The tiny electric bike conversion kit's cheap and reliable | Boost
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- Yep you heard that right, this easy and affordable conversion kit from Boost can turn your trusty old bike into an e-bike! Come with me as I head over to Paradise Cycles to learn more about the conversion kit and take my new electrified bike for a spin!
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00:00 Here's the deal…
00:59 Riding non-electric for a week
01:32 Let's get this baby fitted
02:07 How to fit the Boost kit
03:58 Taking it for a spin
04:28 How it works
05:59 Is it worth it?
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This is what im talking about. A cost effective conversion kit. Like with electric cars, the best thing for the planet is surely to convert it rather than scrap it and build a whole new one. Great video, more of this please electroheads.
Purchased this a few weeks ago and fitted to my 6ku single speed. Fitting process is very simple for anyone who does their own bike maintenance (as long as you get an assembled wheel).
Very impressed with the kit so far. Done a 60km cycle yesterday (mostly flat, some hills equating to 80m elevation gain and in some not inconsiderable wind speed).
Wasn't sure what range I would get so stayed in eco mode for 70% of the journey then switched to boost mode when I realised I still had plenty battery left. Had over 50% battery left by the time I got home. Would assume the stated 50km range is based on using the bike in boost mode as I recon you could easily get double that in eco mode.
Seen some reviews saying the motor isn't very powerful. I have only used an ebike before this whilst in Canada where the regulations are different - The ebike used over there basically done all the work for you. With this you still need to pedal, especially in eco mode which I would say just reduces your own effort by 30-40%. I purchased this to allow me to go longer trips in worse weather conditions without getting too exhausted while still getting some exercise, so for me it is perfect. The superboost button is also a great help to take off at lights or tackle a sudden steep incline (major drawback of a single speed bike).
My only negative comments would be that it feels like it's doubled the weight of my bike (to be expected but I live in a 3rd floor flat) and that the quality of the packaging & instructions supplied isn't the best. Haven't used the mobile app yet.
I bought I boost kit for myself for Christmas..... absolutely brilliant.
Easy to fit yourself and minimalistic design most people don't even notice my bike is electric.
What range are you getting from it?
How do find it on hills? We have fairly steep hills here and I thought it would give more assistance.
how is the peddle assist installed? is it a plastic disc with magnets and a sensor. thanks
@@patricknicol3861 That's how it would be setup. You could search for a installation video if you need to know how it's installed.
Please can you put the cost of the kit or bike you are reviewing .
Honestly if you can get a giant escape 1 disc as you have in this video for 200 British pounds then that's a steal since they go for nearly 500 British pounds equivalent where I live.
I actually have a 2023 Escape one disc and I absolutely love it. I got it as a commuting bike so I can spare my Giant Defy that I use for a weekend rides. The ride quality is absolutely incredible and blew me away to be honest when comparing it to my Giant Defy advanced 2. Honestly, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Escape one disc Even at full price for anyone who's looking at getting it a great riding bike but isn't really sure if they want to go road bike and want to just do flat bar. It rides just as quick to some degree and you get less fatigued. I usually cruise along on mine going 30 km an hour like no problem on City roads that aren't always the smoothest. It's just great to have those 38C tires even though my road bike has 32C which is nice. But you don't have to worry about too many punctures with 38C.
Very interesting, loving the James May and Joyce Summers inserts :)
I just called Paradise Cycles and they have conversion kits for my 28" Carrera as well! Yay! Now to schedule when I'll go to London.
I live in the US and I'm defiantly interested in this. Hopefully they deliver world wide.
Stay defiant in America 👍
I'm liking it. If it were available in North America (USA) I'd order the 26" kit immediately. It would go perfectly on my Tern Joe P24.
Thanks! We're hoping to get to North America soon.
