they should make those batteries so that u can slide them in the tubing of the bike and the controler just put in that empty space behind the front wheel...sweeet
Big deal. It's easy to make a high-powered bike if you use a big motor and a big battery. How much do you want to spend? These guys are targeting people who don't care about money.
You know whats bullshit about electric bikes? Or at in my state this is true. My state allows it, but some towns don't allow it. I don't know if this is the case in other states or not. But it's bullshit. With this being the case how are you suppose to ride it effectively like to work and stuff. Is there anything I can do about this? If you know please send me a reply.
Their website says prices for the bike start at 4499.00 or 1200.00 for a conversion kit for your existing bike, could buy a good second hand car for that money !. don't get me wrong i would love an electric mountain bike and i would use it every day but i just can not justify four and a half thousand for an electric bike or 1200.00 for a conversion kit and then have to buy a bike on top. great video love the product just not the price !!
Incredible bike! Can someone please give me some tips about bikes? I'm wanting to get either an electric or motor bike to get around faster but don't know which to get. Electric bikes I hear don't go very fast but save $ over time and motor bikes are hard to build and require a lot of upkeep yet can fly down the street like the one in the video. I'm not rolling in $ but I've saved up some for a good one. I don't know which to get, can someone give me advice? Thanks!
I was wondering how much this bike would cost??? I have rode the BUsettii bikes bikes and they are also fast like this one and can run 50 miles on a charge. I know those cost about $1900 but what do these cost? Thanks
Yes, Busettii Bikes have the good pedaling system so you can use it as a bike or pedal with the motor. I have one and it runs about 75--85 miles per charge but you can also pedal like a regular bike. Also, it really goes fast even in throttle mode. Check out busettii dot com if you need more info. ciao
im going to build one of these out of my trek. so bad ass. really. but i plan on adding an extra mini-motor for a relay charge when regular pedaling to recharge the battery.
I have a Mini 40 Mile Busettii bike and it runs 50-55 miles on one battery charge. I also tried my friends Vortex Mountain bike by Busettii. It ROCKS ! Can get up to 32 mph top speed, and on one charge that bike set the new record of 86 miles. Hope it becomes a big hit. In California many people like Busettii because they cost around $1700 but can go 50--86 miles on one charge depending on model. Maria in Cali
Yes, I ride a busettii Big 50 Mile Bike ! I have had it for 3 months and it is great. My friends have other e-bikes but they are way slower and wimpier than my Busettii. I can get up to 60 miles on one charge and the top speed is about 27 MPH but they are selling at just $1700 now. BECAUSE OF THE BIKE paths and the right shoulder of the road I can go faster than cars across town. I want to try Busettii's new VORTEX mountain bike soon ! It goes 85 miles on one charge. ciao
I have a Mini 40 Mile Busettii bike and it runs 50-55 miles on one battery charge. I also tried my friends Vortex Mountain bike by Busettii. It ROCKS ! Can get up to 32 mph top speed, and on one charge that bike set the new record of 86 miles. Hope it becomes a big hit. In California many people like Busettii because they cost around $1700 but can go 50--86 miles on one charge depending on model. Maria in Cali
I have a Mini 40 Mile Busettii bike and it runs 50-55 miles on one battery charge. I also tried my friends Vortex Mountain bike by Busettii. It ROCKS ! Can get up to 32 mph top speed, and on one charge that bike set the new record of 86 miles. Hope it becomes a big hit. In California many people like Busettii because they cost around $1700 but can go 50--86 miles on one charge depending on model. Maria in Cali
I'd like to see the batterys mounted lower, course that thing has suspension in back. I never had a suspended bike, I could live with a normal bike and have the batterys between the wheels. Wow, it looks like it has some power, what's this crap about bikes over 20mph, hell I can pedal faster then that. Put some batterys in a back-pack and nobody has to know it's electric, or have more distance. Really a neat deal, now I gotta make one.
@505197 at least in my country (not the US), if you got something going faster than that speed by motor, it counts as a vehicle and you have a ton of new requirements...
and originally, this exception on the speed was intended for electric wheelchairs - not bicycles.
Here's a note, since the battery doesn't hold much of a charge how about put a charger on the bike so that when you pedal you charge the battery. That would make me raise a brow to the high price of the bike.
i don't understand why the government won't allow high speed electric bicycles yet they allow cars anyway. it as though the want to keep people cooped up in cars. anybody can pedal at 30 mph on a pushbike anyway. THats point we want highspeed electric bicycles capable of 40 mph and we have the technology. it annoys me our government want to restrict us on purphouse t keep the motor industry and petrol industry alive
with my bike i tried to like max out my top speed and out put it used to go 20 miles now it goes 10 and i got the speed up to like almost 40 i also flipped of my bike when i hit a small dirt hill at max speed.
were can i get the battery pack set up i have a 48 volt bike kit that uses lead acid and when its fully charged the volt metter reads 52 volts so i need a litho set up so i can go up hills with ease
you guys talking about economy... You realise there -are- different types of batteries that can hold a charge longer, right? Technology in batteries is progressing quickly now (if you notice laptops)... Longer distance = higher quality + more battieries (has nothing to do with the bike or motor)
Looks great and thanks for posting. Can you tell me if when you peddle the battaries get a bit of charge or does it depend on being charged by an outlet.
