EEB build vs complete build from Aliexpress

[harmonist]

Hi all,

Sorry if this question has been repeated a few times, I can't say I've seen the bike I'm interested in on here anywhere, so just wondering if I can get some opinions on the bike below vs building my own, I've owned the bbshd and currently have an Edge 1500w running around 4000w, I carry the lipos in my backpack which can get a little tiresome so I'm looking to build an enduro.

I really like the look of this bike which is just based off the EEB frame, I could buy that for $4400 including shipping or if I was to build my own bike it would come to possibly a similar price and look something like this

em3ev (frame not in stock)
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(EEB frame / DNM8 front fork / RCP3 rear shock / seat+post / chainring / pedals / crankset / kickstand / chain / stem / handlebars / freewheel / discs / 72v battery 29.5Ah 30Q)
So all that comes to about $2348 not including shipping which to my country will likely be another $500 at least, so lets just go with $2848 for now.

Then for the wheels & controller etc I'd be looking at this QS205 package which is $894 including shipping.

So I'm already at around $3700 and I'd still need to get this stuff to make it equivalent to the complete bike
(front+rear light / charger / brakes / display / derailieur / tyres&tubes)

My question, do you think the complete package bike is worth a look at? or is that a crap package and I'm better off going down the build your own path.

I'm fully open to using different parts but for now its easier just linking to these. The last option is I use my edge motor in the build and just upgrade the controller to eek out some watts, its only a 12fet.

Appreciate any feedback anyone has on the topic!

Bike I want to build



Bike I currently have

 

[markz]

https://www.qulbix.com/

 

[harmonist]

https://www.qulbix.com/

Awesome bikes! but not looking to stretch the budget that far, same goes with the stealth bomber unfortunately.

 

[markz]

https://www.qulbix.com/

Awesome bikes! but not looking to stretch the budget that far, same goes with the stealth bomber unfortunately.

But your looking at $4400 e-bike!
If you want the look but not the price, just buy the frame.

The EM3EV would be a good choice if it was in stock.

If I had that kind of money to spend, I'd buy a good downhill bicycle and convert.
Something like this with a custom battery from EM3EV, battery placement in the triangle, or behind the front wheel, downtube.
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/15926415/

 

[harmonist]

So you'd be able to get 20-30Ah at 72v around a downtube like that? that would be pretty cool, the other issue I have is most companies won't send batteries to my country by air, only by boat, so thats luna and em3ev out for batteries so I may have to continue on using my 3x 20Ah lipo bricks for now. Hobbyking Australia send their lipos by boat to NZ which is the only way I've been able to get up to 72v.

Maybe I should just grab the frame and shocks from these guys and build my own up, might make a few savings that way..

EEB Frame
DNM USD-8
RCP-2S shock

 

[markz]

Maybe a top bar saddle bag.
https://www.electricbike.com/mounting-e-bike-battery-packs/
https://www.additive-bikes.com/de/ADDITIVE-BAG-V2.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-kEAmwFYQk

 

[lionman]

So you'd be able to get 20-30Ah at 72v around a downtube like that? that would be pretty cool, the other issue I have is most companies won't send batteries to my country by air, only by boat, so thats luna and em3ev out for batteries so I may have to continue on using my 3x 20Ah lipo bricks for now. Hobbyking Australia send their lipos by boat to NZ which is the only way I've been able to get up to 72v.

Maybe I should just grab the frame and shocks from these guys and build my own up, might make a few savings that way..

EEB Frame
DNM USD-8
RCP-2S shock

EM3EV ship to NZ, well at least they will quote a shipping cost in their cart software. $937.9 (USD) shipped for the 52v 30Ah pack.