Even though I didn't expect to I really like the gtech especially after a few upgrades and tarting up of the boring paint. However there are a couple of things I wouldn't mind improving. One's range and the other's the max assist speed, it cuts off a bit earlier than the limit which is understandable for the little battery, and ease of changing modes. Just for extra range I could buy a 2nd battery (it's a 5.6AH and £299) but that doesn't change the other two things.
It's a Bafang (rear) motor marked BFY1604H14298, 250W 36v. The pedal sensor's inside the bottom bracket.
So would there be any problem adding a 3rd party controller and battery (10AH or so would really be enough) I presume it's just a standard motor badged up as Gtech's? I'm not sure if the sensor would be usable too, the wires isn't plugged, they just go in to the controller. It doesn't use brake cutoffs. I'm not sure if that's because the way the controller's setup or what, would I need them?
Anyway If I can then any recommendation on both plus a dinky head unit (or whatever you call them), without importing from China? Thanks.
It's a Bafang (rear) motor marked BFY1604H14298, 250W 36v. The pedal sensor's inside the bottom bracket.
So would there be any problem adding a 3rd party controller and battery (10AH or so would really be enough) I presume it's just a standard motor badged up as Gtech's? I'm not sure if the sensor would be usable too, the wires isn't plugged, they just go in to the controller. It doesn't use brake cutoffs. I'm not sure if that's because the way the controller's setup or what, would I need them?
Anyway If I can then any recommendation on both plus a dinky head unit (or whatever you call them), without importing from China? Thanks.