Thanks for these videos - they've been a great help. I'm currently testing the accuracy of the mileage shown on the app and the display unit - they're very different!
Thanks for the video, it has made my mind up and I will be ordering today (a little bit of a delay due to customs clearance, but hopefully a couple of weeks max). I especially liked the installation section as I will probably be scratching my head when it comes to the disk brakes on my Specialized Rockhard Sport mountain bike.
Your welcome , just take your time and the discs should fit just fine . I use my bike as my daily commute and charge it once a week and haven’t looked back . However still use my regular bike to keep the fitness levels up lol atb Dave
Thank you for the very useful video I've ordered my kit today can't wait to fit and ride I've a 16 mile commute 32 miles a day 5 days a week hopefully this system will be up for the task 🤞😎
In the printed instructions it says to have the cut out for the cable pointing down. It looks like at 11.31 yours is the wrong way round. I'm about to fit mine and suspect water may get in if fitted the wrong way. Perhaps it doesn't matter. Thanks for the video, very helpful.
went for my first spin tonight 30km mostly on 20%assist but tried 40% assist on hills certainly makes getting up hills a breeze..display showed 3bars when i got home does that mean i used 3 bars or i have 3 bars left,im new to all this...btw if your thinking of buying im in ireland and had to pay 200 euro extra because of brexit tax so be warned. Clive and Claire were willing to pay me back the 200 but it meant they were at a loss so i told them not to bother id take the loss.any idea what miles id get just using 20 to 30%.thanks.
I bought my wheel back in december and having alot of issues trying to get hold of it, still stuck in europe after it cleared customs 2 weeks ago just makes me want it even more thanks
Nice video. I had the Voilamart 1000W rear wheal kit on my steel bike and it was very heavy. I also had many punctures due to the weight, so now I am thinking of going for the 250W front wheel kit. How is the power on your bike? Is there issues with grip on the front? Do you get many punctures on the front? Thanks
This kit is so much lighter but does not pack the punch of the voilamart one . I have not had any punctures on mine so far ! I run scwalbe marathons on mine . I use it on the pedal assist mode as thumb control was not that good , it does me fine and great at helping up the hills.
I have just finished a ride with the front hub conversion kit. I set the speed limit at 12mph and the assistance at 15%. at the end of the ride the battery showed 100% charge. The question is does the hub recharge the battery when riding faster than the set speed limit? I would be very interested in any replies as this feature, if it exists is never mentioned. The motor was working just fine during the ride,
no I have upgraded to a dedicated e bike now , but the kit is ideal for starting out , the range was always factor dependant , wind, hills etc but average around 25-30 miles . top speed was a hard as you pedalled as it was an assist system .
Great review. I also watched your other video on the Voilamart kit and it seemed quieter. How do they compare sound wise ? I'm leaning towards getting the easifit kit but dont want a loud motor.
Thanks yeah it seemed quieter as the voilamart was rear wheel motor and my mic was not picking up as much noise . But the easifit kit on the front picks up more noise . I would say they were similar in noise to be fair . Atb Dave
Hi ...can you just turn it on and off so that you.re only using it when really reqd ie a proper hill ... not the flat etc to prolong battery life? Cheers.
Great video, thinking of buying this kit myself. I noticed on the website it mentions derestricting the motor for private land use. Have you tried this?
That is correct , its done via the app on your phone basically changing speed limit to unlimited . But remember its only a 250w motor so you wont be breaking many speed records lol
Wanna know how far u can get on throttle only up hill and various assists i need my phone for deliveroo so using the app may be tricky when i need directions but hope to sort that soon
Hi ... can you somehow explain how the 5 modes work. eg say uphill mode ... does the pedal assist just kick in on hills, or does it just boost your existing say 20% pedal assist setting if you have it set at that. A video explaining the 5 modes would be great.
So far so good , I reckon about 35 miles on a full charge but this also depends on how hilly etc . Check my last video where I took it on a very hilly off-road ride more like 20 miles on a full charge . TFW atb Dave
The F/W drive kit is so much lighter on the bike and is more like a traditional bike just pedal with assistance , the motor is only 250w so handles well. The R/W kit was much more powerful at 1000w but also loads heavier, so any stuff off road you do you need to be careful the power doesn’t cause you to spin easily and also feel the bumps more going faster .
I am toying with getting this. I do a short flat commute (2.5miles each way) along the coast to work, but I will be needing to pop back home to walk the dog at lunchtime, so thought this would make that easier and faster. If I get it it will be going on a 700c road bike. Any thoughts or observations for me?
