2 years later any issues with the battery?

Thanks. My first ebike assembly - taking me more than 3 hours but I’m getting there with your assistance.

Very clear and straightforward description. Can't say yet whether I'm game to do an installation myself but was impressed with his description of the kit, its design and performance.

A year later, built my own bike, rode 3000 km and enjoyed every minute of it! Thank you for producing this video! Bonjour New Zealand from Québec!

I didn't know e-bike conversion kits came in such a slick package, and I like how it mounts right into the bottom bracket. I was thinking of figuring out how to adapt a balance board motor to my bike, but this is probably a better idea. Good video, thanks for the review.

Camera work on the assembly section is very good. A good mix of an amateur cyclist and good handyman/ mechanic

I built my own rear hub drive 1500W 52V 24ah hard tail, and 5,500 miles later, it's still going strong. It'll pull to 42-45mph, and will do a minimum of 22 miles using throttle only, and a maximum 70+ miles on the economical PAS setting. The two biggest complaints I had were the saddle soreness, (which is a painful problem if you're commuting every day) and wind chill when riding at speed, or in cold weather which we get so frequently in England. I solved these issues by fitting a 12" wide comfort saddle, to stop the saddle soreness, and that made a HUGE difference. Immediately became very, very comfortable to ride and ceased all pain. To combat the wind chill I simply fitted a cheap motorcycle windshield, paired it with a handlebar bag which sits IN FRONT of the handlebars, and meets the bottom of the windshield perfectly, blocking enough of the headwind to make riding in rain and cold weather significantly less uncomfortable. I uprated pretty much every component of the hard tail Barracuda rock frame, and the most demanding part of maintenance is, believe it or not, the disc brakes. I opted for mechanical disc brakes, simply because the amount of time I spend tinkering with the brakes means that hydraulic brakes are unsuitable for higher powered ebikes. They aren't anywhere near as easy to fiddle with as mechanical disc brakes, and despite the daily realignments and adjustments, which only take me about 10 minutes at most, the mechanical disc brakes have been brilliant. They're easy to adjust, easy to repair if they fail, and you don't need any brakes bleed kits to adjust them. Id even go so far as to say hydraulic disc brakes are only really suitable on the big motorcycle brakes that surrons use. The last thing I'd say is to encourage ebikers to modify their bikes by manufacturing their own mods, and in doing so, making their bikes more comfortable. I fabricated a wind deflector for my ebike, made from simple slats of 3x9" sheet metals, bolted togrtherbin such a fashion that I got a 9 inch square plate of thin metal, which I attached to the front forks aswell as the bottom of the windshield, and with a bit of tinkering it now offers me almost complete wind blocking whilst riding. The end result is an incredibly comfortable ebike which is a joy to ride, can easily keep up with city traffic making riding it much safer, and it's still capable and light enough to ride whilst the electrics are switched off. Total cost is somewhere around £1400 British pounds, and for that outlay, I've had just over 5,500 miles of travel, most of it very comfortable too. I hope you all have a great day,

Kit arrived, kit fitted without reading any instructions. Your video is great. Love the kit, bike is crazy fast. Love it.

I watched a ton of videos showing the assembly. I finally bought a bike and the kit and using your video in steps as I assemble the bike. Your video keeps a nice pace.

You got me in bro. Totally my new thing imma start doing . I’m a single tax paying bloke who’s epileptic - this has helped me and my deaf wife who can’t hear at all in ways you couldn’t fathom. Thank you for uploading and making this as easy as could ever be :) imma get mine going here soon and hopefully go see my wife who’s staying and working at her cousins. This will also help me gain more meaningful emplyment and is a game changer

From Denmark: Thx a lot for this complete and very informative video and congratulations/all the best to the All Blacks Black Ferns for their team sprit and achievements. I used to play Rugby 7 and 15 when I was younger (I am 80 years old now) and still long distance Biking/Triking with NO EL ASSIST and with 65 kg gear and my 112 kg personal weight to carry. Last year I was on a 2.886 Km trip, which took me from Ebeltoft, Denmark to Frederikshavn, Ferry to Gothenburg Sweden and cross over Sweden to Stockholm, Ferry to Turku, Finland, Triking to Helsinki (6 weeks stay in Finland) , Ferry back to Stockholm (2 weeks stay there), Triking along the East Coast , With visit to the Island of Gotland, to Ystad, Ferry to the Danish Island of Bornholm. 2 weeks stay there, Ferry 2 Køge (38 km south of Copenhagen, East Coast of Denmark) and further South-West to the Island of Ærø and back to Ebeltoft. I am thinking of a Trip to Turkey over Austria (the Alps Mountains...). So, I am thinking about EL converting my ICE SPRINT FS Trike and having a solar panel rig mounted above my ZIFLEX Mono wheel Trailer (Similar to the Burley COHO XC trailer) . Your wonderful video comes in handy. 🙏

I have the 1500wat version of that motor and in 4 years it just keeps on trucking, that was the best installation video I've seen and I've watched a few

Great video. We're currently working with Bafang on behalf of a UK buyer and this was very helpful for understanding the product.

