Advice on buying an E-Bike

saneagle

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One question that I had: the assist mode has 3 levels and a throttle. Even at the lowest level it is a lot more powerful than other e-bikes. Is there a way to reduce the power in assist mode?
The only way you can fix that is to change the controller to a KT one, which costs about £80. Your bike has the controller integrated into the battery case, so you'd have to mount the KT controller in its own case or in a bag.
 
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thelarkbox

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Basic pas control is simply speed limited so you get full power until the speed cap for each pas level is reached..

It can be counter intuitive to start with - messed me up a bit at least.. but it only takes a few outings to get used to it and a simple crack of either brake lever is just enough to invoke the brake cut off of the motor should you need to temper the power to navigate situations.
 
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Peter.Bridge

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The only way you can fix that is to change the controller to a KT one, which costs about £80. Your bike has the controller integrated into the battery case, so you'd have to mount the KT controller in its own case or in a bag.
I notice tbk has KT controllers for Hailong battery mounts - would that be a possibility ?
 

El Fusilado

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I notice tbk has KT controllers for Hailong battery mounts - would that be a possibility ?
Thanks for the heads up Peter. Following thelarkbox comment, I think I will give it a few more trials to see if I get used to the quick release of power. It is noticeably more potent than other e-bikes that I've tried! What is tbk?
 

Peter.Bridge

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Thanks for the heads up Peter. Following thelarkbox comment, I think I will give it a few more trials to see if I get used to the quick release of power. It is noticeably more potent than other e-bikes that I've tried! What is tbk?
 

saneagle

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I notice tbk has KT controllers for Hailong battery mounts - would that be a possibility ?
It depends which mount. There are three different ones. Also the OEM integrated controllers are potted. The TBK one would be vulnerable if not potted. I think a separate aluminium box type is always a better solution. It gives you a lot more options for size and power.
 
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