Is anyone using a badass dongle on the latest Bosch CX mid drive system, as I'm considering getting one but want to make sure I get all the relevant information before purchasing
Badass dongle
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Better read the "new name for the forum thread"
If you use the word dongle, you'll get done by the dongle police!!
If you use the word dongle, you'll get done by the dongle police!!
Hi Electric daz
If you do a search on this forum relating to dongles, you'll find that their use is a very contentious issue.
This explains the initial response you've received
If you do a search on this forum relating to dongles, you'll find that their use is a very contentious issue.
This explains the initial response you've received
I have had a quick glance around the forums and I understand both sides a bit more, I love my new ebike but I regularly hit 25-30mph on my standard bike but the issue I find with the assist system is after the cut off point it can be a heavy sluggish bike on the flat which then makes me slower than I am on the standard one
The Badass dongle does what it says, it removes the speed cut off.
It will make the bike faster overall, but don't get too excited.
There is no 'tuning' or extra power.
The motors are built for torque, not speed, so the assistance tails off the faster you go.
Being a fairly strong cyclist will help you get the most from the dongle.
Fitting might be a problem.
Some new ebikes have the chain stay sensor mounted close to the spokes or rim, leaving no clearance for the dongle.
Badass have a couple of brackets to sort this, but remounting the sensor can be difficult if there is no slack in the cable.
Hopefully, yours is one of the bikes that needs to modding.
Regarding your riding experience so far, I've told a few fit roadies over the years not to get an ebike because it will only slow them down.
I'm sure each thought I was being obtuse.
Anyone tell me the best place to buy a dongle for a Bosch CX assist mid drive system (is it only badass.com)
Admin: Links to purchase dongle are not permitted. Thanks.
Admin: Links to purchase dongle are not permitted. Thanks.
Cube Reaction Hybrid HPA Race 400 29er 2016, but not looking to hit 30mph just happy to get to 20 and on the mad occasion 25mph with the assistance
looks like the egg shape case same as mine so will be ok.
you just need the spanner to remove the lock ring and a crank puller for the peddle arm.
this site sells the spanner and a dual front sprocket 16t-18t
http://speedup.altervista.org/
https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/eBike-Spare-Parts/bosch-drive-unit-sprocket
you just need the spanner to remove the lock ring and a crank puller for the peddle arm.
this site sells the spanner and a dual front sprocket 16t-18t
http://speedup.altervista.org/
https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/eBike-Spare-Parts/bosch-drive-unit-sprocket
Do I need to change front sprocket, I have 11 cassette on the wheel and am only looking for an average of an extra 6-10mph increase?
Thank you for all the info you have been a great help, I will be taking it all in and making my decision in a day or 2. Again many thanks
you will need the lock ring spanner some time to change it anyway so best get 1 as not good idea to try do it with a hammer and screwdriver. new 1s are 12 quid.
id also remove it now and then as muck builds up behind it anyway
crank puller 5 quid and just takes 5 mins to change over sprockets.
id also remove it now and then as muck builds up behind it anyway
crank puller 5 quid and just takes 5 mins to change over sprockets.