My First BBS02 Build

[titusmc]

This is my 2nd E-bike (1st was an eBay 1000W DD Hub) and my first BBS02. I built it entirely from parts purchased online. I am very impressed with the bike so far - it is nearly silent, can climb any hill I've tried to ride it up (10-15% grades), and still can hit about 28 mph. I haven't had any chain or drivetrain issues and it rides very smoothly. I may eventually get a Lekkie Bling Ring though cause 38T is just slightly too small for most of my riding.

I added a custom QR code sticker on the motor unit that links to ES in case anyone is curious while I have it parked around town.

Frame: Motobecane 400HT (black, no decals)
Fork: Rockshox 30 Silver TK
Wheels: Mavic Crossride Disc
Brakes: Avid BB7
Rear Derailleur: Sram X-9
Rear Shifter: Sram XO Twist 9-speed
Cassette: Sram 11-32
Chainring: 38T Race Face Narrow-wide (Blue with Luna 104BCD adapter)
Chain: KMC x9e for electric drive
Seatpost: Body Float Suspension
Saddle: WTB Volt
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Stem: FSA 100mm
Bars: Race Face
Throttle: Left Half-twist
Display: Luna full-color
Gearsensor and E-brakes
Rack: Topeak Explorer Disc with Wald 582 folding baskets
Battery: Custom built, individually-fused 52V 20Ah (hybrid recycled laptop cells and Samsung 20Q)
Cage: Salsa Anything Cage HD (carries a growler nicely )

 

[2old]

Nicely done; quite stealthy with black frame.

 

[leangains]

how does it ride range wise/ speed wise to the dd hub?

 

[titusmc]

The range seems to be roughly comparable to my old DD hub. The bike is much more agile and accelerates far better though. My commute involves a lot of climbing, so a mid-drive makes way more sense than a DD hub for me.