DirtSurfer
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- Jun 30, 2019
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Hi there
I recently purchased a LarryvsHarry Bullitt (pictured) which came with a Goldenmotor 1000W conversion kit fitted.
It also has an absolute monster of a battery... with 14 groups of 2.5ah cells to run 48v voltage (52v to be specific). A total of 196 cells). Combined, this makes for a very heavy bike (before loading) and the cracked rim and many broken spokes I've experienced recently suggest the setup is a bit on the porky side especially toward the rear of the bike. When not under power, I also find the current setup feels much like pedalling in quicksand so I'd like to make some changes to make it nicer to pedal and more balanced weight wise. I am considering switching to a 20" front wheel motor and to relocate (perhaps reconfigure) the battery so it can be mounted under the cargo area (pictured), along with the controller. I plan to run a conventional Alfine 8 speed internal hub on a new rear wheel so I can ride it like a normal bike when the mood takes me and thumb in electric power when needed (i.e. hills, when porting slabs of beer home or a load of trail tools to the forest for a trail day). I have to say the 1000w motor there now belts along at a fair clip 45km/hr but it doesn't really need to go quite that fast.
As to options, I have been looking at the Leafbike front 20" wheel motor conversion kit (either 500, 750w or 1000w) and the Goldenmotor front wheel conversion kit which auto switches voltage 500/750/1000 depending on your battery voltage. I dont know which will suit better or be better, similarly I am not averse to looking at other motors as well - including mid-mount. I was hoping the ES hive mind could contribute experience and opinion so I can get a good solution. Thanks...
![IMG_4952.jpg IMG_4952.jpg](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/136/136626-dc16d33e377e2aa6101f24c67d192638.jpg)
![IMG_4959.jpg IMG_4959.jpg](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/136/136624-7a73f652998c0707bbbc1e7164ae88e6.jpg)
![IMG_4954.jpg IMG_4954.jpg](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/136/136625-9f2562de555685fded2bea0d5f155205.jpg)
I recently purchased a LarryvsHarry Bullitt (pictured) which came with a Goldenmotor 1000W conversion kit fitted.
It also has an absolute monster of a battery... with 14 groups of 2.5ah cells to run 48v voltage (52v to be specific). A total of 196 cells). Combined, this makes for a very heavy bike (before loading) and the cracked rim and many broken spokes I've experienced recently suggest the setup is a bit on the porky side especially toward the rear of the bike. When not under power, I also find the current setup feels much like pedalling in quicksand so I'd like to make some changes to make it nicer to pedal and more balanced weight wise. I am considering switching to a 20" front wheel motor and to relocate (perhaps reconfigure) the battery so it can be mounted under the cargo area (pictured), along with the controller. I plan to run a conventional Alfine 8 speed internal hub on a new rear wheel so I can ride it like a normal bike when the mood takes me and thumb in electric power when needed (i.e. hills, when porting slabs of beer home or a load of trail tools to the forest for a trail day). I have to say the 1000w motor there now belts along at a fair clip 45km/hr but it doesn't really need to go quite that fast.
As to options, I have been looking at the Leafbike front 20" wheel motor conversion kit (either 500, 750w or 1000w) and the Goldenmotor front wheel conversion kit which auto switches voltage 500/750/1000 depending on your battery voltage. I dont know which will suit better or be better, similarly I am not averse to looking at other motors as well - including mid-mount. I was hoping the ES hive mind could contribute experience and opinion so I can get a good solution. Thanks...
![IMG_4952.jpg IMG_4952.jpg](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/136/136626-dc16d33e377e2aa6101f24c67d192638.jpg)
![IMG_4959.jpg IMG_4959.jpg](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/136/136624-7a73f652998c0707bbbc1e7164ae88e6.jpg)
![IMG_4954.jpg IMG_4954.jpg](https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/data/attachments/136/136625-9f2562de555685fded2bea0d5f155205.jpg)