Arrgghh why doesn't anyone make good thumb throtttles

They only ever last me 6 months. They are flimsy plastic rubbish. I ride in all weathers as a commutter on South coast

The rain and salty sea air just kills the springs inside.

Does anyone know of anyone making quality ones ? I have asked before but was a while back...

And, to preempt any questions , on my front hub driven, rear alfine commuter I always use throttle and not PAS. I like the feel of the independent 2wd. I have also tested and my feel of when I need power and how much results in lower battery usage even if I'm being lazy

Thank you

Frustrated of Shoreham by Sea

We have the Wuxing thumb throttle in stock but they are fitted with Julet 3-pin waterproof connector as fitted on the Big Bear

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2017/bigbear/bigbear-thumb-throttle.jpg

We have the Wuxing thumb throttle in stock but they are fitted with Julet 3-pin waterproof connector as fitted on the Big Bear

 

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2017/bigbear/bigbear-thumb-throttle.jpg

I've had wuxing throttles before but not design

Mine has to be mounted on the left which probably rules this one out ?

Not bothered by connectors. I always solder throttles directly

Thanks

We still have the collar type that you can mount to the left.

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2017/support/thumb-throttle-collar-type.jpg

I've had wuxing throttles before but not design

 

Mine has to be mounted on the left which probably rules this one out ?

 

Not bothered by connectors. I always solder throttles directly

 

Thanks

The thumb throttle shown (Wuxing 108x) is available as a left and right hand version and IMO is the best thumb throttle that I know of.

We still have the collar type that you can mount to the left.

 

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2017/support/thumb-throttle-collar-type.jpg

Thanks but this is the style that always fails for me

Do you stock the left hand side aversion of the other style ?

The thumb throttle shown (Wuxing 108x) is available as a left and right hand version and IMO is the best thumb throttle that I know of.

Thanks! Do you know any stockists of Woosh don't know

The first one Woosh showed is good. It's waterproof because the pivot hole is underneath. All the top bit where the electrics are is sealed.

Cheers d8veh

Thanks! Do you know any stockists of Woosh don't know

I guess you do as , when searching ebay, I found one. And the seller had same username so it must be you ?!

Wanna PM me my pedelec discount

I guess you do as , when searching ebay, I found one. And the seller had same username so it must be you ?!

 

Wanna PM me my pedelec discount

Yeah, that's me. I can't believe it's taken this long for someone to realise. I've been doing online marketplace sales for over 20 months. At first it was just to make some cash after losing my job at the time, but I've kept it up and now it's actually my main source of income and has grown into something I'd never expected.

Margins aren't uniform across all lines, so discounts will vary, but I'll certainly always be able to do a 10% discount by making an off-marketplace sale.

Now that I've been 'outed', what's the Pedelecs policy on the matter? I've never actively promoted either my goods, or business here since I like having a non-trade account and the freedom it brings.

Think you'l be okay:-

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Best to read the whole section linked to be sure.

I'm using one of these at the mo. An improvement on the old bafang std thumb throttle. Again, you're welcome to look at mine next time you're passing. So long as you show me yours. Ooer! Well it is Brighton I guess [emoji51]

As you can see, I dress to the left too

Edited March 18, 20179 yr by brightonebikes

Now that I've been 'outed', what's the Pedelecs policy on the matter? I've never actively promoted either my goods, or business here since I like having a non-trade account and the freedom it brings.

Sorry , didn't mean to "out" you .Bit unthinking of me to say least

Apologies

I think Cyclezee can supply throttles http://cyclezee.com/e-bike-parts.html

I should add that I have the half twist grip on my Ezee Forza and it's perfomed very well. I much prefer the half twist grip style to thumb throttles or full twist grip.

I've had Cyclotricity throttles for over 4 years and use them every day with no problems. I use two bikes about 6 months each. They actually look like the ones in the Whoosh photograph in post #4. I also throttle ride just when I need it.

Same throttle. Pulls well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEkfkmlg8M

And my bike died on way home. Sods law

Got power to led and throttle gives a moment of weak power to motor at start then cuts out

I'll diagnose issue tonight (starting with putting an old but working collar throttle on)

I think this is worth an update after 9 months (ok, I promised 6)

Update is - throttle is perfect, not a hint of issues I had all the time with collar versions

Plenty of cold and warm rainy commutes. All good

I won't buy anything else unless I'm seriously persuaded!

108X I got two lefties off AliX £5.83 each.

They are a more natural feel just like a gear selector.