Hi, both my husband and I have an Ezee Sprint, living in hilly Cornwall. We have only had them for a couple of months, they were definitely a good choice. Having experience of a Brompton with a Heinzmann motor, and a Giant Twist electric bike, I find the brakes on my Sprint somewhat different. The one on the right seems very spongy - I have adjusted the brake cable a couple of times, but that brought the brake pads so close to the wheel that I altered it back - the brakes still work ok - sometimes they brake very hard indeed. The one on the left to the back wheel I don't understand at all - it does not really seem to do anything, although it does seem to work when riding, there are no visible pads that I can see.
The above said, the bike always stops safely, even on the steepest hills, I just wonder why the brake handles seem so soft, and almost touch the handle grips, Any tips so I can be confident of my brakes?
Also can anyone explain the automatic cut out of the electric, when the brake is applied. As I naturally brake approaching a junction, or roundabout, there is always a period of time, sometimes about 30 seconds, before the throttle will work (I switch to ebike on approach to the roundabout).
Many thanks
Jeanette
The above said, the bike always stops safely, even on the steepest hills, I just wonder why the brake handles seem so soft, and almost touch the handle grips, Any tips so I can be confident of my brakes?
Also can anyone explain the automatic cut out of the electric, when the brake is applied. As I naturally brake approaching a junction, or roundabout, there is always a period of time, sometimes about 30 seconds, before the throttle will work (I switch to ebike on approach to the roundabout).
Many thanks
Jeanette