Thank you for your brilliant display, of assembly, result, & giving direct information for all the parts needed.

I have the Bafang mid-drive 1000w on my Catrike 559. It is powerful and an amazing unit. Install was a little more complex as there are more sensors. There is a sensor on the derailleur cable but as stated the kit is plug and play. With a little boom adjustment on the trike, my disabled wife can now ride along since the throttle aids in pedaling. A big thumbs up on this video.

I’m impressed. I will buy this kit, because of seeing you ride your bike at a good clip. I’m a hefty fella too. And, want to make sure this motor will do what I need it to do. Thanks for an excellent installation tutorial!!!

Hi your a big bloke and that motor was flying up the hills without you turning a pedal just one word FANTASTIC.

I did a build 4 years ago with this kit I really didn't like the torque forces put through a thin derailleur chain and rear derailleur so built mine with a NuVinchi N360 variable gear hub. Despite NuVinchi not recommending pairing a N360 to a 750w Banfang it works fine, and being a CVT gearbox gives smooth seemless acceleration with no jolts jarring or need to back off the throttle. If anyone is thinking of going with hub gears an Alcedoitalia dished chain ring gives a better chain line the teeth are moved in 5mm and with a thicker hub gear chain it is a more reliable set up.

Thanks Schematix! I just finished my build and kept on referring to this video. My issues were (1) I had a pressfit bottom bracket and had to by an adaptor and spacers, (2) I purchased the rack mount battery so that my top and down tube were clear. My dropouts here not flush so I had to hacksaw and file some steal plates as an adopter to fit the rear rack. However, this video was a great reference that I had a repeat. Thanks again!

I've just fitted this kit to my 2021 orange crush, I had to modify the battery case as its tight in the frame and fitted a motor stabiliser bracket as it kept coming loose. I've managed 30 miles to a charge, it's a great kit, very happy.

Stumbled on this by accident and have to say very good review and I love your honesty! New sub although not sure what all you cover but this peaked my interest! Have a fantastic day everyone

Thank you very much for the best conversion kit explanation you did a really good job , I am in E-bikes for three years and I love it but soon I will build something where I can take my dog with me in a side car , this will be fun.

I fitted a Bafang mid-drive 750w kit to by bike a couple of years ago & regularly ride up to 80km no problem. Same kit & battery as the video.

Feeling like a kid on Christmas again after putting the same motor on my old mountain bike. Took me nearly 7 hour since the bottom bracket refused to come off and had to cut it off, but thank you to your video, I was able to install everything to make it work perfectly. Cheers mate!!

I bought a half decent mtb 27.5” hardtail with hydr. brakes, put the bafang 750w in it, mirrors, indicators, mudguards, pannier, frame bag 17.5wh battery, 500c display - I don’t drive for a specific reason so an ebike is my transport and I love it - a real buzz to ride. Getting fitter too 👍😁

A great video. Clear and concise directions. One of the best installation videos. Thanks.

I just purchased one for the same bike. I changed my tires to gravel/ road tires already which will help with speed even more.

Thank you for taking time to film and post. This really helps me understand what I may need to prepare myself for. Greetings from Switzerland.

I appreciate you doing a breakdown of the battery watts. Great video 📹

Excellent video! Great lighting and angles! Described and expained perfectly. Thank you!

Watched quite a few vids. This was by far the most down to earth and straight forward. Thank you.

have been following this guide with a conversion; 1) the crank was so stuck (ten year old bike) that said crank puller couldn’t. 2) the bike had older style (very comfortable) handle bars that were too wide for Throttle switch - I had to strip handle bar back. But realised I’d have to replace it. 3) new chain- good trip. I had thought my 6 month old chain would suffice but no. 4) I’m convinced you loosen things before demonstrating in video. The bike is a family heirloom; my oldest sons first racing bike, my sweet middle sons means to get to work and then mine to get about when I didn’t want to use the good like So it is sentimental project to create a new use for this bike I will get it working yet

Very helpful video I am 50 yo and grew up doing all my own work to keep my bikes on the road. This is the first time seeing the new tools needed and the way the cranks are done now. Seriously thinking of trying the electric bicycle, so thank you very much for the information.

