Unrestricted Cadence

[steelcityuk]

Hi,

Is it possible to derestrict the Ezee Cadence or is it mechanically geared for it maximum speed?

Thanks.

Steve.

 

[DBCohen]

Mechanical, I think. Pedal harder!

 

[flecc]

No, it's mechanically geared to it's speed.

Only the Ezee Torq has a restrictor which can be disconnected, all other bikes on the market geared for roughly the legal speed.

Wisper plan a 905se version like the Torq but it's not here yet.
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[steelcityuk]

Oh well at least it should be giving me better pulling power up the hills!

Thanks for the info!

Steve.

 

[hobo1]

No, it's mechanically geared to it's speed.

Only the Ezee Torq has a restrictor which can be disconnected, all other bikes on the market geared for roughly the legal speed.

Wisper plan a 905se version like the Torq but it's not here yet.
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You have forgotten the Forte & Forza Flecc , they have a similar set up to the Torq & can also be derestricted.

David.

 

[flecc]

Thanks David, you're quite right, I haven't got used to their presence yet, despite riding them recently!

That makes three, soon to be four, but not for very long with pedelec rule imposition probably coming, then there could be none.
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[hobo1]

If there is a change in the law those who own Torqs, forzas & Fortes will be hanging on to them. The values of these bikes second hand may also increase.

David.

 

[flecc]

That's right, all the throttle only bikes will be hung onto as long as possible.

Of course there's also the possibility that the police won't take any more notice than at present, and then it will be mods galore!
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[hobo1]

Flecc, I would be interested to know what your general first impressions of the two F-Series bikes was after your rides.

David.

 

[prState]

Flecc, I would be interested to know what your general first impressions of the two F-Series bikes was after your rides.

Seconding that. Particularly since you have some modified Ezees to compare them to.

 

[flecc]

I only had short rides on the flat, but there was obviously plenty of power and I think they'd have no trouble dealing with any hill encountered.

Compared with the T bike which was derived from the Torq, I'd say fairly close to it, which makes sense since the T bike has 7% less power but is 15% lighter and has much lower rolling resistance, so has the edge overall.

With the F series fat tyres and suspension forks, they are very obviously more comfortable than the Torq, having less of the sporting feel, but I think most would forgive that given the comfort. That theme continued with the handling in that brief experience, seeming perfectly adequate but without quite the precision of the Torq, only to be expected with suspension though of course.

One thing always noticeable to me is the different sound character of the Sprint motor in that bike and the F series. A bit like most vehicles, they start very quiet but the motor sound increases with speed. It's never objectionable though. By contrast, the Quando motor used in the Quando and Torq does the opposite, starting at low speed with a growling whine which decreases all the time as speed increases, and fairly silent at full speed.

That's about as much as I can say, since the brief experience on flat only didn't give any chance to judge brakes etc., but it was enough to say I'd be very happy to ride one regularly despite my often expressed dislike of suspension on bikes.
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