Hi Pete, can you outline what parts you are using for the upgrade? Have you found a way to fit 2 seals for 1 or is it just better seals? Are you using corrosion proof bearings SS/ceramic? What is the current situation with faulty circuit boards?
Finally got some traction on this scandal.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jun/15/the-big-problem-is-water-uk-ebike-owners-plagued-by-failing-motors
Lets hope we see some corporate ethos change re spares & design and not just a meaningless, throw away mission statement...
"Then again a new basic car in UK is probably £17 grand more reliable than a Ebike I would hope " and a damned sight more complicated but still good for 100,000miles +
How much more drag would a couple of seals and stainless or ceramic bearings add? And 50% more weight - I don't think so! And why don't they all make all motor parts available? Why are motors so expensive? If customers don't complain, then nothing is going to change. Article in the Guardian...
The motors are designed for emtbs but not well enough. Your argument that emtbs are only 10% of the market therefore failure is acceptable does not hold water and is irrelevant.
We should not have to worry about water, magnetism or shocks killing our motors. They should be 'fit for purpose' and robust. They are EMTB motors with an EMTB Mode, so they should be able to withstand EMTB environments of the country they are sold into. They should not be failing when nearly...