I have the 1000w version for the last 6 months or so and it is a fantastic kit. These motors have been around a good amount of years and are very solid. Parts are available also.

Thanks very much! Very helpful... and I never felt like I was watching an ad. I'm tempted to buy an e-bike... but now I'm feeling I might try this project. Thank you so much!

Great video. I am 69 years old and am thinking about an e bike. I think buying a kit is a great idea. Thanks, now I am sure I’m buying a kit

Yes, please do follow up on it, of course.

Nice honest review on initial fitting and performance, impressed with the bottom bracket fitting. Thanks for sharing and happy trails.

Have had two mountain bikes converted with Bafang 500 watt systems. Chickened out an paid a shop to do it, for about 1800$US parts and labor. The 500 watt motor was quite adequate for a heavy person on moderate hills, it would get pretty hot going uphil but never cutout on me due to overheating, unlike the hub motor ebike I had before. The 500 watt motor is powerful enough to pull the chain hard enough to skip cogs on the rear cassette when starting at low speed, so it would seem that most regular bikes chain systems cant handle much more than 500 watts, or you have to be careful. The Bafang system I had only used wheel speed sensing, so setting #1 is like 5mph, #2 is like 7mph etc, it was kind of an unnatural pedalling feel as it had no torque sensor. The Bosch systems feel a lot better and have a more natural pedaling feel.

That’s awesome & well built. I seem to build extremely difficult size battery’s for full suspension frames with big Bluetooth BMS’s

Thank you for giving us a real world test on the electric bike. Good day and Peace too.

Real good Intro, perhaps the best basic one out there. The Battery is like the coffee grinder, the unsexy, unsung core of the whole brew.

Outstanding video! Thank you for the work putting that together! I'm not as mechanically inclined as yourself, but you instill confidence in people like me. I'm going for it! Mahalo and Aloha!

Hi mate, thanks for the film, great work. I’m the same height and weight and really appreciate your honesty in the verdict. Safe travels.

Thank you for this well-made, informative and honest video.

I had a Bafang front wheel kit for my trike. I loved the plug sockets so if you had to remove the wheel for some reason you could disconnect it. What I didn't like is it had so much torque if you throttled it too heavy from a stop it would just twist and round out the fork mounts. Wasn't till after I sheered them out I found out about aftermarket torque arms.

I fitted 250w (legal maximum here in the UK) kits to our two hybrid bikes along with 36v 17ah batteries, not concerned with top speed, though both capable of over 20mph, just wanted to get up hills and travel further 😊, with a range of over 50 miles at gentle speeds, we are very pleased with our Bafang Kits, highly recommended.👍

just finished my 2nd build, bafang is clearly best deal

Great video! Very good tutorial for a completely unskilled novice like myself. I cant decide if I'm going to mid drive or rear hub yet, but this video has given the confidence to go ahead build one regardless. Thank you!

I used a blob of silicone between the motor and the down tube to hold it in place. They can move over time. Great video.

Really like your video. As a six foot ex-tight head prop, I appreciate your noting how well it worked out for your. Very clear details. I would start to order if I had any clue about how to size my bottom bracket. I do a variety of riding and want/need a flexible assist. I am also using my Yak trailer for a 35-40 km round trip to the store at the lake. Thanks again.

I’m working on switching my cruiser to electric & your video was extremely helpful! Thank you

Thank you so much, I am in the process of doing this , great conversion , great video 👍

Amazing video! I was looking for an installation with details. So this is satisfactory!! Thanks, pls keep doing this

Really great installation video -- with all bases covered nicely. Thanks for that. And yes -- I would like to see a follow-up video, as you mentioned. Cheers

I have a similar kit and I love it. i am hooked on ebikes now.

Well done! Basic and straight forward... I imagine you would recommend That you put the kit on a bike that has at least front suspension and really good brakes, because you will need them...

Great review. More thorough re chain replacement than others.

I followed this video closely too, but had the same issue as Kerry below, in that the motor unit fouled the chain stay. I needed a 5mm crank spacer, easily obtained from the local bike shop - thanks "Around Again Cycles", who also removed the crank for me. Fortunately, my crank housing was 68mm, but it did mean the left side motor locking plate was not flush with the motor (5mm difference ) and the supplied bolts would not reach. I had to use longer bolts and a series of washers to ensure a good fit. After that it was pretty straight forward. My motor kit did not have sensors for the brake leavers and I ended up with a spare cable on the wiring loom. Thanks again for your efforts.