This was a good one, I have wondered about this option for an old bike, thanks Eilish & team 😊
I couldn't recommend it enough!
clever conversion kit! Since I have a Copenhagen Parts front wheel porter on my single speed, there wouldn't be any room for the Swytch conversion battery. 👍🏻
Great info about the Boost kit Eilish, thanks for sharing. But I gotta thank you even more for something else - it's been a while since I thought about Buffy's Mum 😁😁😁. 😎
Buffy's mum? wasn't her job to moan at Angel
6:50 in the vid brought her to mind Tom mate. And without breaking some Community Guidelines, I wasn't thinking about what she did on the show 😉. Now, back to the Boost kit dude. That's why we're here 👉👉👉. 😎
rear wheel drive as well, a better bet than swytch in my opinion
Thanks for the in light sound reasonably priced cheers!!!!
One misconception: if you drive a normal bike monday to friday, you'll end up with more energy and more endurance instead of less
theories...which is bs
Unless you stop riding your normal bike because it'll be too unpleasant. Which is true for many commuters and non-regular cyclists.
Supporting this claim: Been riding about 70 miles a week for about a year and a half and I can say my stamina hasn’t been better than it is now, I got a good amount of leg muscle from it too. Had a few years of knee pain before I started and that’s gone so win win 💯 e-bikes are a pain with weight, battery changing costs, legality issues etc.
Thanks for the review. How does it compare to the Swytch? Pros and Cons of each…maybe topic for your next video? Which would you choose based on performance
Simple and beautiful 😊
My old GT Avalanche got electrified for a grand total of £402 and about two hours of work fitting it. One year of daily commuting later and the only issues have been the cadence sensor on the crank wearing out (which was fixed by putting a couple of turns of duct tape around the crank) So I have never even fitted the £10 replacement I ordered. It doesn't have to cost a fortune.
What was the kit you use?
@@BigBampotYou could use a bafang BBS02 48V 750w kit, its £350ish
@@user-lp5wb2rb3v including the battery?
@@user-lp5wb2rb3v is there a 36V kit so you can use pairs of drill batteries?
That looks like an easy conversion even I could do myself and I am not mechanically inclined. Other kits I have seen have so many other parts.
Thank you for making reviews fun.
Thank YOU for this lovely comment 🥹
would like to see a direct comparison with Cytronex's one. Good vid. I like the rear wheel drive. My only concern is they're a brand new company pretty much, compare to Cytronex who have been established for 10 years at least and have a very good after care service. The difference is always in the customer care. Also, this video is clearly promotion sale and not a true review. Best to look for an independent who's bought one and hasn't been sponsored by them.
I fitted a front hub electric wheel conversion kit in the UK, only 250Watts permitted, that's the law on the road, to my full suspension Marin mountain bike. Yes, it make a great difference to riding a bicycle. Although you can get mid - or rear conversion kits ie, motor where pedals are, or in rear wheel, the front wheel motor hub, to me is the best. Here are a few reasons why the front hub motor is the best application; 1) it means that you effectively have two wheel drive bicycle( rear wheel pedalling + front wheel electric motor), this was very useful in the winter just gone by, in the snow and mud. 2) If something happens to your gears or the chain snaps, etc. you lose your rear wheel drive! unless you can fix it "(very messy job) on the side of the road! You can use the front motor on its own to get you home! 3) If like me you, are old and have dodgy knees, that sometimes get inflamed from the pressure of pedalling, you can use the front wheel motor on it's own, to get you home! Thus to me the front hub motor makes the best sense for normal riding on the road, in all conditions. I bought my 250 volt kit online from a UK company called Vandervolt, and they were very helpful when I fitted it myself. They don't know I am saying this! But I am very happy with the kit!
How do find it on hills? We have fairly steep hills here and I thought it would give more assistance.
@@brekerr I have some really steep hills on my daily ride, and yes, it's not so much the motor assisting you, but more like you helping the motor! Again, because I need the daily cardio, I end up putting a lot of effort up the steep and long hills I have where I live! It is quite possible to burn out the motor if you don't pedal up the really steep hills, as you can hear it struggle! With the system I have, I only ever need to use the second power of the five I have! Thus its perfect for me, that can now power up the hills assisted, as I said, its a bicycle , and I pedal all the time. Another thing I did, was not install the pedal speed sensor, so that the moment I pedal, the motor comes on, instead when I need some power, I use the hand throttle for some help! Pulling away in first power makes it easy on a slight incline, so all in all I can say, that my bicycle is now fun to ride, provides me with some cardio, and I never worry about going up the steep hills anymore, but I do have to put some effort in, but that's the whole point of it!