Nice work. I use my road bike quite a lot and the mountain bike for quick trips to the store or a friends place. I'll bet if I had one of these I could still get a workout by pedaling and just use the battery for a little bit of a power/speed boost to get there quicker! I think this is a fantastic option.
All you naysayers out there that are complaining about the mileage, howabout getting off your keesters and pedaling a bit... that just might help don't you think!
I have this exact bike but without the electric motor and it only weighs about 28Lbs. so 50Lbs is a HUGE difference. Plus i can already do 30MPH on the street by just pedaling.
The electric motor is a cool design and idea but its not practical.
I used to ride my bike 20 miles a day for exercise. If I wanted something to take me to and from work it would have to go a heck of alot farther than 20 miles per charge. It's a nice toy but not very economical.
They do sell extra battery packs though. Why not buy two battery packs and swap them when one runs out? You can build a battery compartment on the side of the bike.
@organichealthycoffee ...umm..it would cost about 12 cents to fully recharge this bike... cheer up. A 30 plus mile distance..is not "a VERY short distance my friend.
wow mountain biking is supposed to be for challenge and work out not to just sit there and twist a throttle i think this is the laziest you can ever get
Is there any way to use the wheels to generate a current when the motor is off to recharge the batteries? - I dont expect it to be enough to fully recharge them in one ride, but it would be a good way of increasing the range of the batteries.
@DocLow yes theres is xD if you create a dynamo and put the magnet on the wheel it will generate electricity(AC) can be changed into DC with a diod i think
@DocLow - Yes, you have to get a crystilyte controller, they have a function that will put power back into the batteries when you use the brakes! I think it's called regenerative braking. It uses the motor windings to help slow you down and at the same time generate electricity, you could probably pedal through this function but I think it would probably be very hard.
well, hubmotors throw off the whole balance of the bike (esp. offroading) with all that weight in the back wheel... using a hubmotor on a full suspension will also greatly increase the unsprung weight and massively decrease its performance. just imagine pedalling your bike around with an extra 12lbs in the rear wheel..
and it's boring because slapping a hubmotor-wheel on a bike is peanuts.
Funny thing is we got the most compliments on the rear rack and bag. The bike weighs under 50 pounds total which is light weight by most standards. Good luck with your project!
thats pretty sweet. one thing i would change is swapping out the disc brakes for v brakes. disc brakes suck ASS for bicycles. please message me if you want to know why! lol.
because discs are 1/5 the size of the wheel's diameter therefore the true stopping power of a disc brake is 1/5 of it's actual capabilities. most v brakes' friction zone diameter are about 19/20 the size of the tire's diameter therefore they have a lot more stopping power.
Good build man. This bike shows a couple of important things. First, you need a seat post rack like he has if you want to use full suspension. Second, the rear-mounted motor is an excellent choice because it's 'stealthier' and the rear dropouts can handle the torque of the motor. For a given motor, the voltage will usually determine your top speed. That's why he has 52 V. The range is determined by the battery energy (V x Ah = Wh). You can figure about 15-30 Wh/mile. He claims ~21. :)
I also liked that he pointed out the necessity of disc brakes. All that weight in the back would make for some thrilling stops from high speed i must say.
52v for higher speed. The 24 and 36v guys go 20 miles on a charge because those bikes draw a lot less amps and probably have more ah of battery power.
All the years I rode bikes and then when I got older I rode motorcycles. Now I am back to bikes and NO ONE has seen the need to fix the greatest problem!! That is, where do you carry stuff? A bike is fine to get YOU around but where do you put 2 gals milk a loaf of bread, you know stuff. Backpack?? So you still need a car or a friend with a car!
Just buy a nice backpack and buy half gallons. They are usually the same price or within .10 so its no big deal. Ive gotten many things home with a small school backpack. Im sure there are much bigger backpacks for carrying multiple items.
Get a bike Bikes At Work trailer. I can haul a 30 lb cat litter, 10 lb bag of dog an cat, 2 20 lb bags of potatoes, a 24 pack of water, a book shelf, few pack of hamburger, 4 gallons of milk, few loafs of bread, lots of cans of veggies and a flat screen monitor. With my 30AH 48 lifepo4 batteries and Crystalyte 5304 I can haul my 300lb butt and groceries 20 miles round trip with plenty of battery juice to spare! Take that all you nay sayers about ebikes!
how many more of you are going to have a dig at this guy? the wiring?, peddling? geez some of you cant contain your jelousy can you? its a cool bike that you can peddle if you want to, or take advantage of the assist, its a free country, the USA (the land of the free) and if he wants to have an Ebike with nonPERFECT wiring then its his affair! its a great vid of a cool bike! if you want what he has, do what he does! at least he's on a bike and not a keyboard jockey!
