Second step in creating a Betterbike™ is choosing 1 or more motors. Note that recumbents can be fitted with a variety of mid-drive motor or a hub-drive motor kits.

For Day6 Bike with BMC Hub please order from this page: Day6 + BMC

For Swiss/Montague Bike with BMC Hub please order from this page: Foldable + BMC

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SALE on V2 and V3 motors for Summer, 2010

Hub motor kits power the bike using a hub motor built into the bicycle wheel.

• BMC now offers a light (9 lbs) brushless planetary gear hub motor kit. This hub is reliable, quiet, efficient and affordable.
  7 BMC motor models are now available for 2010!
  Rear BMC V1 400W (the original rear, only improved)
  Front BMC V1 400W (the original front, only improved)
  Rear BMC V2-T 600W High-Torque
  Rear BMC V2-S 600W High-Speed
  Front BMC V2-S 600W High-Speed
  Front BMC V2-T 600W High-Speed
  Rear BMC V3-S 1000W High-Speed (new)
  
  The original BMC V1 motor has been improved, and now there is a choice of windings for torque or speed.
  The 400W spec is the continuous warranteed rating. It can actually handled bursts of up to 1200W peak.
  
  In addition the powerful BMC V2 600W is offered, also with windings for torque or speed.
  BMC V2 can easily handle bursts of 1500W peak (and beyond) and can therefore handle Crystalyte Controllers 36V-72V 35A.
  We have not run into the power limit yet with controllers we tested, although there surely is one.
  
  Just in! A really powerful BMC V3 1000W has just been realease, this one is currently rear with maximizing speed.
  BMC V3 can easily handle bursts of 2500W peak (and beyond) and can therefore handle high current maximizing speed even at lower voltages.
  We have just received this motor so we don't know what limits it has if any, but if V2 is a guide, the V3 should have spectacular durability and performance.
  
  
  Thicker axles, disc brake compatibility front and rear, total free-wheeling, light weight, and several models and windings. It is all here.
  BMC offers the best price-to-performance value in the market!
  
  We have developed a 'smart' shopping cart that will help navigate the numerous kit configuration options and automate kit purchases for online customers.
  
  Try it out! This cart has some built-in intelligence and we will keep adding more knowledge base with continued testing and customer feedback.
  It even calculates the specification, weight, price, and incompatibilities in real time,
  so you can feel confident that the system you choose will work as expected.
  (Free Shipping in this Shopping Cart)
  
  

  Start By Selecting One of the Eight BMC Motor Models:
  Rear BMC V1 400W High-Torque Motor ($500) (+9lbs) (choose freewheel below) Front BMC V1 400W High-Torque Motor with Torque Arm ($520) (+9lbs) Rear BMC V2-T 600W High-Torque Motor ($599) (+10lbs) (choose freewheel below) Rear BMC V2-S 600W High-Speed Motor ($599) (+10bs) (choose freewheel below) Front BMC V2-T 600W High-Torque Motor with Torque Arm ($619) (+10lbs) Front BMC V2-S 600W High-Speed Motor with Torque Arm ($619) (+10lbs) Rear BMC V3-S 1000W High-Speed Motor ($749) (+10lbs) (choose freewheel below)
  Here are some of the features of the motor you selected:
  warn: freewheel not selected for rear hub
  Now Configure You Motor System Using Drop Down Menus Below:
  Controller	:	BMC 36V 25A (+$85) (+1lb) (for V1/V2) BMC 36-48V 50A (+$195) (+1lb) (for V2/V3) Clyte 36-72V 35A (+$240)(+2lbs)(V1/V2) Clyte 36-72V 40A(+$280)(+2lbs)(V2/V3) Kelly 24-72V 40-75A(+$299)(+2lbs)(set up for V3!) Clyte Dual Motors 36-72V 20A(+$299)(+2lbs)(V1/V2) No Controller	Throttle	:	BMC Thumb w/Gauge 36V (+$45) BMC Half Twist No Gauge (36V or 48V) (+$60) BMC Full Twist No Gauge (36V or 48V) (+$60) Clyte Thumb (36-72V) (+$40) Clyte Half Twist (36-72V) (+$45) Clyte Full Twist (36-72V) (+$45) No Throttle
  Wheel Build	:	26 " (+$120) (+3lbs) 700c (+$120) (+3lbs) 24 " (+$120) (+3lbs) 20 " (+$120) (+3lbs) No Wheel Build	Freewheel	:	No Freewheel 6-speed (+$16) (+1lb) 7-speed (+$17) (+1lb) 8-speed (+$19) (+1lb) 9-speed (+$29) (+2lb)
  Battery	:	No Battery LiFePO4 36V10Ah (+$495) (+8lbs) LiFePO4 48V10Ah (+$625) (+10lbs) LiFePO4 48V15Ah (+$910) (+15lbs) LiFePO4 Dual 36V10Ah (+$945) (+16lbs) (36V-72V) LiFePO4 Dual 48V10Ah (+$1200) (+20lbs) (48V20Ah)	Charger	:	No Charger LiFePO4 36V 4A Charger (+$84) (+2lbs) LiFePO4 48V 4A Charger (+$89) (+2lbs) Two LiFePO4 36V 4A Chargers (+$159) (+4lbs) Two LiFePO4 48V 4A Chargers (+$169) (+4lbs)
  Wire Harness	:	Wireset, switch, fuse and connectors (+$34) (+1lb) No Wire Harness	CycleAnalyst	:	No CycleAnalyst Stand-Alone (+$139.00) (+1lb) Direct Plug-in (+$130) (+1lb) for Clyte Controller
  Ebrake/Cruise	:	No Ebrake, No Cruise Control Ebrake--Clyte Contollers Only (+29.95) Cruise & Ebrake--Clyte Controllers Only(+50.00)
  Compatibility	:	warn: freewheel not selected for rear hub
  Now make your selection of preferences and acessories.
  Spoke Color	:	Silver Black	Rim Color	:	Silver Black
  Thorn Resist Tube	:	No Tube Thorn Tube (+9.95) (recommended) Pair of Thorn Tubes (+19.00) (recommended)	Kevlar Tire	:	No Tire Kevlar Tire (+$47) (recommended) Pair of Kevlar Tires (+$90) (recommended)
  NOTE: Click on Graph Below for A Larger Image Below are components of the selected kit configuration. You can click on each thumbnail for more information.
  warn: freewheel not selected for rear hub
  Price	:		Weight	:
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  Restocking fee of 10% will be applied to cancelled orders. Restocking fee of 20% for the battery portion of the order only. Exchanges may be exempt from this fee depending on situation.

  
  Engineering Performance Tests Results (Table and Curves) for 36V 15A:
  BMC 36V 15A Performance Table
  BMC 36V 15A Performance Curves
  Before you think you need more than the 36V 25A controller for V1 or V2, check out the near 80% efficiency, 342 rpm max assist (26 mph for 26" wheel) and very reasonable torque.
  
  Cad Drawings of Front and Back Hubs:
  BMC Front Hub
  BMC Rear Hub
  Only 4 kg / 8.8 lbs!