I have had it nearly a year now and so far it’s been great , don’t expect super fast speeds as only a 250w motor . Saying that I nip about on mine to and from work quite swiftly. The price was £499 last year but since then it’s gone up £100 ! Sometimes if you register on the easifit website you get a discount of £50 . Hope this helps 👍
Hello, I am thinking to buy this kit before that I have some doubts may I ask you ? 1. How is the battery life mean per charge (PAS) or (throttle) 2. 350w it's enough for some hilly area or instead I go for normal ebike conversion kit because I am getting at same price but normal one comes 1500w with cheap type battery (Chinese one) 3. How is your experience till now? 4. I am student and with studying I do part time work as a delivery in bike so for me mileage and power matter a lot. Thankyou in advance and sorry for asking this much questions By the way I have hybrid bike with thin tire like (road bike tire)
It states around 35 mile on a a battery, the front hub is only 250w so if you are in a real hilly place it might struggle . I had a 1000w kit on my old bike which was way more powerful but about 4kg heavier. I am 6 month in and so far happy with it , lightweight and enough power for my needs . I run it on PAS always at around 50/60% and it’s fine .Atb Dave
Hi, Ive got a riverside hybrid bike which has a quick release front wheel which I take off all the time when I put it in the car. If I get one of these kits, will I still be able to quick release the front wheel or would there be more to it? Eg disconnecting cables and stuff?
My wheel was also quick release and this had to go and be replaced with the new wheel and motor , so the answer is no you wont be able to quick release on this kit . The only way would be to loosen via spanner remove waterproof connector and lift wheel out. TFW atb Dave
@@davesolobiker5601 Cheers Dave. That answers the question perfectly. I still wont rule out getting one of these kits tho as when all said and done, everything is a compromise. Cheers.
How much do u think the brake disk they provide is worth i need a 180 i know the one they give u is 160 which fits my back wheel but rather flog it on ebay
I just have pedal assist on mine , but will up it 65% for a speed test and see how fast I can get . Then will try on. 100% but that will eat the battery I guess
@@davesolobiker5601 will depend on rider weight and tarrain its limited to 15 mph by law but in the app u can get it to about 25mph even though they say 30mph cant see it going faster than that as like solo biker said its not a very powerful motor
using the throttle will use all ur power up so i intend to only use it when I really need it and up hill i am a Deliveroo rider so power is everything and get a second battery
@@simonwilson7264 Yeah I binned the throttle about week or so after this video , I just set up what pedal assist i require on the app and just ride it like a normal bike , with the assist kicking in when I pedal harder.
Can i ask i something can u find out the diameter or the connector coming out the control unit for me i intend to pass the power cable through the frame but without knowing what it is i can't get a head start hoping my wheel come this/next week claire is ripping her hair out for me
Thanks for these videos - they've been a great help. I'm currently testing the accuracy of the mileage shown on the app and the display unit - they're very different!
No worries glad they were of some help atb Dave
Thanks for the video, it has made my mind up and I will be ordering today (a little bit of a delay due to customs clearance, but hopefully a couple of weeks max). I especially liked the installation section as I will probably be scratching my head when it comes to the disk brakes on my Specialized Rockhard Sport mountain bike.
Your welcome , just take your time and the discs should fit just fine . I use my bike as my daily commute and charge it once a week and haven’t looked back . However still use my regular bike to keep the fitness levels up lol atb Dave
Thank you for the very useful video I've ordered my kit today can't wait to fit and ride I've a 16 mile commute 32 miles a day 5 days a week hopefully this system will be up for the task 🤞😎
Have fun , reckon you will need to recharge it at the end of each day though. atb Dave
ordered the same kit for my Trek FX1 next week, great video
Thanks
Great video, been looking to convert my mountain bike to electric.
Your video has convinced me to do so, thanks.
Go for it ! This kit is probably the easiest to install in my opinion but there are lots out there . atb dave
In the printed instructions it says to have the cut out for the cable pointing down. It looks like at 11.31 yours is the wrong way round. I'm about to fit mine and suspect water may get in if fitted the wrong way. Perhaps it doesn't matter.
Thanks for the video, very helpful.
I tried pointing it down but the cable is routed up the forks and it fit better , think I drop a blob of clear silicone in to seal it . Atb Dave
went for my first spin tonight 30km mostly on 20%assist but tried 40% assist on hills certainly makes getting up hills a breeze..display showed 3bars when i got home does that mean i used 3 bars or i have 3 bars left,im new to all this...btw if your thinking of buying im in ireland and had to pay 200 euro extra because of brexit tax so be warned. Clive and Claire were willing to pay me back the 200 but it meant they were at a loss so i told them not to bother id take the loss.any idea what miles id get just using 20 to 30%.thanks.
