E-bike build using a kit

[Lesgold]

Thanks guys. As Acebird said, it was more about the fun of building it than anything else. In my situation there was also the cost saving. I could have purchased one much cheaper than the kit I put together but I was after something specific. A comparable e-bike purchased new would have cost over double what I had spent. The next task is to see what range I can get from the battery. I will let you know how it goes.

[Ben Framed]

Thanks guys. As Acebird said, it was more about the fun of building it than anything else. In my situation there was also the cost saving. I could have purchased one much cheaper than the kit I put together but I was after something specific. A comparable e-bike purchased new would have cost over double what I had spent. The next task is to see what range I can get from the battery. I will let you know how it goes.

Yes please do..

Phillip

[Lesgold]

I?ve been to town and back four times now for a total of 47km. I?ve still got 2 bars out of 5 showing so another trip would be possible. 60km with that battery would be about what I would safely  expect. Hilly terrain would reduce the range. I put the battery on the charger as I?m not sure how accurate the power gauge indicator is. I would not expect to cover any more than 30-40km in one trip so the battery size will suit my needs. A bigger battery is available but the cost and weight added to the bike also increases.

[Ben Framed]

That is good service in my opinion Les. How long will it take for the recharge in the battery?

[Lesgold]

Hi Phillip,

At a guess I have used about 2/3 or more of the battery. It is a 15Ah battery which means 10 amps needs to go in. I purchased a 2Ah charger which should take about 5 hours to charge. A larger capacity charger can be purchased but it was going to cost extra. The battery will be charged before I go to bed tonight.

[Acebird]

I?ve been to town and back four times now for a total of 47km. I?ve still got 2 bars out of 5 showing so another trip would be possible. 60km with that battery would be about what I would safely  expect. Hilly terrain would reduce the range. I put the battery on the charger as I?m not sure how accurate the power gauge indicator is. I would not expect to cover any more than 30-40km in one trip so the battery size will suit my needs. A bigger battery is available but the cost and weight added to the bike also increases.

I would opt for two smaller batteries then one big one.  You could have a battery at each end location and swap them out (family/friend at the end points)

[Lesgold]

The battery was put on the charger at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. I forgot to check until just after 9:00pm last night. By that time, the battery was charged.

[Lesgold]

Tested the battery a bit closer to its potential. I travelled just over 70km on one charge. The battery dropped to one bar out of five when I pulled into my driveway this afternoon.  I?m quite happy with that range. It gave me 6 trips to town and back on one charge with a bit to spare. 80km would empty the tank but I don?t want to let the battery get to that point.

[Ben Framed]

That?s excellent service Les.

[Michael Bush]

The wonderful thing about an electric bike, is if it goes dead you're not stuck...

[Ben Framed]

This is short clip of an E-bike but I do not know if it was from a kit..

https://youtube.com/shorts/luKUq823OtQ?si=3v5rudkeQafrQfqe

[Lesgold]

That bike has a lot of power. It would be fun to ride but illegal in my neck of the woods.