@@drgeoffangel5422 have you got a boost they don't normally have 5 levels
@brekerr No, my mistake I only have 4 levels of power, and never need more than level 2 even on long steep hills, again with some effort from me legs
Level 3 is just faster really, and too fast for my bike 's brakes! As I said the motor is only used for the hills or going up against a strong headwind!
@@drgeoffangel5422 that's odd, boost have two levels and a 10 second boost.
what is the extra wieght? 4 kilos thanks for leting us know Great Video
Can I use this on my three speed cruiser with coaster brake?
Good idea !
Wud luv a direct axle drive idea for wheelchair use
Good video but where do u fit your water bottle now? 🤔
THE conversion kit is cool . except the 250w motor ! i have strong head winds here in Arizona ! i need a 350w-750w motor to help me !
I'd be interested to give this a try. Do they ship to France?
How much torque does the body kit have?
that looks like a very neat conversion kit.
@@steveb783 Can I ask how is the motor noise on your bike?
@@grahamdrysdale8933 You can hear the hum of the motor depending on the amount of support it is providing so it varies of course but it is not noisy in any way.
Deserved the awards
got a similar kit for my nice old bike
may i know where u get the helmet from?
Torque sensing or cadence sensing?
Big fan of the swytch kit, however, this is a really good alternative.
What is it?
@@joetheslugable Similar to the Boost kit here but motor is in front wheel hub which gives an unusual sensation of being pulled along. That's fine once you get used to riding it.
@@joetheslugable don’t bother it’s an over priced pile of junk
not bad But if you have any hills or desire to go faster i'd go with mid drive . bbs02 and a micro mini batt behind the seat would be Choice 🚀
Better still, a Dolphin battery mounted in the front triangle will give better range and weight distribution.
@@6ettinold my dolphin is about 3 times the weight of my mini . people ask where is the battery?" . Been a downtube batt guy since Bionx days but for Daily trips under 20 miles i'm sold on the mini now
Anyone know how fast this can go? I know some cut off at 25ish MPH?
Really interested to try this!! i'm still in the mind that electric bikes need to come with hydraulic disc brakes for saftey. Like that you can put this on a road bike with an 11speed cassette.
I don't know about the hydraulic brakes, I've lived in a hilly city for 30 years, mainly riding 'acoustic' bikes and while sidepulls are a bit sketchy on 30+mph descents, V-brakes are fine. Electric only adds about 6-7kg so in terms of 'system weight', for me that's like going from low 90s to maybe 100kg. Not a huge difference.
I mean they're obviously nice to have but I wouldn't say it was essential...
V brakes are easy powerful enough to stop an ebike going 15mph
@@ianmangham4570 I remember reading mountain bike magazines in the early 90s and they were raving about the 'new' V-brakes. They were saying stuff like "take it easy on your first couple of rides or you could find yourself going over the handlebars"! This was compared to the old-style cantilevers...
Safe to say that expectations have moved on but they're powerful enough if set up properly.
@@The1trueDave Definitely, I bought an old mint condition Marin 1999 and the V brakes had more power than my hydraulic discs 🤣👍⚡ my discs brakes need bleeding but there's no doubts about a correctly set up V brake 💪
Can this be added to a Brompton?
Does it have a cadence sensor???
what brand is that bike?
That kit looks good but no mention of price or battery size - particularly the latter as that battery looks pretty small. I'd guess 250 - 300Wh but it would be good to know...
It's a 250W/h battery.
Great thank you
That looks very easy. I assume if you buy another bike in a year or a few years, you can move those parts onto your new bike?
I would say yes as long as it's the same size wheel
Yes you can!
Electric assist. Which mean I need to keep pedalling for it to work. No mode for it to keep running? No regenerative charging of the battery just in case I go down hill. My ride to work is 50% downhill and the rest is a little up hill and flat road.
This looks good, my only concern is that I didn't see him fit a crank sensor to measure pedaling effort?
The crank sensor is built into the rear wheel - it detects if the rear cassette is spinning.
