Ordered the Luna Anniversary kit with BBS02 mid-drive motor and 48 volt GA Shark pack.

Everything was a breeze to install except the Bafang C965 Dashboard. The bracket holes didn’t line up with the screw holes in back of the dashboard and I needed to improvise with a drill.

Other than that the kit is amazing and the Tern folder an outstanding bike to build upon. I love my six mile, 3 borough, NYC commute now.

Super easy build great product I have had a stroke and only have my right side to work with and was able to do the build myself great company fast shipping thank you

Overall 4 stars. My first ebike and tons of fun. Installed on front with Luna torque bar, 52V battery and battery bag. Used mainly for 12 mile work commute on flat cement/asphalt roads.
Pros:
- Straight forward install.
- Love the trigger control. The overall construction seems sound. The control panel has a backlight which works well.
- Perfect speed for me. It accelerates quickly and smoothly. It goes 24MPH without any pedal input when fully charged. With pedals can go 26-28MPH. The current bike gears are not well designed to pedal at top speed as the cadence is way too high. Perhaps if I change gears it could go faster and be more comfortable to pedal with. You can change the top speed of motor with the control panel(5 different top speeds) but I haven't found much use for this.
Cons
- wheel was not dished(i.e. the tire was not centered on the hub). It was offset by about 1cm. This seemed way too much to feel safe. Customer support instructed me to fix this myself. They said they cannot predict the amount of dish as it changes per bike. This confused me as it seems that it would actually depend mostly on the fixed space of the hub. I am NO bike mechanic so this was very new for me. I tried being as methodical as possible but unfortunately by dishing it the wheel came out of true. It rides ok but has some vibration to it now.
- After charging the battery once, the battery power display on the battery stopped working. As explained on the website, the control panel for this hub motor is designed for 48V battery and as I have the 52V battery, I now cannot gauge how much battery is left. After the battery died on the way to work once, I am now charging on a much more regular basis which I don't think is as good for battery longevity.
- The speedometer and odometer only work when the motor is activated. So if you are coasting or pedaling without the motor it will not tell you your speed or calculate accurate distance. This is a minor weakness as you could always supplement with phone GPS or other device if you wanted.
- There is no cruise control so you have to maintain finger on trigger. This is usually not noticeable as there is not much resistance so tiring is minimal. Going over bumps may result in some slippage.

I am very happy with my purchase and recommend this option to any whom would like to rebuild their BBSHD.
I put 7000 miles on the motor before I decided it would be a good idea to recore and replace the controller.
I only needed to replace the pas disc and the clutch to get it back to working proper; but 7000 miles seems like a good time for some serious preventative maintenance.

I also recommend greasing up the entire unit,( gears, etc), with Mobilegrease 28 while you have it all apart.

You will need to pull the controller first , (4 bolts), to remove old core which is hooked up to it under the controller cover.
Next pull 4 bolts on core side and gently pry it off the reduction gear housing.
Now is when you do the grease job.
Assembly is the reverse of disassembly; you may need to turn gears a bit to get new core to engage and seat properly.
Only other thing you may need are gaskets; but the old ones work fine if you don’t damage them during disassembly.

Ready for another 7000 miles

Everyone has been so helpful and really know their stuff!!!

Easy for your average DIY guy to build with just a few tools laying around. If you have a quality bike laying around then convert it. If not, buy it pre-built by Luna because its cost efficient and their selection of bikes are top shelf.

Over all great bike 40 plus MPH after programming 42t stock sprocket

Awesome products and great people to deal with . Bike turned out great !!

Love riding my bike its crazy fun im putting motor and battery on full susension stumpjumper and putting cyclone and 72v battery on this bike thanks luna

Performed flawlessly, had no issues with the setup. Thanks Luna for a great product

Great fun putting together your own electric bike. Luna provides quality product in order to help you achieve whatever it is that you can dream up.

Great service A+ Never had a problem with Luna cycles always quick to reply I’ve enjoyed building my bike with Luna help thank you team :)

i had 750w hub drive very slow on the hills so i change to a mid drive no much better on the hills

Enjoying my new Apocalypse V2 at the Lathrop State Park near Walsenburg, CO. The paved roads around Martin Lake are a wonderful place to experience the awesome acceleration and performance the Apocalypse has to offer. Nothing else comes close to the outstanding performance and reliability this Luna Cycle e-scooter has to offer. Five Stars for performance, reliability and Luna Support.

Everything went smoothly, excellent directions, impressive result. What more can you ask for?

I purchased this bike to take to Burning Man, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. With the extra long seat, and some added foot pegs, I could take on 2 passengers and still have plenty of power to zip around. The frame is perfect for any added modifications I needed and it was a platform for all the fun in the world. It made everyone smile and laugh that encountered it.

Stolen on Nov 2nd, it has moved on to greener pastures, to frolick with other unicorns.

Build

This was my first ebike build. Wanted to create a all-weather commuter for my 13 miles-each way trip to work. Bought the BBS02 kit with the 52V battery (anniversary sale) for a winter project. Decided to convert my trusty old F700 hard tail that I purchased used in 2000 and had thrashed on the trails for nearly 20 years. She was looking a bit worse for wear and had been relegated to a dark corner of my basement - but I still loved the bike. I got lucky and found a X-small F600 in a garage sale and bought it for 100 bucks. I scavenged the air shock, disc brakes, wheels, tires, handlebars, rear derailleur, etc. off of it and created the Frankenbike. The conversion to ebike was fairly straight forward thanks to great info on the forums and on you tube. Some details: I skipped getting the gear change sensor (a waste of money IMHO. I hooked up the front brake only to the motor-cut off. Did the KPH/MPH "trick" to cheat the top speed limit. I had to customize the battery tray so it would fit properly on the down tube. Used my very marginal skills to solder the connections. Made things more water resistant by shrink wrapping every connection and covering the display with clear packing tape - I planned on using this thing in Oregon throughout the winter. Packed the drive with grease - didn't buy the super expensive Mobil grease that everyone recommends - had some of the green snot marine grease laying around that said it was lithium grease compatible - so I used that instead. Installed an aquarium thermometer to help ensure I don't burn up the motor. Added a rear fender and a mud guard on the down tube to provide a little protection for the battery. Eventually I added a cheap rack - and I was set to go.

