What Tools do you need for a Mid Drive Install? 

I wonder if they just recommend buying one of their bikes?😀

Go for it!

@@JohnnyNerdOut Instead of going through so many zip ties you can use twist ties temporarily, then replace the twist ties with zip ties after you're satisfied with the position of the wiring. Twist ties are also reusable, so you can save a lot of money buying zip ties over time.

Sounds like it will be a smooth running machine when it’s all done! Honestly the best luck I’ve had with cable housing cutting is with bicycle specific ones made by either park tool or pedros. The other ones always made a mess.

If I get at least one descent cut I will be happy. Probably not do another conversion for a while. I also can't believe I had to pay £16 for the Bafang tool, you think they would include that. 🙄

I’ve built 2 ebikes & just used a half round file.

@@hjeffwallace embarased to say that I had a dremel but not a file ... must fix that at some point :)

Thanks😀

@@JohnnyNerdOut I do own an areal rider style bike but I live in England so it only 5000w but I want to build a BMX ZOOZ style fun bike 750w mid-drive placing the battery on the top crossbar.

That would be sick👍

It’s in the queue. Probably won’t be live until May-ish

@August Gronas what bike did you try? Some are better than others and some tune-able

Good point with the electrical tools. I sell my kits so that they are plug n' play without the need for specialty tools. Smart thinking on the DIY route for tools as well.

@@JohnnyNerdOut It's a bit inconvenient Luna makes you solder on a connector, but it does open up more battery options. I'm in the process of installing a BBS02 right now and that HF kit actually includes the 8mm. Very easy to pop those on an impact driver and zip everything on.

@@scotth5503 nice. I can put any connector on the kit, I just like the Anderson connectors. 👍

If you are referring to the bottom bracket, I have a 1/2” socket for it for about $4 on my website. www.johnnynerdout.com/product-page/bottom-bracket-remover-generic-brand

Thanks for the reply. I was referring to the dog bone style one. When I was researching a Bafang for my Catrike the conversion package came with it. I see the dog bone (double box end) one on your site is only $10 which is cheap enough but just wondering if those nuts are an industry "standard" size. @@JohnnyNerdOut

Since that thing weighs nothing, I’d go with a bafang bbs02 👍

@@JohnnyNerdOut Thanks Johnny, you're the man. I've watched a lot of power assist conversation videos, and yours are the best..

true, but rarely. 1/15 maybe i see

You would probably have to use the BBSHD 120mm for either bike as fat bikes generally have 120mm bottom brackets

Its up my man!

Best bet is probably directly through Lekkie. They are in New Zealand .

Hey Fred, yep I have an online shop @ johnnynerdout.com 👍

Did you try cyclone-tw.com ?

I do ship to Canada.. But there is also GoldenMotor

@@JohnnyNerdOut do you know if there is duty at the border ?If so how much? I

@@jayrobinson485 I’m sure there is. Not sure though how much. I’m sure it’s googleable

There isn’t one unfortunately (at least for the main lock ring)

Empoweredcycles sells both sockets. I just found them in a search.

@@kenroberts3454 are both in stock? I’m working on getting some made locally to sell😀

It’s a bafang 2 in 1 tool

@@JohnnyNerdOut oh ya sorry i mean you mentioned one that would attach to a socket. what tool is that?

@@xx-tl1fg bottom bracket remover

What crank puller did you use? You naught be able to rethread it in and get it out. Otherwise get an angle grinder and cut that sucker off

@@JohnnyNerdOut Nah I got lucky. I didn’t break all the threads. I thought I could hand tighten the tool in but it wasn’t enough

@@nicholasn.2883 The majority of the time I just hand tighten it. Dang

His listed tools total...minus miscellaneous tools = $96.79

If you plan on maintaining it, you may want a few tools..

Weird

It really depends on the specs you are after. I charge $300 for labor and you can get an idea of prices for individual components on my website. If you're interested, you can schedule a consultation with me and we can go over your riding style/preferences and price out what a conversion would cost. www.johnnynerdout.com

$300 labor

I’m a casual rider. I do prefer off-road riding. But a i do both on and off. I’d like a fat tire bike. The thing is I live in Yonkers nyc.

@@leightonblackwell3901 shipping would be about $150-200 each way

I’m ok with that. Or you can purchase the bike and change me for that as well. I’ve got a 2-3k budget to work with. Let me know.

Im putting a video out soon showing an install video you’re gonna like that one. I go over all the different tools that you can use. There’s such a range of tools to use from basic to premium. I carry them all. There’s got to be a video I made that you like. There’s no way you can hate them all😀🤞

@@JohnnyNerdOut It's not the videos, I have only seen those that I left a comment on John, it's the attitude and poor execution. Good luck and stay safe man.

@@brianbassett4379 I’m trying to get better each video. Incrementally. Sorry I’m not your cup of tea. Ride on!

@@JohnnyNerdOut Then I suggest John that you not ask for handouts, or "test"... let alone actually recommend, items provided by manufacturers. The 1st time you give a negative review to any manufacturer the ride is over cause that's not what they expect. Until you Do give a negative review your word is meaningless to viewers, it's a Catch-22. Wanting to help people build a good to great ebike is admirable. I understand completely what crap is being sold online especially all the hub-motor junk and all the misleading bullshit spin that goes along with those rides. I'd also suggest you get good at what you are demonstrating before you make a video, which includes using the correct tools. If you don't have the correct tools then don't make the video until you do. That cute little BaFang hand wrench you showed should be carried during rides/tours and used only if it becomes necessary. It won't be if you used sockets and torqued to specs. Get better at the actual job and then worry about making a better video for assholes like me to be over-critical about. It's not you, your video production is fine, just do the job better. I did ride on today thanks... 30 some miles around the area, a stunningly beautiful day in the high 50s. Hope things work out for you, stay safe. - photos.app.goo.gl/hG4GAaCBWYBdsasW9

@@brianbassett4379 what a fkin melt bet ur wife loves u 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