My ep801 just stops assisting at 20 mph, I don't feel motor drag, just the added torque stops. I ride quite a bit with the assist turned off to warm up and it's no where near as bad as I thought a 56lbs bike would be. It also makes you appreciate the assistance more after a climb without it 😂.
Just need to make the motors oil bath and have a yearly oil change interval. PCB 's sealed with silicone like automotive control modules, even high end roof top HVAC equipment PCB's have a sealant on them nowadays. The bearings would last thousands of miles and probably the useful life span of...
I bought some paint protection film off Amazon for pretty cheap. 2inch (50mm) and 4 inch (100mm) would work for most bikes, it's pretty easy to apply as well. This would add some protection from scrapes and scuffs, and doesn't look too bad either.
Attached is a picture from me applying it, next...
Parts availability is an issue, but some of the higher wear items like bearings or seals can be bought at any bearing supplier. I've repair lots of circuit boards that just had some electrolysis because they got wet. A brass brush and electronic cleaner got my kids stacyc going after he crashed...
My computer charger will charge my phone or PC with no issues, I think it'll put out 5, 9, 15, or 20vdc so it's been done before. Imagine if bike chargers were just as simple as a large HD USBC, reversible and easy to use!
I'd like to see parts availability and breakdowns to rebuild motors out of warranty. It would also be nice if each brand would at least make a standard bolt pattern and have a motor, battery, and wire harness kit to make upgrading possible and easy. I believe Shimano ep8000, ep8, and ep801 are...
Eco feels like more than just assist for the extra weight on my 55lbs Polygon Collosus with an EP801. I start rides with the assist turned off to get warmed up. My background is with dirt bikes so I think this bike is very playful and have zero desire to go back to an analog bike. I was planning...