Summary
Introduction
Electronic Details
Bicycle Details
Bicycle compatibility
The Mid Drive Kits are designed to fit bikes with a 68mm (2.68 in.) or 73mm (2.87 in.) wide bottom bracket shell and 35mm inside diameter.
This encompasses the vast majority of bikes excluding:
- One of the only mid-drive electric bike conversion kits around, 8Fun is an established brand
- Offers both pedal assist and throttle mode configurations, great LCD screen with lots of options
- Not sophisticated enough to sense when shifting gears and let up, may wear chain and cassette faster
- Keeps weight low and center on bike, makes fixing wheels and flats easier than hub motors
Introduction
- Make / Model : 8Fun / BBS01 or BBS02
- Suggested Use : Urban, Trail
- Electric Bike Class : Throttle on Demand (Class 2) - Learn More about Ebike Classes
- Warranty : 1 Year Comprehensive
- Availability / Model Year / Overall Rating : United States / 2014 / 9.5 of 10
Electronic Details
- Motor Type / Nominal Output : Mid-Mounted Geared Motor / 350 watt
- Motor Brand : 8Fun
- Battery Voltage : 36 volt /
- Chemistry : Compatible with SLA, LiPo or Lithium-ion
- Display Type / Readouts / Accessories : Bafang C961 Backlit LCD / Speed, Odometer, Battery Level, Assist Mode (Programmable 3 to 9 Levels) / Independent Button Pad
- Drive Modes / Top Speed : Cadence Sensing Pedal Assist, Twist Throttle / 20 mph (32.19 km/ hour)
Bicycle Details
- Motor Weight : 8 lbs (3.63 kg)
- Cranks : Integrated with Bottom Bracket Motor
- Brakes Details : Wuxing Levers with Electronic Motor Cutoff
- Accessories / Other Details : Plastic Bash Guard, Speed Sensor (Mounts on Chain Stay with Magnet on Rear Spoke), Quick Connect Wiring / Fits 68 mm to 73 mm Bottom Brackets, Built in Motor Controller, 46 Tooth Chain Ring, Estimated Charge Cycles for Sealed Lead Acid Batteries ~600, Estimated Charge Cycles for Lithium Polymer ~800, Estimated Charge Cycles for Lithium-ion ~1,000, Battery Used in Review is a 36 Volt 10 Amp Hour Lithium-ion ~$700, Can Update Settings with LCD to Reach Higher Speeds
Bicycle compatibility
The Mid Drive Kits are designed to fit bikes with a 68mm (2.68 in.) or 73mm (2.87 in.) wide bottom bracket shell and 35mm inside diameter.
This encompasses the vast majority of bikes excluding:
- some newer high end bikes with an Integrated Bottom Bracket, and
- Fat tire Bikes with a 100mm wide bottom bracket shell.