2016 Kona unit electric bike conversion

The Kona Unit is a cool bike that we love converting. After converting it from single-speed to a geared drivetrain this bike was a great candidate for a conversion.

Bike specifications:

Bike Brand:

Kona

Bike Model:

unit

Bike Year:

2016

Frame Size:

Medium

Wheel Size:

29″

Bottom Bracket:

ISO threaded internal

Conversion specifications:

Motor:

Truckrun 500watt

battery:

48 Volts 12.5 Amp Hours

Range:

60-90 Km

Extra parts needed:

Conversion report:

Motor Fitment Very easy motor fitment, just 5mm of spacing needed between motor plate and motor to suit the 73mm BB. Bafang motor would fit just as easily. Battery DP5 battery mounted to the bottle cage mounts. Drivetrain Lekkie Bling Ring PRO TR 42T with one 2mm spacer to clear the frame.

Bike Performance:

500w truckrun motor and 48v battery means this electric bike conversion will get you where you need to go in comfort, and with more than enough power to get up any hills, all while looking super clean on the 2016 kona unit.

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Making your bike electric since 2014

Our team has been making bikes electric since before it was cool.

Having your bike built as electric was one of the only ways to get an electric bike before the main manufactures caught on.

Converted has built thousands of electric bikes over the years and is New Zealand’s longest running and most established conversion specialists.

We have made many happy customers that have come back for new builds for themselves and their family over the years.

Great service, great performance, reliability and readily available parts are the key reasons our converts stick with Converted systems.

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