Traction problem with Big Bear
- Thread starter Marwood Hill
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Thank you Woosh. I searched around the internet and found bits that don’t look too out of place. It looks part of the bike.
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Not that i’m now doing 2-wheel drive but i’ve had a reply from KT. Minimum order for these controllers is a quantity of 50.
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Very soon. I am at monent fitting a waterproof junction box to the back end. Hoping to try today but our roads are all icy here today.
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Junction box fitted to back end. Tried and tested. It works really great. I can easily toggle between motors without moving hands off handlebars. I much prefer the ride using the new rear motor. Whenever it starts to labour a bit i just switch over to front BPM motor and then back again.Second photo shows how i’ve fitted a steering elastomer damper to my bike which has suspension forks. Works great. I hated that front wheel swinging around.
Now, what else can i alter.....
I don't mean to burst your bubble, but I think that dual motors makes the bike non-compliant with EU regulations.
Ah, my bad. Sorry.the OP has a big switch to switch to front or rear traction.
Yes, the switch is rather on the big side. It was the smallest suitable switch i could find. It’s a 9-pin generator changeover switch. The only suitable waterproof housing box makes it look even bigger. It does arouse curiosity. Many people do ask “what make bike is it?”.the OP has a big switch to switch to front or rear traction.
Anyone that is thinking of trying to lift it will be disappointed by the results.
That is part of the keep fit plan Rob! Not only do you get stronger legs but also stronger arms and shoulders!
And imagine you don't need to lock it to anything, thieves can't just drive up, grab it and chuck it in the back of a van. Instant hernia! </tongue in cheek mode>Seriously it isn't going to be any heavier than one of those hideous fat bike things.
True, and it's only an extra motor and associated bits.That is part of the keep fit plan Rob! Not only do you get stronger legs but also stronger arms and shoulders!
Seriously it isn't going to be any heavier than one of those hideous fat bike things.
Carrying a spare battery or a well-stuffed panniers on a standard Bear would weigh as much.
When the battery is in place and the bike is on it’s centre stand, the weight is exactly the same front and rear. It could be used as a set of scales. I don’t intend lifting it. I have a brand new ‘second bike’ ordered and on the way. Should be here Monday. A bike that i can easily fold, lift and transport when needed. It’s a @KwikFold Xite 3.
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[QUOTE="And imagine you don't need to lock it to anything.[/QUOTE]
So confident that nobody will attempt to carry it away i have fitted a frame lock. So much better than carrying around a chain or a D-lock. Just turn a key and done.
So confident that nobody will attempt to carry it away i have fitted a frame lock. So much better than carrying around a chain or a D-lock. Just turn a key and done.
So confident that nobody will attempt to carry it away i have fitted a frame lock. So much better than carrying around a chain or a D-lock. Just turn a key and done.[/QUOTE]
And most of the time i have a trailer securely attached. My Big Bear is now used as my cargo bike. Very handy now that our council have started charging for taking away garden waste which i have opted out of.