Hi mate very much enjoyed.. I have the same Bafang BBS02B 750W A quick note you can cut and join the main wire from the display about 5 or 7 wires that need to be rejoined individually but easy to do. For a nice looking wiring job and a gear changing sensor is a big help..Happy trails

Thanks for this. My kit came without instructions, so this was a very helpful video. I just finished mine and I want to point out a couple of things to watch out for: 1. My right hand bottom bracket was also reverse thread. A BIG spanner (or wrench) is needed for these, 8 or 10 inch. 2. As you'll still need the rear gear changer and it's probably integral to your brake lever, then you'll only need one of the brake levers provided. This doesn't cause any issues, but does leave a connector hanging loose. 3. Pay careful attention to the route the wires take, especially where they cross the existing cables for your brakes and gears. I used a length of spiral cable tidy and had to carefully position the ties to avoid the cables on my bike which are all external on the frame. I'm glad to say that everything went well, and I now have the best bike in the village. I heavily insulated the power cable, wrapped all the cables in duct tape where they emerge from the motor and shielded this with a piece of plastic. You never know what's going to bounce up from the road and do them damage. There's also a loose connector at the motor for the brake sensor option if you didn't order that version. I found that the cap which comes with the display sensor fits this. The last point is tiny but worth mentioning. Larger cable ties are fine for securing the cables. Perhaps even desirable, but the speed sensor needs two of those small cable ties to secure it to the frame. Don't use up all the small cable ties up like I did, only to find you need ones those size at the end. I rummaged about and found a couple more small ones, but I had larger ones sat there the whole time so I was kicking myself about that. All the best with your build, and why not give everything a squirt of oil while you are there.

A beautifully done informative video. Thanks a ton, mate!

Thankyou so much I have just bought a kit and your demonstration was excellent. I fell confident I can fit it.

Thanks for the helpful video, just put my kit together today and took it for a spin, absolute fun. Enjoy the day

great video, was all set in getting a Hub conversion kit but this Bafang kit looks great for a starter kit for a novice, Cheers

I used A regular bike that had one simple 6speed rear hub. And bafang 750w. Then made a battery pack of 40amps. It worked excellent and much cleaner operation unlike MTB with multiply cogs. The brake handle also worked as clutch between gear changes. Ment no extra wear.

This video is so much better than the official bafang tutorial. Thanks!

Utterly fantastic video tutorial mate, watching it over and over to make sure I do mine right. Thanks!

This a good review on the installation of this very popular kit, and I look forward to your follow up in a few months time.

Great video - clearly explained and just persuaded me to convert my bike. Thanks!

OK, Im finally done with my eBike conversion kit and Im back to give a thumbs up and a subscribe Should have back a month or so ago. Your's was probably the first walk thru I watched and in general the first video I saw on eBikes. Now I have experienced my first ride of my Cannondale Super V 400 conversion Im pretty stoked.

Your explanation was so clear and concise I think you should be a teacher. Thank you for your tutorial.

By far one of the best videos I've seen on a Bafang mid drive build.

Great video (as always). I've already scheduled a reminder at the 6th of July in my agenda awaiting the "after 6 months of use update" :P Thanks for the upload !

Excellent Video, Exactly what I wanted to know and covered all topics without any fluff - very well done.

I think that is most awesome how you had a transcript and even the fact sheet from the batteries so we can go right to that supplier and purchase the kit know why we're purchasing it. I too I'm going to choose the 750 but thank as you did even if I opted for the 1kwatt the 750 goes up and over so I spend extra money better spent on that 52 volt battery rather than a 48. Yep great directions information and explanation the instructions spot on which reminds me I'm ready for some tea. Cheerio

That was brilliant, I was considering converting one of my full suspension K2's, I've since bought Giant Talon hardtail ebike but now I'll probably still go ahead and convert one of the K2's

Thanks, well laid out instructions. Worth mentioning that mid-mounted motors bring the advantage that motor power routes through the choice of gears available and, as a result, are better than hub motors for hill climbing.

best ever !!! please do scooters . you are amazing !! no other dorks on youtube does such an indepth . I watch a whole lotta tech, and reviews , and this is by far the very best !!!!

These are great kits and very reliable i have one and road it for 4 years with no trouble at all.

I put the 1000w with a 52v 19.2ah shark battery on a 2015 specialized rockhopper. It pulls me around 32mph without any pedal assist. Top speed ive seen with pedaling is about 36mph. The range is still great (20miles) i push it really hard and its extremely cold where im at right now. With better conditions i could probably get closer to 50/60 miles on a charge. I also did a little but winterization. Ive been caught in the rain a few times and ride through snow and slush without much worry.

I've been driving such a kit for 3 years (replaced the battery after 2) and I'm quite happy with it.)

