Features
AW Electric Bicycle Conversion 48V1000W features is:
- LCD Display: to show battery power, time, speed, mileage and gears
- Pedal Assistance System (PAS): let you enjoy cycling while driving electric bike
- Dual Mode Controller: Motor works under Hall effect and non-Hall effect, extend life for electric bike
- Wheel Size: 26 Inch x 1.75 Inch; Top Speed: Approx. 45 KPH
- Complete wheel set: Reinforced 32mm rim and 40mm tire
Reviews
Below are some critical reviews about AW Electric Bicycle Conversion 48V1000WPurchased this conversion kit this year in May. Did not manage to do the installation until June due to not having a frame to put it on.The installation went fine and everything connected together easily.But the problem is that the controller module does not work. The battery I have (purchased separately) works fine, but the controller box will not power up the LCD despite all the connections being correctly installed per the instructions.Customer support with this product was not helpful as they sent me to a warranty form that was broken and did not (still does not) work. Therefore it was impossible to get this part replaced.
I purchased this in July 2019. It was difficult to install due to the completely useless instructions (broken English, tiny pictures).I bought the battery the company recommends (linked below) to go with it. The title says water bottle type, but it's actually rear rack type. The rack fell apart after four months, damaging my bike. Then the battery itself fell apart two months later. The company offered me a 20% refund to replace the rack, but just a 10% refund when the battery itself died - and that was contingent on buying another battery from their company. Not gonna happen.Minor issues: The bag intended to hold the controller is too small for it and also fell apart immediately. The twist throttle is difficult to use. The wheel doesn't turn freely, so between that and the weight it's not really possible to ride the bike when you're out of power.I haven't had any major problems with the motor, display, or controller. However, I think the exceptionally poor quality of the recommended battery and the company's poor customer service deserve a one-star rating. I can't afford a replacement battery right now, and without one, the rest of the kit is totally useless.Crappy battery: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XP53DH4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Update: AW did eventually refund me the full cost of the battery, so I can afford to buy one that actually works, and continue to use this pretty good e-bike. Upping my review to three stars in reflection of that.
It was a great wheel until it rained on and the motor rusted to the point of seizing
Below are some positive reviews about AW Electric Bicycle Conversion 48V1000W
This is awesome! I used this for a custom made handicapped electric bike for wheel chairs. It is silent, and most people don't even realize that it is electric. The install took about 4 hours only because it was a custom bike and I extended the wires for the controller. I am not using the pedal sensor, just the throttle controls. Keep in mind you may have to move your gear shifter to the opposite handlebar and mount it upside down if you have a rotary shifter.I am using
I am extreamly happy with this kit. It really does all it says and performs better than I expected. Took about 3 days to fit this to my doner bike. ( Walmart, 26”, Bay Side cruiser ) It took 3 days, after work, because I was very careful and I made some home made TORQUE arms. Basically, I used a 10 mm open ended wrench from a hardware store, and using a propane torch, bent it to fit snuggly against the bike frame when locked onto the flats of the wheel shaft just outside of the wheel nuts. I was worried that the bike frame might twist out, so I made these torque arms. Most e-bike shops recommend torque arms.The spokes are very thick and the rim is double walled so the wheel is very strong. I have been ridding it for 2 months and have rode 200+ miles. My top speed has been 32 mph on level ground and 42.1 mph going down hill in my housing development. ( too fast! ) It will accelerate to 32mph quickly. I really like the twist grip throttle and the display is large and easy to read.For batteries, I ordered Qty 2, 7-cell, 5,000mah LiPoly batteries from HobbyKing. ( ZIPPY Compact 5,000mAh 7S 25C Lipo Pack -Single Balance Tab Version) $56 each. Total battery cost =$110 + shipping. ( http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store__85857__ZIPPY_Compact_5000mAh_7S_25C_Lipo_Pack_Single_Balance_Tab_Version_.html )I fly electric airplanes, so I have the chargers to intelligently