cool bike.public law pl107-319 will give u info on the laws.most cops dont know anything about voltsxamps and they dont count batterys hahaha.
i like your higher voltage=longer range with less battery weight in most cases.your bike looks well built and should give u good service.
i have a sun ez3usx trike i put a phoenix hub motor on running@36 volts with 20 amp hr batterys i go 22mph with no peddling and have to recharge after 25 miles.i have about 3000 miles on my bike with no problems.
wow, laws state that you can only go 20 mph on your bike? how the fuck are you supposed to get anywhere? I do more than 20 mph sometimes, hell, i've done 40 mph. damn
the law only limits the maximum speed up to which the motor can assist. ofcourse a person can still pedal up to the speed limit of the road for all vehicles beyond the 20 mph. see the wikipedia article "electric bicycle laws" for more info for the laws of your state.
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Just 30 mph ? I hit 35 mph on a stock mountain bike using my feet. Only for a minute though , I'm not superman. Speed Radar placed outside my city verified that. When I ride on a sloppy road I may reach 43 or more...depends on the traffic and the road.
I appreciate your good design work. I understand your battery is especially light. OTOH, that cantilevered aluminum rear rack is at risk of fatigue-breaking some day, if the bike goes over curbs or jumps, etc. I had that happen with just a short rack and a single 7AH SLA on that rack: CRACK, without warning; the rack had lasted only about 200 miles. I walked the bike home ;(
But for bikes like this, steel racks do not seem to be available. Good video, great work, thank you.
He says "since it goes 30mph, it is for offroad use only". You can take it on the street, just don't go that fast! Who's to know what kind of specs it has?
wait a second i have a bike that isnt electric and i go around 30mph-37mph and the fastest i have been on it was downhill 50mph i have a speedo on my bike aswell. i dont think there is law in england on how fast your bike is aloud to go though. and im planing to put a washing machine motor on my old bike
I may be wrong I often am. The electric bikes in the UK may go over 15 mph BUT the motor must not power them. So up to 15 mph the motor will run above that the motor will free wheel. Also the newer ones must be motor assisted not fully powered You have to pedle all the time or the motor stops. This sounds daft but thats the law as I understand it. Like I said I may be wrong
I used to ride 30 miles a day every day, after school, before weight lifting and a 30 mile bike-o-thon once a year. Bike-o-thon along with 27-35 16 year old kids, who would ride to the starting point, after being finished, ride back home.
Keeping over 30mph for over an hours period, easily attained by me and 2 others, fastest ive ever been on THAT mountain bike, a little over 50mph down hill, until my rear tire blew out.
lol, I agree with both you guys on those last comments equally. I know it sounds like a contradiction but you are both equally right. BTW, the currie is well under 100 pounds. It is very practical. If you want to talk about unpractical weight-wise, go look at my 120v Ac Power Hawg. I have made several bikes so I have extensive experience in them. I even research ones I don't make! =). All performance, price and construction info, etc on my channel
How heavy is your setup? Your setup is not really practical for an all around electric bike setup. Good job nonetheless! I would love to see some performance numbers if you have them!
holy shit those batteries are dangrous as fuck
DutchDukeMan 4 months ago
they should make those batteries so that u can slide them in the tubing of the bike and the controler just put in that empty space behind the front wheel...sweeet
ryanathan2 4 months ago
Big deal. It's easy to make a high-powered bike if you use a big motor and a big battery. How much do you want to spend? These guys are targeting people who don't care about money.
Nehmo 4 months ago
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You know whats bullshit about electric bikes? Or at in my state this is true. My state allows it, but some towns don't allow it. I don't know if this is the case in other states or not. But it's bullshit. With this being the case how are you suppose to ride it effectively like to work and stuff. Is there anything I can do about this? If you know please send me a reply.
vistigioful 5 months ago
You could put that kit on any mountain bike like a trekk!
theantiredneck 5 months ago
I thought 20mph was legal limit?
ProudtobeGOP92 6 months ago
does this bike handle fat people?
TheHeartOfTheLion 7 months ago
@TheHeartOfTheLion They need to pedal.
WDPlumbing 6 months ago
Their website says prices for the bike start at 4499.00 or 1200.00 for a conversion kit for your existing bike, could buy a good second hand car for that money !. don't get me wrong i would love an electric mountain bike and i would use it every day but i just can not justify four and a half thousand for an electric bike or 1200.00 for a conversion kit and then have to buy a bike on top. great video love the product just not the price !!
leezaal 7 months ago
Google Busettii Outlet. Very cool E mountain bike
thejetdrvr 8 months ago
50 kph
sasktank 8 months ago
great video! How much (and where) can you buy the battery packs? I've seen others use the 36 volt DeWalt batteries. What are your thoughts on that?
andreiter 8 months ago
great byke. I love it.
parsizaban 9 months ago
Regenerative braking?
kevoramma 9 months ago
Incredible bike! Can someone please give me some tips about bikes? I'm wanting to get either an electric or motor bike to get around faster but don't know which to get. Electric bikes I hear don't go very fast but save $ over time and motor bikes are hard to build and require a lot of upkeep yet can fly down the street like the one in the video. I'm not rolling in $ but I've saved up some for a good one. I don't know which to get, can someone give me advice? Thanks!
