Now it is possible to build your own eMTB to rival the big brand eMTB's. We are not talking just another high power ebike here, this is a real MTB with proper geometry, designed for the trails and advanced riding.
KirbEbike Vapour embraces everything we have learnt from years of experimentation with electric bikes and we think is our best, most refined electric bike yet.
Starting with availability in kit form for serious builders who want to put together an eMTB to their exact specification we are releasing the all new Vapour 1.0 chassis, made of high spec AL6061 T6 Aluminium alloy this frame is a strong full suspension platform designed for maximum agility in the twists and turns of the most demanding trails whilst remaining stiff enough to handle the incredible torque of the M620 motor. Vapour is available in 2 sizes and supports 27.5 inch wheels. The frame has a 66.5 degree head angle designed around 140-160mm front suspension travel. Rear suspension uses a vertically mounted 190x50mm shock providing 144mmm rear arm travel.
What makes the Vapour chassis unique? firstly it's clever battery mounting system which blends the battery to the frame without compromising strength or requiring a proprietary battery, in fact we will also be making the battery case available for the battery self builders out there! Secondly the motor mount is designed exclusively to fit the readily available M620 powerhouse from Bafang. This motor delivers incredible torque of 160nm and power up to 1500W (more with higher power batteries!!). This kind of power will have you soaring uphill past big brand eMTB's costing 3 times as much whilst still having the maneuverability of a proper eMTB in the turns! They wont catch you on this one!
Vapour is avilable in 3 frame sizes; 17, 19 and 21 inches. The finish is in stunning matt black to allow for customisation or that stealth look.
MORE INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED TO THIS PAGE AS THE LAUNCH COMMENCES, WATCH THE VIDEO ABOUT THIS BIKE BELOW!
Our frame, motor and battery kit consists of the following:
Frame
KirbEbike Vapour 17 or 19 inch full suspension aluminium frame in matt black.
(does not include headset or seatpost clamp)
Motor Kit
Bafang M620 1000-1500W 52V mid drive 160nm motor with advanced torque sensing.
Stunning colour display with USB charging facility for smart phones, GPS etc.
Thumb throttle
Wire harness
42t steel chainring
Crank arms
Speed Sensor
e-brake wire harness
Battery
52V 14Ah high power battery
Plastic, carbon fibre look finish with blue LED fuel guage
USB port
Vapour battery mounting system for Vapour frame (lockable)
On/off switch on battery
2A Mains Charger
The Demo bike in the photos uses the highest quality components available at the time of the build, more info on this build is below:
Fox 36 front Ebike fork
Fox Float DPX2 Factory 3-Pos Adjust EVOL Rear Shock 2019 190x50 (F961-01-224)
(These have to have the correct bushes fitting, I used TFT Tuned in the UK)
Race Face Chainring - 76.4mm 130bcd 5 Hole (bafang steel chainring is included in the kit)
Hope Tech3 E4 front and rear with 203mm disks
Nuke proof carbon handlebars
Brand x headset - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/brand-x-headset-44-56iits-sealed/rp-prod130954
Tyres - Schwalbe Eddy current 27.5 x 2.8
Seatpost - 31.6mm
Cranks - any IS mount will work (bafang ones are included with the kit)
Shimano Deore M6000 10 speed
Wheels, you need some wide rims with boost spacing (we can supply wheels if you need)
Other things you’ll need: pedals, grips, seat post clamp, saddle (I have the selle royal ezone saddle, ebike specific)
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