Reid Vice 2.0 2019

CONVERSION RATING

*** Fair (light modifications and some extra parts needed)

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Conversion specs

Motor:
TYPE:
System voltage: 48v
Battery type: Down tube Bottle holder mount

Bike specs

Brand:
Model:
Model year: 2019
Frame Size: 16 – 17 inches (M)
Wheel Size: 27.5
BB Type: ISO threaded internal
BB Width: 68mm

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About this conversion

Took a bit of work with a custom spacer tube to get the right amount of clearance on the chain side, which meant I ended up not using the lock ring on the motor shaft as there was not enough thread left. I wanted to use a 46 tooth chainring for proper cadence at about 50kph so the chain line isn’t perfect at the lower gears, but still very acceptable. It tops out at about 60kph at the moment, which is totally fine. 🙂

Added a wired 12v lighting system that runs of a dc step down converter, and it has the break and shift sensor installed as well. No throttle, but I find it much easier to ‘ghost pedal’ so the motor applies 100% torque and let it do all the work if needed.

 

Extra parts and modifications used for this conversion

  • Custom spacer tube (4mm wall aluminium pipe, custom length to fit)
  • Custom bracket for speed sensor
  • Glued on brake sensor for front brake
  • DC step down transformer (48v>12v) for lights

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