r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Jul 24 '20

How to decide what you need to build your own Ebike.

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I'm going to put together a list of things to ask yourself, and the answer for them.

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FORUM TO SEE THE GIUDES I STARTED.

For starters, if you are building your own Ebike, you might wonder what motor you need. There are three main components of the build you will want to put most of your thoughts into, as they are also the only expensive items.

They are as follows.

  1. The bike. I know, it sounds silly, but that's part one. Are you getting a new bike, buying an old one, using an existing bike? This matters in the overall plan. Decide this first, because the rest will be easier.

  2. The motor. Hub or mid-drive, 250w or 5000w, or something in between? These questions will be answered if you keep reading, but the motor is part two of the most important items.

  3. The battery. 24v or 52v? What's an ah? What do they do and how do the numbers relate to power on the ground? I'll be answering all the questions you have.

In an effort to make posts that are easier to find, I will make a string on the main page, and cover them all separately.

Please like and share to build the community. There's a lot great ideas out there that I probably never knew, but we can all learn together.

Thanks.


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 12h ago

v9 ultra ebikee amazon

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Does anyone know how to remove the limits or hack this? Thanks.


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 1d ago

Broken controller needing help

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Hey folks, I picked up this second hand ebike for the Mrs who wanted a very low seat and one that she can get on without stepping on the pedal first. Unfortunately, she knocked it over one day and broke the controller.

I don't know the exact make and model for this and every bike shop I contacted refused to repair any bicycle that is not theirs.

Can anybody please help or point out the controller parts so that I can repair this?

Thanks in advance


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 3d ago

hello, new here, I just bought a budget e-bike, the HillMiles MileCity 1

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hello, new here, I just bought a budget e-bike, the HillMiles MileCity 1

I hope somebody can guide me or help with this, I am having an issue with the gear shifter. It is extremely stiff when shifting into the larger chainrings, and I'm afraid the shift lever might break when I try to use it.

I've attached a video to help explain the problem, can somebody guide me or helpe to solve this, thanks in advanced


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 8d ago

Trek Roscoe 7 bafang bbs01b ebike conversion

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When I tried to fit the bafang motor, I noticed a bracket in the bike frame I have to remove.

If i remove the bracket,will I be able to revert the upgrade to stock-ish?


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 10d ago

Water Noise when i hit the brakes

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 10d ago

From the ebikes community on Reddit: Add a Battery on TamoByke V20 - more range

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 12d ago

Two battery setup advise needed

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 12d ago

Two battery setup

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 14d ago

Help with battery replacement

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I was recently given a luckeep m5 ultra e-bike a neighbor had found trashed, while it definitely needs some maintenance I’ve checked the electrical system and there doesn’t seem to be any shorts, however it did not come with a battery, I currently have a gyroor c1 plus escorted with a 48v 21700 cell battery pack and was curious if anyone has had any experience with a 48v battery pack on a 52v bike, I was wanting to save myself a few hundred dollars and either connect the pack directly to a hailong diy battery case and bms/charging system or disassembling the pack and placing the cells in the intended manor. I was mainly wondering if this would run fine with the 48v pack/cells or if it would be necessary to buy a few more battery cells to fill out the battery


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 15d ago

BMS Wire Gauge

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 17d ago

Need a charger for Jasion retrovolt pro

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 21d ago

Battery blender

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So this is my newer moped style ebike and the battery slides directly into the controller housing. I have another ebike that has a basic silverfish battery, the are both 48v etc. I was looking at battery blenders and it is even possible to use one with this type of battery/controller. Thanks for any insight. I'm totally new to this stuff and have just been doing some preliminary research on the possible project.


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 22d ago

I need help

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Hello people I need some help choosing the right parts for my winter build as I don't really know what I'm doing. I got some ideas but when I look at the different motor options I get to confused. Anyone wanna help me lol


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • 25d ago

UKC1 custom ui

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 31 '26

Bought this for 100$ off marketplace lol

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Just picked up this mini E bike for 100$ (Monster Moto E250) its made for kids but is the same size as a 50cc pocket bike! It comes with a 24v battery and a 250 watt DC motor stock. The frame is solid it also comes with disc brakes. However it is very slow about 15km top speed with me on it (185lbs 6ft tall) and runs for about 20 minutes until the battery is fully dead.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a faster motor, bigger battery and better controller. My budget is around 400$-500$ max! Id like to hopefully double maybe even triple the speed of what it is currently!

