Woosh Big Bear Five Year Review

[Kestrel]

Five Year Review...
I'm Very Happy with this Machine. I wanted something as British as possible, reasonably priced, and Durable, This is what I Got for £1249 with the Bigger Battery..
The Battery seems every bit as good as new at holding charge. Recently I had to replace the rear wheel, which was quickly supplied at a reasonable price by Woosh.
A couple of years ago the main pedal spindle was swopped. It's had two new rear tyres&tubes. I've replaced the rear cogset/freewheel for a DNP 7 Speed (£30) which means less frantic pedaling at full pelt!
The worst problem was it stopped powering the bike when pedaling. However the throttle switch still worked. This was worsened by incorrect diagnosis that it was the ecu in front of the battery, most troubling, resulting in two hour + intensive research.... Stripdown&Inspection.... Turns out it was simply the hall sensor that detects the small spinning magnets in the plastic disc... £11 from Woosh, I also replaced the plastic disc, £20..
I never use it in the Rain, very occasionally get caught out in a shower for a few minutes, and have no complaints, the machine has around 2000miles recorded...
It still feels very new to Drive...
I'd encourage anyone to learn to do your own research&repairs, The Local Halfords&Bike Shop are untrustworthy, both in knowledge, advice and sales IMO
Would highly recommend Woosh...

Woosh Bikes

Woosh Bikes Ltd Electric bikes and kits assembled in Southend-On-Sea. Affordable and comfortable e-bikes to suit every pocket.

wooshbikes.co.uk

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[matthewslack]

How many miles in five years?

 

[Nealh]

2000, not very high mileage for it's age.

 

[matthewslack]

2000, not very high mileage for it's age.

Showing my noticing skills in need of improvement!

 

[Kestrel]

Yah that's a conservative estimate, it's been awhile since I checked, no idk if it was in km or miles... Providing I can remember how to access that screen, I will update the Review accordingly...

2000, not very high mileage for it's age.

 

[AndyBike]

I never use it in the Rain

As we live in Britain, and they're produced with Britain in mind, and sold in Britain, and Britain is known internationally across history as being a tad on the wet side, maybe using in the rain would be a better test.

 

[Nealh]

The BB is a heavy rugged bike , the BPM hub is a powerful hub and very reliable.

My BPM BB kit fitted to a Norco 700c was used all year round for commuting come sun , rain , snow and even thru deep flood water, it barely missed a beat, bar the end plate bearing that needed replacing.

 

[Kestrel]

So Mileage is just over 3000 miles. Here's a pic of the Electronic Control Unit, that seemed Globally Unavailable when *advised* it needed replaced. The Fault was actually the small red Hall Sensor pictured, The Cracked Plastic Disc pictured, containing Magnets, was also Replaced. I've ordered another one of each for safe storage and the future.. A Big Consideration Going Forwards, is that Parts like these may become unavailable, potentially making the whole machine useless without expert attention!
The Hydraulic Brakes have been Flawless and are still As New. Its still on the original Brake Pads Too. I successfully applied a little loctite (pictured) to the tiny grommet inside both brake lever housings, as it would work its way out over months, meaning lever was getting nearer handlebars under braking.
Also the Battery Housing&Rack needed Adjustment to solve a rattle going over bumps, took over an hour of work to reseat rack&battery Housing appropriately.
The Front Mounted Motor hasn't needed any attention, I'm so pleased I went with this option of E Bike, it's better for Weight Distribution, and has not presented a Single Grip or other issue, also, and importantly, when a Motor is rear hub mounted, it makes the rear hub/axle assembly far too busy. Everything is Great when things are new folks, but sooner or later problems arise, I'm so thankful.
This is a Great Machine, Sturdy and Reliable.
Thankyou Woosh!

 

[saneagle]

The controller is crap. You can replace it with much better ones for less than what anybody would charge for a direct replacement. All controllers work the same, just connect them to the battery and motor.

How did you find the high torque front motor in the snow? I can remember riding my first ebike, which had a front motor, in the snow. The first day, I thought it was brilliant and the answer to what to ride in those conditions. On the second day, the snow changed to less or more frozen. I couldn't get the bike off my driveway and had to give up. I then built a bike with two motors and tested it up my 14% test hill after the snow turned to slush. The front was spinning all the way up, but the bike was quite stable and I got enough drive to complete the climb. That's when I realised the problem of front motor traction on a hill, made worse in this case by the torque from the rear one.

 

[Nealh]

The main electonic parts are all generic so one can easily replace them for around £100 for a better system.
Also Woosh will likely have spares in stock even for the older models of 10 years old.

 

[Nealh]

The beauty of thses simple generic type bikes is that there are no closed systems which can't be ovecome.
One doesn't need to be a rocket scientist to repair these bikes , just a modicum of common sense and practical ability .

 

[matthewslack]

Doing well to get 3000 miles out of brake pads. Don't run them too long!

 

[Kestrel]

So Mileage is just over 3000 miles. Here's a pic of the Electronic Control Unit, that seemed Globally Unavailable when *advised* it needed replaced. The Fault was actually the small red Hall Sensor pictured, The Cracked Plastic Disc pictured, containing Magnets, was also Replaced. I've ordered another one of each for safe storage and the future.. A Big Consideration Going Forwards, is that Parts like these may become unavailable, potentially making the whole machine useless without expert attention!
The Hydraulic Brakes have been Flawless and are still As New. Its still on the original Brake Pads Too. I successfully applied a little loctite (pictured) to the tiny grommet inside both brake lever housings, as it would work its way out over months, meaning lever was getting nearer handlebars under braking.
Also the Battery Housing&Rack needed Adjustment to solve a rattle going over bumps, took over an hour of work to reseat rack&battery Housing appropriately.
The Front Mounted Motor hasn't needed any attention, I'm so pleased I went with this option of E Bike, it's better for Weight Distribution, and has not presented a Single Grip or other issue, also, and importantly, when a Motor is rear hub mounted, it makes the rear hub/axle assembly far too busy. Everything is Great when things are new folks, but sooner or later problems arise, I'm so thankful.
This is a Great Machine, Sturdy and Reliable.
Thankyou Woosh!

 

[egroover]

Doing well to get 3000 miles out of brake pads. Don't run them too long!

The Guy Martin of the ebike world !