Description
What is included in the 500W conversion kit
Complete 500W conversion kit — 9 components, ready to fit in 2–3 hours.
Battery and charger are not included — you add them when ordering, from this kit's optional batteries: see the batteries. For fitting you only need ordinary tools (2.5 / 3 / 5 mm hex keys, an adjustable spanner and a screwdriver).
The 500W kit is the next step up from 250W: 50% more torque (30 N·m against 20 N·m), firm acceleration from a standstill and sustained power on gradients of up to 18%. The brushless gearless direct-drive motor has no gears to wear out and no brushes to replace — force is transmitted magnetically, straight from the stator into the rim. It is the right choice if you are feeling the limits of a 250W on hills, into a headwind or with luggage on the back.
500W technical specifications
Motor parameters
Electrical components
Fitting and compatibility
A 22A controller with 18 MOSFETs
The controller supplied with this kit has 18 MOSFETs and a maximum current of 22A — that is where the firm acceleration comes from, along with the ability to sustain effort on long climbs without power dropping off. It normally works with the motor's Hall sensors, and if a sensor fails it switches automatically to non-Hall mode so you are not left stranded. The brake levers cut power to the motor instantly at the first touch.
Double-wall rim with 12G spokes
The MTX rim has a double alloy wall and thick 12G spokes, both chosen for the 30 N·m of torque coming out of the hub. At this power, a single-wall rim with thin spokes can deform over time. For the same reason the kit includes two torque arms: they clamp to the frame and take the load off the axle so it is not carried by the dropouts alone — recommended at 30 N·m and mandatory from 1000W.
What the 500W kit does best
Climbs with reserve
For gradients where a 250W runs out of reserve. You climb without forcing the pedals.
Cargo bikes
For riders carrying luggage or goods who need extra torque when pulling away.
Upgrading from 250W
The natural step if total weight goes over 85 kg or you face regular gradients above 10%.
Choosing the battery
The kit ships without a battery. When ordering you can add one of the batteries below, chosen for this kit, all with a key lock and charger included. You can see more in the e-bike batteries category.
Recommended batteries for this kit
36V 15Ah Downtube Battery
36V 20.5Ah Downtube Battery
48V 17.5Ah Downtube Battery
48V 22.5Ah Downtube Battery
48V 20Ah Triangle Battery
500W or 1000W? When it is worth going up
500W comfortably covers climbs, moderate luggage and a total weight of up to around 110 kg. If you carry heavy loads regularly, face very steep gradients or want speed above 35 km/h, the 1000W kit is the next step. Remember that the extra power also calls for a battery to match, so budget for that cost too.
Warranty and spare parts
The motor carries a 24-month warranty and the electronic components 12 months. Spare parts and accessories are available in the eBike parts section. Compare every power option in the conversion kits category, from 250W up to 3000W.
