Make your own e-bike | Marin Hawk Hill MTB

I converted my old Marin Hawk Hill to an E Bike using the Voilamart 1000w rear wheel kit . It was fairly straightforward with plenty of help off the internet as the instructions were not up too much.
I got the Voilamart Kit and a 48v battery for around £500 and put 2 new tyres on for £30 , so a fairly cheap conversion in my books . It rides well and hoping to get out for some more green lane tours.
Its not the lightest but still goes well with a decent range if you don't rip the arse out of it.
Voilamart Ebike Build ….
Hub wheel kit £179
Battery £266
Bike bag for controller £7.99
Extras , torque arms , nuts bolts £20
TOTAL = £472.99
Prices as of May 2020
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  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham45703 жыл бұрын

    Awesome mate, I run a 250w geared hub motor with 54v 22 amps 13ah , I love it

  • @archive8080

    @archive8080

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're running a 250w motor at >1000w? I thought I was the only one! I'm running a 350w geared motor at 1200w peak, 900w continuous. Gets toasty!

  • @ThunderbolttheFox
    @ThunderbolttheFox3 жыл бұрын

    Getting a 1000w kit from another brand over the weekend. Am so excited to assemble my first e-bike and be able to cruise like this wherever I go. Legit hate going slow on my bike, and I've grown up in a town with nasty headwinds that could slow any biker down to a crawl. The town I'm in doesn't have a wind problem though, but an excessive amount of steep hills problem

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did reply weeks back but my comment seems to have gone . Hope you got your kit ok 👍

  • @alanprice7584
    @alanprice75842 жыл бұрын

    A very neat job indeed.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @l333boa
    @l333boa3 жыл бұрын

    Nice build feller, I'm using my old Trek Bruiser for my build, everything should be here Thursday hope it goes as well as your build 😎

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Take your time and it will be no problem, good luck atb Dave

  • @markgrainger5727
    @markgrainger57274 жыл бұрын

    it was a similar kit like this that got me hooked on ebiking, nice vid fella👍

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks , yeah hoping to get a proper ebike on the cycle to work scheme in October, this is great but soooo heavy lol

  • @00708046

    @00708046

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wasn't that a pedestrians only gate ?

  • @Simurgh1000
    @Simurgh10003 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your conversion experience. I am considering doing this with my Marin Fairfax 1 but don't have as much maintenance experience as you have. I'll have to consider whether I can pull it off. Take care!

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am sure you will be fine , it is fairly straightforward atb Dave

  • @stevieboy4302
    @stevieboy43022 жыл бұрын

    Great video,helped me do mine. Cheers

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was of some help 👍

  • @kevinhansford3929
    @kevinhansford3929 Жыл бұрын

    Converting my bike was the best thing iv done! I didn't bother with the little controller bag as I figured cooling would be better with it out in the open

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s the future 🚲👍

  • @umbrellaman2501
    @umbrellaman25013 жыл бұрын

    Cool, I saved my old Marin bike from the scrappy by fitting a Bafang 750w motor. Lots of fun and decent for commuting. Definitely needs suspension seat. The bumps are hard on the ass

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you do feel those bumps the faster it goes

  • @kawasakiinitful
    @kawasakiinitful2 жыл бұрын

    Very neat job 👌

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @kawasakiinitful

    @kawasakiinitful

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 I need an ebike to be able to go 30 miles on a single charge would this do that with pedal assist please?.

  • @TheEscano99
    @TheEscano993 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I enjoyed your video

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks much appreciated 👍

  • @ianjonesy1765
    @ianjonesy17653 жыл бұрын

    fitted one to gt i drive comp,48v 1000w £140, battery £220, great fun,word of warning ,ensure you fit some torque arms on ,aluminium forks ,steel are best to use ,get 30 mile range or 1hr fun throttle in local woods ,been overtaking buses ,as its very fast 30mph+ .got to work 4 miles away 7 mins.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I would always recommend fitting torque arms as the extra force being put into the wheel , some great fun can be had on an e-bike

  • @kenciolek843
    @kenciolek8433 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing man , I'm on the threshold of a similar project ..a 1000 w 48v sandinrayli from Walmart $ 175.99 + tax

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great and a decent price go for it atb dave

  • @michaelbedard7859
    @michaelbedard78594 жыл бұрын

    Like to see more then the ground good install.......

