Electric bike conversion kit assembly instructions - Part 1

This video is a very informative guide to the assembly of an electric conversion kit onto a bicycle. The basic components needed for an electric conversion and how they connect together are all shown and the video takes a step by step process through assembling a kit onto a bicycle. We hope you enjoy it and find it very informative.

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Education

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• Electric Bike

[TheBlackirish7]

can i just daisey "parrell" chain 3 more batts to the controler?

[matattack2000]

You can connect as many batteries in parallel as you like. This will increase your capacity and hence your range. You must match the voltage correctly so keep it at 36V or at whatever you have on your bike currently.

Regards,

Matt

[staver76]

@matattack2000 Sorry to ask but, where do you get the fuse mentioned at 3:34 in the video? I am going to try to make a 48v 1000w 25ah ebike, can you recommend a fuse you know of to me? 

[matattack2000]

1000W divided by 48V gives about 20A. You'll want about a 30Amp fuse, if you blow this then try upwards of increments of 5A until they don't blow. You'll be able to get a fuse holder and range of fuses at any electronic shop (Jaycar, Altronics, Dick Smith maybe). Wire this inbetween the positive wire between the battery and controller.

[staver76]

@matattack2000 Is it possible to add a disc brake on the motor wheel? *If itsl ike a golden motor hub kit or an XYM hub kit? Or should I stick with V brakes on the motor wheel and disc brakes on the wheel without the motor?*

[matattack2000]

Yes, it's possible to have the motor come with bolts that can secure a disc to the hub. They can cause a bit of trouble on some forks though as the bolts protrude a little. Also, they don't always work with every disc set - about 50% chance or working in my experience. I don't have them come with these anymore as it just led me to receive complaints from people if it didn't work. Best to convert to pads I find.

Matt

[nevereverlistens]

Why did you say, "make sure you never let the battery discharge", that is the partly the function of the battery, what did you really mean?

[rocbola]

If you are installing a pedelec sensor, then you DEFINITELY DO need the brake levers with the motor cut out wires. Even if you don't, it's best to install them.

[bboymime316]

How much does it cost with a 36 watt battery?

[staver76]

@matattack2000 Thank you so much, this is incredible information.