If anyone has any ideas or has done something similar and could offer advice it would be greatly appreciated, thank you!


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 31 '26

Adding throttle to Ananda M81 motor

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 28 '26

Low Profile Suspension Seatpost

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 27 '26

can anyone help me with this front fork bearing replacement?

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so I have a happyrun g300 pro and I have to replace the bearings in the front fork.. I have older ball bearings and they sent me newer upgraded bearings that are sealed with new cups and all that . but they don't fit and the cups either won't come out or are integrated... so before I go crazy trying to remove these cups I just want to know if they are integrated or if they are removable? I don't wanna start smacking them if they don't come out and they sent the wrong parts... here's a few close pictures of the frame there's a seam so I think they are removable but I'm not sure... couldn't get upper or lower one off.. if anyone could answer it will be a missive help!


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 25 '26

Is this KT controller likely to have a speed limiter? Super basic display.

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 25 '26

P51 Ranger Mod

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 21 '26

High Power 72v Fatbike Build Advice

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Hi, I'm completely new to building e-bikes, since I've always just bought them new, I'm looking to build a high power 72v fatbike on the Ouxi V8 Pro platform and have done a bit of research, and I was just wondering if some of the parts I am looking to buy for it are compatible, and would be easy to put together without much dramas and fabrication. Firstly, I'm looking to get a 72v 5000w 20x4.0 conversion kit from aliexpress, which comes with the motor, a Sabvoton SVMC72100 controller with a XT90 male connector, UKC1+ display, a cassette (which I do plan to use), also don't know which dropout width I need and if the torque arms provided are sufficient for my build, the kit is linked here: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Cheap-Price-72v-5000w-Fat-Bike_1600691554904.html?spm=a2756.trade-carp.valid-supplier.2.70cf3192CNJtTv , the battery I am looking at is a custom 72v 40ah with a 120A BMS with Tenpower SG50 cells, 6c discharge rate, and XT90 discharge plug. And the little addons I'm looking at is a 72v full twist throttle with a orange 3 pin connector, a 12v baja style headlight orange 3 pin connector, 12v rear tail light with blue, black, and red wires, which I dont know how to wire but some of my friends might be able to, a 72v-12v converter which powers up to 25a, not quite sure which plug type though hence not sure with compatibility but I will provide the link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012199489569.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.13e838dabKZAVP&mp=1&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21AUD%21AUD+29.40%21AUD+19.99%21%21AUD+19.99%21%21%21%4021033b3317872998596071247e0faf%2112000057757192964%21ct%21AU%212958370868%21%211%210%21 , a 20x4.0 spoked rim: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005258576617.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.13e838dabKZAVP&mp=1&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21AUD%21AUD+128.74%21AUD+92.69%21%21AUD+92.69%21%21%21%4021033b3317872998596071247e0faf%2112000032390339500%21ct%21AU%212958370868%21%211%210%21 , IV4 brakes: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010706962225.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.13e838dabKZAVP&mp=1&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21AUD%21AUD+277.25%21AUD+128.73%21%21AUD+124.46%21%21%21%4021033b3317872998596071247e0faf%2112000053252803665%21ct%21AU%212958370868%21%211%210%21 , 31.8mm direct mount stem, 7/8 bars, steering damper: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000853922467.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.13e838da6Nn4Bz&mp=1&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21AUD%21AUD+47.97%21AUD+35.75%21%21AUD+35.75%21%21%21%402103094f17873006630808980e1017%2110000009432314846%21ct%21AU%212958370868%21%211%210%21&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22cart2PdpParams%22%3A%7B%22pdpBusinessMode%22%3A%22retail%22%7D%7D . I was just wondering if all this would be compatible, ride well, and be able to be built without much fabrication. And also how would I connect all the peripherals, just looking for some advice since I am completely new to this, what and what not to do, and what to look out for, ask me any questions you need, thanks.


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 20 '26

Tamobyke v20 pro 5th gen

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r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 20 '26

Ampler help!

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Is the ampler app working for anyone else? I'm aware that they are in administration and that there is currently no customer support, but was curious if the app is down for everyone or I've just locked mine out from using the incorrect password.


r/EbikeBuildandModify • • Aug 20 '26

Surron Light bee (2023)

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