Build review 1500w rear hub

Danny1404

Finding my (electric) wheels
Oct 25, 2020
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Ebike newbie here. I decided to go for a conversion kit as I'm sick of my commute to work everyday. I bought a brand new cube aim pro 2021 and a 1500w rear hub motor with a 48v battery. I've never even changed a tyre before now so I'm completely new to anything remotely mechanical. I'm more tech savvy than anything so this was a major step for me. It turned out to be really simple and the only real issue I faced was the rear brake caliper rubbing on the hub motor. I filed the caliper and dealt with the rubbing band away with went. I've now done nearly 100 miles and am completely blown away with it. Top speed 38.2 mph with a range of about 30miles ( 20 if I got full throttle everywhere) I would definitely recommend the conversion kits to anybody who wants that little more for that little less.
 

Danny1404

Finding my (electric) wheels
Oct 25, 2020
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Torque arm was fitted and I'm using a 48v 17mh battery fitted to the bottle mount on the frame
 

vfr400

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Torque arm was fitted and I'm using a 48v 17mh battery fitted to the bottle mount on the frame
Good. Just in case you have regen, it's best not to use it because the force on the drop-outs is immense and you need serious strengthening to resist the force.
 
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Danny1404

Finding my (electric) wheels
Oct 25, 2020
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Good. Just in case you have regen, it's best not to use it because the force on the drop-outs is immense and you need serious strengthening to resist the force.
I'm not sure it's got regen ‍♂
 

richtea99

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Cool and Eeek in equal amounts! At 38mph it's going to hurt when you hit the ground. Consider body armour, gloves and a full-face helmet if you don't have them already. And don't blow that runny nose...
 
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