Zegeebwah 9 months ago
what is the watts# of the hub motor? very nice set up
ACLu71 10 months ago
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MrFukitt 10 months ago
I was wondering how much this bike would cost??? I have rode the BUsettii bikes bikes and they are also fast like this one and can run 50 miles on a charge. I know those cost about $1900 but what do these cost? Thanks
doubletriplerainbow 11 months ago
If you set it for20 miles an hour and pedal in high gear instead of being a lazy bum, you would easily double or triple the range.
Meanie010 11 months ago
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Yes, Busettii Bikes have the good pedaling system so you can use it as a bike or pedal with the motor. I have one and it runs about 75--85 miles per charge but you can also pedal like a regular bike. Also, it really goes fast even in throttle mode. Check out busettii dot com if you need more info. ciao
lilian6106 1 year ago
it does good on the grass HILLS
zeroturn03 1 year ago
hey man, i love bikes, where did u get it? i need one here in ecuador
Edurevereload 1 year ago
im going to build one of these out of my trek. so bad ass. really. but i plan on adding an extra mini-motor for a relay charge when regular pedaling to recharge the battery.
danocean111213 1 year ago
i have rode a better bike then that my 2011 specialized hardrock
Legonut88 1 year ago
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I have a Mini 40 Mile Busettii bike and it runs 50-55 miles on one battery charge. I also tried my friends Vortex Mountain bike by Busettii. It ROCKS ! Can get up to 32 mph top speed, and on one charge that bike set the new record of 86 miles. Hope it becomes a big hit. In California many people like Busettii because they cost around $1700 but can go 50--86 miles on one charge depending on model. Maria in Cali
angel64879 1 year ago
Yes, I ride a busettii Big 50 Mile Bike ! I have had it for 3 months and it is great. My friends have other e-bikes but they are way slower and wimpier than my Busettii. I can get up to 60 miles on one charge and the top speed is about 27 MPH but they are selling at just $1700 now. BECAUSE OF THE BIKE paths and the right shoulder of the road I can go faster than cars across town. I want to try Busettii's new VORTEX mountain bike soon ! It goes 85 miles on one charge. ciao
lovenewtech 1 year ago
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I have a Mini 40 Mile Busettii bike and it runs 50-55 miles on one battery charge. I also tried my friends Vortex Mountain bike by Busettii. It ROCKS ! Can get up to 32 mph top speed, and on one charge that bike set the new record of 86 miles. Hope it becomes a big hit. In California many people like Busettii because they cost around $1700 but can go 50--86 miles on one charge depending on model. Maria in Cali
maria271011 1 year ago
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I have a Mini 40 Mile Busettii bike and it runs 50-55 miles on one battery charge. I also tried my friends Vortex Mountain bike by Busettii. It ROCKS ! Can get up to 32 mph top speed, and on one charge that bike set the new record of 86 miles. Hope it becomes a big hit. In California many people like Busettii because they cost around $1700 but can go 50--86 miles on one charge depending on model. Maria in Cali
maria271011 1 year ago
nice
RAM4486 1 year ago
how long does the battery last and how long does it take to charge it
thebeetlebros 1 year ago
how long does the batery last
thebeetlebros 1 year ago
i get 35 mph, off of my 48v 1000 watt motor
Grimdopple 1 year ago
I'd like to see the batterys mounted lower, course that thing has suspension in back. I never had a suspended bike, I could live with a normal bike and have the batterys between the wheels. Wow, it looks like it has some power, what's this crap about bikes over 20mph, hell I can pedal faster then that. Put some batterys in a back-pack and nobody has to know it's electric, or have more distance. Really a neat deal, now I gotta make one.
505197 1 year ago
@505197 at least in my country (not the US), if you got something going faster than that speed by motor, it counts as a vehicle and you have a ton of new requirements...
and originally, this exception on the speed was intended for electric wheelchairs - not bicycles.
aphididae 1 year ago
I beleive you , it's a nice bike-the road needs to be repaved-cant wait to buy one-where can I get one
donh6 1 year ago
Here's a note, since the battery doesn't hold much of a charge how about put a charger on the bike so that when you pedal you charge the battery. That would make me raise a brow to the high price of the bike.
organichealthycoffee 1 year ago
how much??
lala79568 1 year ago
can you have an electric bike that also has a gas motor on it?
relicright 1 year ago
i don't understand why the government won't allow high speed electric bicycles yet they allow cars anyway. it as though the want to keep people cooped up in cars. anybody can pedal at 30 mph on a pushbike anyway. THats point we want highspeed electric bicycles capable of 40 mph and we have the technology. it annoys me our government want to restrict us on purphouse t keep the motor industry and petrol industry alive
1982FMJ 1 year ago
@1982FMJ same reason why seat belts are required
alifelesordinary 1 year ago
with my bike i tried to like max out my top speed and out put it used to go 20 miles now it goes 10 and i got the speed up to like almost 40 i also flipped of my bike when i hit a small dirt hill at max speed.
