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BionX Conversion Kit - Upgrade to an Electric Bike

EPS, the Canadian manufacturer of the BionX system, is well known for its advanced technology in the power-assist bike market. Distributed in more than 225 bike shops throughout North America, BionX also entered the European and Australian markets in 2005. With more than 3000 satisfied BionX users, BionX continues to innovate and better respond to cyclists’ needs.

In addition to launching its new brushless and more powerful 350-watt motor, BionX continues to amaze by introducing a new Lithium Ion battery in March 2006. This new battery will provide greater autonomy while offering important weight reduction. Already used in laptops, cellular phones and other technological products, BionX is now introducing the Lithium Ion battery to the cycling world. A new technology for all cyclists to enjoy!

BionX offers 4 different retrofit models - a model for each rider type.

Series 250	Series 350
A light motor, proportional assist, 250W. This very light model was conceived for riders who who like to pedal without a motor but want a boost to ride up hills, to cover longer distances or to keep pace with a faster rider.	The new generation: Light motor, throttle-power + proportional assist, 350W. The most versatile model: powerful enough to cruise without pedaling, this motor also features the patented BionX proportional assist feature. These models are ideal for riders who want more.
Two models available:	Two models available:
P-250 Model The famous BionX system, as we have known it for the past three years, now counting 3000 users, this model will continue to win riders’ hearts. Motor-Wheel Generator 250W Nominal / 450W Peak Weight: 7.7 lb / 3.5 kg Brushless and maintenance free Battery NiMH 24V Weight: 9 lb / 4.1 kg Controller Proportional power-assist Throttle (optional)	P-350 Model Well indicated for tricycles, this model will please cyclists who are seeking power. Motor-Wheel Generator 350W Nominal / 600W Peak Weight: 9.14 lb / 4.15 kg Brushless and maintenance free Battery NiMH 36V Weight: 14 lb / 6.1 kg Controller Proportional power-assist Throttle included
PL-250 Model BionX is launching a new and more efficient battery : the Lithium Ion. Weighing only 2.8kg, this new battery will provide 30% longer range. In addition to possessing all the P-250 advantages, this model will appeal to cyclists who are looking for longer rides and for whom weight is crucial. An outstanding technological step intended for those who really love to ride. Motor-Wheel Generator 250W Nominal / 450W Peak Weight: 7.7 lb / 3.5 kg Brushless and maintenance free Battery Li-Ion 24V Weight: 6.3 lb / 2.8 kg Controller Proportional power-assist Throttle (optional)	PL-350 Model BionX was able to create the ideal system. At approximately the same weight as the P-250, this model offers a much more powerful motor along with a Lithium Ion 36V battery containing near twice the amount of energy contained in the 24V NiMH battery. This system will please long distance riders as much as less experienced cyclists looking for a light system. Motor-Wheel Generator 350W Nominal / 600W Peak Weight: 9.14 lb / 4.15 kg Brushless and maintenance free Battery Li-Ion 36V Weight: 9 lb / 3.8 kg Controller Proportional power-assist Throttle included

BionX has 2 standards for cable lengths: "Regular" which fits most regular frames and "Lady" which enables the battery to bve installed on a back rack. For recumbents, they do special cabling to fit any recumbent. (See below.)

BionX electric conversion systems - user guide: http://nycewheels.com/BionX-user-guide.pdf

BionX installation manual (portions may be out of date): http://nycewheels.com/Installation-manual.pdf

Estimated ranges for the various BionX kits using each of the 4 assist levels: http://www.greenspeed.us/bionx_motor_bike_kit.htm

For the 36V lithium, the lithium will fit in the battery box and will go on the frame.
The 36V NiMH battery is too big to fit in the battery box, so it must go in a pack on the rear rack.
For the 24V models (NiMH or Li Ion), both fit in the battery box.

2006 USA Pricing for BionX products

Intelligent system with proportional power-assist
(2-year waranty on all components, except the battery = 1 year)

Serial P-250 - $995
Battery 9 lb
24 Volts NiMH (500 complete cycles)
Motor 250 Watts 7.7 lb
Proportional assistance

Serial PL-250 - $1275
Battery 5.9 lb (20% increased capacity vs NiMH)
24 Volts Lithium-Ion
Motor 250 Watts 7.7 lb

Serial P-350 - $1175
Battery
36 Volts NiMH (500 complete cycles)
Motor 350 Watts 9.15 lb with thumb throttle
Proportional assistance and throttled power

Serial PL-350 - $1450
Battery (20% increased capacity vs NiMH)
36 Volts Lithium-Ion
Motor 350 Watts 9.15 lb with thumb throttle
Proportional assistance and throttled power

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If you plan a non-standard installation, e.g. mounting on a recumbent bike, you'll need to order non-standard cable lengths. Use the following PDF file to determine the lengths you'll need to complete the order. bionxcbl.pdf

This shows the battery pack mounted upside down on a recumbent bike. This mounting alternative doesn't use the rear rack. Recumbent riders may want to consider this or another location within the frame to mount the battery pack; this keeps your rack free/available for other stuff. If you're comfortable dealing with extra wire (e.g. by bundling it together to the frame with tie-wraps), then measure for battery placement on the rear rack. That will give you the flexibility to mount the battery pack most anywhere on the bike.

Here the battery pack receiver is mounted on a rack with raised slide/guide. To clear the slide/guide, spacers are installed.

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