There are three motors in the Phoenix Series. They are all brushless motors and use the same enclosures. They can be used with either 36 volt (3640) or 48 volt 40 amp (4840) controllers.

The Phoenix is the most powerful motor available for a bike. The Phoenix Racer on a 26" wheel with a fully inflated street tire is about all a 180 lb rider can handle on a dry, paved surface. You won't be able to ride at full speed in city traffic with the Phoenix. These systems exceed power and speed limits established by the federal law that defines a bicycle, so ride on-road at your own risk. We give you choices, but you must use good judgment. Choose a bike with good brakes, inspect them often, and replace worn shoes or pads as needed. You'll be putting a lot more miles on an electric bike than a pedal bike, and brakes become very important at the speeds you will reach.

Phoenix Racer
Use the Phoenix Racer when you want high speeds and ride on hard surfaces with "normal" grades, or have a small wheel diameter. The motor is wound more for speed than torque, yet it reaches 36 MPH in 19 seconds and will spin easily in gravel or road debris with the 4840 controller. We recommend a racing slick for the Phoenix to take sustained high speed and reduce rolling resistance.

Phoenix Cruiser

Use the Cruiser when you have long steep hills or do not want the speed of the Racer. Phoenix Cruiser reaches 30 MPH in 13 seconds, and will sustain its top speed under more varying conditions. The Cruiser with the 4840 controller will gain a little speed on hills. The extreme hills that even the Racer can not climb without a little pedaling.

Phoenix Brute

Use the Phoenix Brute when you have extreme hills, pull a trailer, or do not want the speed of the Phoenix Cruiser. With the 4840 controller, it reaches its top speed of 25 MPH in 11 seconds.

Our kits include motor mounted in wheel, speed controller, key switch, connectorized wiring, fuse, batteries, charger, throttle (thumb or twist), wire ties, rack, battery bag. There is nothing else to buy. Not only that, but Crystalyte kits from Bernson EV come pre-wired. It couldn't be easier.

Phoenix motors are available on 20 inch, 24 inch, 26 inch, and 700cm front wheels. Rear 7-speed wheels are available in 26 inch. Width is 100mm for front wheels, and 135mm for rear 7-speed wheels. Weight is 23.5 pounds. The axle is 9mm in diameter.

TIP: While bicyclists pay big money for a frame that is 2 pounds lighter, turns out the cheapest frames make the best electric bikes. Two pounds doesn't matter much when you're putting 50+ pounds of power plant on it. Take advantage of this. Our bike cost less than $110, and we can out-run any bike on the road with the Phoenix it just a twist of the throttle.