  • @dantoel2304
    @dantoel23045 ай бұрын

    Nice assembly and instrutual video. I'm going on my 3rd build soon. I've caught the e bike bug really bad ..😂

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks , pretty straightforward kits these days 🚲👍

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham45702 жыл бұрын

    Just got a 1000w rear kit, it's fantastic, so fast it keeps me clear of any crappy driver swerving all over the place texting, 🙄 the drivers around here are maniacs 😅

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it’s going well 🚴🏻‍♂️👍

  • @ebikeruss2058
    @ebikeruss20583 жыл бұрын

    I have watched a lot of these conversion kit install videos and I must commend you on your cable management. Brilliant. Now if you people over there could learn to drive on the proper side of the road, all would be good. LOL. Be well and stay behind bars.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah nothing worse than cables riddled and left untidy on a conversion , I wish they wouldn't drive at all lol atb Dave

  • @Fromatic

    @Fromatic

    3 жыл бұрын

    You must have misplaced the accent, but he's a brit so he does drive on the proper side of the road

  • @fredkaak5572

    @fredkaak5572

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 I do like, this clip, especially when the battery was late, looks great though. On the cable issue ... I switched to Wi-Fi. :)

  • @danimayb

    @danimayb

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I wish they would drive on the proper side of the road too, So many not fully concentrating and swerving onto my side! 😂

  • @redskinman0
    @redskinman02 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video! Just installed same kit on my bike.It looks like we have the same crank setup.After I installed the pedal assist magnet and put my crank arm back on,when I tighten the bolt my crank will barely turn,I have to loosen the bolt a little,but then invariably the bolt will come loose and come out,any suggestions? Thanks

  • @warlockboyburns
    @warlockboyburns3 жыл бұрын

    run the same power into a 500w geared hub motor and you can still pedal it like a normal bike.

  • @djkenny1202
    @djkenny120210 ай бұрын

    I’m adding a Bufang 1000 watt to a long tail cargo bike as my kids have grown up and harder to peddle. Looking into a battery for the water bottle cages.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    10 ай бұрын

    AliExpress do bottle batteries 👍

  • @djkenny1202

    @djkenny1202

    10 ай бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 do you know which models? 52v 20hr? Learning:)

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham45703 жыл бұрын

    Can't go wrong with a marin

  • @Elduende64
    @Elduende643 ай бұрын

    Don’t put your controller in a bag, mosfets are temperature sensitive transistors and will burn out if you overheat them. The bag will contain the heat of higher speed riding and more quickly cause failure of the controller. I’ve owned the 1500 watt non lcd display version and if you don’t have sufficient heat dissipation you’ll be changing out your controllers regularly.

  • @Serpico1152

    @Serpico1152

    13 күн бұрын

    @Elduende64 Yes a very good suggestion, I build a similar Voilamart 1000w version with a 52v battery on a unused 1993 Motiv Rockridge mountain bike 6 years ago and it didn't take me long to realize how hot the controller gets inside the bag without any ventilation 🤔, I then decided to remount it with the wires facing up & cable tied inside the alternate water bottle holder mount locaton on the rear down tube just below the bag with all the wires neatly hidden inside flexible conduit and the bag, while the battery is mounted on the front down tube primary water bottle mount screw location, I'm still using this same setup today with great success because the controller always remains cool to the touch. 😊

  • @grantweller9300
    @grantweller93002 жыл бұрын

    Great vids keep them coming👍, can I ask your advice I've got a 2022 giant Talon 1 hardtail with 11 speed cassette and I am looking to get a 1500 watt rear hub drive kit. The trouble is the kit only comes in 7,8 or 9 speed hub. Do you think I can fit the 7 speed motor on my 11 speed giant?!I don't think my 11 speed cassette will fit on the hub of the kit? Thankyou for any advice you can give me 👍

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching , a tricky one I think you could try and go with the 9 and adjust it so they don’t go past 9 otherwise it will come off .