Issues/Broken Things

Initially I had "suspended" the motor about 1/2" below the down tube to make sure I had plenty of room for the derailleur cable. The motor kept coming loose though and I kept messing with the bracket spacers and kept tightening things down till I partially stripped one of the mounting holes on the motor. The aluminum around the bottom bracket just wouldn't hold due to the torque of the motor. Eventually I just let the motor rest hard on the bottom bracket - the derailleur cable just clears -and that solved the problem!

I bought the 48 tooth sprocket - but thought it looked kind of cheap, and out of vanity (and the need for speed), bought a nice looking narrow/wide 52 tooth sprocket and an aftermarket adapter. Waste of money. I potato chipped the sprocket on the first ride and damaged the plastic motor cover. I have learned to love the stock sprocket.

I originally installed the speed sensor facing up, and managed to hit it/kick it' or something and broke it. Bike still ran but without the display. Installed a new one the other way around and I haven't broken this one...yet. This part seems like a weak link in the system.

I purchased a chain keeper for way too much money and broke it after a couple of rides. Have been meaning to re-install the front derailleur as a chain guide but haven't really needed to - occasionally the chain jumps off, but it happens infrequently enough that I am not terribly motivated to make the change.

I purchased the cheapest plastic charger with the kit and now the fan is starting to give in - so I would Definitely upgrade the charger if I was buying a new kit. BTW - I am careful to only charge the battery if I know I am going to ride the bike right away - and I store the battery in the refrigerator - 2 things that are supposed to lengthen batter life - only time will tell.

Experience

I put this together for my work commute - about 13 miles each way on reads and bike trails - with approx 500' of elevation change each way. On decent weather days I ride my gravel grinder and I usually save the ebike for marginal to very bad weather days.

I rarely bother with the pedal assist and just stick with the thumb throttle control. I only pedal to accelerate from a stop or to check the RPM to ensure I'm not loading the motor too much or if I'm going up a steep hill. If I take it easy, (20-23mph, gps confirmed) - I can get back and forth on a charge. If I give it the beans (25-27mph) I need to recharge at work...I usually give it the beans! - Hard to change the ways of an old outlaw motorcyclist.

The 48 tooth sprocket seems perfect for the route/task and the chain lines up nicely for the three rear cogs I tend to use all the time.

I have learned the importance of tire pressure to this system! its amazing to me how much difference tp makes to performance. I'm riding on some odd "hybrid" tires that were on my donor bike - which look like regular mountain bike tires but have a strip in the middle that seems to reduce rolling resistance on the road . If the pressure gets a little low, I can actually feel the difference via my seat-of-the-pants dynometer...Might try some slicks this summer to see what happens.

My biggest problem - is just trying to stay warm on the bike in the snotty, cold Oregon winter weather.

Since I am riding in the dark most of the time - lighting is also a big issue. Most bike lights don't push out enough light to be safe at 25mph - so I am sporting a night rider light that is super bright - but I am cognizant of the impact it has on other riders. I end up covering it with a hand when i see oncoming bike traffic and putting it on its lowest setting when on the bike trails.

Over 500 miles later, the bike is running well - though I do feel a little vibration from the motor despite good chain maintenance. May re-grease the final drive gears again.

I bought the cable to reprogram the bike - but I haven't used it yet. So far I don't see any need for it. I'm getting plenty of performance out of the drive as is. One day. I'll probably fiddle around with it and see if I can break something else...

Wish List

I wish the clock on the display wouldn't stop when I disconnect the battery.
I wish they would have included the bottom bracket wrench as part of the kit.
Other than that - its been a fun project and a great commuter option for me.

The shipping was fast. The battery looks great and is really good quality. It works perfect for my setup. The range is really good and I would recommend buying this over any other battery on the market, I looked everywhere best battery for your money.

Brought my 2003 Trek Fuel 90 full suspension mountain bike back to life with the Bafang 1000 watt motor and Shark 52 volt 14ah battery. I added the Luna Eclipse 42 tooth chain ring, which has perfect offset for the chain alignment. I upgraded the 9 speed free wheel from a 11-36 to a 11-40,and this works very well on my daily 16 mile ride, which is 95% mountain trails on the Fleming Meadow Sierra Nevada Mountain Bike trail near Pollock Pines, California.
I mounted the battery with 5, 5mm rivet screws and added two Velcro straps for any side direct impacts. I also have 52volt 14ah back up battery ,I carry in my back pack with a silicone wire harness with a quick release, which I can plug in and use without removing the frame battery. This works so well and I could not be happier with the outcome.

Daily Driver: "The Electric Black Lightening": 750w Bafang Geared Hub Motor, 7 Speed, 56T Chainring, Luna 52V 14ah Rack Battery, Luna 52V 17.5ah Triangle Battery. Origin8 Double Wall 26x80mm front, 26x100mm rear with 12G Sapim spokes, Vee Rubber Mission Control II, 4.0"front, 4.7" rear.