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25 MPH No Pedaling
I got a Wal Mart bike to do my conversion. I wired 4 12 volt 10 amp hour SLA batteries in series using 12 gauge wire. I put in a 30 amp blade type fuse. I had to carefully file the rear drop outs from 10 mm for the axle to fit. I then installed a Grinn torque arm for extra sturdiness to keep the torque from spinning the axle out. I weigh 250 pounds with 25 pounds of SLA batteries. With no pedaling on flat road I got 25 mph with this kit. Have not tried range yet but will be doing that next. I got the SLA batteries for the cost just to make sure this would work and it seems to be working fine. I plan on getting a Lithium battery pack next. I worked a little each day on this over about a 2 week period to make sure I did it right the first time. For the first run of this everything is working as it should. This bike has V brakes and while it will stop you at 25 mph, you need to give yourself at least twice the stopping distance as opposed to having a bike with disc brakes.
UPDATE:
I had a wheel bearing go bad in the hub after I had it for 6 weeks on the bike. I emailed Aosom and they sent out a new hub motor/wheel and I had it in 2 days. They did not ask for the old one back either. This company has the best customer service I have ever seen. So, if you are having doubts, go ahead and get this kit and if you have any problems, Aosom takes care of it fast. FIVE STARS!!!
February 2015 · Sports and Outdoors · verified purchase