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Chinese Carbon E-Bikes => E-Bike Frames & Builds => Topic started by: Sitar_Ned on January 06, 2021, 03:40:46 PM

Title: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: Sitar_Ned on January 06, 2021, 03:40:46 PM
I've been waiting for a long time for there to be a good option in the open mold Chinese carbon E-Bike frame category and a powerful but budget E-Bike motor that will fit it and I think I've found it. Came across this guy's video on YouTube and thought I would share it here for inspiration. I think I'll use this build as a template for an E-bike build of my own sometime this year. Excited to see this space develop and grow and present even more affordable options.

As the title says, the frame is a Dengfu E10 (a bit too much travel for my needs, actually). Link to Dengfu E10: http://m.dengfubikes.com/index.php?s=/230.html
And the E-Bike motor is the Barang M500, which from what I see so far has really good user reviews. Here's the product page for the M500: https://bafang-e.com/products/motors/m-series/m500/ and the product page to the rest of Bafang's M series motors: https://bafang-e.com/products/motors/m-series/

Video of the Chinese E-Bike build:

https://youtu.be/ot8rxRnd2DQ

I'll update the thread if I move forward with the frame/build. Looking forward to hearing what you all think.
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: Bajker on January 06, 2021, 04:33:07 PM
Saw that video a couple of days ago, damn nice looking frame and paint job. I also read a comment on the video that they wont sell it to North American market, hopefully hes wrong or they change their mind when they see all the people coming from the video wanting to buy.
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: carbonazza on January 06, 2021, 06:15:05 PM
Just a good feedback about Bafang's motors.

We had an old Trek city bike in the garage.
And installed this summer an older model BBSHD(1000w :o ) on it.
Very easy installation with a Stormey-Archer 3 speed hub.
I kept the default 25km/h speed limit, and removed the throttle as it reached 60km/h and would kill my kids( that love the bike ).
And we now use it regularly instead of the car when it is not raining.
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: Icyseanfitz on January 06, 2021, 06:30:31 PM
Looks amazing, would love to try one. Can the frame motor and battery be bought from dengfu?
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: Sitar_Ned on January 06, 2021, 09:51:52 PM
Quote from: Bajker on January 06, 2021, 04:33:07 PM
I also read a comment on the video that they wont sell it to North American market, hopefully hes wrong or they change their mind when they see all the people coming from the video wanting to buy.

Oh really, I didn't catch that. If it is true, surely it's just a matter of time before Dengfu or another company offers it to the U.S. market. I'll contact them and find out.
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: Sitar_Ned on January 06, 2021, 09:52:50 PM
Quote from: Icyseanfitz on January 06, 2021, 06:30:31 PM
Looks amazing, would love to try one. Can the frame motor and battery be bought from dengfu?

Good question, that would be nice. I'll ask when I email them.
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: Sitar_Ned on January 07, 2021, 09:16:39 PM
Hmm it seems like there are multiple ebike frame options with both Bafang and Shimano e-bike motor mounting options. Thinking I definitely need to build one with less travel. I'll gather some more details.

 http://m.dengfubikes.com/index.php?s=/ebikeframe.html

Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: age_be on January 08, 2021, 12:38:44 AM
I can't see the video in your post :( Do you have a link for the video?

I was also planning to buy the E10 frame, but dengfu wants 799 Dollar for the frame. Did you already a offer for the frame? and for shipping?
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: Sitar_Ned on January 08, 2021, 06:38:11 PM
Quote from: age_be on January 08, 2021, 12:38:44 AM
I can't see the video in your post :( Do you have a link for the video?

I was also planning to buy the E10 frame, but dengfu wants 799 Dollar for the frame. Did you already a offer for the frame? and for shipping?

Hmm maybe this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot8rxRnd2DQ&feature=emb_title

Not sure why you can't see it but if that doesn't work just go to YouTube and search for "I built the CHEAPEST Chinese EBIKE!!"
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: age_be on January 09, 2021, 01:01:19 AM
Found it. I'm interested in this frame since June 2020, but I haven't bought it yet. My biggest question to myself was, do I need it?  :P
Quote from: Sitar_Ned on January 08, 2021, 06:38:11 PM
Hmm maybe this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot8rxRnd2DQ&feature=emb_title

Not sure why you can't see it but if that doesn't work just go to YouTube and search for "I built the CHEAPEST Chinese EBIKE!!"
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: rubybear on January 12, 2021, 05:53:27 PM
Lightcarbon has a whole section dedicated to e bike frames and the many motors available. I'm hoping my next build is an ebike!

https://www.lightcarbon.com/mtb-e-bike_c74
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: Bajker on January 15, 2021, 11:55:33 AM
Test ride video from Rob Rides EMTB
https://youtu.be/RvFD0Q909ZY
youtu.be/RvFD0Q909ZY
Title: Re: Dengfu E10 frame & Bafang M500 Motor
Post by: deucelee on October 14, 2021, 06:49:47 AM
major bummer they don't deliver this to the USA :(