Bafang 48v500w vs Mac 48v1000w

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Hello, my next projekt is to convert my scott 29inch mtb, i want to use a rear-geared hubmotor.
Do you have any opinions on the motors? The Mac motor can handel more wattage and is almost cheaper, but i feel like the bafang is more popular, and if so what is the reson?

Happy for any answers:)
 
I've owned 4 MAC hubs and didnt have any major problems with them that I didnt do myself. Its a very reliable 500W geared hub if treated properly.
 
I'm curious, where can we buy a Mac that is "almost cheaper" than a BPM? I'm not asking about the BPM CST, which is about $250 plus shipping for a bare motor, but the standard free wheel type(like the Mac) BPM, which is about $140, plus shipping.
 
Well its a kit so its not that cheap...

"Its a very reliable 500W geared hub if treated properly." well i thought the hub was underrated, more like 1500w..


https://www.aliexpress.com/item/48V1000W-MAC-rear-cassette-gear-motor-Electric-bike-Kit-for-26-27-5-28-Wheel-Motor/32825088307.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.iZc4aa
 
Ok, that's a good price if those are the kit components you want to use. The problem is, they don't tell us much about the controller other than it's rated 30 Amps max. Experienced builders these days are tailoring their controllers to their build, whether it's an Infineon that can be paired with a Cycle Analyst or one of the new Sine Wave controllers, that w/ their display, offer a ton of info and flexiblity. So even if you are ok w/ a genaric controller, there still is the battery to consider. I don't think many experienced builders here would get their battery off Aliexpress. So if a guy is going to order a battery from somewhere else, that is a another freight cost that has to be added into the total build cost.
Now back to your original question; BPM vs Mac?
It is generaly thought that the Mac is better quality, more refined.. In terms of power handling, a BPM is good for system that can have the cruise speed into the high 20's MPH, while the Mac, with enough battery and controller behind it, can get into the low 30's mph range.
So maybe a better comparision would be this kit vs a custom selected Mac kit from a prefered vendor like EM3ev, whose owner Paul, is a member here. Now, to select a kit from him, one needs to add options, which adds to the cost, which I'm not going to do a side by side comparision here. But for the added cost, one can get exactly what he wants, with real dealer support. And while not cheap, EM3ev's batteries are considered some of the best available.
So can this kit be a good deal? I would say; "it depends".
 
Thanks for the detailed answer motomech! (Sorry for bad english in advanced, im swedish)

Yeah, i know these controller can be risky, but often the aliexpress controllers does't even have proper phase connection, atleast this one have some plated plugs. Will cheak the controller solder job, caps and fets when i get it!

I saw that is lack montior wires, so i will probaly install a seperate watt meter, dont know how to get the speed reading tho, (Dont want a magnet speedometer). I would like to use a Cycle Analyst, mabey i uppgarde later:)

The battery will i build with the INR18650 35E, 3500mah and 8a draw so i will use 14s and 6p.

The support on ali is terrible, will check EM3ev bext bud then:)
 
I see from your other post the Aliexpress Mac kit is the CST(cassette), which makes it an even better deal. But it is still more expensive than the BPM CST kit from BMS Battery;
https://bmsbattery.com/ebike-kit/347-bafang-bpm2-36v500w-rear-driving-bike-conversion-kit-ebike-kit.html
Here is a little more info about the Mac;
https://sdebike.com/product/12t-mac-front-or-rear-planetary-gear-drive/
http://www.ebikessf.com/MACv5GearedHub
 
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