The Crystalyte Phoenix Cruiser, Electric Bike Kits are a great way to turn your old trusty, and dusty bicycle into an efficient and fast electric bicycle. One thing about Crystalyte is that you have to install the wheel, controller, batteries, and throttle on to an existing bicycle that you already have, so the finished product will be something that is custom fit to you, and not some cookie cutter, pre assembled, Wal-Mart electric bike. The Crystalyte Phoenix Cruiser Electric Bike Kit is the middle ground motor, as far as performance, between the Crystalyte Phoenix Racer, and the Crystalyte Phoenix Brute. Each brushless hub motor is made for a different power-band, and the Racer has the highest top speed, but not as much grunt off the line. The Brute has the most low end power, and not as much top speed. Enter the Crystalyte Phoenix Cruiser brushless hub motor into the mix, and you have the perfect mid-range power-band....The Crystalyte Phoenix Cruiser, Electric Bike Kits are a great way to turn your old trusty, and dusty bicycle into an efficient and fast electric bicycle. One thing about Crystalyte is that you have to install the wheel, controller, batteries, and throttle on to an existing bicycle that you already have, so the finished product will be something that is custom fit to you, and not some cookie cutter, pre assembled, Wal-Mart electric bike. The Crystalyte Phoenix Cruiser Electric Bike Kit is the middle ground motor, as far as performance, between the Crystalyte Phoenix Racer, and the Crystalyte Phoenix Brute. Each brushless hub motor is made for a different power-band, and the Racer has the highest top speed, but not as much grunt off the line. The Brute has the most low end power, and not as much top speed. Enter the Crystalyte Phoenix Cruiser brushless hub motor into the mix, and you have the perfect mid-range power-band. The Phoenix Cruiser has the most power in the mid range, and provides a perfect balance of power between the Racer, and the Brute. If you are planning on doing longer distances, then the Cruiser is the choice for you. The brute is more aimed at climbing hills, and towing a heavier capacity. The Racer is aimed at going really fast, for those that want to pedal more and only use the motor when already pedaling at a nice cruising speed. The Phoenix Cruiser is perfect to do just that, cruise! If you pedal a little off the line and then hit the power, the motor will easily take over, as it will be in the proper RPM range for the motor to work most efficiently. The Crystalyte brand came out with the Phoenix line of brushless hub motors to blow everything else out of the water. The Crystalyte Cruiser motor, when coupled with the 4840 controller, can reach speeds up to 30 mph in 13 seconds! That is fast enough for me. The racer will reach 36 mph in 19 seconds with the same controller. If you have a bike lying around and want to renew its lease on life, get a Crystalyte Phoenix Cruiser Electric Bike Kit to put on it, and you will have a perfect replacement for your car. The amount of money you can save with a Crystalyte Cruiser Electric Bike will pay for itself one hundred times over, if you use it regularly for commuting. I highly recommend Crystalyte products, as they are made in America, by Americans, and they are the Highest Quality Brushless hub motors on the market today.
Pros:
-Fast
-Minimally intrusive on your bicycles regular functionality
-Choice of front wheel drive, or rear wheel drive
-Choice of controller, battery panniers, and throttle type
-Choice of wheel size to cater to many different types of bicycles
-Legal for use as a regular bicycle
-Optional gears
-Crystalyte "smart charger"
-Includes battery indicator
-Includes keyed ignition
-Super efficient
-Super fun
Cons:
-A little grinding is required to accept the 14mm axle
-Too much fun
If you are interested in learning more about this item, check out this Crystalyte Phoenix Electric Bike Kit website.