Hi, I've been considering a conversion kit for a while and am looking for some advice from you experts on whether what I'm thinking is a good idea!?
About me:
I'm mid fifties, 6ft and 75kg, reasonably fit for my age, play sports but never really been a big cyclist.
I cycle a couple of times a week on a 30 year old mountain bike, about 5-6 miles mainly on roads and cycle paths. A lot of fairly hilly roads but nothing too long or steep. It's often pretty windy and rainy here too.
I'm hoping to increase the amount of cycling I do now that I'm partly retired and to get me out my car more. I don't plan to cover long distances on the converted bike (probably 15-20 miles max per journey). Also, the max legal speed of 25 kmph is fine for me.
I've been offered a 3 year old Carrera Subway 2 for £100 from a seller on Gumtree. Not seen or tried it yet but have been assured it's in very good condition. Obviously need to try it out to see its condition and if it suits me etc. I've seen a few posts on here that suggest the subway is a good bike for front hub conversion with its steel front forks.
I have also been looking at this front hub kit from PSW Power and wondering what people's thoughts are on the suitability of this for the Subway bike and any potential issues with fitting it and the kit components in general?
The cost would be £156 for kit + £155 for 15ah battery delivered from Germany.
One thing I did notice was that the Subway 2 comes with hydraulic brakes - does that present a problem with this kit and, if so, what are my options?
XF07 36V 250W SPEC:
(26 inch on load max speed from 25km/h to 28km/h by LCD5,28 inch 700C on load max speed from 25km/h to 30km/h by LCD5)
Package include:
1.Hand built double walled rim complete with 13G spokes
26 inch outer diameter 572MM. inner diameter 512MM
28 inch and 700C outer diameter 634.5MM. inner diameter 574.5MM
2.KT 36V 250W 6Mosfets 15A Brushless DC Sine Wave Controller
3.LCD: KT-LCD5
4.Wuxing Brand Throttle
5.Wuxing Brand Brake Lever
6.PAS: Dual Hall Sensor
7.Wuxing Brand LED light
8.Controller case
9.Battery cable(Pay attention to the positive and negative poles,If the installation is wrong,Controller will be burned, No warranty for this way)
10. 1 to 5 cable
XF07 Front Motor
Position Front
Construction Gear
Rated Voltage(V) 36
Rated Power(W) 250
Weight(Kg) 2.8
Reduction Ratio 1:4.4
Wheel Diameter(lnch) 20-28
Rated Speed(km/h) RPM 270
Magnet Poles(2P) 10
Fork size (Dropout Size) 100mm
Brake Type V/Disk brake
Operating Temperature(℃) -20-45
Efficiency(%) ≥ 78%
Color Black
Cabling Route Shaft center right
Noise Grade(DB) ≤55
IP Grade IP54
Salt Spray Test Standard 24/96
Connector:hall sensor and sensorless compatible
Speed Detection Signal(Pulses/Cycle) 1
Certifications ROHS/CE
Spoke Specification 36H*13G
Cable Length(mm), Connection Type 250 G9.1
36V 250W 6Mosfets 15A Brushless DC Sine Wave Controller SPEC:
Technical Data:
Input Voltage: DC 36V
Min. Voltage: DC20V/30±0.5V
Max. Current: 15±1A
Speed set: 1-4.2V
Brake Input: Low-Level
Size: 86x52x31mm
Color: Silver
Weight: 0.3kg
6 pcs MOSFET
Applicatoin: Max. 36V 250W
Fits 250W sensor motor
Also looking at this battery to go with it:
www.pswpower.com/products/eu-no-tax-electric-ebike-battery-hailong-g70-samsung-lg-18650-cells-pack-48v-13ah-145ah-175ah-lithium-battery-fit-1000w-motor-108
HAILONG G56 36V 15AH SpecificationInclude 2A Charger)
Rated capacity: 15AH
3P10S Li-ion 5Ah 21700 30pcs battery cells (the interior battery is SAMSUNG INR21700-50E Li-ion battery)
Any input welcome!
Thanks for your help.
About me:
I'm mid fifties, 6ft and 75kg, reasonably fit for my age, play sports but never really been a big cyclist.