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. 👍
Thanks for watching atb Dave 🚴🏻♂️👍
I bought my wheel back in december and having alot of issues trying to get hold of it, still stuck in europe after it cleared customs 2 weeks ago just makes me want it even more thanks
Hopefully it will be with you soon , the demand has shot up for these kits at the moment .
@@davesolobiker5601 yeah i know its covid and brexit delaying everything
Nice video. I had the Voilamart 1000W rear wheal kit on my steel bike and it was very heavy. I also had many punctures due to the weight, so now I am thinking of going for the 250W front wheel kit. How is the power on your bike? Is there issues with grip on the front? Do you get many punctures on the front? Thanks
This kit is so much lighter but does not pack the punch of the voilamart one . I have not had any punctures on mine so far ! I run scwalbe marathons on mine .
I use it on the pedal assist mode as thumb control was not that good , it does me fine and great at helping up the hills.
Great video, thanks for making it
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have just finished a ride with the front hub conversion kit. I set the speed limit at 12mph and the assistance at 15%. at the end of the ride the battery showed 100% charge. The question is does the hub recharge the battery when riding faster than the set speed limit? I would be very interested in any replies as this feature, if it exists is never mentioned. The motor was working just fine during the ride,
To my knowledge the hub does not recharge the battery if going faster than set speed . How far did you ride ?
Aluminum dropouts...no torque arms. Are you concerned about metal failure?
No it’s not powerful enough to rip the wheel out , it does have washers with lugs on which need to be locked into the bottom of the forks .
Hello,
Do you still have this kit? How are you sattisfied woth it? What is the top speed and the max range with full charge battery?
no I have upgraded to a dedicated e bike now , but the kit is ideal for starting out , the range was always factor dependant , wind, hills etc but average around 25-30 miles . top speed was a hard as you pedalled as it was an assist system .
Great review. I also watched your other video on the Voilamart kit and it seemed quieter. How do they compare sound wise ? I'm leaning towards getting the easifit kit but dont want a loud motor.
Thanks yeah it seemed quieter as the voilamart was rear wheel motor and my mic was not picking up as much noise . But the easifit kit on the front picks up more noise . I would say they were similar in noise to be fair . Atb Dave
Hi ...can you just turn it on and off so that you.re only using it when really reqd ie a proper hill ... not the flat etc to prolong battery life? Cheers.
Yep , power on/off button on top of battery. Atb Dave
Great video, thinking of buying this kit myself. I noticed on the website it mentions derestricting the motor for private land use. Have you tried this?
That is correct , its done via the app on your phone basically changing speed limit to unlimited . But remember its only a 250w motor so you wont be breaking many speed records lol
@@davesolobiker5601 haha yeah your right, I might aswell send the motorbike leathers back 🤣🤣
Looks a great bit of kit. What would you give out of 10 for this kit?
Thanks I would probably give it around an 9 out of 10 , had it nearly 2 years now and still going strong .
@@davesolobiker5601WOW. I think I will get one of the kit's now. Nice one.
Hi, thanks for the video. I live in London and I need to use my PinHead security nut to avoid getting it nicked. Is it compatible with security bolts?
Not that I know of , sorry I can’t help
Hi what's the shorter cable for can't find anything in manual cheers
I think its for connecting a wired manual thumb controller rather than bluetooth ?
I didn't see the peddle assist sensors being fitted to bottom crank.
Doesn’t need them as built into the system via the battery and controller.
What is your maximum speed in miles per hour? Great video by the way
Thanks, depends on how hard I pedal as I have set up as pedal assist , average 18mph I reckon
Finally getting my wheel should be here wednesday
Excellent, I’m doing a “how far on a full battery” test later this week 👍
Wanna know how far u can get on throttle only up hill and various assists i need my phone for deliveroo so using the app may be tricky when i need directions but hope to sort that soon
Ok will try but I don’t have the throttle on my bike but will try with the boost button
ordered mine today im praying it gets me up the hills.can i ask Dave what tail light are u using.
I’m sure it will , my rear light is a moon nebula atb Dave
Hi ... can you somehow explain how the 5 modes work. eg say uphill mode ... does the pedal assist just kick in on hills, or does it just boost your existing say 20% pedal assist setting if you have it set at that. A video explaining the 5 modes would be great.
Hi Mark here's a link to a video explaining the modes. th-cam.com/video/W2MeKF08ZeY/w-d-xo.html
Any updates on the kit? Having any issues? How much miles do you get fully charged? Much appreciated!