@@boostbikes Thanks, I like the sound of that, rather than a flimsy looking thing strapped to the crank with a zip tie
Nice video. Where there are hills, higher voltage and more watts are not only desirable but needed. 36v 250w won’t cut it.
I don't know, my other half has been riding a 36v 250w bike in the hills around Sheffield for 3 years now and it's been like night & day, she just couldn't ride hills at all before. Also 250w is the legal limit so if you want to go higher you have to (a) go DIY and (b) hope you don't get hit with a liability claim :-/
@@The1trueDave The 250 W limit is not respected by the manufacturers, IMHO. They print it on the motor but you find that the 250 W motor is pulling 10 A at 36 V = 360 W! Ha Ha!
@@HughCStevenson1 True, 250w is just the 'continuous rating', they can pull more power than that, it's just how they're classified. I think a lot of 250, 350 and even 500w motors are basically the same motor, just 'chipped' but the point was whether a (nominal) 250w motor was adequate for general use...
It depends on if you want a motorcycle or just a little help to get over that hill. And still have a manageable bicycle. I have been an electric bike fan for over 15 years. I have tried 250w at 24v, 250watt 36v, 250 at 48v. I have mid drive DIY. Factory made mid and hub drive of all sizes up to 1500w. My favorite is 250watt 36 volt front drive. Using the tiniest motor possible it makes it un-noticeable on how the bike rides normally. I can use my favorite normal bike. Powerful enough to pull me home if I cannot pedal anymore. Anything bigger is fun for a few minutes but with lots of power I may as well ride my motorcycle.
Any chance boost comes to Asia?
Please review the Gotrax ebe1 please
please make this available in the US! I'd buy immediately
where can we get these kits?
Can I find it in USA?
What bike is that ?
Why does our good old Halfords never get a mention - complete electric bikes for under £600 with one even under £500. I did have a folding model from them in 2019 for under £500 but sold it in 2020 as my job changed, worked well, and built well.
Agree... Id like to see some Halfords reviews...
I agree, I've got a Halfords Carrera Subway Ebike and it's fantastic for the price. The equipment on it is way better than other brand Ebikes around that price range
@@gizzystrype5042 what kind of range do you get from it? And what price point are they? As im looking for a cheap ish ebike with long range
@@MrIcemanuk2007 It's currently priced at £989 but is usually £1,100. The battery range isn't great though, about 30 Miles I reckon
Brand snobbery perhaps?
I recall another startup company offered a rear wheel replacement to convert a normal bicycle to e-bike, with regenerative charge on braking and a wireless controller, but I don't remember the name, the wheel was solid with no spokes. The cost was around $1000AUD though at the time
Found it. The Copenhagen wheel..2017, so 6 years later this is a better more affordable option yeah?
Hello. Any shops in the US that will install the Boost Kit? Enjoyed the video
We're seeing what we can do in the US - we have had interest from a number of shops.
How can you possibly notice a difference between front or rear wheel drive? Maybe if you are turning sharply... But under almost all conditions no difference is discernible in my experience. Is it truly 250 W or is it 250 "Nominal Watts" to get around regulations.
Having the drive built into the motor (I assume) makes it neat... and I really like the wireless control panel! Range? Battery capacity? Some key info missing from your review.
Front or rear wheel drive that's the question, if you've ever tried using a wheelbarrow you'll know its far easier to pull it than push, car manufacturers know this hence the preponderance of front wheel drive vehicles.
So for me it's got to be front wheel drive every time.
I think you've gotten this the wrong way round Alan. Wheelbarrows are designed to be pushed, and most sports cars are RWD or 4x4. But you do you!
@@Electroheads The power is identical - I don't know what Alan is thinking?? Front wheel drive cars are popular because they are cheaper...
Good idea
How many watts what is price? Ah
Your bike is unroadworthy as there is no bell(Warning instument) or reflecter) What is the warrantee on the motor kit?
Thank you for your great review. It is really helpful How noisy is the motor? Does it beep / pay a tune when it connects? Is that annoying and can you turn it off?
It does play a little set of tones when it turns on... You can set on the app whether it makes other beeps during operation.
Thank you. And is there much noise from the motor?
