Overheating Topics?

[Cathal]

I've heard on this board and several others about controllers being blown due to overheating the motor and topics like that? What does this mean? Do I have to avoid hills, avoid overuse of the throttle or anything else?

 

[Kinninvie]

You need to make sure you are in a low enough gear to be able to pedal easily just as you would without a motor.
Using full throttle from a standstill especially in a high gear will cause overheating.
The earlier BBS02s had issues due to weak fets but newer ones are a lot better.

 

[Cathal]

The hill near my house is very steep I'd say 20 degrees for about 200m. Would this be a cause for concern?

 

[Kinninvie]

Not at all.
This is my ride from today. Have a look at some of the inclines,especially at Newbiggin.
Thats 19.4%
https://www.strava.com/activities/478136972

 

[Cathal]

How long is the 19.4% incline?

 

[Kinninvie]

How long is the 19.4% incline?

Over 600m

 

[Cathal]

Cool. I think I should be ok then.