  • @RubenLopez-gm1gp
    @RubenLopez-gm1gp3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video. I have a question. I have installed a kit but the pedal assist only has one level. I don’t have the large monitor. Does your kit have different levels you can set to for pedalling?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes , you should be able to adjust the pedal assist.

  • @Tonyv1951
    @Tonyv19513 жыл бұрын

    Excellent instructional video there and a nice job done. Is the motor marked up as 500 watts? I am impressed by the low price of it, but my driving license is too valuable to me to risk all the backwash if I got caught riding an illegal bike in a public place. If it isn't obviously over powered (legally speaking) and I could blag my way out of the fact that the motor looks big and beefy, I might consider it. How is it on steep hills? Where I live, there are 20% hills. Hub motor might not do well and I might need a mid drive which works via the bikes gearing system to keep the old motor spinning fast and happy.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah 500 watts , it’s only illegal if you de-restrict passed 15mph (uk) it is good on hills but they do drain the battery .👍

  • @richardskinner8395
    @richardskinner83954 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Can I ask which thumb throttle you got that works with the voilamart controller? Was it plug and play or did the connectors needs re wiring? Thanks

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    4 жыл бұрын

    I used the following thumb throttle www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282629555893 and it just plugged right in no need to rewire . Thanks Dave

  • @R88TED
    @R88TED3 жыл бұрын

    Hey mate quick question, originally my bike is running on a 9 speed cassette, if buy this kit which comes with a 7 speed freewheel would it work or do i have to change the whole gear set. Cheers

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes it will but you will need to adjust your gears so they dont try and go into where the other 2 rear cogs used to be. Its easy enough its a screw you turn on the derailer to stop it going past a certain point . atb Dave

  • @kervilou5905
    @kervilou5905 Жыл бұрын

    good

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @amarayizayiz1043
    @amarayizayiz10433 жыл бұрын

    hello, how did you connect the battery to the controller as your battery has an anderson connecter and your controller has pin hole connecter

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just connected them using a normal electrical connector, snipping off the original ones

  • @OliverWoodphotography
    @OliverWoodphotography Жыл бұрын

    The cable coming out of the motor-hub looks awfully thin for at least 20 amps. I think the power wires on these often need to be upgraded to a higher guage.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    yes I would probably agree atb Dave

  • @neilhargreaves8314
    @neilhargreaves83142 жыл бұрын

    The new bag looks better Are you worried that it’s over the legal Limit in the UK

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    No as there are plenty of idiots delivering food at high speed who look better targets to be stopped , Iam aware of my surroundings and when best to go faster 👍

  • @scottmcvey4449
    @scottmcvey44493 жыл бұрын

    Did you get a bigger bag for the controller? If so, what did you get??

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    I did , I found the one supplied was rubbish . I got one off ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323464625143 atb Dave

  • @CaliforniaBushman
    @CaliforniaBushman Жыл бұрын

    I just wear a headlamp instead of putting a light on the frame that you'll eventually forget to bring with you that gets stolen.

  • @Alistair89
    @Alistair89Ай бұрын

    Great video. I am going to fit this kit to my bike but I have hydraulic disc brakes so I cannot fit the brake levers. Can this kit be fitted without the supplied brake levers? Will the motor and controller work without the brake levers connected

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Ай бұрын

    It can if you take the sensors off the supplied ones and retro fit to your own levers . Basically it just a contact that once it touches the other part of it. This cuts the power to the motor.

