December 15, 201510 yr Author hey guys, just wondering, the push assist thumb throttle upto 6kmh - can this be changed to make it like a full throttle ? or can you retrofit a full throttle grip.... sorry for what maybe a rearly basic question but I am a newbie :-) cheers og
December 15, 201510 yr hey guys, just wondering, the push assist thumb throttle upto 6kmh - can this be changed to make it like a full throttle ? or can you retrofit a full throttle grip.... sorry for what maybe a rearly basic question but I am a newbie cheers og That would vary between the different makes. Ours will change come the day to comply with the law with some deft re-configuration that our retailers will know about, but would be wrong to publish openly.
December 15, 201510 yr Author That would vary between the different makes. Ours will change come the day to comply with the law with some deft re-configuration that our retailers will know about, but would be wrong to publish openly. That's cool, I haven't even got my bike yet but I was just wondering about twist throttles / thumb ones and in general.... why some where just walk assist ones whilst other all the way upto full speed....I probably would not use a full one as I suppose its no different to being on full power with the pedals slightly turning....
December 15, 201510 yr I was really eager to buy this year so that I could have a full throttle. However having ridden my bike a few times I use it very rarely. We live on a steep lane where the junction has to be taken in first gear by cars and it's helpful to throttle up there, but I could achieve the same help probably by using full pedal assist. I have a bad back though and if that gave me problems mid ride it may be useful to employ full throttle to get me home! When you buy your bike there would be no harm in asking the seller if there is an option using the bike's computer to swap modes from walk assist to full throttle.
December 15, 201510 yr best use for the full throttle is at traffic lights and at the end of the ride when your legs are pretty out. I suspect many suppliers will offer a torque sensor to deal with fast start at traffic lights but still no substitute for the throttle when you are too knackered to pedal though.
December 28, 201510 yr And I can vouch for the guys at ebikes direct customer service was great I can second this. Their customer service hasn't slipped.
December 28, 201510 yr best use for the full throttle is at traffic lights and at the end of the ride when your legs are pretty out. I suspect many suppliers will offer a torque sensor to deal with fast start at traffic lights but still no substitute for the throttle when you are too knackered to pedal though. Yes, I forgot to mention on my post that I do use the throttle when starting off at the lights. It helps steady the bike and gives car drivers a bit of a surprise!
December 28, 201510 yr I also find the throttle useful in hill starts, junctions and small opening or confined spaces, more so with the 20 inch wheel. My latest upgrade to sine wave controllers and LCD have transform both my latest mounts:rolleyes:
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