@@andyyoung5248 The motor is pretty quiet; we're working on a software update is due to make the motor even quieter and all existing Boost kits can be upgraded over the air by phone.
@@boostbikesgreat thanks
Missing some pretty basic info: motor size, battery voltage & capacity, etc.
Is it pedal assist compliant and what about availability of spares like additional battery pack?
・250W Motor
・6Ah 36V battery
・Pedal assist compliant
・battery packs should be available to buy separately 👊
@@Electroheads ta for the update
wow 😮 amazing bit of kit ...
How different is it from other hub motor kits?
The installation by a pro was not convincing
Disappointed with my boost kit. Wheel has detentioned twice in four weeks, resulting in taking the bus home. Stops functioning when the battery goes below 40%. Wireless display ships with a flat battery and has trouble connecting. And it's quite noisy.
The sensor is in the motor? What wattage is it?
Is this legal in the uk
The website says it's a 250 Watt 36 Volt motor which is set up as pedal assist, so is UK legal.
Any legal liabilities there, fitting the kit Paradise Cycles?
I bought a Dutch electric bike, made about 20 years ago, which had a lead acid battery - long before Lithium came along.
That battery is so small, looks like the range isn't great
Loving the conversion kit, I'd definitely do something similar plus add the veer drive belt kit if possible.
And now I know about belt drives without the need for split frames. Thank you! I only knew of Gates as the alternative, which is more limiting.
@@anthonyyu2722 You loose the cassette making it a single speed bike.
@@richerathernotsay427 I know, I'm more into track bikes and have even converted my cyclo-cross into a single speed drivetrain. It's no fun going up against headwinds though.
@@richerathernotsay427 the video says and shows a cassette
@@garyhall3835 With belt drive you loose the cassette.
It's exactly what I'm looking for but it's a damn shame they don't ship outside of the UK or Denmark 😥
Try the Geeko kit, similar but more battery choices
@@twistedl2009 thanks, will have a look
Our Denmark partner can send to mainland Europe.
@@boostbikes Sadly, I'm in Australia ☹
@@davidnguyen81 Cyclemania in Perth & Glow Worm in Sydney are in an early pilot if either of those might be of use to you 🤗
Interesting option 🤔 - does it feel exactly like a normal E bike? Also, does the motor detect when you are braking?
Why so many questions?they wanna sell and nothing more,this is more an advertising video than a review.
From someone who builds ebikes I can tell that this will not detect when your breaking. There is also no throttle so you would only be able to use it's as pedal assist. If your looking for just a pedal assist ebike with low to mid range that it would be a good option. (Dont listen to mileage claims, they are in the best conditions and are usually about half the range in the real world) If your looking for something with more range, more power, and/or a throttle then I would look into other options. They will be more expensive but are definitely worth it.
@@florinb4668 it's always good to ask questions so you know more about the product being advertised
@spacedogo2968 the question was more for the video maker-if they read comments. Probably they will see only positiv one.They should answer almost all question from startbut as I said -big advertisements
@@SpaceDoggo. Agreed. I converted my own bike to a 500 Watt mid drive with throttle, Perfect for me.
which bike is she was riding?
Why do you need to do 14 cut edits from the time stamp 1:00 to 1:30 just to say one sentence I’m confused
I would love to know how does it drive without the assist?
This is what I think is a big problem with e-bikes. They are useless when the battery is dead, becomes way too hard to bike.
When free wheeling with the system turned off any drag that might exist is negligible. I think the issue is having the added weight of motor and battery, so you either manage this by making sure you have enough juice in the battery or just leave the battery out for those unplanned quick dashes to local shop etc.
It's okay. But you sacrifice the mount for the water bottle cage to mount the battery.
Also. Rear wheel drive means it's pushing. Ot pulling. So there may be less stress overall on the motor. Would love to buy this and review it. Unfortunately it doesn't come in a 27 inch wheel.
We've updated our website to clarify that we can supply 27.5" (650b) wheels. Thanks.
Pulling? Pushing? The motor doesn't care - there is no difference, it can't tell... Neither can I as a rider, in almost all circumstances.
