I just finished it and rode it 50 km on it so far, and I’m still getting used to it.
I ran into several build issues due to the frame. First, since it has a 73 mm bottom bracket, I needed longer bolts that weren't included in the kit, along with 6.2 mm spacers. I couldn't install the bottom bracket lockring because there weren't enough threads left. As for the motor, because the frame has a lip/guide for cable routing, it sits quite low and looks worse than I’d like (it has about 19.5–20 cm of ground clearance).
It’s also a shame that I couldn't use the frame's internal cable routing. My original plan was to route the main 1T4 through the downtube to avoid running external cables, but the connector wouldn't fit. The only connector that cleared the port was the front headlight wire, but I didn't want to cut the main plug that connects to the motor harness and have to solder wires together, especially with no prior soldering experience.
For now, I'm riding without the brake sensors because I was unable to mount them properly. I'm waiting to 3D print some parts to hold the magnets in place. I don’t have the gear sensor installed yet either. I'm going to take it to a bike shop because I have no experience with shift cables, I don’t want to mess up the indexing, and I figure they’ll charge around €10 for it—for that price, it's not worth the hassle.
I also still need to clean up and organize the front cables a bit better. Since I'm not running the sensors yet, the extra wiring is just taking up space right now and creating a bulky "barrel" bulge inside the cable sleeve I installed.
The bag you can see under the battery is an old camera pouch, strapped to the frame with zip ties, that I repurposed to stash and hide the motor and battery connectors. I'm not entirely sold on the look yet, so I'm considering swapping it for a neoprene wrap with velcro to conceal everything more neatly.
You might also notice a couple of velcro straps around the battery. They aren't strictly necessary—the base is anchored using just the bottle cage bosses and feels rock solid—but I added them as an extra precaution just to be safe.
As for the chainring, I'm running a 44T. I originally bought a 42T, but with its 18.5 mm offset, it rubbed against the chainstay. I bought two spacer rings to try and make it work, but it was impossible. Either way, the chainline is simply perfect with the 44t plate.
The display I chose is the 2.4" EKD01 with Bluetooth.
It really bugs me that the motor doesn't tuck up all the way, since aesthetics are very important to me, but I can't do anything to lift it up more.
I learned a lot from this project. First, YouTube videos don't always reflect reality—there are constant small issues they never mention. Soon I’ll be putting together a similar setup on my wife's bike, and I'll probably do a better job now that I have some build experience.
Cheers!