I've always been a pretty handy mechanically. If it was mechanical and moves, I like to mod it. As I've gotten a bit older, I was looking for a way to stay active that wouldn't be too hard on my joints, so I looked into an e-bike. I was going to buy one, but they were either (in my opinion) overpriced or poorly made. Then I ran across the Johnny Nerd-Out channel on YouTube. Long story short, I thought I would share my build with the JNO forum.

I purchased my 1000w Bafang BBSHD Mid Drive kit (Order #16075) from Johnny Nerd-Out Bikes about a month ago. I've been 100% pleased with both the kit and the support. I started with a Marin Alpine 29er. I believe the bike is a 2016 model. The parts and upgrades are as follows:

1000w Bafang BBSHD Mid Drive kit w/ EggRider V2

Lekkie Bling Ring 40T BBSHD Package

UPP S045 52V 20AH Lithium Rear Rack E-bike Battery

Zoom H876E 4 Pistons E-Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Set

Shimano E-Bike STePS E6000 FC-E6010 170mm Crank Arms

CXWXC 3-Bearing Aluminum Alloy Pedals

Bucklos floating Stainless Steel Disc Brake Rotor - 203mm front/180mm rear

microSHIFT | Advent X Trail Trigger Pro Right Shifter

microSHIFT ADVENT X CASSETTE 11-48T 10-SPEED

microSHIFT ADVENT X R DERAIL REAR DERAILLEUR MED CAGE 10-SPD

West Biking 110Lb Capacity Adjustable Bike Cargo Rack

SR SunTour Epixon front fork

Corki MTB Mid-Rise Handlebar - 50mm Rise 720mm Width

CXWXC 90mm Adjustable MTB Stem Riser

VELMIA Bike Seat

ROCKBROS Stealth MTB Bell

Bicycle handlebar accessory bar/extender 11.8in

TopCabin Bike Grips

BV LED Bike Strobe Headlights & Taillights

7 Inch Slim LED Light Bar headlight

60V to 12V Module, Voltage Converter Transformer (to run headlight)

I'll admit I was shaky as shit at first as I hadn't been on a bike in years. Now I find myself riding 15-20 miles on the local nature trails multiple times a week. I'm really happy with the final build. Using the EggRider I was able to tune the pedal assist ratios so that its almost un-noticable. Pedaling the bike feels very natural, with the assist kicking in only when I need it or want it.

Here are the pics. Excuse the dirty tires, just got back from a ride. 😀