35Berrin 1 year ago
u got awfull roads there :(
beastmasterlove 1 year ago
just ride a normal bike and use EPO
walter0bz 1 year ago
What's the use of this? If you're too lazy to peddle go on and buy a moped for that money... -_-'
rock3tcat 1 year ago
were can i get the battery pack set up i have a 48 volt bike kit that uses lead acid and when its fully charged the volt metter reads 52 volts so i need a litho set up so i can go up hills with ease
LawrenceElectronics 1 year ago
30mph, it's always fun to kick a cars butt around town.
bRadicalmagic1 1 year ago
to much wind noise, need as better mic :)
cruzernator 1 year ago
you guys talking about economy... You realise there -are- different types of batteries that can hold a charge longer, right? Technology in batteries is progressing quickly now (if you notice laptops)... Longer distance = higher quality + more battieries (has nothing to do with the bike or motor)
AxenZoku 1 year ago
Looks great and thanks for posting. Can you tell me if when you peddle the battaries get a bit of charge or does it depend on being charged by an outlet.
laurasIs2c 1 year ago
@laurasIs2c I want to know the same thing, I hope you get an answer.
14sJakeB190 1 year ago
lol 4:43 - 4:48 it's wild wild west
mario712145 1 year ago
@mario712145 looooool hahahahahahaha excactly
cyberlord64 1 year ago
@mario712145 ROFLMAO :D
Junije1 1 year ago
Nice work. I use my road bike quite a lot and the mountain bike for quick trips to the store or a friends place. I'll bet if I had one of these I could still get a workout by pedaling and just use the battery for a little bit of a power/speed boost to get there quicker! I think this is a fantastic option.
All you naysayers out there that are complaining about the mileage, howabout getting off your keesters and pedaling a bit... that just might help don't you think!
:-)
Grape99909 1 year ago
Very Nice. Love the Acceleration ! Can you imagine if everyone rode these. what a quiet, clean air World we would live in...ahhhh
howardb42006 1 year ago
I have this exact bike but without the electric motor and it only weighs about 28Lbs. so 50Lbs is a HUGE difference. Plus i can already do 30MPH on the street by just pedaling.
The electric motor is a cool design and idea but its not practical.
vxmmxv 1 year ago
I used to ride my bike 20 miles a day for exercise. If I wanted something to take me to and from work it would have to go a heck of alot farther than 20 miles per charge. It's a nice toy but not very economical.
organichealthycoffee 1 year ago
Too much money for the very short distance it will take you per charge. Not worth it.
organichealthycoffee 1 year ago 3
@organichealthycoffee
It's a bicycle. 20 miles is more than enough.
Charles2337 1 year ago
@Charles2337 I ride my bike 36 miles a day, so for some people 20 miles is not enough
rellirTnoraa1 1 year ago
@rellirTnoraa1
I see.
They do sell extra battery packs though. Why not buy two battery packs and swap them when one runs out? You can build a battery compartment on the side of the bike.
Charles2337 1 year ago
@organichealthycoffee just add agm harley batteries in series...
done deal...
addvanced 1 year ago
@organichealthycoffee How is 10 cents too much money , the average cost per charge for an ebike is 3 cents
I'm only estimating the cost of this bike even at 50cents that's cheap compared to other form of transportation
rentech68 10 months ago
@organichealthycoffee ...umm..it would cost about 12 cents to fully recharge this bike... cheer up .
fngonuts 9 months ago
@organichealthycoffee ...umm..it would cost about 12 cents to fully recharge this bike... cheer up. A 30 plus mile distance..is not "a VERY short distance my friend.
fngonuts 9 months ago 3
ha ha lmao 4:42 random grocery bag
SceneCase 1 year ago
um cool
SceneCase 1 year ago
Informative clip and the narating of the rider is clear and brings out all the best points of the bike. I can't wait to test drive one.
dave31764 1 year ago
why do you need an electric bike its just a bike just ride it !!
mouayad888 1 year ago
THe wind noise just ruins this video.
brettkling 1 year ago
nice road
Necromonger111 1 year ago
wow mountain biking is supposed to be for challenge and work out not to just sit there and twist a throttle i think this is the laziest you can ever get
bongobang77 1 year ago
so if theres a cop your worried about or getting caught just stop and take the battery pack off so it looks like a normal bike
carmine4sanger 1 year ago
cut back on the organic healthy coffee, its making you angry
1MartinD28 1 year ago
Being able to quickly remove the battery bag is huge. That thing would get stolen immediately if you parked it somewhere.
henik9 1 year ago
Just realized the video quality is all the sudden really poor. Don't know what happened....it was filmed in HD!!
bringdabayback 1 year ago 6
@bringdabayback
Hey, can you pedal at the bikes top speed to make it go over 30 mph? Like down a hill ect ect?
How about going up hill, can you pedal with the motor on for more power? Thanks and nice bike! I really like it a lot.
