Tonaro power problem

[eddieo]

Thet are badged as the "Spacerider" in Germany, along with other names as well. quite a bit of info over on German Pedelec forums about these bikes

 

[alban]

Ok, well Phil (must be short for Philanthropic!) at Powerpedals has got in touch and offered to send me a stock controller and throttle to try before I buy to see if that fixes it. How about that? - supporting a bike he didn't sell! I am in his debt. There are a lot of knowledgeable and nice guys in this Pedelecs scene - including all those who have responded to this thread.
I'll still do the Blew-It pedelec check tomorrow, weather allowing. It may be that I have wrong expectations but it just doesn't feel right to me.... I think the beast is leashed.
Worse comes to the worst I could do this Endless-sphere.com • View topic - Tornaro Bighit Review and Upgrade! If so would need serious technical help - and maybe psychiatric!

 

[Blew it]

Thanks for the update, that's a fine gesture by Phil at Powerpedals, I hope it all goes well.

 

[eddieo]

Thanks for the update, that's a fine gesture by Phil at Powerpedals, I hope it all goes well.

Indeed......Maybe another 2011 award for "Beyond the call of duty" even a medal perhaps?

 

[funkylyn]

Indeed......Maybe another 2011 award for "Beyond the call of duty" even a medal perhaps?

Well he would certainly get my vote.....and a medal........he's a very genuine, helpful, nice guy .......

Lynda

 

[banbury frank]

Hi And well done Phil at powerpedals for helping

Hope you have a prosperous 2012

Frank

 

[steveindenmark]

Well he would certainly get my vote.....and a medal........he's a very genuine, helpful, nice guy .......

Lynda

I can vouch for this. He has been a great help getting out Tonaros sorted so we now have 2 excellent bikes. His help has included sending spare parts to Denmark at his own expense and supplying an idiots guide to fixing a Tonaro. It was so good even this idiot could follow it.

You will not find any better customer care anywhere.

Steve

 

[flecc]

Seems like we have a "supplier of the year" without even running a poll, it's certainly apparent that Phil goes so far beyond the call of duty that some of his efforts almost rank as charitable. Viz the support for another make he hadn't supplied.

Definitely an e-bike hero, since it's this sort of standard which prevents the worst traders surviving with minimal standards.

 

[eddieo]

Thats it Flecc humour them......The ambulance is on the way!

 

[flecc]

Thats it Flecc humour them......The ambulance is on the way!

Tonaro aside, I think Phil deserves the recognition. We've seen a huge leap in e-bike service standards from 2006 to the present, but that's largely been due to some dedicated individuals showing the way, with David Miall of Wisper you know to be be excellent example. Phil seems to be in that mould, looking for a way to help rather than looking for a reason not to, as a few still do.

 

[eddieo]

Tonaro aside, I think Phil deserves the recognition. We've seen a huge leap in e-bike service standards from 2006 to the present, but that's largely been due to some dedicated individuals showing the way, with David Miall of Wisper you know to be be excellent example. Phil seems to be in that mould, looking for a way to help rather than looking for a reason not to, as a few still do.

Agree with all you say, support is everything with an e bike, and Phil certainly looks to be on the ball. Its just the hyperbole that accompanies any mention of these bikes some of us find wearing.....

 

[funkylyn]

Agree with all you say, support is everything with an e bike, and Phil certainly looks to be on the ball. Its just the hyperbole that accompanies any mention of these bikes some of us find wearing.....

I would just call it old fashioned enthusiasm......

Come on Eddie.......have you never wondered what exactly has inspired such enthusiasm.......we arent all mentally ill you know .....we are human......we havent all suddenly appeared from the planet Zarg.....or even the Planet Tonaro ....we have all spent our hard earned cash.....we all seem to be happy with our shhhh.....you know which.....bikes........

Please dont feel so worn down eddie.....cheer up....its CHRISTMAS.....Merry Christmas !

Lynda

 

[eddieo]

Happy Christmas to you to Lynda! I will if we ever finish the house in time

back on topic: I hope for Albans sake that he has not bought the German version with 150 watt motor and 192 Wh battery (999 euro). As this has had terrible reviews in German extra energy magazine. and I know your UK bikes have larger motors and battery so please this is not a criticism.

like I said earlier they have their fans in Germany as well (it must be a virus!)
So "buyer beware" as there must be different versions of the bike from different dealers...

 

[funkylyn]

Happy Christmas to you to Lynda! I will if we ever finish the house in time

back on topic: I hope for Albans sake that he has not bought the german version with 150 watt motor and 192 Wh battery (999 euro). As this has had terrible reviews in German extra energy magazine. and I know your UK bikes have larger motors and battery so please this is not a critism.

Yes.....back on topic......I hope so too Eddie.......and hey......no criticism taken........you see.......its much nicer to be friends

We are all e-bikers together

Lynda

 

[alban]

Bike has 36V 200W motor - dunno about the battery but I figured I might have to get a new one in any case and factored that into the price I paid. Looks big enough to be 10AH but it's age/condition is in doubt. So don't think it's the underpowered German version.