We bought our front hub E bike conversion kits almost 2 years ago to use at burning man. These kits have proven to last a long time without any problems. Even with the harsh elements of the playa we have continued to use this kit on our trikes without issue on at least a weekly basis. We LOVE THEM!
We have gotten far more enjoyment and use out of the bikes than we ever imagined. Originally we were looking for something just to get us around black rock city so that we could see more the sights on our trip. This is enabled us to visit new restaurants in our area and do fun things like looking at Christmas lights and Halloween lights while trolling through the neighborhood. Fun and relaxed!
Like most people it seems on here we started our bike projects by connecting 3 12 V batteries in series.. This has worked well but the battery pack is about 40 pounds and We are trying to reduce the overall weight on the bikes to add additional accessories that will make our rides more enjoyable. We have considered adding a second battery pack or changing to to lithium ion batteries but have not made a decision yet. For 3 12v 18ah batteries I spent around $100 and lithium ion batteries are hundreds more. I have some decisions to make.
For the overall cost This is an excellent kit and has proven to be of great quality. When I 1st bought this I could only rely on reviews because I knew absolutely nothing about electric bikes and had never owned 1. We get a lot of compliments because our bikes are so unique and because they are mostly do-it-yourself we are not overly concerned that someone is going to steal them. Of course always use a bike lock, every time!
The weight of the batteries and the hub coming in at about 60 pounds together adds quite a bit of weight to the machine if someone doesn't know how to turn it on and make the motor work. If you run out of battery and have to peddle this without the motor assist it is difficult if you are not in tip top shape. You will definitely be getting a workout. Both of us have run out of battery at different times and just get pulled by the other. The motor has no trouble pulling the extra weight.
If you are looking to do your E bike mod yourself this is definitely one you should heavily consider. It was easy to install and took me about 2 hours in total because I decided to make some changes with controller position. My husband and I both set our bikes up separately so they were exactly the way we wanted.
*** I included a picture of the front disk brake which my husband had the local bike shop install for him. Some people in questions had asked if we could add a disk brake and how it looks so here you that we bought was offered by the local Bike shop who we know the owners and got a discount we did not order it from Amazon. I have considered ordering the one that is offered through the same manufacturer as the hub and have not added a disk to mine as of yet.****
| Brand | AW |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Silver |
| Brake Style | rim |
| Bike Type | Triathlon Bike |
| Wheel Size | 20 Inches |
| Rim Size | 20 Inches |
| Rim Width | 40 Millimeters |
| Item Weight | 15 Pounds |
| Number of Spokes | 36 |
| Wheel Backspacing | 3.93 Inches |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 220 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | AW |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 21.73 x 20 x 9.76 inches |
| Package Weight | 8.78 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21.7 x 19.9 x 9.3 inches |
| Brand Name | AW |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Part Number | AW-EBE000019 |
| Style | 20" Front Wheel |
| Size | 20In |
| Sport Type | BMX |
