Morning All,
I am new to the site and came across this post and thought would interject a little.
I am one of those people who bought the kit and am due to receive it today at some point.
Have been looking for a kit for some years at a reasonable price which is neat and has no nasty wires for the controller in a bag just hanging off the frame. This kit from LVBU came on the market and basically answered all my questions.
For a kit of a similar spec you are looking at spending at least £700 quid easily.
I paid £395 for the kit which i think is a real bargain considering what you get neat bottle style battery and aero type rim. I admit the battery is a little on the small side but for my commute of 13 miles each way is more than adequate.
Wireless computer / app on the phone to control the 5 different settings, overspeed alarm, antitheft etc and important for me no unsightly controller with wires hanging off the frame and only 1 wire to connect the motor. Also comes with a wired or bluetooth throttle which is handy for offroad i guess and the wheel comes complete with disc and tyre ready to fit.I will fit my own tyre as i like things to match but otherwise straight on no hassle. Haven't seen any other kit with overrun alarm or antitheft,complete wheel and tyre package even at higher price points. The company is run by a husband and wife and are very approachable and nice to deal with. The gent Clive before delivery was shipped to me he kindly went through the kit as to what i can expect but shouldn't be too hard.
I think when they mention on the site that other kits with multiple wires were hard to understand or install believe they were talking from personal experience as to when they were looking for a kit themselves not being technically minded etc rather than from a company point of view.
One of you guys mention about the customer service if something should go wrong personally i think if something would need replacement they wouldn't hesitate to resolve the matter for you.
Apologies for the long post but thought would give a little insight and will keep you posted once i have installed and start using the kit for myself.
Kind regards
Gfunk
Hi,
I have recently purchased, fitted and tested, the Easi-Fit Ebike Kit. I have two other purpose built e-bikes, so thought it would be interesting to compare them to a converted bike. I fitted the Easi-Fit kit to my 25 year old Falcon Fat Track ATB. It has completely transformed my trusty old steed and I am really impressed with its new lease of life. The kit is extremely easy to fit and consists of just the motorised front hub wheel, battery and holder and Bluetooth digital controller which incorporates a thumb throttle. As Gfunk states, the kit can also be controlled via a smartphone app. A decent alloy, handlebar mounted phone holder is also included with the kit.
Having clocked up over 100k in the first few days, I have been pleasantly surprised by the performance of this, reasonably priced kit. The battery may not be the most powerful but 60k can be achieved on a single charge, if the power settings are not set too high and the throttle is not used extensively. Size and weight of rider, terrain and inclines ridden will obviously be a factor in achieving this.
Both the wireless controller and the app work very well and are very easy to set up. The motor’s internal gyroscope, which detects movement and triggers propulsion is maybe the one major negative quality of the kit. Obviously it makes for a very easy installation but it is nowhere near as responsive as a conventional pedal assist crank sensor. Pickup response is not bad but cut out, when you stop pedalling is poor. The motor carries on working unless you brake or virtually stop. I would be interested to hear what you think on this score, Gfunk.
Overall, I am very happy with my purchase - it has made my old Falcon a lot of fun to ride.
easifitebikekit.co.uk
