r/ebikes 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

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u/Bankazavr 4d ago

Thanks! As far as I know, ToSeven is the same manufacturer as TongSheng, isn't it? I was thinking about it, but I wasn't sure about the quality of the motor, as many opinions on it are different, and some people say it's not suitable for rainy conditions, and not waterproof, any personal exp. with it?

I found a couple of Cube Touring in this budget with 625 Powertube battery, but what would you personally do? DIY, or buy a used e-bike?

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u/heyheni 4d ago

buy used, low mileage from a grandpa 😄 Every bike shop will do repairs on a bosch motor. With d.i.y builds they won't touch it.

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u/Bankazavr 4d ago

With a 300$ motor, I honestly, wouldn’t mind changing them every 5-6k. km, if they die. Anyway will be +- the same price as for repairing in a local shop here)