Accelerator for Carrera Crossspath

[StuartBB]

Hi , my partner has just purchased a Carrera Crosspath electric bike and we are wondering if an independent accelerator can be fitted onto the bike? Can anyone advise? Thank you, Stuart

 

[Slartibartfast]

I suspect technically possible, but it would be illegal to ride it in the UK then I believe.

 

[StuartBB]

well, if it went over 15mph yes.

 

[StuartBB]

maybe i meant to say a 'throttle' so my partner could ride it without peddling on some occasions

 

[Slartibartfast]

I am sure someone will be along to correct me/confirm it, but by law an e bike cannot go above 4mph without being pedal assisted. Lots of (mainly hub drives) have a 'walk' button that does just that, allows you to walk the bike at 4mph. Put a throttle on it and it becomes classified as a moped and you will need to insure it, MOT it, have a licence, and so on.

 

[Nealh]

You can use a throttle is if it is not stand alone use, that means pedal to activate it first then when you release the throttle you have to pedal again first.

 

[Nealh]

The Crosspath and Crossfuse are both Bosch so no throttle option.

 

[mike killay]

I am sure someone will be along to correct me/confirm it, but by law an e bike cannot go above 4mph without being pedal assisted. Lots of (mainly hub drives) have a 'walk' button that does just that, allows you to walk the bike at 4mph. Put a throttle on it and it becomes classified as a moped and you will need to insure it, MOT it, have a licence, and so on.

Pre 2016 bikes can have legal throttles, both mine have.

 

[Nealh]

Yes as Mike say's pre 2016 stand alone throttle is allowed post 2016 pedal activated f. The post option is not so bad, it prevents accidental throttle op and only a partial light pedal rotation is required to activate the throttle.

 

[Slartibartfast]

Aah, I wonder if the op has a new bike as I suspect, or got a pre 2016 one? My wife has a Crosspath and it does have a walk button on it that is inactive.

 

[Nealh]

Aah, I wonder if the op has a new bike as I suspect, or got a pre 2016 one? My wife has a Crosspath and it does have a walk button on it that is inactive.

Hi , my partner has just purchased a Carrera Crosspath electric bike and we are wondering if an independent accelerator can be fitted onto the bike? Can anyone advise? Thank you, Stuart

I will mention it again the Bosch drive bikes don't allow or cater for a throttle whether pre or post 2016), being a German brand they comply with most EU law countries throttles are illegal.
It is only the UK where we have a our own laws where under certain circumstances one is allowed. Generally this is limited to bikes and kits from the Orient.