  • @Alistair89

    @Alistair89

    Ай бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 Brilliant thank you once again! 😀

  • @lessharkboy
    @lessharkboy2 жыл бұрын

    Is the easi-fit kit in your other videos a better option than this one? I like the convenience of the easi-fit but this seems like a lot more power for the money?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Easi fit is what it says but if your after power and heavy set up this kit would be better , I personally like the lighter weight and have got used to the lower power 👍

  • @lessharkboy

    @lessharkboy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 thanks, that's good to know. Easi-fit sounds like the best option for me. I found your videos helpful 👍

  • @oliveoil3650
    @oliveoil36504 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid. I just got that kit recently. Please can you post a link for the battery and controller bag. Thanks

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks hope yours is going well , bag = www.ebay.co.uk/ipp/323464625143?transactionId=2187494249011&_trksid=p2047675.l48352 Battery = www.ebay.co.uk/ipp/183604898994?transactionId=2103698406008&_trksid=p2047675.l48352 ATB Dave

  • @oliveoil3650

    @oliveoil3650

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. For some reason the links don’t work

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just looked on my page it seems they are sold out sorry

  • @revparsons3tl

    @revparsons3tl

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@oliveoil3650 look at unit pack power battery

  • @Anees-
    @Anees-2 жыл бұрын

    Your original was a 8 speed cassette just wanted to know if you needed to do anything else after fitting the 7 speed cassette on?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes I had to adjust my gears so it didn’t go past gear 7 , used the screws on the derailleur .

  • @MrJohnnyorange
    @MrJohnnyorange Жыл бұрын

    Dumb question coming up. On my bike the brake levers and the gear change are combined, any ideas how to deal with this? need to be able to change gears, but can't have four brake levers. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Never done anything like this before.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a tricky one , the only thing I can suggest is the the levers that come with the kit will have a sensor/cut off switch . Try and see if it’s possible to remove this sensor and put it onto your existing levers. Failing that you can buy separate sensors to retro fit to your existing levers . E-bike Brake Sensor, Anti-aging Mechanical 3 Colors Brake Cut Off Cable,z for Electric Bike Outdoor Use E-Bike Scooter amzn.eu/d/h5hpY2Z there are also others if you do a search good luck atb Dave

  • @leesaville3170
    @leesaville3170 Жыл бұрын

    Is your kit still going strong?? Thinking of doing this but worry about the long term test on motor and battery??

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    Still going strong but I suppose like anything they only have a certain shelf life .

  • @DonHavjuan
    @DonHavjuan3 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know if you can do a regen-braking mod to these? Biggest problem I had was getting the brake disc to fit on it. Had to get a new rotor and fabricate a bracket.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure on that one

  • @ianmangham4570

    @ianmangham4570

    3 жыл бұрын

    Disc/rotor should fit on easily, you must have bought an oddball motor

  • @qaz9258
    @qaz9258 Жыл бұрын

    @ 19:09 you show the LCD. Recently my LCD started coming on the second I turn battery power on. It shows bn3.6 on the screen where the OD is. At the bottom it shows 900. Power is instantly available to throttle before I turn on the system via the "M" button. When I turn off the LCD via the "M" button I get "OFF" on the screen but still have power to the throttle. I contacted Voillamart and they asked for more details. I included a detailed video of the system but they have not respond since. Has anyone ever experienced the LCD doing this?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry can’t help you with this , not had this problem that I am aware of .

  • @benbowers9599
    @benbowers9599 Жыл бұрын

    How reliable are these kits? I'm looking to install one for commuting 9 miles (flat) to and from work each day.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    I can only vouch for mine , but it was reliable . However you will need to recharge every couple of days doing those miles . You will get more out of a charge by not using the thumb controller and just using the pedal assist.

  • @Nobby77
    @Nobby773 жыл бұрын

    Watching this thinking "I know that voice"

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep , trying to keep the biking stuff away from my other channel Lee 😂

  • @Americasno1917
    @Americasno19172 жыл бұрын

    How’s the rear wheel holding up buddy I’ve heard of spokes snapping

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Since I did this video I have sold the bike , but in the time I had it no spokes snapped on me .👍

  • @samspencley7180
    @samspencley71802 жыл бұрын

    Hi wondering if you can help me I have the same kit on mine as soon as it goes over about 30mph the motor starts vibrating every time I built one a few years ago and don’t think that one did it it doesn’t do it if you lift the back wheel up and test at full throttle just when your riding it. Do you know if yours does the same? Thanks

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry can’t help on this issue I never noticed this problem with mine .

