July 22, 20178 yr Hi...i bought an e+1 to use instead of the car when ever possible but finding the 15mph thing a bind.I bought the blackped+ dongle but got error messages after fitting so removed it.Does Anyone have experiences using the Speedbox 2 unit on a Giant Yamaha bike and is there a supplier in the UK.....
July 22, 20178 yr Just fit a magnet on the end of the pedal and turn the speed sensor round, no more speed limit. The speedo will not work correctly but if that is a problem just fit a wired (not wireless, too much interference) cycle computer or use a smartphone with a gps speedo app. All a whole lot cheaper than a dongle.
July 22, 20178 yr I might try that but it will probably look like a mess It doesn't look a mess. Nobody would notice. you just move the sensor. you can't even see the magnet. 5 minutes work maximum.
July 22, 20178 yr It works on Shimano Steps for 5 minutes then error14, ie "caught you tampering". To clear put things back to original and ride with err14 displayed. Heard same for Bosch. With newer Bosch and Shimano drives going for magnets on disc brake, tampering is going to become harder.
July 22, 20178 yr Will a neodymium magnet stick to the aluminium crank or pedal axle....? I used a standard speedo magnet with a drop of araldite on the pedal axle. The araldite is probably not required but I do ride off road in the Alps so a little extra insurance. I also fitted a second neoprene chainstay protector to the non driven side of the bike which hides the sensor nicely.
July 22, 20178 yr Author I used a standard speedo magnet with a drop of araldite on the pedal axle. The araldite is probably not required but I do ride off road in the Alps so a little extra insurance. I also fitted a second neoprene chainstay protector to the non driven side of the bike which hides the sensor nicely. Neoprene chainstay sleeve!....great idea
July 22, 20178 yr those brakes wont be any good going 30mph + mind http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/giant-road-e-review-47443/
July 22, 20178 yr Author I'm wondering whether it will work...maybe Giant/Yamaha have updated the software to detect tampering on the 2017 model as opposed to the 2016 road-e....( Like the bosch drives)
July 22, 20178 yr id be surprised if it did work tbh but you never know till you try so do it now n hurry up and test it https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj2JXQ8nVoyOQ98t8ZDUldg msg him on there see if he can help you out with the dongle
July 22, 20178 yr Author id be surprised if it did work tbh but you never know till you try so do it now n hurry up and test it https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj2JXQ8nVoyOQ98t8ZDUldg msg him on there see if he can help you out with the dongle Going to have a bash tomorrow...going to Maplins for some magnets...tbh i'm going off the dongle idea.After the blackped+ dongle errored my bike i was glad it didn't leave the bike cabbaged
July 22, 20178 yr there are 100s of error msgs so it is ok to try the dongles but as this bike is giants system gave the link to the guys you tube page that makes them. a bad ass dongle will work like i have just might need a adaptor as goes over the sensor and can be removed in seconds and bike set back to normall. https://www.badassebikes.com/en/badass-box/yamaha/typ3-4-yamaha/a-116/ you need bigger better brake rotors otherwise you will cook them n you dont want that.
July 22, 20178 yr Author there are 100s of error msgs so it is ok to try the dongles but as this bike is giants system gave the link to the guys you tube page that makes them. a bad ass dongle will work like i have just might need a adaptor as goes over the sensor and can be removed in seconds and bike set back to normall. https://www.badassebikes.com/en/badass-box/yamaha/typ3-4-yamaha/a-116/ you need bigger better brake rotors otherwise you will cook them n you dont want that. Interesting... I think i'll look at that if this fails.Won' t be going mad on speed anyway brakes-wise.I just want to be able to ride at 20-25 on the road.No drama
July 22, 20178 yr ur bike is only 1.8kg lighter than my fs mtb mind and dont take much to make them in to rings of fire just when that happens is you cook the pads and warp the rotors. you want some 2 part rotors to help remove the heat i have 203mm front and back like a dh bike.
July 23, 20178 yr Author On closer inspection the speed sensor screw is a small torx but with a tamperproof peg in the middle so will not take a standard torx driver or tool... Is this tool available...?
July 23, 20178 yr On closer inspection the speed sensor screw is a small torx but with a tamperproof peg in the middle so will not take a standard torx driver or tool... Is this tool available...? Yes they are commonly available.
July 23, 20178 yr http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-82398-Magnetic-Security-Screwdriver-Bit-Holder-Set-127-Piece-Set-82398/172569989275?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eKkAAOSwfVpYwxNj/s-l1600.jpg
July 23, 20178 yr Author ur bike is only 1.8kg lighter than my fs mtb mind and dont take much to make them in to rings of fire just when that happens is you cook the pads and warp the rotors. [ATTACH=full]20389[/ATTACH] you want some 2 part rotors to help remove the heat i have 203mm front and back like a dh bike. Yes...i would like to upgrade/upsize the rotors.Are the adapters you need specific to each caliper or just universal Shimano 203mm,180mm etc.These are Shimano BR-RS 785's.
July 23, 20178 yr front will be a bigger adaptor but the rear will have to be the right one to fit the frame post or is mount. https://www.uberbikecomponents.com/category/438/Disc-Brake-Adapters
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