I cycle a couple of times a week on a 30 year old mountain bike, about 5-6 miles mainly on roads and cycle paths. A lot of fairly hilly roads but nothing too long or steep. It's often pretty windy and rainy here too.
I'm hoping to increase the amount of cycling I do now that I'm partly retired and to get me out my car more. I don't plan to cover long distances on the converted bike (probably 15-20 miles max per journey). Also, the max legal speed of 25 kmph is fine for me.
I've been offered a 3 year old Carrera Subway 2 for £100 from a seller on Gumtree. Not seen or tried it yet but have been assured it's in very good condition. Obviously need to try it out to see its condition and if it suits me etc. I've seen a few posts on here that suggest the subway is a good bike for front hub conversion with its steel front forks.
I have also been looking at this front hub kit from PSW Power and wondering what people's thoughts are on the suitability of this for the Subway bike and any potential issues with fitting it and the kit components in general?
The cost would be £156 for kit + £155 for 15ah battery delivered from Germany.
One thing I did notice was that the Subway 2 comes with hydraulic brakes - does that present a problem with this kit and, if so, what are my options?
MXUS Electric Bicycle kit XF07 36V 250W XF15F 36V 350W 48V 500W 26”28”700C Front Wheel Brushless gear Motor E bike Conversion kit
MXUS Electric Bicycle kit XF07 36V 250W XF15F 36V 350W 48V 500W 26”28”700C Front Wheel Brushless gear Motor E bike Conversion kit
www.pswpower.com
(26 inch on load max speed from 25km/h to 28km/h by LCD5,28 inch 700C on load max speed from 25km/h to 30km/h by LCD5)
Package include:
1.Hand built double walled rim complete with 13G spokes
26 inch outer diameter 572MM. inner diameter 512MM
28 inch and 700C outer diameter 634.5MM. inner diameter 574.5MM
2.KT 36V 250W 6Mosfets 15A Brushless DC Sine Wave Controller
3.LCD: KT-LCD5
4.Wuxing Brand Throttle
5.Wuxing Brand Brake Lever
6.PAS: Dual Hall Sensor
7.Wuxing Brand LED light
8.Controller case
9.Battery cable(Pay attention to the positive and negative poles,If the installation is wrong,Controller will be burned, No warranty for this way)
10. 1 to 5 cable
XF07 Front Motor
Position Front
Construction Gear
Rated Voltage(V) 36
Rated Power(W) 250
Weight(Kg) 2.8
Reduction Ratio 1:4.4
Wheel Diameter(lnch) 20-28
Rated Speed(km/h) RPM 270
Magnet Poles(2P) 10
Fork size (Dropout Size) 100mm
Brake Type V/Disk brake
Operating Temperature(℃) -20-45
Efficiency(%) ≥ 78%
Color Black
Cabling Route Shaft center right
Noise Grade(DB) ≤55
IP Grade IP54
Salt Spray Test Standard 24/96
Connector:hall sensor and sensorless compatible
Speed Detection Signal(Pulses/Cycle) 1
Certifications ROHS/CE
Spoke Specification 36H*13G
Cable Length(mm), Connection Type 250 G9.1
36V 250W 6Mosfets 15A Brushless DC Sine Wave Controller SPEC:
Technical Data:
Input Voltage: DC 36V
Min. Voltage: DC20V/30±0.5V
Max. Current: 15±1A
Speed set: 1-4.2V
Brake Input: Low-Level
Size: 86x52x31mm
Color: Silver
Weight: 0.3kg
6 pcs MOSFET
Applicatoin: Max. 36V 250W
Fits 250W sensor motor
Also looking at this battery to go with it:
www.pswpower.com/products/eu-no-tax-electric-ebike-battery-hailong-g70-samsung-lg-18650-cells-pack-48v-13ah-145ah-175ah-lithium-battery-fit-1000w-motor-108
HAILONG G56 36V 15AH SpecificationInclude 2A Charger)
Rated capacity: 15AH
3P10S Li-ion 5Ah 21700 30pcs battery cells (the interior battery is SAMSUNG INR21700-50E Li-ion battery)
Any input welcome!
Thanks for your help.