Kona MTB Ebike 8kw . One of Australia's quickest!

[stevc]

Just spotted this on Gumtree, could go in the for sale, but it is not mine. Anyone know more about it?

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/epping/bicycles/kona-mtb-ebike-8kw-8000w-one-of-australia-s-quickest-/1140913485

 

[izeman]

it looks like he's running 8kW through the BIKE CHAIN. that asks for trouble, or at least changing drivetrain more often then your underwear. other than that it looks like a solid bike. i don't like the battery in the back, but that's only me.
the bike itself is a strong base to build on. i have a kona entourage, and they ride very well and have massive 4 piston disc brakes.

 

[TheBeastie]

Not really my area of deep knowledge but the motor looks a tad small for 8kw... maybe its 8kw peak power but 2-3kw rated power?
For $4k I would want to know a lot more detail.. like name of the motor and controller etc, how about even a picture of the battery pack aside from the bag?
Just looking around the web for 8kw mid-drives brings up this page but again they look bigger?
http://www.goldenmotor.com/eMotorcycle/frame-emotor.htm

 

[skeetab5780]

That is actually the controller on the rear rack and it is huge!

 

[izeman]

That is actually the controller on the rear rack and it is huge!

oooops. you're right

 

[bionicon]

Hello , I think its a 8kw kit from cyclone 2years old my guess, they came with that big controller, just this one is painted black And Yes its hard for the bike chain

 

[Hillhater]

What brand of 8400mAh LifePO4 cell will give 100+ amps ?
...and if it can, what range does that mean ?

 

[izeman]

Oh yeah. You're right. It's only 24 cells. So no way this can handle 100A for a longer period.