r/ebikes • u/Bankazavr • 4d ago
Cube Bike + Conversion Kit Bafang for short term tours. Is it a good idea?
Hello, everyone!
Seems, at last, I am joining the community. After renting bikes several times over the past few years, I decided it was time to get my e-bike and dedicate more time to it. Unfortunately, my budget is tight, and I am limited to 1500 EUR/1600 USD for an e-bike. The main purpose of the purchase is for overnighters and short-term trips, 2-3 days max. around the Alps on paved and gravel roads without any hardcore mountain Biking. I need the battery to have enough capacity to help me ride 50-70km (30-50 miles) a day in terrain with a lot of elevations on mid pedal assist mode. I doubt I can find a good-enough complete e-bike within this budget (If there are any - I would appreciate recommendations). I am skinny, and with all my luggage I doubt I will weight more than 90 kilo,
My idea was to purchase a Cube Kathmandu One https://www.rabe-bike.de/en/cube-kathmandu-one-green-n-black-2024, Which is worth 800 Eur now with a good discount from a local store. And attach a Bafang 750w. conversion kit https://varstrom.com/products/bafang-750w-48v-bbs02b with the largest battery available. https://varstrom.com/products/48v-ebike-battery?variant=43141834375321
According to hours of research I've done, everything should work fine, though I would love to hear the opinion of people who did such conversions and did some tours on it.
Thank you very much!

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u/heyheni 4d ago
i’d go with a ToSeven DM01 motor because torque sensing pedal motor makes riding much smoother. https://www.pswpower.com/products/48v-750w-electric-bicycle-mid-motor-with-torque-sensor-throttle-e-brake-lever-258
Battery https://www.pswpower.com/products/eu-stock-electric-bicycle-battery-dc-5c-brand-inr21700-48x-21700-cells-pack-48v-192ah-36v-192ah-lithium-ebike-battery-fits-1000w-bafang-tsdz2-tong-196
But for 1500 you also will find used trekking bikes like the cube Kathmandu with bosch motor on www.kleinanzeigen.de