So far so good , I reckon about 35 miles on a full charge but this also depends on how hilly etc . Check my last video where I took it on a very hilly off-road ride more like 20 miles on a full charge . TFW atb Dave
Hi, how do you find fw/drive compared to rw/drive? Grip, steering etc
The F/W drive kit is so much lighter on the bike and is more like a traditional bike just pedal with assistance , the motor is only 250w so handles well. The R/W kit was much more powerful at 1000w but also loads heavier, so any stuff off road you do you need to be careful the power doesn’t cause you to spin easily and also feel the bumps more going faster .
Can you use the throttle on the app or just the controller?
Throttle only with controller, the app has its own throttle button called boost .
Can you put a presta valve tube onto the new wheel
Can’t see why not but would need a one with a longer valve 👍
I am toying with getting this. I do a short flat commute (2.5miles each way) along the coast to work, but I will be needing to pop back home to walk the dog at lunchtime, so thought this would make that easier and faster.
If I get it it will be going on a 700c road bike.
Any thoughts or observations for me?
Thinking of getting this to convert my bike..is it any good though and would you recommend the product ?
I have had it nearly a year now and so far it’s been great , don’t expect super fast speeds as only a 250w motor . Saying that I nip about on mine to and from work quite swiftly. The price was £499 last year but since then it’s gone up £100 ! Sometimes if you register on the easifit website you get a discount of £50 .
Hope this helps 👍
@@davesolobiker5601 appreciate the comment.thank you 👍🏼
Hello, I am thinking to buy this kit before that I have some doubts may I ask you ?
1. How is the battery life mean per charge (PAS) or (throttle)
2. 350w it's enough for some hilly area or instead I go for normal ebike conversion kit because I am getting at same price but normal one comes 1500w with cheap type battery (Chinese one)
3. How is your experience till now?
4. I am student and with studying I do part time work as a delivery in bike so for me mileage and power matter a lot.
Thankyou in advance and sorry for asking this much questions
By the way I have hybrid bike with thin tire like (road bike tire)
It states around 35 mile on a a battery, the front hub is only 250w so if you are in a real hilly place it might struggle . I had a 1000w kit on my old bike which was way more powerful but about 4kg heavier.
I am 6 month in and so far happy with it , lightweight and enough power for my needs . I run it on PAS always at around 50/60% and it’s fine .Atb Dave
@@davesolobiker5601 thankyou for sharing your experience.
I ordered 2 battery+ rear wheel (motor 350w)
Where can this be purchased?
It seems the website is no longer active ?? wether it’s closed down or being revamped I don’t know sorry.
22 miles with an average speed of 13 mph.
Hi, What is the minimum fork width you can get away with without the need for filing to fit the new wheel?Thanks
Hi, Ive got a riverside hybrid bike which has a quick release front wheel which I take off all the time when I put it in the car. If I get one of these kits, will I still be able to quick release the front wheel or would there be more to it? Eg disconnecting cables and stuff?
My wheel was also quick release and this had to go and be replaced with the new wheel and motor , so the answer is no you wont be able to quick release on this kit . The only way would be to loosen via spanner remove waterproof connector and lift wheel out. TFW atb Dave
@@davesolobiker5601 Cheers Dave. That answers the question perfectly. I still wont rule out getting one of these kits tho as when all said and done, everything is a compromise. Cheers.
How much do u think the brake disk they provide is worth i need a 180 i know the one they give u is 160 which fits my back wheel but rather flog it on ebay
Very little I would imagine as it isn’t a branded one .no harm in listing it tho
@@davesolobiker5601 yeah true but still a couple of quid back i guess
Hi, do you know if they ship to the US?
I don’t think ,so but best to drop them an email to confirm this .
@@davesolobiker5601 Thanks.
How much???
Currently £595 but I paid £495 last year.However you can get £50 discount if you sign up to the easifit website .
Can u do a speed test for me
I just have pedal assist on mine , but will up it 65% for a speed test and see how fast I can get . Then will try on. 100% but that will eat the battery I guess
@@davesolobiker5601 yeah i bet it would on 100% but make a good control
I get why u dont want a thumb throttle that thing is awasome
hi can you tell max speed on flat with throttle only please ?
About 20 mph as its only a 250 w motor
@@davesolobiker5601 will depend on rider weight and tarrain its limited to 15 mph by law but in the app u can get it to about 25mph even though they say 30mph cant see it going faster than that as like solo biker said its not a very powerful motor
using the throttle will use all ur power up so i intend to only use it when I really need it and up hill i am a Deliveroo rider so power is everything and get a second battery
@@simonwilson7264 Yeah I binned the throttle about week or so after this video , I just set up what pedal assist i require on the app and just ride it like a normal bike , with the assist kicking in when I pedal harder.
Can i ask i something can u find out the diameter or the connector coming out the control unit for me i intend to pass the power cable through the frame but without knowing what it is i can't get a head start hoping my wheel come this/next week claire is ripping her hair out for me