Bullitt Cargo Bike Bafang BBSHD Conversion, 52V/20Ah, Lekkie Upgrades and The TOOB!

Bullitt Cargo Bike Bafang BBSHD Conversion
Summary
Greg at Everyday Cycles built this Bafang BBSHD Conversion for the Wisconsin BikeFed’s Bullitt Cargo bike replacing an older BBS-01 Motor and worn out battery with a more powerful motor and 52V/20Ah high capacity battery. He explains the parts used in the conversion and the benefits they provide. Greg also shares the challenges faced during the installation and the successful test ride of the upgraded bike.
Keywords
cargo bike, BBS HD motor, battery upgrade, bike conversion, installation challenges, test ride
Takeaways
Upgrading a cargo bike with a more powerful motor and a larger capacity battery can improve its performance and reliability.
Optional parts like torque arms and shift sensors can enhance the safety and longevity of the motor system.
Proper planning and careful routing of cables and wires are crucial for a successful bike conversion.
Test rides are essential to ensure the functionality and performance of the upgraded bike.
Regular maintenance and adjustments may be necessary to optimize the performance of the motor system.
Titles
Test Riding the Upgraded Bike
The Benefits of Upgrading the Motor and Battery
Sound Bites
"This is a Bullitt cargo bike. It is one of the Wisconsin BikeFeds, bikes they use to go around the city and do bike repairs in some underserved communities."
"We're doing a BBS HD conversion on this bike, replacing an older unit."
"Optional parts make your system much more reliable, and they also make it last longer."
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to the Bullitt Cargo Bike
04:55 - The Benefits of Optional Parts
11:46 - Test Riding the Upgraded Bike
Power Unit: Bafang BBSHD Motor
Battery: 52V/20Ah
Display: 860C Display
Throttle: Left Thumb
Chainring: Lekkie 42t Narrow/Wide
Shift Interrupter
fullspectrumcycling.com - the website for this show among others.
everydaycycles.com - The Bike Store on the Second Floor and show sponsor.
podcastmke.org - the Milwaukee podcast studio where we record our show.
fat-bike.com - I started this site in 2011!
blubrry.com - Our podcast host. They are great! We've been using them for over 10 years.

[@AvihayBar]

nice build, added to my wishlist :)

[@fullspectrumcycling]

Thanks! Can't go wrong with the Bafangs. They have been around long enough and are well supported.

[@tandriw]

Nice video 👍 thinking of doing the same with my bullit

[@fullspectrumcycling]

The upgrade from the older BBS-01 was definitely noticeable as was the slight jump in voltage from 48 to 52. The 52 sits in the sweet voltage spot longer.

[@Manetty6]

Change the drivetrain to a 9 sp CUES, it will handle the torque much better.

[@finetunetechclub]

Quality build !

[@fullspectrumcycling]

Thanks! We had fun building it.

[@nathaniellohman]

Did you have to alter the motor housing or the frame of the bike near the bottom bracket to get the motor to slide in?

[@fullspectrumcycling]

Not on this build. That said, there was a BBS-02 on the bike that had been previously installed but I don't know if the original installer had modified anything on the frame. I didn't notice any signs of mods though. In this case it went in smooth as butter.