after the crappy 90 day warranty. Now I'm stuck with $1400 worth of junk.

@zcatharsis

2 жыл бұрын

Motor itself costs few hunder bucks most. Your battery and other items are probably fine.

Nice

Top speed

Bro just tell me the top speed of it

@stevemania1

3 жыл бұрын

60km/h ish!

Max Speed please 🇹🇷 🙏

The world will be full of E-bikes soon as the price of fuel skyrockets. Pretty good value a good bike for $700.00 and a kit for $1000.00

recording voice WHILE RIDING on a gravelish roadside was not a good idea

Can't hear what your talking about

“Third kit that I have boughtEN”?! Umm no no

The stock programming is terrible, over 50% on assist level 1!!. I put it all the way down to 10.