October 31, 20232 yr It hasn't got a name yet because it's is just a sample at the moment. I am still working on the details. If all is good, it will be in production in January or February. The motor is from Ananda: frame has internal routing:
October 31, 20232 yr Author On the sample: 48V 10AH to hit an important pricepoint but I reckon we could fit 48V12.4AH by the time we go into production for the same pricepoint. Note the front mudguard is not right. The factory is lookingh for a better looking one.
October 31, 20232 yr Whoa, looks very cool - have you 3D printed 3D scans gleaned from [mention=11305]soundwave[/mention]'s many photos of his bike? Looks identical to me, but my eyes aren't in great shape. What's that motor exactly? Is it TS? Edited October 31, 20232 yr by guerney
October 31, 20232 yr Author What's that motor exactly? Is it TS? yes, it is. I like it because the torque sensor is mechanical.
October 31, 20232 yr Author How about repairability? yes, they will be sorted. Looks great. Mudguards look a bit odd though... How about repairability? You can remove the motor quite easily. Just 3 bolts.
October 31, 20232 yr yes, it is. I like it because the torque sensor is mechanical. If there's a lot of torque, call it the the "Woosh Big Torquer"
October 31, 20232 yr the torque sensor is mechanical. Is there a diagram of the mechanical torque sensor? I'm curious as to how it works. Edited October 31, 20232 yr by guerney
October 31, 20232 yr Author there's a video somewhere. I watched it last year and liked it. It looks a bit like a drill chuck. The harder you pedal, the chuck opens more.
October 31, 20232 yr there's a video somewhere. I watched it last year and liked it. It looks a bit like a drill chuck. The harder you pedal, the chuck opens more. It'd survive a Carrington Event then. The Woosh Big Torquer delivers big torque to climb any hill BIG TORQUE BIGGER TROUSERS p.s. Kerching my marketing fee Edited October 31, 20232 yr by guerney
October 31, 20232 yr ...by the time we go into production for the same pricepoint. Any colour you like, so long as it's black!!! Is it only me getting fed up with the usual black, white, or grey... the same colours as we (the public) mostly choose for the majority of our cars too, apparently. What price point are you aiming for? I'd prefer to see one of the newer Bafangs, but it's all down to cost I suppose. Looks like it has potential though... good luck with it!
October 31, 20232 yr Is it only me getting fed up with the usual black, white, or grey... the same colours as we (the public) mostly choose for the majority of our cars too, apparently. I completely agree with you! Why is every damn thing on the road tarmac coloured? I suppose imperfections of the finish are harder to spot when bike frames are black, as opposed to high visibility green, yellow, orange, Ferrari red, Lamborghini yellow, or Bugatti Vanta White.
October 31, 20232 yr Author Any colour you like, so long as it's black!!! It's not black, it's matt black.. seriously, it should still look chic after a few thousand miles. Fashion comes and goes, I have tried black, white, gunmetal blue, black + yellow, black + red etc. Matt black seems to avoid unwanted attention and stay chic over time. What price point are you aiming for? I'd prefer to see one of the newer Bafangs, but it's all down to cost I suppose. Bafang charge so much premium for their kits that I just can't do it. I am aiming for £1,299. Perhaps I should take a leaf from Swytch playbook and take 30% deposit for delivery in Feb 2024? Looks like it has potential though... good luck with it! Thanks. I hope it does.
October 31, 20232 yr Matt black seems to avoid unwanted attention and stay chic over time. My favorite. Splash of orange here and there would be nice though.
October 31, 20232 yr Is there a free firmware configurator for that unidentified Ananda motor, which allows as much customisation as the ones for the Bafang BBSXXX series? If so, could you upload screenshots for us to look at?
October 31, 20232 yr Author Is there a free firmware configurator for that unidentified Ananda motor, which allows as much customisation as the ones for the Bafang BBSXXX series? If so, could you upload screenshots for us to look at? I don't know if there is one.
October 31, 20232 yr I don't know if there is one. There appears to be one for this Ananda motor. Definitely a plus in my opinion when there's a configurator - if at that price performance approaches that of a Hai! Bike! and can be customised, you'd be onto a winner I reckon. https://www.eplus.bike/en/flash-software-for-ananda-m100/ (I wouldn't buy one, because I need cadence sensored folding electric bikes highly customisable for zero effort pedalling) Edited November 1, 20232 yr by guerney
October 31, 20232 yr Looks as if the 'software flash' might be quite limited in use For the modification, dealers must be equipped with our specific wiring, available from September.
October 31, 20232 yr Author What is the peak current that the motor can use ? 15A. If there is a configurator, someone is going to push it to 20A.
October 31, 20232 yr I'm afraid it's not my cup of tea at all. Specific mid mount frame , and internal battery. Also rear rack weight specs will be needed as it has little in the way of strength support, bar the two vertical supports .One assumes it is also held by the mudguard.
October 31, 20232 yr Author I checked a similar rack on a wisper bike parked in Southend-On-Sea high street sometime ago, it's rock solid. The decision to go with a frame mounted motor as opposed to BB motor is the lack of flex at around the bottom bracket area yielding a lower battery consumption. Also, in the long run, servicing is not much more complex compared to a bb motor. The gearbox of frame mounted motor has better support so should be longer lasting. I have had zero problems with the bafang max drive I used before in my snow bike and my rambla bike. Edited October 31, 20232 yr by Woosh
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