BionX D-500 Video Review - High Torque Electric Bike Kit With Regeneration

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http://electricbikereview.com/bionx/d-500/ The BionX D-Series includes this 500 watt gearless motor and 555 watt hour Lithium-ion battery pack. It's wider than most other hub motors and this allows it to climb more easily thanks to mechanical advantage, low end torque. The system can be added to most bicycles that have a downtube water bottle mount and is ideal for hardtail mountain bikes. It is center-spoked so vibration and impact is distributed more naturally and includes a two year warranty. When combined, this kit is referred to as the BionX D 500 DV for downtube and 5th generation extra large battery pack.

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$2500 plus the cost of the bike... May as well buy a bike with a system already integrated at that point.

Video length...

Can you PLEASE review pricing in these videos!!!!

Need more forward facing camera angles, when you were going up the hill i had no concept of the speed because you had the camera focused on the wheel which wasn't helpful. Otherwise great video.

I have had this D500 motor on a folding Montague Navigator for almost 2 summers now and about 4,000 miles and commute to and from work about 20 miles per day in one charge. On setting 1 (25%) the entire way it is about 75% battery full after 20 miles. I have a lot of weight on it (about 300lbs total) so I have already broken 4 spokes (it uses 298/299mm straight pull spokes), but that is far fewer than I had with my Bionx 350. I have had to have the console replaced twice because it stopped working. I am also on my 2nd throttle and am giving up on that concept as both of them would increment the assistance without my asking for it (unplugging it fixes the problem, but then I have no regen braking). It would be nice if they had one that only had a throttle and regen braking with no +/- on it. Get it from a local bike shop for easier repair. I had even more problems with my Bionx 350. If you want a full size wheel full frame folding bike, you do not have many choices, but I do wish Bionx has better quality control.
My motor does cut off at 20mph / 32kph, so I never use setting 4 and seldom use the throttle on flat land because it becomes a jerky ride with the motor constantly turning off and on again.

Good only for short < 25 mile rides. If you want exercise and want to turn the motor on
only on steep hills, or on the way home this is not the item. It must be on 25% to overcome the
motor. So with the motor in the off position, you must add 150 watts of pedaling power to go
normal speed. I wanted it for long rides, but even with hard pedaling on my part (I love exercise)
the battery was dead after 25 miles. It is fun to ride as the
assist is strong, but that is cheating. Great for those who cannot pedal or have health issues or are out of shape.
Those wanting to get in shape and go far, this will not help you.

moving to Australia I see there they only sell the "old" bionx , why ?
trying to dump off old software maybe

Hi, Nice review ... I like your videos ...
Can I put this on a Giant Talon 3 2016 model that has 27.5x2.2 inch tires.
Thanks

I've got the D500 on my Giant Talon 3.0. I put Schwalbe Super moto X tires. and I use it to go to work everyday. I can't pedal much faster than 34 KM/H with assist on level 4. I do feel the motor holds you back a bit. It would be nice is assist was maxed at 40 KM/H and just throttle maxed at 32 KM/H. I can pedal 40 KM/H as a good cruise speed. so I think it would be much more enjoyable this way.

Lazy fuck

The trouble with these things is the battery won't take you very far before it runs out.

Imagine on slick tires.

Canadians make things right !

So I got my D-500 installed on my Hardrock Sport and it's very torquey and quick as advertised. But my only gripe is that when you hit 20 mph even with pedal assist the system really taps you off at about 21.5 mph. It feels like the motor drags you down so you don't exceed 20mph. Kind of disappointing honestly. I saw some videos on here of riders going up to 28 mph with pedal assist in stage 4, was kind of hoping for the same result. Have you had anyone experience this as well?Thanks for your reviews and posts as always!

When i install this on my 05 Specialized Hardrock Sport, I will definitely keep you posted! Waiting on Nycewheels to let me know when they get it!

Marc adaime, the BIONX D 500 DV is available for 29ers.

You mention that this still has that 20 mph limit. Did you verify that to be true? The sales guy today told me there is no speed limiter on the D500. Can you clarify? Thanks for all the great reviews! I just subscribed to your channel. I'm in the market. I may get a Falco 500 watt kit but I'm also considering the BionX D500, but only if it's not speed limited.

whats the range distance for this bike?

I forgot to mention : i have a norco (mountain bike) 29" wheel.