@@HughCStevenson1 inertial weight transfer means that when accelerating grip on the rear wheel is increased & on the front wheel reduced, the extreme case is called a "wheelie" in which the front tyre has no grip at all because it's not even touching the ground.
Unfortunately there are not partner shops in Germany
Wow £500 you can get a whole e-bike with battery for that price. Need a 20" version for front wheel cargo bikes.
I like Eilis!
How do you charge the bike & how long does it take
The battery comes out of the holder and is connected to the charger supplied with the kit. As the charger socket is in the top of the battery I guess you could also just connect with it insitu with unit turned off, if you can get your bike alongside the charger. A full charge from zero would be 4hrs, in practice a charge from 20% to full is about 3hrs.
Amazing....i want buy booster kit ,. But myself from SRI lanka....
I was expecting it to be crazy expensive... but it's not so bad... and it looks pretty good too in comparison to other conversion kits.
Bafang is half the price, and it has existed for a decade
@@user-lp5wb2rb3vBafang is ugly, looks like something out of WWII.
Thanks for the positive feedback 😊
Thank
Back wheel, is there a front wheel version? Massive Brighton hills on rear wheel power would make me pop wheelies everywhere
I'm guessing this doesn't even match the torque of a normal rider, so the extra push is back won't make to wheelie even on hills. Conversely, the lower weight on the front wheel can make front wheel conversion lack good grip sometimes, but again only with big torque motors.
Stick to rear wheel, extra power through the front fork on a bike not designed for it?
Front wheel motors can lose traction more easily as well. Rear or midis better usually..
The only front-wheel motorised e-bike that I know is the Brompton, and from what I read, it’s not so great for the grip/stability, I would say keep on rear power wheel! 😉
250 W will not pop wheelies :)
@@yvescolin6169 Front or rear wheel - almost indistinguishable, in my experience.
I’m in the states.
Of course, if you were to do the commute for a few days/weeks, you'd be stronger and fitter which means you'd be able to do the Friday.
Where’s your puffer coat from?
Vans!
In India, I can get new ebike for 200 GBP. With the rage of 50km.No idea why it is costly ter.
500pound ebike you say... click on the link to go to product page and elecroheads are selling for £645? Am I missing something here?
Yeah, £645 plus the cost of the donor bike plus fitting for those not inclined to do it themselves. The thumbnail is just clickbait which isn't really surprising though given that this channel has become a cross between The Fully Charged Show and QVC. Every notification I get from RUclips for them is just another marketing video. Time to unsubscribe I think which is a shame because some of the presenters are really quite engaging.
@@chrmit01 yeah this feels like an advert...which then links to their own sales page. Ergo, advert.
Yeah absolutely mad that a group of people running a business would produce content that helps support that business. What sods lol
@@shawing I'd of thought the majority of people who seen the actual price on the website compared with what price they state on this video and thumbnail... thought 'sneaky lying kittle fookers' .. I did and ill buy elsewhere because of it
Lol chill out guys it was a genuine mistake by the person who makes our thumbnails. We tried the kit out and subsequently arranged to have it on our store because we believe in the product. We're not twisting your arm to buy anything, just sharing alternative options to help people make an informed choice.
But there are loads of powerful rear and front-wheel kits even on Amazon that cost £200-£300 without battery and £450-£550 with a 10-15ah battery - and most of them have throttles. But oddly few reviewers ever mention these let alone put them together and try them out...
Paul G
Been thinking about getting one, I am sorry I didn't learn much because of those tight black jeans 😂
Yeah he’s a hunk ain’t he .😀😅😂🙄
Great concept but the reality has been very disapointing. I got one of the recomended shops to fit the kit to save time. The time estimate was about a week and a half to fit, in the end it was about a month. Since fitting, the wheel has detentioned twice, meaning which seems to take 2 or 3 days to fix, plus finding time and method to get the bike to the shop (my tiny car now has many scratches). Also when the wheel fails I am left stuck having to find another form of transport home. I started the process with a functioning bike, since I then I have been able to cycle about half of the time. The boost seems to stop assisting at 40% battery which I am getting the impression from the support is what they would expect. It's quite noisy. The handle bar unit fails to connect every so often, requiring the battery to be removed and put back in. The unit also comes with a flat battery that I had to replace the day after I bought it.
