| One of the premier electric bike conversion kits is the | | | | pre-wired and is simple to install. |
| Crystalyte Phoenix Brute. This baby adds true muscle | | | | Let's take a look at some of these options individually: |
| to your favorite bike. The Phoenix electric bike | | | | Rims: You can choose from 20", 24"and 26" rims. All |
| conversion kits are the most powerful on the market | | | | have heavy duty 12 gauge spokes and are double |
| today. | | | | walled. |
| The model 4840 delivers a monstrous 2.6 HP. (Now | | | | Throttle: You can choose from a half-twist, full-twist or |
| remember this a bicycle, not a Ford Mustang!). The | | | | thumb throttle. If your bike has twist shifters, you'll want |
| Phoenix Brute's motor is wound to churn out an | | | | a thumb throttle. |
| outrageous amount of low end torque. As such, it can | | | | Rear Basket/Rack: The 3640 system comes with a |
| be used to pull a trailer or support a big strapping guy | | | | bike rack to hold the pannier bag, controller and |
| (or two small girls.....just kidding). The point is, of course, | | | | batteries. The larger 4840 system comes with a rear |
| that it can handle the load! | | | | basket to hold the pannier bag, controller and batteries. |
| Like all electric bikes you can run on pure electric | | | | Cruise control: You simply set your speed, then release |
| power, or pedal power, or both! | | | | the throttle. The cruise control works just like the one in |
| With the Crystalyte Phoenix Brute you get super fast | | | | your car. Couldn't be easier! |
| off-the-line acceleration, extreme hill climbing ability and | | | | Brake inhibit: This safety feature triggers when you |
| plenty of power to conquer uneven or off-road terrain. | | | | use the brakes. It turns off the throttle and cruise |
| The 3640 model can reach speeds up to 19 mph in 11 | | | | control, just like in your car. |
| seconds. The more powerful 4840 can reach speeds | | | | The kit also includes the Crystalyte smart charger, |
| up to 25 mph in 11 seconds! The motor is a brushless | | | | battery indicator gauge and keyed ignition. |
| hub motor. Absolutely no maintenance is required. | | | | Electric bikes are environmentally friendly, fun to ride, |
| In addition, there are no chains, belts, gears, pulleys, or | | | | quiet, cost pennies a day to charge and are a fantastic |
| sprockets. The electric motor is connected directly to | | | | way to bypass the price at the pump! In addition, no |
| wheel hub. It takes approximately 3-5 hours to charge | | | | insurance or license needed. You can ride them ride |
| the battery pack. | | | | them anywhere you can ride a pedal bike. The |
| The range for the Phoenix Brute is quite decent. Using | | | | "electric bike" classification lets you to operate without |
| the 3640 controller, you can go 11 miles on battery | | | | a driver's license or registration in most states. The |
| power alone. The 4840 controller will increase your | | | | Phoenix electric bike kits does exceed federal power |
| range to 12 miles. If you pedal some of the time, the | | | | and speed limits for electric bicycles, so they may be |
| range will increase substantially. | | | | an exception to the rule. Be sure to check with your |
| The Brute is also customized for your needs. You | | | | local Police Department and/or DMV before purchase. |
| choose the controller (4840 or 3640 system), throttle, | | | | So, if you are serious about an electric bike conversion |
| front or rear wheel drive, rim size and the bicycle to | | | | kit, check out the Phoenix Brute! |
| attach the Brute to. This electric bike kit comes | | | | |