I routed internally (had 6 pin version, no throttle & less clutter with VLCD6 display) Slightly widened the opening to allow the plug through but was pretty easy. Wife wanted mine so had to build another and to be fair, prefer it to my Trek Rail for tracks & cinder trails.
Both these bikes have...
That's how we used to tow motorbikes when trail riding if one wouldn't start. There has to be an immediate "let go" for the safety of both. In reallity, there is no need to spend money on anything commercial. It's basically a strap/rope.
I agree fully that if you want to go faster - get a moped/motorbike/car - properly taxed and insured for road use with approriate head protection/clothing etc. I have both motorbikes and cars. There are a combination of very valid points here I fully agree that in bike parks/single track and...
As a more mature rider and not able to get out as often as i would like. I am probably not as fit and agile as many on hear. I certainly like my Trek Rail but would love the assistance level cut-off raise to 20mph. I would agree that at BPW I have found that it wouldn't make any difference. In...
Well I can say that I for one would prefer 20mph and everyone I have spoken to/ride with feels the same. Guess numbers can be more accurately guaged by how many signatures are achieved. Like I said, no one is forced to sign, or indeed update their system, If they don't want that extra 5mph...
I'm hoping my bosch motor will last a good while longer yet as it's less than 12 months old. Hopefully by the time it dies there will.be viable alternatives ( assuming aftermarket components don't become available for bosch motors in the meantime).
@Rob Rides EMTB - just a thought, if you mention this on your YT channel there may be a chance to give it some traction.
Everytime there is a mention of assistance limits there is always a very active response in the comments. Those that are against it for whatever reason don't have to sign or...
I'm fully behind the idea of adaptor systems. BOSCH do not support the maintenance/repair of the motor systems by the end user, nor do they allow end user access to the firmware to allow easy upgrades for alternative displays, battery packs etc. It's a closed system. So when my Bosch Gen 4 gives...
Signed. The same bikes are manufactured for US and other countries that allow 32kph ( 20mph) so that demonstrates that there is no safety issue with the bike itself. Allowing this increase would mean that a large majority of riders on both manufactured and converted bikes would be more likely to...
Thank you (and to all who have provided feeback).- some very interesting points. I don't think I would personally have a problem feeding new cable and connecting up as I am handy with the spanners and usually do all my own maintenance, so that by iteself does not present a problem.
I appreciate...
I get the point that it may be similar cost wise as asking LBS to hook up to their PC and would give me ability with connect to download updates. But I had seen somewhere that the motor still.needs to be taken to LBS to get it to recognise a different display. Or is it a straight swap at home?
Thank you. That makes sense but ironically, it's on trails where I tend to use Tour mode almost all the time as I have found eMTB mode provides much more punch than I need/want. It's in the relaxed 60-70 cadence range where I find it not quite enough to maintain the speed but as soon as i give...
So if I am understanding right. Doesn't make any difference if you have a purion display or upgrade, it's not possible ( even at LBS) to make adjustments to assistance level for Lower cadence in tour ( I called it trail) mode?
I am interested in this thread for similar reasons. Bought a new 22 Rail 5 625w in Feb 23. It has Purion display which I am actually happy with so don't really need to change it. Is there a way ( even at LBS ) to adjust the profile in trail mode to get slightly more assist at lowere cadence? I...
Slightly better range than Rail for that one. But the beauty is you can swap and change batteries to whatever size you want/can fit. If you are happy with spanners and can change a BB then yes it easy. It took me 2-3 hrs one afternoon
This was the steed I made for her and she loves it. Generally we go out every weekend and now she is happy to try rail trails & tracks when dry, even ventured onto parts (easy) of the blue at Dolby. That is a massive step for her and she enjoys it. Her confidence on two wheel has gown...
My wife has come on more than she realities and now tackles climbs and rougher terrain that she never expected she would. We are both in our 60's but I have always enjoyed 2 wheels off road
I converted 2 x hardtails ( for when wife and I ride out togther as she doesn't like anything other that gravel track and fail trails) with Tongsheng TSDZ2 motors and they have been brilliant. Done well over 2.5k trouble free miles each of them. Not as sophisticated as Bosch motor in terms of...
Matte black/miami. Colour option wasn't available at the bargain price I got it for but not unhappy. Being matte I invisiframed it when I got it (which was surprisingly easy)