charge Lipoly batteries. I connect them in series, making a 14cell, 58vdc, 5,000mah battery pack. I'm putting around 58 volts to the motor on fresh batteries. ( 4.2vdc per cell x 14 cells = 58vdc ) So far, after 10-12 rides, no issues with that 58vdc to the controller.I bought a Watt meter from Ebay and installed it next to the LCD meter. ( Digital LCD Watt Meter Battery Voltage Current Power Analyzer Tester 60V/100A RC ). This allows me to monitor the battery voltage, watts used and mah used as I ride. ( I’m a nerd ) My Watt meter says, when I floor it, Im using about 1250 watts!!I run the batteries from 58vdc down to around 52vdc. This leaves each Lipoly cell at around 3.7vdc. I know I can run them down lower, but Im being careful with my batteries. With these 5000mah batteries, I estimate I can go approx 11 miles. ( 5.5miles out and 5.5 miles back ) Guess this really depends on much I want to pedal! LOL. Generally, I put bike in PAS mode 2 and the bike in 7th gear. This way I cruise around at around 16 -18mph, using around 8-12amps If I want to go faster, I just use the twist throttle and goose it! ( 28amps ) Speeds above 25 or 26mph get kinda scary on these local neighborhood streets. On the country blacktop roads, I let it out and cruise at about 30-34mph.I put the batteries in a Bell brand, rear saddle bag that fits under the seat. Very compact and neat. The controller is mounted, vertically, on the seat post, just above the chain guard. All wires, etc, are crammed into a small compact camera bag, tied to the seat post, above the controller. You would not know this is an electric bike if you didn’t look at it closely.The motor is strong enough to get me going (240lbs) from a dead start and most inclines are not a problem. Steep hills require that I peddle some to keep speed steady but not too much. This also will extend battery life. If I buy 2 more 7-cell, 5,000mah LiPoly batteries from HobbyKing, I calculate that the 10,000mah battery pack will get me 20-25 miles as long as speed is kept around 15 mph. This motor pulls twice as much current at 20 mph than it does at 15 mph, so slower really extends battery life.Issues I had.... 1) .. I wasn't able to use the front disk brakes that came with the kit. ( my doner bike couldnt use them ). 2) .. The PAS sensor and magnet assembly would not fit my peddle/bearing assembly. I ended up mounting the sensor on the outside of the magnet wheel. Guess it doesn’t matter as it works perfectly. 3) ... Also, my rear derailleur will no longer reach to 1 st gear. The cassette is just too far away from the derailleur and it hits the motor hub if I try to have it go into first. So I’m restricted to 2nd through 7th even with re-adjusting the derailleur. Not a real issue for me, as I generally leave the bike in high gear all the time anyway. :)Make sure your bicycle is in top condition before putting on this E-bike kit. It pays to have new tires, inner tubes, brakes, etc. The kit with my 5,000mah lipoly batteries, add about 30 lbs or so to the bike. Total cost of this new, e-bike was around $470. ( $100 bike, $120 batteries, $250 kit ). This has been a fun build. Im 62years old and I enjoy cruising around the park and neighborhood on weekends.Questions? surf@imonmail.com
Very good electric motor. I use at 50v 20ah battery for this kit. I enjoy cruising around the park and neighborhood on weekends. I also commute to work using this kit. The fastest you can go on level ground is 32mph with this 1000w motor. It will accelerate to 32mph quickly. When I use it at 32mph, the battery will die in around 30-40mins but I usually cruise at 20mph when going to work anyway. The highest speed recorded was 42mph but that was when I was going downhill. The speedometer and odometer have lag on it. It doesn't start counting the distance immediately but that doesn't matter to me. It has very good torque. The throttle is very sensitive. This bike will get you going fast. I weigh 180lbs when wearing my backpack with my college textbooks, laptop, and water bottles. I'm unsure how the motor will respond if you weigh over 200+lbs. This conversion kit fit right onto my Giant Warp DS2 perfectly. Easy and perfect installation. I gave it a 4/5 instead of 5/5 because of one issue. The only issue i've experienced with this kit is that the motor will randomly shut off while I am riding sometimes and I have to turn it on again. I've checked my battery connections and they are secure so it was must have to do with the motor/controller. This does not happen often(only 1 time this month, 2 times last month). This could be dangerous if you are riding in traffic and the motor cuts off at the wrong place at the wrong time.
