Refurbish Freego Eagle

[gray198]

Have the above mentioned with 16ah battery. Still works ok but the battery is starting to show it's age. So I am looking at alternatives. First is a change of bike and been considering a step through as not quite as agile these days. However I am finding with more regular use it's not such a problem. Got to thinking I have a good bike why not update and customise it. I would like to make it lighter and add a more powerful motor. Any advice on a motor and drive system. I am happy with hub motor but wonder about torque sensors etc. Not really bothered about going over legal speed, but would like it to be more compatible with unpowered riding. Thinking maybe get battery recelled, or would I benefit from a new battery in different position. I am probably overcomplicating this but want to cover all angles. Oh and upgrade brakes from mechanical discs. Also the suspension forks are not particularly good ( RST Angel). Would a mono shock fork be the way to go. I don't do any serious off roading. At this stage I have not thought about changing wheels tyres or going tubeless but could be another aspect. Am thinking of a spend in the region of £600 to 800 . Sorry if this is a bit long and rambling . Any advice very welcome. I am sure someone will tell me if this is not viable

 

[FreeGo Electric Bikes]

I understand your requirements to upgrade your present Eagle but think it may well be worth visiting your nearest FreeGo Stockist to try the Eagle in its present form. The batteries are now lighter and use Samsung cells. The motor is from a different Company and produces a higher torque as well as being quieter and smoother. It now has hydraulic front and rear disc brakes and lock out front suspension. It would seem to suit most of the specifications that you are looking for.
Good hunting
Richard

 

[gray198]

I understand your requirements to upgrade your present Eagle but think it may well be worth visiting your nearest FreeGo Stockist to try the Eagle in its present form. The batteries are now lighter and use Samsung cells. The motor is from a different Company and produces a higher torque as well as being quieter and smoother. It now has hydraulic front and rear disc brakes and lock out front suspension. It would seem to suit most of the specifications that you are looking for.
Good hunting
Richard

Thanks Richard will have a look at that but cost may be a factor

regards

 

[Wisper Bikes]

If you are after a torque sensor and a different battery position, it maybe a good idea consider the amazing Wisper Torque. A torque sensor gives you immediate power from the second you push the pedals and helps to increase range by up to 40%. Our latest batteries feature deep sleep mode, as long as the battery his fully charged when it goes into storage, you can leave it for up to a year without having to recharge.

Unfortunately the bike is above your budget too.



All the best, David

 

[Wisper Bikes]

It maybe worth considering the Wisper 705SE, its a superb bike and nearer your budget.

Also available in black.

All the best, David

 

[gray198]

If you are after a torque sensor and a different battery position, it maybe a good idea consider the amazing Wisper Torque. A torque sensor gives you immediate power from the second you push the pedals and helps to increase range by up to 40%. Our latest batteries feature deep sleep mode, as long as the battery his fully charged when it goes into storage, you can leave it for up to a year without having to recharge.

Unfortunately the bike is above your budget too.

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All the best, David

Hi David, thanks. I have actually tried this at Juicybike and did like it very much. It is not unaffordable, but I wanted to look at the refurbishment route first.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

That's great news. Our upgraded 2017 models are superb.

Good luck in your quest, I am sure that you will get loads of suggestions.

Woosh and Kudos are worth looking at too.

All the best, David

 

[gray198]

I tried a bike with the Akeima motor and was very quiet compared to mine. Have I seen somewhere that is same as Q128 motor?

 

[Nealh]

I tried a bike with the Akeima motor and was very quiet compared to mine. Have I seen somewhere that is same as Q128 motor?

I believe so. My Q128c from bmsb has a production/line number on it which starts with AKM, it is also very quiet but some of that is due to the KT sine wave controller.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

I believe so. My Q128c from bmsb has a production/line number on it which starts with AKM, it is also very quiet but some of that is due to the KT sine wave controller.

I agree, when used in conjunction with a good sinewave controller and decent softwear, not only is this motor practicaly silent it's Torque is phenomenal.

 

[gray198]

Does anyone know where to get the single sprung fork. I have looked all over and can't find one. Maybe using wrong name. There is one on the Juicybike roller

 

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I would like to make it lighter and add a more powerful motor. Any advice on a motor and drive system. I am happy with hub motor but wonder about torque sensors etc. Not really bothered about going over legal speed, but would like it to be more compatible with unpowered riding. Thinking maybe get battery recelled, or would I benefit from a new battery in different position. I am probably overcomplicating this but want to cover all angles. Oh and upgrade brakes from mechanical discs. Also the suspension forks are not particularly good ( RST Angel). Would a mono shock fork be the way to go. I don't do any serious off roading. At this stage I have not thought about changing wheels tyres or going tubeless but could be another aspect. Am thinking of a spend in the region of £600 to 800 . Sorry if this is a bit long and rambling . Any advice very welcome. I am sure someone will tell me if this is not viable

A lot of the weight is in the battery, so a re-cell with modern cells could save you maybe 2kg or more. Change the tyres to thinner ones - say 1 1/4" - might save another KG. The seat and seatpost are other heavy items. You could save a lot there. After that, there's not much unless you change the forks to lightweight rigid ones with an ahead stem. Your quill stem is also quite heavy, so a lightweight MTB fixed one with carbon fibre bars would save a lot.

Power is easy. Solder about 25% the length of the shunt in the controller. That will give you 25% more power, which is no problem for the motor as long as you don't let it slow down too far.

 

[gray198]

A lot of the weight is in the battery, so a re-cell with modern cells could save you maybe 2kg or more. Change the tyres to thinner ones - say 1 1/4" - might save another KG. The seat and seatpost are other heavy items. You could save a lot there. After that, there's not much unless you change the forks to lightweight rigid ones with an ahead stem. Your quill stem is also quite heavy, so a lightweight MTB fixed one with carbon fibre bars would save a lot.

Power is easy. Solder about 25% the length of the shunt in the controller. That will give you 25% more power, which is no problem for the motor as long as you don't let it slow down too far.

Thanks d8veh. Some good pointers there, although not sure about the shunt. Is there likely to be much weight difference and power output in the motor I mentioned. Also would a different controller ie sinewave make much difference??

thanks gray

 

[Eaglerider]

Might be more cost effective to buy a new rear wheel with the Akeima motor and a new Sine Wave controller. Should be much cheaper than buying a whole new bike. Keep us posted Gray198, I could be tempted myself, just to get a bit more hill climbing torque. Worth perhaps £200 or so, but not the extra £1500 I would need for a new Eagle.

 

[gray198]

Might be more cost effective to buy a new rear wheel with the Akeima motor and a new Sine Wave controller. Should be much cheaper than buying a whole new bike. Keep us posted Gray198, I could be tempted myself, just to get a bit more hill climbing torque. Worth perhaps £200 or so, but not the extra £1500 I would need for a new Eagle.

Thanks Eaglerider. I think that is definitely a viable way to go and will be doing some research. My motor still works ok but is a bit whiney, and not ever so powerful. So get battery redone as you have, ( how's it going) Then try to trim a bit more weight via some of d8veh suggestions. Like you I cannot justify spending for a new Eagle at about £1500 when the bike I have just needs updating. The only other consideration for me is whether to change to a step through