IrishChris1979 1 year ago
HI i have exactly the same question as smaura 108
dennisdeslager0 1 year ago
Where are these sold? How can I get more info? How much are they? How are they recharged?
Thanks
smaura108 1 year ago
@smaura108 have you received an answer on your question yet? I have the same question
dennisdeslager0 1 year ago
go to hi-powered cycles web site. they start at 1700 dollars;(
TheRUSSIA69 1 year ago
Negative comments are boring. I bet these people haven't acheived anything in their life.
nznev45 2 years ago 23
Is there any way to use the wheels to generate a current when the motor is off to recharge the batteries? - I dont expect it to be enough to fully recharge them in one ride, but it would be a good way of increasing the range of the batteries.
DocLow 2 years ago
@DocLow yes theres is xD if you create a dynamo and put the magnet on the wheel it will generate electricity(AC) can be changed into DC with a diod i think
Dawid4Real 1 year ago
@DocLow - Yes, you have to get a crystilyte controller, they have a function that will put power back into the batteries when you use the brakes! I think it's called regenerative braking. It uses the motor windings to help slow you down and at the same time generate electricity, you could probably pedal through this function but I think it would probably be very hard.
caseyjams 1 year ago
Great! Love it! If you have some solar cells it's a real freewheeler ah!
YouriCarma 2 years ago
i have one like that....but one question....needs license or not ?
dely888 2 years ago
nope
TheDigitalguyy 2 years ago
well, hubmotors throw off the whole balance of the bike (esp. offroading) with all that weight in the back wheel... using a hubmotor on a full suspension will also greatly increase the unsprung weight and massively decrease its performance. just imagine pedalling your bike around with an extra 12lbs in the rear wheel..
and it's boring because slapping a hubmotor-wheel on a bike is peanuts.
iwillkrushu 2 years ago
hubmotor is boring
Sentence25 2 years ago
Funny thing is we got the most compliments on the rear rack and bag. The bike weighs under 50 pounds total which is light weight by most standards. Good luck with your project!
hipowercycles 2 years ago
clearly disc is waay better for countless reasons
bigdiesels 2 years ago
thats pretty sweet. one thing i would change is swapping out the disc brakes for v brakes. disc brakes suck ASS for bicycles. please message me if you want to know why! lol.
sweet bike tho!
KsCustoms 2 years ago
i want to know why i have hydrolic disc brakes on my mountain bike and they rule if theyre good quality v brakes lock up too often when they get hot
peterm8133 2 years ago
Why are v-brakes better than discs?
hipowercycles 2 years ago
because discs are 1/5 the size of the wheel's diameter therefore the true stopping power of a disc brake is 1/5 of it's actual capabilities. most v brakes' friction zone diameter are about 19/20 the size of the tire's diameter therefore they have a lot more stopping power.
KsCustoms 2 years ago
WTF are you arguing over disk a v-brakes stopping power?
It is not as simple larger/smaller diameter.
koko56 1 year ago
@koko56
.......on this bike were just as good as V brakes, but they still had more play in them, and did not stop as smooth as V brakes.
KsCustoms 1 year ago
WHat do you mean "more play"? In the levers?
koko56 1 year ago
too expensive
AwesomeAlvin 2 years ago
You definitely get what you pay for though. Don't waste your time with the cheaply made Chinese kits. Will end up costing you more $ in the longrun
hipowercycles 2 years ago
HAHAHAHA, "It's for off road use only, lets take a ride on the street"
ratheads 2 years ago 2
"Legally" you can't drive it on public streets. This was a private neighborhood. Look at our other videos for off road shots.
hipowercycles 2 years ago
Good build man. This bike shows a couple of important things. First, you need a seat post rack like he has if you want to use full suspension. Second, the rear-mounted motor is an excellent choice because it's 'stealthier' and the rear dropouts can handle the torque of the motor. For a given motor, the voltage will usually determine your top speed. That's why he has 52 V. The range is determined by the battery energy (V x Ah = Wh). You can figure about 15-30 Wh/mile. He claims ~21. :)
jnkfws2e 2 years ago
I also liked that he pointed out the necessity of disc brakes. All that weight in the back would make for some thrilling stops from high speed i must say.
cc23001 2 years ago
Stopping the bike has never been a problem. Never had any problem with brakes yet. Now on our new 40+ mph bikes....that is fast and thrilling!
hipowercycles 2 years ago
how much money does this thing go for?
g00dguy1234 2 years ago
cool!
whitejellyfungus 2 years ago
If its rain/water proof, I will buy one right away, please response ASAP.
Daniel880516 2 years ago
For the most part, it will not have any problems in the rain. Just don't submerge the thing and you will be fine.
Derek
hipowercycles 2 years ago
an electric full suspension bike just doesn't make sense
SRHawk24 2 years ago
Any why is that? Any high speed bumps you hit will be soaked up by the suspension.
hipowercycles 2 years ago
Thanks for posting...nice bike.
Why 52V? Why not 24v or 36v? You said it goes 20 miles on a charge. That's what the 24v and 36v guys say too.
