Revos ebike kit
Having had several Ebikes over the years, including a brushed motor ebike from one of the first ones available seems many years have passed.
I've built and converted different ones since. But decided I really like my standard 700c hybrid i thought I'd try a Revos kit. I liked the idea of just quick removal and ease of use. If I didn't want a bike stored, I could just bag the kit.
Weighing up pros and cons I took the plunge and purchased one.
The kit is easy to fit, paying attention to tyre pressure, I adusted the tension of the unit against the tyre. The locking screw stops the unit flicking up as the motor fires up. Using the Allen key just tighten up just enough.. I had the bike suspended and turned the pedals watching the unit move up, then adjusted until it was secured. The tension lever lifts up on a spring, so you can adjust tension as its a half turn adjustment, I leave mine against the frame, so if I require the motor released of the tyre, I know a full turn or two, will free it off, then back the same to reapply.
I do have a cable tie to stop any unwanted movement of the tension lever, I just slip up the cable tie to adjust, then slide back down.
The pedal sensor does need to be glued in place if using the standard one on the BB.. Mine was slipping and caused unwanted cut of.. But hot glue gun and all was solved.
I've had no tyre wear that's noticeable to cause any issues. Though of course it's going to wear quicker.. Make sure the unit doesn't not slip on the tyre, you can hear it doing so and the motor will stop until you stop peddling then fires back up... I've adusted mine just enough, so it's as free as possible but no slip..I do get odd one when on incline or starting off in wrong gear. But I except that as my fault.
The battery 200wha is great, I've done 20 miles easy and not flattened it, though in red.. I live in a very inclined area so no complaints about power.
It works great and enjoy the ebike. A little more thought needs to go in to approach of junction as no cut of on brakes.. But there is no reason not to pedal backwards to kill it.. But thats boring.
The unit takes you to legal limits easy and I've never had this bike in the highest gears before, really good.
If your going to use on muddy paths, then I can't say how good it's going to be, but I knew that may be an issue. But will see on that one. The only contradiction I can see is revos state pedal back half turn to deactivate, when instructions and in real terms it's several turns quickly. But I can live with that. Price wise it's a bit expensive but I'm glad I've bought mine.. Knowing its easy to swap between bikes.. Not a lot to go wrong, but anything can i guess.. Not sure how long the texture grip will last but seems good at moment. I know and hear people against these, but for me and the simplicity of it and the 20-30 seconds to release tension from wheel so it's a standard bike again is brilliant. No regrets at all. I certainly recommend it's fitted on lightweight bike and not a heavy rider. I'm 12 stone and aluminium frame 700c bike. The charger works effortlessly and a couple of hours it's done. I'm informed the 15.5mph speed is calculated from bb to revs, so no issue on fitting on different wheel size..
Is it as good as hub.? Probably not. But for general use town/ Road/ towpath. converting to normal use... Perfect in my case.
Having had several Ebikes over the years, including a brushed motor ebike from one of the first ones available seems many years have passed.
I've built and converted different ones since. But decided I really like my standard 700c hybrid i thought I'd try a Revos kit. I liked the idea of just quick removal and ease of use. If I didn't want a bike stored, I could just bag the kit.
Weighing up pros and cons I took the plunge and purchased one.
The kit is easy to fit, paying attention to tyre pressure, I adusted the tension of the unit against the tyre. The locking screw stops the unit flicking up as the motor fires up. Using the Allen key just tighten up just enough.. I had the bike suspended and turned the pedals watching the unit move up, then adjusted until it was secured. The tension lever lifts up on a spring, so you can adjust tension as its a half turn adjustment, I leave mine against the frame, so if I require the motor released of the tyre, I know a full turn or two, will free it off, then back the same to reapply.
I do have a cable tie to stop any unwanted movement of the tension lever, I just slip up the cable tie to adjust, then slide back down.
The pedal sensor does need to be glued in place if using the standard one on the BB.. Mine was slipping and caused unwanted cut of.. But hot glue gun and all was solved.
I've had no tyre wear that's noticeable to cause any issues. Though of course it's going to wear quicker.. Make sure the unit doesn't not slip on the tyre, you can hear it doing so and the motor will stop until you stop peddling then fires back up... I've adusted mine just enough, so it's as free as possible but no slip..I do get odd one when on incline or starting off in wrong gear. But I except that as my fault.
The battery 200wha is great, I've done 20 miles easy and not flattened it, though in red.. I live in a very inclined area so no complaints about power.
It works great and enjoy the ebike. A little more thought needs to go in to approach of junction as no cut of on brakes.. But there is no reason not to pedal backwards to kill it.. But thats boring.
The unit takes you to legal limits easy and I've never had this bike in the highest gears before, really good.
If your going to use on muddy paths, then I can't say how good it's going to be, but I knew that may be an issue. But will see on that one. The only contradiction I can see is revos state pedal back half turn to deactivate, when instructions and in real terms it's several turns quickly. But I can live with that. Price wise it's a bit expensive but I'm glad I've bought mine.. Knowing its easy to swap between bikes.. Not a lot to go wrong, but anything can i guess.. Not sure how long the texture grip will last but seems good at moment. I know and hear people against these, but for me and the simplicity of it and the 20-30 seconds to release tension from wheel so it's a standard bike again is brilliant. No regrets at all. I certainly recommend it's fitted on lightweight bike and not a heavy rider. I'm 12 stone and aluminium frame 700c bike. The charger works effortlessly and a couple of hours it's done. I'm informed the 15.5mph speed is calculated from bb to revs, so no issue on fitting on different wheel size..
Is it as good as hub.? Probably not. But for general use town/ Road/ towpath. converting to normal use... Perfect in my case.
