Hi guys, just looking to see if I’m going in the right direction here.
Most relevant facts are that I live in a hilly area (West Cork, Ireland) and I like to put my bike in the car - so I want to keep it as light as possible. After reading loads of threads and much deliberation, I’ve decided to get the tongsheng from PSW power. tsdz2 tongsheng 36V 250W or 350W 42T VLCD5 TSDZ2 electric bicycle central mid motor with throttle e-brake lever (pswpower.com)
Basically right now I have an airnimal Joey (24” folder) and an old bike Friday (20” folder) I picked up last year that needs some work. Part of my decision to go with a mid drive is I can change it from one bike to another if I feel it might be better suited (Bike Friday will be easier to put in the car) I almost never fold them so losing folding ability isn't a problem. The small wheel size allows me to put them in the car as is.
As I’m getting on and starting to have hip problems, I’m thinking I should get a throttle and it seems that then I should put on the ebrakes – Is it the case that if, to keep things simple, I don’t put them on initially, it will be possible to do later?
Also, I feel like I’ve read somewhere that if I go for the throttle version, I need to go for the VLCD5 display. Is this true or is there a smaller display that would be compatible?
I’m inclined to go with the 350watt, there doesn’t seem to be a weight penalty, and besides the slight issue of legality, is there any other reason not to?
Re:Battery – something like this is what I had in mind. It seems to have come down in price since I last checked, but that could be coz it’s shifted to the American site when I look for batteries.
EU stock Water Bottle Battery 36V 10AH Electric Bike Lithium ion eBike Battery pack (pswpower.com)
I think 10 AH would be loads as I hope to be contributing most of the energy most of the time, is there any reason to up the voltage?
I take safety and sustainability quite seriously, and assume that such a cheap battery might not be great in these regards? Is there another compatible one anyone would recommend? I guess I don’t want to spend at the really higher end until I know that this is something I will really use. I like to think I might substitute it for local car trips, but once the weather changes and the evenings draw in, I’m pretty sure the car will win out most of the time!
Thanks in advance! Catherine
Most relevant facts are that I live in a hilly area (West Cork, Ireland) and I like to put my bike in the car - so I want to keep it as light as possible. After reading loads of threads and much deliberation, I’ve decided to get the tongsheng from PSW power. tsdz2 tongsheng 36V 250W or 350W 42T VLCD5 TSDZ2 electric bicycle central mid motor with throttle e-brake lever (pswpower.com)
Basically right now I have an airnimal Joey (24” folder) and an old bike Friday (20” folder) I picked up last year that needs some work. Part of my decision to go with a mid drive is I can change it from one bike to another if I feel it might be better suited (Bike Friday will be easier to put in the car) I almost never fold them so losing folding ability isn't a problem. The small wheel size allows me to put them in the car as is.
As I’m getting on and starting to have hip problems, I’m thinking I should get a throttle and it seems that then I should put on the ebrakes – Is it the case that if, to keep things simple, I don’t put them on initially, it will be possible to do later?
Also, I feel like I’ve read somewhere that if I go for the throttle version, I need to go for the VLCD5 display. Is this true or is there a smaller display that would be compatible?
I’m inclined to go with the 350watt, there doesn’t seem to be a weight penalty, and besides the slight issue of legality, is there any other reason not to?
Re:Battery – something like this is what I had in mind. It seems to have come down in price since I last checked, but that could be coz it’s shifted to the American site when I look for batteries.
EU stock Water Bottle Battery 36V 10AH Electric Bike Lithium ion eBike Battery pack (pswpower.com)
I think 10 AH would be loads as I hope to be contributing most of the energy most of the time, is there any reason to up the voltage?
I take safety and sustainability quite seriously, and assume that such a cheap battery might not be great in these regards? Is there another compatible one anyone would recommend? I guess I don’t want to spend at the really higher end until I know that this is something I will really use. I like to think I might substitute it for local car trips, but once the weather changes and the evenings draw in, I’m pretty sure the car will win out most of the time!
Thanks in advance! Catherine
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