  • @rrich52806
    @rrich528063 жыл бұрын

    Doing your laundry while recording your build... LOL

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep 😂

  • @livingthedream4882
    @livingthedream48822 жыл бұрын

    How's the back wheel mate what's the performance like a year on ?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    The bike was sold on , but when sold it was still going strong 💪🏻

  • @outandaboutsince1986
    @outandaboutsince19862 ай бұрын

    Do you have a link to the corresponding Thumb Throttle please as i hate my twist Throttle

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 ай бұрын

    Sorry I don’t , a search will find one that will fit that kit , you will need to check the connection port as I can’t remember what it looks like - www.amazon.co.uk/VGEBY-Throttle-Control-Accelerator-Electric/dp/B08KFC114S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1CZCBYL3L663D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hW1uMxtJ6UFoFni21QrnuTPJMiccpveaGVGs2NzZUXKqpiKkHvMOpWr1w15-LhkCa89KCiaHSl8ojTA2mSKogwz_T3_LLsaqh14Rbdi2teqLF1LJAZziF1RMe4s1M5tbVFz_BRxbtdh6R1_-UMSKS27cjGZrt5AZ0tAG6r3S6tzXFqztz6exhuueWuf6K__8s0ACNCjWoG8gS3gaDJWT_Q.hNzgLBHSX-rH1CGBESjYKWur82J-IjvDpEY4w7fsieQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=ebike+thumb+throttle&qid=1717400246&sprefix=ebike+thumb+thrott%2Csports%2C339&sr=8-3

  • @lameloball331
    @lameloball3313 жыл бұрын

    did you get the tools for free with the kit?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    No tools came with this kit , but an adjustable spanner will work fine with a set of Alan keys

  • @bumslayer76
    @bumslayer763 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the video but you couldn't turn that dryer off for at least 30min?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    In hindsight yeah but it’s too late now 😂

  • @haks_123
    @haks_123 Жыл бұрын

    do you have to pedal from a standstill to get going? or can you simply just twist the throttle to make it move?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    You can either twist throttle or pedal until assist kicks in 👍

  • @haks_123

    @haks_123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 thanks!

  • @zeiadwafiksaleh3524
    @zeiadwafiksaleh35242 жыл бұрын

    Hey i just got this kit and its very good for commuting but im afraid i could be stopped by police what happens if they do and is it common?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Plead stupidity and that you were told the max speed was 15mph 😂 or put the wire back that limits it to the uk limit 👍

  • @dankamnesia8932
    @dankamnesia89322 жыл бұрын

    Any links to where you purchased the kit and battery from ? thanks

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately not as since I built it over 2 years ago , sellers have changed or don’t have this kit anymore. Sorry

  • @jkoeberlein1
    @jkoeberlein13 жыл бұрын

    What in the heck was in the dryer? It sounded like a block of wood!

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Two blocks I think 😂

  • @aahadbtw6611
    @aahadbtw66113 жыл бұрын

    How much did you spend total and can you list how much everything was

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Voilamart Ebike Build …. Hub wheel kit £179 Battery £266 Bike bag for controller £7.99 Extras , torque arms , nuts bolts £20 TOTAL = £472.99 Prices as of May 2020

  • @jeffhalkyard
    @jeffhalkyard3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Nice, I just bought the Voilamart kit and ordered the battery separately, I've never assembled anything like this before but I'm going to try..!! your Bike Is nice, Is it a large frame you have or medium? Also I've heard that the Tyre that comes with kit isn't that good, what Tyres did you get Instead? Any good make? I'm learning slowly and going to attempt to build my own.. thanks, Jeff

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help Jeff , yeah the tyre that came with it was no good so I put Schwalbe black jacks on both wheels . The inner tube for the rear was ok due its long valve for the thicker wheel . I think my bike is a medium. Just take your time route the cables as neat as possible , I also changed out the little bag for the controller as I found it a little small . Happy Building atb Dave

