Kit controller

[boyabouttown]

If you buy a kit with the vlcd5, is that a controller or just a display.

 

[Nealh]

vlcd5 is a display it acts as an on/off switch for the system with a few parameters to make minor adjustments, like wheel speed, wheel size and assist level.
The controller is integrated in to the main motor as a removable item in case of issues.

 

[vfr400]

The LCD5 is compatible with KT controllers. You should always buy controllers and LCDs as a matched pair.

 

[boyabouttown]

So you have to find somewhere to put the controller, connect it to motor, lcd, would look like the inside of a bt road cabinet after i'd done, with electrical tape holding it all together. Being colour blind won't help much either. Don't think this kit idea is for me.

 

[Nealh]

I thought the Op was talking about a tsdz2 when he mentioned vlcd5 !!!

 

[vfr400]

I thought the Op was talking about a tsdz2 when he mentioned vlcd5 !!!

Good point. Perhaps OP can make it a bit clearer what he's thinking about.

 

[boyabouttown]

Yep, i was looking at the tsdz2, does that make a difference.

 

[Nealh]

Different bit of kit altogether, it being a drive that utilises a torque sensor to multiply the effort you put in. The controller is incorporated with in the mid drive assembly but is a replaceable item, as mentioned the vlcd5 is mainly a handle bar display with some functions the main one acting as an on/off switch.

 

[vfr400]

Yep, i was looking at the tsdz2, does that make a difference.

Yes. the Tsdz2 has an internal controller, so everything is plug and play.

 

[boyabouttown]

So i just buy the tsdz2 and a battery. Whats the difference in the vlcd5 and the xh 18.

 

[boyabouttown]

While i'm asking questions, whats the difference between the 36 and 48v. Was looking to buy from woosh, his is the 48v ( could then ask him all the dumb qustions) but it's £240 more than getting one from germany (36v plus i presume inferior battery.

 

[Nealh]

If it goes wrong or has an issue you will have devil of a time getting it repaired as often the repair centre is in China, Germany is just a warehouse gateway for EU sales and not a repair station, Woosh will offer full warranty and back up from within the UK.
48V will give more torque and range for an equivalent wh/ah battery size.
48V battery ups the cost a little but not by much. With Woosh being a UK company vat has to b paid plus you are paying for warranty and reliable CS from a very well know seller to those in the know.

vlcd5 is central display lcd , xh18 sits on the end of the handle bar and uses atwist grip to change assist level. Personally I think more prone to damage should bike fall over or scrape a wall etc,etc.

 

[boyabouttown]

Cheers for the explanations. Next question, do you think a 3 speed hub over an 8 speed, will be enough, baring in mind i'd be going from a single speed, which had me grinding up 10% hills and spinning over 17 mph and i'm from yorkshire and don't like spending money.

 

[Nealh]

We are all different what gears one rider uses will differ to another for me personally need the top and bottom range of the 18 or 20 gears I have, generally 8 should be plenty just depends on the needs of the rider.

 

[vfr400]

Has anyone done a high mileage with one of these motors, who can comment on reliability? By high mileage, I mean only 1500 plus miles. I've seen quite a few problems reported, but not in the context of how much they've used. I get the impression that these motors give more problems than they ought to, but some real data would confirm whether that's true.

Personally, I'd stick with a hub-motor if you can because they're infinitely more reliable, and easier and cheaper to fix.

 

[boyabouttown]

Booked a days hire on the gain, will see how that goes. I think it would be beyond me converting the gtech especially with trying to keep the belt line correct. Iv'e read a few articles where people who understand bikes have had issues fitting igh's, belts, sprockets and chain rings, trying to line things up. I struggle adjusting the v brakes.