Top marks, my friend, from Schematix,😯, I'm learning something every minute on Y/T! Being an old bugger 78+, owned a peddle-bike for 70yrs, M/Cycles 250+ for 65yrs, I have a spare peddle power road cycle that no one wants. As a trade $5.0.maybe. Those/ this Barfang BBSHO-2conversion option looks like a dead-ringer/perfect-option. Now I know where to start..thanks. Good vid

Excellent video; clear, concise explanation of the installation procedure with excellent videography to boot. How about a video of one of these installed on a fully sprung frame with an internally geared rear hub?

The Bafang people handled all my inquiry questions incredibly well. The answers were swift, clear and answered my questions. No side stepping. I ordered it and to convert my commuter 8 speed internal hub bike to an e-bike. The mid drive gives me 8 internal speeds. I have assembled and test ridden e-bikes where I work but I had never done a conversion before. I did everything slowing, carefully and correctly as per the Bafang. I got it all together and did my test ride. It was amazing! It took a little bit of practice to understand the details. Its was easy to learn and it gets me around with virtually no 'work' on my part. I have to spin the pedals unless I use the throttle. When turning the cranks I don't feel that I am adding any power to my motion. My conversion is better than the e-bikes I test rode before I bought this Bafang kit (sell those bikes I test rode). When I turn off the Bafang, my bike rides like it used to but a little slower up hill with the added weight. No motor drag. Even when is 90+ degrees, I get to work with no sweat from the ride. I like this because I 'recycled' my commuter bike instead of replacing it! I will share all the benefits of an e-bike from my personal experience with my customers...I will leave out which system I use. I give it 6 stars on a 5 star scale.

Great video thank you, detailed enough and love the real results.

This was a really well-constructed piece. Thanks!

This is my first time watching you on your bike show I think you're fantastic

I´ve been using my Bafang for a couple of years now, and like it a lot. There were problems to overcome ....... First it would not slide fully in to the bottom bracket, it fouled on the chainstay, and I had to return the frame to the dealer for some fancy welding. That was sorted vey well, and not too expensive. I found the automatic pedal assistance could be dangerous where pedestrians or unfenced mountain roads were concerned, depending which gear the bike was in it could surge forward when I wanted to creep. I dismantled the motor, (quite straightforward) and cut the appropriate wire to disconnect the auto function and reassembled. To my dismay, the motor was dead. Opening it up again, I tested all the connections and found that a white connector had not been fully connected, I pushed it in, it clicked, and all was then well. My ministrations had been the final thing to break the connection. After a while, the thumb throttle broke, due to being flimsy plastic, and I had to fix up another one. This took a few attempts, and on a couple of occasions the return spring failed with results that are only amusing in retrospect. I´m on solar power here in Spain, and need two batteries so I can ride while the sun shines and charge the other battery during the day. I´ve no regrets about buying Bafang, living in the mountains it´s a real gas to flash past the professional Lycra-clad locals as they puff and pant. One thing I would emphasise, is that putting my 1Kw motor on a bike without disc brakes would be about the daftest thing anyone could do.

Good review thanks. I have done this conversion and it is very easy with the right tools. Range?, my backside has had enough long before the battery runs out.

good unit. I just installed one for a friend and he is having a great time with it!

Another solid build six feet tall gentleman here, I appreciated your conclusions :D

Nice video. I bought/installed similar kit, my battery is 48v11.6a, kit cost ~$900USD. So, free would have been much better. :) Been riding it about 4 months. Very happy with it, provides me more inducement to explore places uphill. Battery takes ~twice/thrice/4-times as long to charge as it takes to discharge. On flats with battery off there is a drag on the drive train. Nonetheless I am very happy with it.

Thank you, a interesting and informative video, one of the things that I would be concerned about, would be the waterproofing of the various electrical connections, I realise that mudguards can be fitted, however, here in the U.K. it rains a lot, and the connectors need to be waterproof.

Nice informative vid. Link to the kit reveals the price tag equivalent to buying a ("cheap") factory made E-bike. Perhaps the performance level makes the difference worth it.

Well done! It looks just as fun to install as it does to ride.

Good video, not boring, to the point - thank you!

As someone who started out with a Hub motor (Motor in rear wheel axle) I can say I have had many issues and noticed alot of flaws, and from what I have seen from professionals and riders Mid motor seems the way to go. Heck if a Dirt bike and Motor Cycle has been that way been doing it for decades it cant be wrong.

Already 4160km on mine and still going. 50-60kmph no problem😉👊

Preparing to do this once I find the right bike. Thank you for the video! I'd like to get a cannondale quick.