  • @jeffhalkyard

    @jeffhalkyard

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 Thanks Dave, It means a lot for the help and advice.. whilst I'm waiting for the battery to arrive could I ask about the brakes? My brakes are Cantilever and I see that In the Diagram that it has 2 leads from the controller for the brakes, I've read that when the brakes are applied that it will cut out the motor.. can I use my existing brakes for this or do I need to upgrade my brakes to Disc Brakes? Can you help and advise? Many Thanks, Jeff

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffhalkyard No worries Jeff , mine were disk brakes but were worked via cable . So I think your brakes will be fine just swap the levers for the ones supplied so the power will be cut as you say. But what I would say is once the brakes are all fitted I would test for how well they stop you as the bike will now be heavier and faster ! Hope this helps atb Dave

  • @PlainVlogs

    @PlainVlogs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeff, can I ask where you got your battery from? I'm struggling to find a decent place to buy a battery without costing a limb

  • @jeffhalkyard

    @jeffhalkyard

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PlainVlogs Hi Luke, how are you? I got mine from Ebay but it came from Germany as It's cheaper than buying from the UK, I bought a 52v 20ah as I was told that the Conversion Kit controller can take up to 56v and I had someone tell me online that it's a powerful battery, It's a bit on the big side and a little heavy, but not too much, I would have preferred one of the normal downtube removable batteries, but, they cost as much as I paid, for less power, although, now that I've bought it I do wish I hadn't due to the size factor.. but here's the link to it, take a look, it only took one week to arrive. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UPP-52V-20Ah-Lithium-Ebike-Battery-for-1000W-1200W-1500W-Motor-Triangle-Case-LED/392996557131

  • @connorjack3246
    @connorjack3246 Жыл бұрын

    Mate I need your help I got a ebike kit exactly the same and I got a gold ring in there does it go on with the casset?? Kind regards

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    now your asking , I can’t remember a gold ring on mine ? is it some kind of spacer maybe ?

  • @connorjack3246

    @connorjack3246

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 I think it is a spacer for behind the casset, when I put it in first gear it rubs slightly on the motor hub. Kind regards

  • @christiankulzer2924
    @christiankulzer29243 жыл бұрын

    Hi Em why does mc voilamart bike make a wheeeee Sound from the Motor when i Ride it and youres not ?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine does make a wheee sound but the GoPro mic I am using might not be picking it up .

  • @christiankulzer2924

    @christiankulzer2924

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 okay I guess ist normal thx

  • @AdrianMcDaid
    @AdrianMcDaid2 жыл бұрын

    Do you have direct link where you ordered this from. Thanks

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry I don’t , I got the wheel on eBay and the battery Amazon I think.

  • @guessguess2641
    @guessguess2641 Жыл бұрын

    What's your electric range (without pedaling)? 😁

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry don’t know as I always pedalled lol

  • @hbbfm18
    @hbbfm183 жыл бұрын

    hello, very good video but unfortunately you have skipped the connection part between the battery and the controler on your battery have Anderson connectors and the controller have BULLET connectors how you did it? thank you

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi , it because the video was made over a few weeks . I connected the battery with some normal screw type electrical connectors . I just cut of the connecters either side and joined together that way .

  • @matthewrose2026
    @matthewrose20262 жыл бұрын

    What battery did you use? Can you send me a link?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was a Panasonic one but the link has now ended , sorry

  • @appuitkhan5607
    @appuitkhan5607 Жыл бұрын

    Can you post the buying links please

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    Since I bought it 2 years back the links are no longer available , sorry

  • @komplaints7893
    @komplaints78933 жыл бұрын

    Isn't there a limit to 250w in the uk? I was planning a 1000w one until I found that out

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    All bikes in UK are limited to 15 mph , but mine had the option to not connect a wire which limited it . Obviously that is illegal in UK unless are on private land 🤫

