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Mongoose Argus Trail (Dolomite ALX) Fat Bike, Hunting E-Bike Conversion Component Review!!

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Hey folks,
Lot's of folks wanting to know build components of the Argus Trail. Quick run down of components that I used. This is still a work in progress so there is some cable management that needs to be done. Also working out chain line issues and what not. Actually I just rearranged the cassette for better chain line. May upload a video on that. Component list is below.

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Mongoose Argus Trail 19" https://amzn.to/3tIYuXk
Mongoose Dolomite ALX https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mongoose-2...
ATV TEC Gun/Bow Holder https://amzn.to/3TMloru
Aluminum Kick Stand https://amzn.to/3ArQopF
Rear Rack https://amzn.to/3Omqfyl
203mm Brake Rotors https://amzn.to/3En3kyA
Rear Brake Spacer https://amzn.to/3EMykcp
Front Brake Spacer https://amzn.to/3U8jCBj
Zoom 4 Piston Hydraulic Brakes https://amzn.to/3Es0HeG
Unit Power Pack 52v 20ah Battery https://amzn.to/3OluJp0
Bafang BBSHD 1000w motor/kit https://amzn.to/3tLgz77
36T BBSHD Chain Ring https://amzn.to/3TWk994
Shift Sensor https://amzn.to/3UTx0u6
Bafang Programming cable (this isn't must have....I purchased it to reprogram motor in future if I wanted) https://amzn.to/3OmqLMN

20 Comments

@Skindawg03 3 years ago

This is exactly the way I’m thinking for a hunting bike,, 1000 watt , single speed to pull a small trailer ,, I haven’t started yet do to lack of info ,, but watching your video you cover all the info including problems with grass !
Thank you for your effort an sharing

@terrydoublin1398 3 years ago

This is just what I needed to see, been wanting to do this for a while just didn't know what all I was getting into. Thanks!!

@djz.p.e.6260 2 years ago

👀Awesome 👏🏾 build💯

@robertmiller9142 3 years ago

I like the way that you did this bike and have an idea that would work for this to make it not only for long distance but would also put your chain back in line and also give you more power and speed to get to places. What you do is add a second tier to your back rack and then add a 750-1,000 watt batteries to the engine on the lower rack and open up where you the triangle battery pack then place a 49cc 4 stroke engine into that spot with a 3-4-5 liter tank for gas the 4 stroke does not need a gas oil mixture in the tank and then add a jack shaft shift kit that has the free wheel set up with it. It will go on the same axel that runs thrue the mid drive engine and allow for when the mid drive is not running it will still allow for the engine to run and drive the bike forward just remember to let off the gas when you shift gears and you can still use the electric motor for getting back to your hunting spot.

@akolsrud 2 years ago

Nice video, good explanations, and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for a good informational video.

@Oldmanwithagoldpan 3 years ago

Very interesting vid, I've got an old Cheapo regular one old fart horse powered mountain bike that I picked up off the curb/trash that I made into a hunting bike. Works great but that motor and battery would be sweet. Definitely going to look into a fat tire bike too. As for a trailer, I was blessed to find an old school 90s one piece plastic baby buggy on Craigslist for 30 bucks.. Nice lady was telling me about using it for her kids and grandkids.. she obviously had sentimental attachments, then asked me if I was going to use it for my grandkids.. I just smiled and said Mam, you probably don't want to know Lol... it's been one of the best deer carts EVER. The way its made the bottom acts like a sled when the wheels are in scrub over their heads, even going over logs. And I pulled my buddy around in it for quite a while hooked up to the bike on the hard ball.

@NAubc 2 years ago

I have a tip for you. I keep my weapon on my pack. For archery I use a bow spider. And for rifle I have a Kuiu rifle carrier attached to my pack. That will eliminate a lot of issues for you.

@BentnoseTheBlindScribe 1 year ago

Great video. i just snagged 2 fatbikes with 26 "wheels a 1x10 and a singlespeed. i also just ordered 4 Hyper 26 "wheel fattire bmx with 36 volt 250 watt rear hubs on clearance for 298 Cdn. Hyper charges 298 for just the spare battery on their website so at 298 a full bike its a steal. I will not be going in the woods deep with them though .

@kmtnbike1117 3 years ago (edited)

Looking for a fat tire snow bike to add a BBSHD on. Thanks for your review. I have built several e-bikes and one thing you can do is change out the front ‘Chainring’ to a Lekkie 40t or 42t to improve your offset for better chainline. The 40t will need a little grinding to the chainring cover. Even Luna cycles makes a 42t Eclipse chainring that has even more offset all depending if you have the room without hitting your chainstay. Getting a larger rear cassette is also a good idea if you increase the front chainring to improve your torque. Easy to switch cogs around to use the largest cogs for better chainline.
Just a note: the screen on the handlebars is the display. The controller is in the right side of the motor near the chainring. I have upgraded my controller to get about 2 to 3 times the power up to 4K watts. Stock controller is a joke and the motor is so much more powerful than you could ever imagine. That would make that single sprocket a no brainer with the higher power. Thanks again for the review👍

@Dinty51 1 year ago

You have to mount the bike rack properly in order to get the 310lb rating. Should have more vertical support

@aeestep77 1 year ago

That’s as good of a hunting bike as any of those big name overinflated bikes

@aeestep77 1 year ago

If you’re in some pretty steep areas in your area of Ky like I’d you’ll want to go single speed.

@robmcculley6835 2 years ago

I own a BBSHD system on a Specialized Rockhopper and I like your choice of equipment. Definitely clean up those wires and get rid of the barber pole thing with the power cabling. I am thinking about a dolomite with a 3KW rear hub motor running 72 volts. I'm not sure that a gun rack would go over well in Los Angeles though LOL!

@keithj.geising595 3 years ago

Got a build video for the e-motor set-up?

@DulcheRecords 3 years ago

Thinking about getting a dolomite alx and purchasing the 26" 1500watt FAT conversion kit from ebikeling and a 28.8ah unit power battery.

@OzarksUnlimited 3 years ago

100mm motor ?

@Keith-m1n8j 2 months ago

Get a second handlebar stem a straight one remove your spacers underneath your current stem. Put a steel straight bar through it instead of a handlebar. The older aheadset with a steel straight handlebar make a great light bar and mount your gun rack there it will lower the center of gravity as well.