All of this seems to be of not much suprise to the support team and I get the impression they think I should be happy with this situation.
We’re really sorry to hear this, our main priority is our audience, so we’ll pass on these comments to Boost and ask them to look into it.
@@Electroheads appreciated but I don't think it will make a difference.
@@Electroheads I think the main issue is they don't get what is like to use a bike to commute. It was my main form of transport and since 'up grading' I've effectively lost my main way of getting to work.
thank you for your honest authentic review... instead of a pretty young woman enthusing about her experience
@@wolfgangwalter Unlike this channel he didn't get paid for his "review".
Looks interesting, but too little info...
- it's not mentioned in the video what the wattage of the hub motor is...?
- it's not mentioned how it works without a cadence sensor on the crank...?
- not mentioned how one can change the mode without a control of some kind on the bars, perhaps a Bluetooth smartphone app..?
- Not mentioned how one orders the correct rear wheel size, width & OLD from them...?
- not mentioned what kind of rim and spokes they use...
I'm not sure really that the rider can physically tell the difference between a front drive motor and a rear...
That's great! I think it's better to re-use your old bike rather than buy a new one. It's just a pity that they only ship to the UK and Denmark...
Can you use it as a regular bike when the battery dies while riding? Does the motor spin freely without electricity?
Yes, the motor spins freely without power (or if you leave the battery at home). We can ship from Denmark to mainland Europe :)
Yes when you already have a bike a conversion kit like this does the job, why buy a new bike? For some people it is not all about speed but having the option to make a journey without using the car.
What helmet are you wearing?
electroheads.com/products/lumos-street-smart-helmet?variant=40118121529457 😀
Nice Commercial.
That's really cool, it looks like you could also just pick up an extra rear wheel(5-10$ round here) and
convert that. If that's true, you could have an E-bike that is also a regular bike just by swapping wheels,
dropping in the power pack, connect and go. 2 Bikes in one? Also you could easily carry extra power
packs for more range. That saves weight for shorter trips and makes it easier to quick swap with
charged packs. Do they sell half sized power packs?
Unfortunately the battery is the most expensive part of the kit. If you can afford an extra battery then you just as well get a purpose built E-bike with a larger battery.
@@recumbentrocks2929 I was thinking you could just add a second power pack later as an incremental cost vs financing a more expensive bike at the start... Thus a 1/2 size pack would also lower the barrier to entry for an E-bike. If they could do a front wheel kit a similar kind of thing happens. You could slowly build up to a more powerful longer range AWD E-bike. Obviously not for everyone, but some people might prefer to do it that way.
@@georgemacdonald8899 You can modify your bought one, by moving out of the batteries-as-one the BMS as separate unit (fixed on the bike), so if you make own (cheaper) spare battery pack or buy one (remove and adapt the connectors), so from your pocket or backpack simply replace the empty on road with the 2-nd.
Few hour work..
Any combination is just the 2-nd power pack (which can be capacitors too)... and your thing is to put "connectors" you wish.
----> Not much job for simple : 2-nd bat-pack and common connectors.
@@WorkWithoutHuman I'm thinking the power storage/regen/harvesting systems still have a lot of potential for improvement. Short term energy storage via capacitor, pressure, heat,... may provide a less expensive option, or one easier to produce with local(British) materials. A market opportunity? Is there a yearly best of British engineering challenge for bikes?
@@georgemacdonald8899 Nice one. She has awesome videos, and content.
Hi, How much does the boost kit cost ?
£645 🙂
This wouldn't work on a belt driven bicycle that has its gears built into the rear wheel hub, I guess.
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I think i could be a game chamger if they will do 20” wheel kit
Look up Geeko from 100G or maybe it's the other way around. They do 20" wheels, at least for the front, but I think they have several options. I came across them when someone did a review comparison between them and swytch . . .
Or 16" Because I have a Brompton
@@NoZenith true but be able to buy cheap folding bike ( bitwin ) and add good quality battery it might be a game changer
@Martuchna if they get this available in the United States I would totally do that. You can get some really affordable folding bikes that are 20"