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Introducing the Next Generation:
CYC Motor Ltd., products are fueled by innovation and a deep passion for redefining electric mobility. Since day one, like Bicycle Motor Works, they’ve been committed to pushing the boundaries of e-bike technology—delivering mid-drive systems that combine precision engineering, powerful performance, and long-term reliability.
 
Photon Gen 2 is their latest evolution—a smarter, stronger, and more versatile drive system built for riders and builders who demand more without compromise.
 
Why Choose Photon Gen 2?
✔ Legal, Yet Powerful:
Stay within street-legal limits (750W–1250W), while accessing off-road-level torque that handles steep climbs and rugged terrain with ease.
✔ Purpose-Built for Performance:
Whether you’re a mountain biker, commuter, or DIY builder, Photon Gen 2 offers seamless power, refined control, and a natural ride feel—no sudden jolts or scooter-like surges.
✔ Repairable by Design:
CYC's open, serviceable ecosystem means all core components are user-replaceable—no proprietary tools, no glued parts. Built to be fixed, not tossed.
 
Made for Riders Who:
Prioritize a smooth, torque-sensing experience
Want heat-managed power delivery that doesn’t fade on long rides
Refuse to be locked into closed systems
Value durability, upgrade paths, and hands-on maintainability
 
Photon Gen 2
Legal Power. Real Adventure.
Engineered for the tech-savvy, mechanically inclined, and those who live to ride farther, faster, and freer.
 
The package includes everything you need to convert your bike except the battery: (Bicycle Motor Works will help you with that)
Motor body with the Next-Gen Torque-Sensing freewheel module
Built-in CYC XP6 controller 
Chainring with chainring cover
Bottom bracket assembly
Crank set 165mm/175mm
Peripherals including
Display - *** Upgrade to Intuition Display
Waterproof wiring
Thumb throttle
Speed sensor
Brake sensors (optional)
User manual (ecopy)
Battery Upgrade (you'll need this). Get an extra 10% off our Signature, U.S. Made eBike Batteries - no coupon needed. Not sure what you need? Contact us now, ask for Matt.
Please see full description.
 
 
Description
Beautifully designed and created by CYC Motors Ltd., the Photon Gen 2 brings you a High Performance and state-of-the-art E-bike conversion kit unlike any other. The research and thoughtfulness put into this model, brings you technology advancements unfound in other factory model mid-drive motors.
Powerful, Quiet, Lightweight and Intuitive.  
Featuring an easy DIY plug-n-play installation, simple programming that can also be accomplished through your smart phone, and much more.
The Photon preserves a perfect chain line on any bike and great ground clearance With its torque sensing and cadence sensing bottom bracket, it delivers power at the cadence you choose and senses when you crank up your effort and delivers more power on demand.
Features a versatile motor that fits most frame types, including fat bikes and some carbon frames. It can be set up as a class 1, class 2, or class 3 ebike from 250 to 750 watts. Off-road modes go from 750 to over 1,000 watts.
 
Documentation (to be released):
Photon 2  General Overview
Photon 2 User Manual
Photon 2 Instruction Card
Photon 2 Dimensions
Installation Video
Access the CYC Online Portal – download all your manuals and printouts
Need help? Contact us for more information or ask to be notified with updates.
 
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