camerons98
100 mW
So i've finally decided to go for it and convert my old bike into a powerful electric bike!
My old bike is the Carrera Kraken 2014 edition which I thought would be suitable to put quite a powerful motor on..
My main goals for this project are:
- keep it looking like a normal bike as much as possible (I will design a backpack to put the controller and battery in and conceal all wires)
- I'd favor torque over speed (as long as i can go around 30 mph)
- My budget is around £600 British pounds (I can go a little over if necessary)
- Range isn't too much of an issue (although 30 miles would be decent)
- Has to fit on my kraken bike
So in my research so far I've come to the conclusion that a rear mounted hub motor would be best for what I want, and I'd most likely want a thumb throttle.
I've put together a list of parts that are around the £600 mark and any opinions would be greatly appreciated, i'm getting a bit stuck on what size rims and spokes to get which is my main concern.
Parts list:
Motor: Crystalyte HT 3525 Torque edition - 2000W Rear hub motor (http://fasterbikes.eu/en/motors/86-crystalyte-hs3525-torque-motor-front-or-rear.html)
Controller: 40A 36-72V Grintech 12 fet IRFB4110 Controller (http://fasterbikes.eu/en/controller/135-40a-36-72v-infineon-12-fet-irfb4110.html?)
Thumb Throttle: http://fasterbikes.eu/en/throttle-brake-cruise-pas/124-thumb-trottle-left-or-right-side-index.html
Torque arm: http://fasterbikes.eu/en/parts/108-crystalyte-torque-arm.html
Battery Cells: Samsung INR18650-29E 18650 cells (http://sinpool.en.alibaba.com/produ...29e_Samsung_INR18650_29E_2900mAh_Purple_.html)
Battery Arrangement: 13S5P (65 cells in total) which would give me 48v when each cell is charged to 3.7v and just under 15aH which should get me my 30 miles
Rim: 26" Crystalyte Electric Bike rim (http://shop.crystalyte-europe.com/product.php?productid=16516)
Spokes: Crystalyte 164 mm 12G stainless steel black (http://shop.crystalyte-europe.com/product.php?productid=16502&cat=275&page=1)
The total cost for all those parts including shipping is pretty much bang on £600.. so.. are all these parts compatible, should I just go for it?
Any improvements would be greatly appreciated, I'm new to the scene.
Thanks,
Cameron.
My old bike is the Carrera Kraken 2014 edition which I thought would be suitable to put quite a powerful motor on..
My main goals for this project are:
- keep it looking like a normal bike as much as possible (I will design a backpack to put the controller and battery in and conceal all wires)
- I'd favor torque over speed (as long as i can go around 30 mph)
- My budget is around £600 British pounds (I can go a little over if necessary)
- Range isn't too much of an issue (although 30 miles would be decent)
- Has to fit on my kraken bike
So in my research so far I've come to the conclusion that a rear mounted hub motor would be best for what I want, and I'd most likely want a thumb throttle.
I've put together a list of parts that are around the £600 mark and any opinions would be greatly appreciated, i'm getting a bit stuck on what size rims and spokes to get which is my main concern.
Parts list:
Motor: Crystalyte HT 3525 Torque edition - 2000W Rear hub motor (http://fasterbikes.eu/en/motors/86-crystalyte-hs3525-torque-motor-front-or-rear.html)
Controller: 40A 36-72V Grintech 12 fet IRFB4110 Controller (http://fasterbikes.eu/en/controller/135-40a-36-72v-infineon-12-fet-irfb4110.html?)
Thumb Throttle: http://fasterbikes.eu/en/throttle-brake-cruise-pas/124-thumb-trottle-left-or-right-side-index.html
Torque arm: http://fasterbikes.eu/en/parts/108-crystalyte-torque-arm.html
Battery Cells: Samsung INR18650-29E 18650 cells (http://sinpool.en.alibaba.com/produ...29e_Samsung_INR18650_29E_2900mAh_Purple_.html)
Battery Arrangement: 13S5P (65 cells in total) which would give me 48v when each cell is charged to 3.7v and just under 15aH which should get me my 30 miles
Rim: 26" Crystalyte Electric Bike rim (http://shop.crystalyte-europe.com/product.php?productid=16516)
Spokes: Crystalyte 164 mm 12G stainless steel black (http://shop.crystalyte-europe.com/product.php?productid=16502&cat=275&page=1)
The total cost for all those parts including shipping is pretty much bang on £600.. so.. are all these parts compatible, should I just go for it?
Any improvements would be greatly appreciated, I'm new to the scene.
Thanks,
Cameron.