BadPaddy2 2 years ago
usually, the more volts the better... cause you can build the motor much lighter/ or get more power out of it
contra...weight of course
yashirobi123 2 years ago
52v for higher speed. The 24 and 36v guys go 20 miles on a charge because those bikes draw a lot less amps and probably have more ah of battery power.
hipowercycles 2 years ago
All the years I rode bikes and then when I got older I rode motorcycles. Now I am back to bikes and NO ONE has seen the need to fix the greatest problem!! That is, where do you carry stuff? A bike is fine to get YOU around but where do you put 2 gals milk a loaf of bread, you know stuff. Backpack?? So you still need a car or a friend with a car!
adi5757 2 years ago
and your point
thimpsy 2 years ago
Just buy a nice backpack and buy half gallons. They are usually the same price or within .10 so its no big deal. Ive gotten many things home with a small school backpack. Im sure there are much bigger backpacks for carrying multiple items.
ear12861 2 years ago
Get a bike Bikes At Work trailer. I can haul a 30 lb cat litter, 10 lb bag of dog an cat, 2 20 lb bags of potatoes, a 24 pack of water, a book shelf, few pack of hamburger, 4 gallons of milk, few loafs of bread, lots of cans of veggies and a flat screen monitor. With my 30AH 48 lifepo4 batteries and Crystalyte 5304 I can haul my 300lb butt and groceries 20 miles round trip with plenty of battery juice to spare! Take that all you nay sayers about ebikes!
jtmjtm2001 2 years ago 7
Lets see what you are talking about.
adi5757 2 years ago
My trailers can haul 6 bags of concrete, & I have done that.
adi5757 2 years ago
Bike trailers are pretty much your best bet for hauling anything significant (ie gallons of milk and groceries)
hipowercycles 2 years ago
@jtmjtm2001 Take that? if you weigh 300lb i think you have bigger *excuse the pun* things to worry about.
Darylw27 1 year ago
how much does it cost?
Abbershay 2 years ago
52 volts geez. In running on 36 volts and its plenty fast. anything higher and it would be really dangerous to try and stop suddenly.
chicagoelectricbicyc 2 years ago
52v is fast but we have never had any problems stopping!
hipowercycles 2 years ago
nice1...
ponnu1984 2 years ago
how many more of you are going to have a dig at this guy? the wiring?, peddling? geez some of you cant contain your jelousy can you? its a cool bike that you can peddle if you want to, or take advantage of the assist, its a free country, the USA (the land of the free) and if he wants to have an Ebike with nonPERFECT wiring then its his affair! its a great vid of a cool bike! if you want what he has, do what he does! at least he's on a bike and not a keyboard jockey!
PhobiaGuy 2 years ago 2
Thank you! :)
hipowercycles 2 years ago
cool bike.public law pl107-319 will give u info on the laws.most cops dont know anything about voltsxamps and they dont count batterys hahaha.
i like your higher voltage=longer range with less battery weight in most cases.your bike looks well built and should give u good service.
i have a sun ez3usx trike i put a phoenix hub motor on running@36 volts with 20 amp hr batterys i go 22mph with no peddling and have to recharge after 25 miles.i have about 3000 miles on my bike with no problems.
ez3usx2 2 years ago
i've even done 60 mph down canyons in utah.
joe7258 2 years ago
wow, laws state that you can only go 20 mph on your bike? how the fuck are you supposed to get anywhere? I do more than 20 mph sometimes, hell, i've done 40 mph. damn
jdamion 2 years ago
the law only limits the maximum speed up to which the motor can assist. ofcourse a person can still pedal up to the speed limit of the road for all vehicles beyond the 20 mph. see the wikipedia article "electric bicycle laws" for more info for the laws of your state.
upcycle 2 years ago
For OffRoad ONLY!.... But here let me show you on the road.
NachoElMacho13 2 years ago
You call that road?
C4rl0sMC 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Just 30 mph ? I hit 35 mph on a stock mountain bike using my feet. Only for a minute though , I'm not superman. Speed Radar placed outside my city verified that. When I ride on a sloppy road I may reach 43 or more...depends on the traffic and the road.
faditgeo 2 years ago
I HAVE this bike! I might sell it for $500. What do you think about that price
dadcooly101 2 years ago
fair, where did u get it?
spencemace 2 years ago
Do you still have this bike for sale? Do you have any pictures? Where is the bike? I'm interested.
discoverpc 2 years ago
i do not have picturess i will but them on my profile today. i do not know where he got 50 pounds its only about 25. not even that
dadcooly101 2 years ago
you dont have it kid
travannah 2 years ago
ya i do here is the web the pictures are on and i decided i am not going to sell it
dadcooly101 2 years ago
Are you talking about the frame or the whole package?
hipowercycles 2 years ago
why do you sell it?
dennisdeslager0 1 year ago
hi-powercycles(dot)com
bringdabayback 1 year ago
where did u get that? whats its top speed?
spencemace 2 years ago
What kind of range do you get on those batteries???
getbuck911 2 years ago
$2250 is a lot of money for a bike.
