With the Battery Pack and Controller mounted behind the seat on an integrated rack and a geared Brushless 250 Watt Motor providing power to the Front Wheel, this kit is for those people who have a perfectly good bike but simply want that little bit more power and assistance.....
And, unlike some other kits you may have seen the very keen price INCLUDES a removeable, lockable, 36v 10Ah Lithium Ion battery.
The kit and especially the battery pack is very lightweight and, because it's front wheel drive, you can utilise your own multi gears without having to fiddle around, as with a rear wheel conversion or even worse with a chain drive conversion, trying to get everything to work and fit. Also, unlike many electric models which have the controller mounted low down, this bike has a completely sealed Controller assembly which is mounted higher up to suit the British weather a bit more!
The kit comes with everything you need to convert your bike including full and detailed instructions with easy to follow pictures!! (Took the pictures myself so no strange "lost in translation" Chinese words either!)
KIT SPECIFICATION
AlienOcean PowerMode System
The big thing about the functionality of this kit is not only the 8 FUN motor with disc brake capability but the incorporation of the new AlienOcean "PowerMode" Display. Not only does this system allow you to switch off the power altogether from the handlebar mounted control, it also enables you to have power on low, medium or high!
So, let's say that you are a bit unfit like me and want to use the kit to get you back into cycling without having a heart attack on a hill - simply use the bike on full power to start. Once you get a bit fitter, reduce the power to medium and eventually low or no power at all.
On the other hand, say that you want to increase range and you're perfectly happy cycling along the flats, simply switch the system off by pressing the button. You'll use no power at all and range will increase significantly.
Notes: The width required between the forks to allow the motor wheel to fit is 100mm. If your forks taper, you need a minimum of 85mm at the narrowest point. If you intend to fit a disc then you require a minimum of 100mm width up to the radius of the disc. Bar diameter for fitment of throttle is standard 22mm. If you have thumb shift gears and the brake levers are separate to the thumb shifts I would recommend fitting the new levers as they cut the power to the motor when applied. However, if you don't want to fit them then there's no technical need but it is an EU legal requirement. Incidentally, the 36v kit adds about 8Kg to your bike.
The removeable battery pack is lightweight and easy to fix in place and remove when you want to charge it.However, because this kit uses a rear mounted battery carrier it has been impossible to design a universal fit. Some bikes have lugs on the frame below the seat for mounting the carrier arms, some don't. You will therefore need to be a bit mechanically minded to fit this kit and may need additional fittings such as nuts and bolts over and above those supplied.