Golden Hub Motor

[Giovanni LiCalsi]

Anyone using this hub motor?
Looks efficient.

 

[rborger73]

Yes I love mine. Read up on them. If you want to start out stock there is an internal controller with the mp3. It can be replaced but requires having some skills to do that if you want to later upgrade and increase speed. I run mine currently at 12s and have about 600 miles on mine already this year. So far so good for me.

 

[MikeFairbanks]

Yeah, they're legit. They have a bunch of different items, but essentially you'll be alright. I like some of their rims that are meshed with the motors. They look cool and durable.

 

[Giovanni LiCalsi]

I am considering buying the Veloschmitt that has this motor option.

 

[brumbrum]

You may be better off buying a magic pie 2 that takes an external controller so you can pick a more reliable controller from another company. GM controllers have a habit of failing. GM are very good at marketing their products. If you do buy the MP3 get it from a local dealer with a warranty from them.

 

[dogman dan]

I'd vote for external controller version too. That motor is typically slightly on the slow side, making it a good choice for a heavier load like that velo.

 

[Giovanni LiCalsi]

The only thing that I can find on the Google search for the Pie controller is overvolting that causes the controller to fail.
The Pie3 has a cooling fan. Maybe the newer controllers are better cooled?

 

[999zip999]

35amp controller needs a good battery.

 

[MitchJi]

Hi,

I would I get a price without a motor and install a Chromotor.