  • @komplaints7893

    @komplaints7893

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 I know about the speed limit, but reading about it on the gov website said it was also limited by 250w. I would have no problem getting a larger wattage and just keeping the speed low, but if its not allowed at all I will have to go low power. I have a big bike trailer to pull or I would just stick to pedaling, I'm only asking about it here because it seems confusing that so many people have what the gov website says isn't allowed and I'm not sure what to order. Thanks for your response btw.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wasn’t aware of the 250w limit but having just checked the gov website . It seems you can have a higher watt bike but it needs registered and insured and a helmet worn . I am guessing there are a lots of illegal e-bikes out there and telling the difference will be difficult. I have seen lots of kids racing around on high powered Ebikes without pedalling so that is a big giveaway to the police . I suppose it’s down to wether you want to take a risk on getting a higher output but 250w with a trailer will in my opinion struggle.

  • @komplaints7893

    @komplaints7893

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 yeah I figured it wouldn't really be a problem to have 500w or so, its just my paranoia that makes me ask. I can pedal with the trailer full of shopping as it is, but I wanted something to make it a bit easier. So the general idea is get a more powerful wattage but keep the speed under 15mph and if anyone asks say its 250w ;-)

  • @phillsmith9
    @phillsmith93 жыл бұрын

    Is your kit a 27.5” or a 26”?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine was 26” wheel

  • @E-BikingAdventures
    @E-BikingAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Why would you keep it in pedal assist 1 the whole time you were riding it? Oh right, you mounted the buttons on the other side of your bell and you couldn't reach them. Very little commentary on its performance and no mention of the specs of the battery. No speed, hill climbing or range test.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    I found pedal assist more than enough for my needs , I done another video on its performance further on . atb Dave

  • @alondriezek1030
    @alondriezek10302 жыл бұрын

    Hiw wide must the rear dropout be for the 1000 watt kit

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure as I have sold this bike on now sorry

  • @billypaterson2714
    @billypaterson27142 жыл бұрын

    What price is kit

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    I done this one for just over £500 bike not included.

  • @chompchompnomnom4256
    @chompchompnomnom42562 жыл бұрын

    What's the furthest you've ridden? Over the last couple of years I've realised by cyclists use padded shorts, clip on shoes and even noticed that proper cyclists all have super thin seats, and after riding a few 40 mile rides, I realised why. Your sit bones are supposed to fit around the seat, not sit on top of the gel cushions. The gel might feel comfortable at first but after a while your arse it gonna hurt. Also, did you ever get caught / pulled over?

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    absolutely correct , when I’m on the Ebike it’s mostly to commute so short stints in the saddle . saying that I have a road bike with a proper racing saddle and I still get a sore arse anything over 25 miles 😂

  • @normanwray1341
    @normanwray13415 ай бұрын

    Hello dear you can ride good 👍 for your age 😅has fin😊

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks but I’m a young 56😂

  • @archive8080
    @archive80802 жыл бұрын

    500£ is cheap? I guess...

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheap if you already have a bike to convert 👍

  • @archive8080

    @archive8080

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davesolobiker5601 I spent 100$ on my conversion, $150 if you include the battery. Already had a bike to convert.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    2 жыл бұрын

    now that’s cheap 👍

  • @Elduende64
    @Elduende643 ай бұрын

    Additionally the version with internal controller is GARBAGE, don’t buy!!! Unless you’re IT savvy and know how to fix a controller motherboard you are far better off buying the external controller system for more easier access to your controller when it gets fried-and depending on how much you ride, it will eventually need changing out.

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks , I no longer own the bike so all is good.

  • @87wxdiaz
    @87wxdiaz Жыл бұрын

    "cheap" conversion

  • @davesolobiker5601

    @davesolobiker5601

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep as the title says 👍

  • @lifegpt
    @lifegpt3 жыл бұрын

    Can you provide a link for what battery 🔋 you chose. I'm seeing batteries fora lot less but the kits have gone up in price for 1000w but then 48w kits are cheaper?

  • @emish4282

    @emish4282

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aliexpress 1000w 48v batteries for around 350 bucks gives a fair range and performance

  • @ianjonesy1765

    @ianjonesy1765

    3 жыл бұрын

    bwj_13son on eBay Panasonic cells is the one i got, r team

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