Lightest mid motor ebike kit

[Raboa]

Bikee now mass producing 'Lightest' mid-motor e-bike conversion kit

According to Notebookcheck Bikee has announced that the Lightest e-bike conversion kit is now being produced at scale. The company claim it is, "the lightest electric bicycle mid drive motor on the market." 'Lightest' in the above context is the brand name for this interesting looking retrofit...

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[AndyBike]

The Bosch system is 2.9kg for the motor, and 3.5kg for the battery, though the battery is 625wh. I think probably find its closer to 7kg the lot, if you include all the other bits, display,wiring etc.

So they're claiming 4kg, 1.75kg for the motor, leaving 2.25kg for the battery, though thats only a 250wh.

I think it's just really a matter of time before the massive amount of money being invested in battery.motor tech, all the weights are going to come down.

But what you have to ask is does lower weight equal similar robustness ?

 

[Nealh]

The Bikee (Italian design I think) has had so many false starts in the last 18m /2yrs it seems to be like the other start ups, slow getting to the market and then quite expenisve . Typically the design is similar to the older GNG/Cyclone motors in that the motor unit bolts to the frame and uses an idler drive shaft .

The companies other mid drive is a monster looking thing and can output 4kw approx.



Parent company site.
Mid-Drive BEST ebike motor technology - Bikee Bike

Subsidary company site.
Lightest ebike kit Product Configurator

 

[Zlatan]

Once bikes are powered I, m not convinced a couple of kg is going to be noticed. Yep, pedalling without power will obviously benefit. My current Giant is around 3kg heavier than Haibike, once underway its irrelevant. Only time I notice its heavier is when hanging it on wall after rides, when I, m worn out..
Think I, d rather have a tough, durable bike with a good range than a 3kg lighter with poorer range.
I suppose lighter weights might tempt traditional cyclists slightly more but once you, ve used ebikes I really don't think folk care about super light weight.

 

[matthewslack]

I don't like the rather small number of chainring teeth engaged in the chain. Problems await there.

 

[guerney]

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Is SRAM about to enter the e-bike market?

Is SRAM about to enter the e-bike market?

Bike Europe recently reported that Amprio has confirmed it has been taken over by SRAM. Industry insiders say that SRAM is now taking serious action to join the e-bike boom. At this stage little more hard information is known other than that e-mailing Amprio - a German defence manufacturer who...

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Amprio Bicycle Systems

Amprio GmbH is the specialist for pedelec drive systems within the Motorservice Group.

www.amprio.com

 

[Nealh]

I wouldn't touch a Sram motor as they will likely end up leaving the user high and dry, a case point with their geared hubs when they pulled out of the market .

 

[Charliefox]

Once bikes are powered I, m not convinced a couple of kg is going to be noticed. Yep, pedalling without power will obviously benefit. My current Giant is around 3kg heavier than Haibike, once underway its irrelevant. Only time I notice its heavier is when hanging it on wall after rides, when I, m worn out..
Think I, d rather have a tough, durable bike with a good range than a 3kg lighter with poorer range.
I suppose lighter weights might tempt traditional cyclists slightly more but once you, ve used ebikes I really don't think folk care about super light weight.

Yes, I used to hang my bikes up but eventually bought some hoists. Slower but easier on old arms!

 

[flecc]

I wouldn't touch a Sram motor as they will likely end up leaving the user high and dry, a case point with their geared hubs when they pulled out of the market .

Likewise with their SRAM Spark dual motor rear hub, first a very poor 12 volt system, then upgraded to 16.8 volts but no better. The last of the latter were sold off through Halfords in a Carrera at £750, their first pedelec.
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