So it still falls right within the most common e-bike weight range. After the conversion, the bike now weighs 50 lbs without the battery. In this case, we’re able to make it look seamless due to its material and overall style. Installing this required the existing handlebar grip to be cut. Pressing onto these e-brake levers will prevent the motor from accelerating. That extra cable shown in the photo above leads back to the controller. The original brake levers were replaced by these special e-brake levers. Otherwise, you run the risk of manually pedaling (or walking uphill) a 50-lb bike home. The motor is there to help you and you should help it too whenever you can. With e-bikes especially with a thumb/twist throttle, it’s easy to get spoiled by it and not pedal as much anymore. I find this very useful when I’m riding long distances wherein making it back home with some juice left is crucial. Besides showing you the basics such as the battery life, pedal-assist mode, odometer, etc., one important piece of data that not all e-bikes show is the actual wattage that the motor is producing in real-time. This switch lets you navigate through the options on the LCD display such as odometer, pedal assist modes, and other settings. Riding it on a lower pedal assist setting can increase the range to about 3 times without sacrificing comfort. There are different pedal assist levels that can increase energy efficiency.
In my experience, I’ve ridden on full throttle on a pretty leveled paved route with barely any pedaling at all and it lasted for about 20+ miles. The miles per full charge will vary depending on your riding habits just like your car’s fuel efficiency. – 11.6Ah Samsung Cell Battery with Integrated 22amp Controller and 12 magnet PAS. – 26in x 4in fat tire rear wheel with 500w geared hub motor. This kit includes the rear hub for fat tire, controller, tube battery (make sure to select this and NOT rear pack!), e-brake, display, and everything else that you’d need for the conversion. This more current is actually better because it is from a reputable brand. ***2021 Update*** Here is the link to the conversion kit that’s closest to what I had. Here is the list of what came in my conversion kit: However, at this point, I would suggest checking out this similarly specced fat bike on Amazon with almost 2,000 4.5-star reviews. You can still purchase it on their website. ***2021 Update*** Costco hasn’t been selling this model in store. Besides, the speed issue is nothing that an e-bike conversion can’t fix. This may not have the best handling and speed efficiency but it’ll take you to trails that you couldn’t previously ride on. For its intended use, I’d say that the pros outweigh the cons. However, more contact means much louder noise and more friction which means slower speed. The ride is closely comparable to an off-road truck. The tires are supported by lightweight alloy rims. Most importantly, the Kenda 26 x 4.0” fast-rolling tires devour obstacles and improve trail control. Tektro disc brakes are equipped for enhanced stopping and control. It also comes with a Shimano Altus 7-speed drivetrain for precise and consistent shifting performance. It sports a hand-built 6061 all-aluminum alloy press-formed frame for durability and lighter weight. Knowing that made me more confident about buying it despite their relatively lower price. It was definitely a huge improvement from my GenZe which also had a stiff fork. Overall, I feel that the 4” tires were able to mimic the comfort of an 80mm fork suspension. However, since none of my rigs have full suspension, I felt that there were a few inclines/declines that really challenged my bikes. Bommer Ridge is considered an “easy” route on MTBProject. For comparison, I tried riding my 2018 Northrock XC00 fat tire, GenZe e101 hybrid e-bike (w/ no suspension), and a Specialized Hardrock (hardtail with 80mm front suspension) at Bommer Ridge trail in Irvine. The wider tires also provide added comfort. Add an e-bike conversion kit and you’ll be cruising further until the battery runs out – I guarantee it. Their 4 inch tires are wide enough to float on sand or snow (with the right PSI) where other bikes would just sink through. These bikes can be ridden on places you’ve never biked on before, such as on sand and snow. Fat tire bikes have been becoming increasingly more popular as of late due to their versatility.