costareeka1 2 years ago
Its a decent amount....Downhill Bikes tend to cost more =)
lastshot04 2 years ago
are these bikes expensive
costareeka1 2 years ago
oh yeah
DVMsucks 2 years ago
how much does it cost
spunkflunk 2 years ago
Very interesting setup there.Good work.
sikorski 2 years ago
I appreciate your good design work. I understand your battery is especially light. OTOH, that cantilevered aluminum rear rack is at risk of fatigue-breaking some day, if the bike goes over curbs or jumps, etc. I had that happen with just a short rack and a single 7AH SLA on that rack: CRACK, without warning; the rack had lasted only about 200 miles. I walked the bike home ;(
But for bikes like this, steel racks do not seem to be available. Good video, great work, thank you.
ampdavolts 2 years ago
Appreciate you compliments and suggestions. We are revamping our rack system and will come out with a new video shortly! Thank you
hipowercycles 2 years ago
That thing is sweet but a little expensive. bought my E scooter from the Scooter net storeand have been ripping around town on it alot. It rocks
cmason9940 2 years ago
He says "since it goes 30mph, it is for offroad use only". You can take it on the street, just don't go that fast! Who's to know what kind of specs it has?
klyde333 2 years ago
I'm not a fan of internally geared.
ronmann606 2 years ago
Why? Although a little less efficient, they have a LOT more power
hipowercycles 2 years ago
There is a Law in England that says you can have Ebike but it must not go over 15mph!!!!
dynamicboy18 2 years ago
wait a second i have a bike that isnt electric and i go around 30mph-37mph and the fastest i have been on it was downhill 50mph i have a speedo on my bike aswell. i dont think there is law in england on how fast your bike is aloud to go though. and im planing to put a washing machine motor on my old bike
micheals1992 2 years ago
I may be wrong I often am. The electric bikes in the UK may go over 15 mph BUT the motor must not power them. So up to 15 mph the motor will run above that the motor will free wheel. Also the newer ones must be motor assisted not fully powered You have to pedle all the time or the motor stops. This sounds daft but thats the law as I understand it. Like I said I may be wrong
callmeshaggy 2 years ago
i was going to put a washing machine motor on my pushbike that has 5hp and can do 3000rpm but im not sure i should now
micheals1992 2 years ago
lol, at the end, there's like a bag that rolls by like a tumbleweed. but yeah, nice bike, i want to get that.
gtEvilPoke 2 years ago
where do you get one?
teampullmyfinger 2 years ago
does it require pedaling
CoolCam55 3 years ago
Which? lithium polymer or lithium ion battery packs, make up your mind?
DOTdirtbiker 3 years ago
thats fast how long does the battery hold
mouimen 3 years ago
wow hats off to you.
where can i get the kit for conversion? i want to convert mine.
thanks
ricefighter2003 3 years ago
hi-powercycles(dot)com
bringdabayback 3 years ago
If you cant have a bike that goes over 30MPH that is 'assisted' i used to ride pro my average speed was 38MPH, does this mean I broke the law?
The UK has learner bikes that cannot run over 11KW which have to be licenced, tested for the road, and taxed as well as insured.
Do you know how much money you would take from lining the pockets of our goverment with your bike, you should be ashamed of yourself!
?? if it goes over 30mph, isnt it that you just need to have a speedo on it?
GTWCMT 3 years ago
your average speed wasnt 38 mph Im afraid - tour de france is 22mph average and the hour record isnt much over 30 mph
simonh102 2 years ago
I used to ride 30 miles a day every day, after school, before weight lifting and a 30 mile bike-o-thon once a year. Bike-o-thon along with 27-35 16 year old kids, who would ride to the starting point, after being finished, ride back home.
Keeping over 30mph for over an hours period, easily attained by me and 2 others, fastest ive ever been on THAT mountain bike, a little over 50mph down hill, until my rear tire blew out.
Our only issue, running out of gear on top end.
DarkLinkAD 2 years ago
its safe the motor?because of risk on the bumps,torn apart pieces of motor.
p1t1t1 3 years ago
lol, I agree with both you guys on those last comments equally. I know it sounds like a contradiction but you are both equally right. BTW, the currie is well under 100 pounds. It is very practical. If you want to talk about unpractical weight-wise, go look at my 120v Ac Power Hawg. I have made several bikes so I have extensive experience in them. I even research ones I don't make! =). All performance, price and construction info, etc on my channel
luc59457 3 years ago
8.5 lb motor, that is way to heavy. try cycling yourself you lazy brute!!!
jmccauley141 3 years ago
I get all the exercise I need doing other things LOL. Plus it's more fun to use electric on a bike
bringdabayback 3 years ago
I agree with limeytrash comment
luc59457 3 years ago
I can go 43mph, and use almost half the batteries, thats kind of a waste of power and money don't you think? My conversion can cost under 1 grand.
luc59457 3 years ago
How heavy is your setup? Your setup is not really practical for an all around electric bike setup. Good job nonetheless! I would love to see some performance numbers if you have them!
bringdabayback 3 years ago