Hi,
First time poster, long time lurker. I'm about to take the plunge and pick up some components to build my first ebike. While obsessing about what kind of control system I'd go with (throttle, PAS, torque etc) it occurred to me that what I really want is simply a bike that rides like it's always on a slight downhill grade. My willpower is weak and I am lazy, so I basically want to force myself to use a certain consistent level of effort, and also minimize the button pushing and adjusting during a ride. Just turn on, hop on, and ride like it's a single-speed on the flattest, most windless place on earth (could add a headwind sensor too). I've seen mention of Stromer and Copenhagen wheel having slope sensors, but not much else. Seems like this would be a desirable way to ride, so I'm surprised I haven't seen more about it.
I figure this could be hacked with a conventional throttle by having a microcontroller with inclinometer control the throttle input. I don't have the time to take it that far, but thought maybe someone else has already explored this and found it lacking.
Patient feedback appreciated.
-sl_d
First time poster, long time lurker. I'm about to take the plunge and pick up some components to build my first ebike. While obsessing about what kind of control system I'd go with (throttle, PAS, torque etc) it occurred to me that what I really want is simply a bike that rides like it's always on a slight downhill grade. My willpower is weak and I am lazy, so I basically want to force myself to use a certain consistent level of effort, and also minimize the button pushing and adjusting during a ride. Just turn on, hop on, and ride like it's a single-speed on the flattest, most windless place on earth (could add a headwind sensor too). I've seen mention of Stromer and Copenhagen wheel having slope sensors, but not much else. Seems like this would be a desirable way to ride, so I'm surprised I haven't seen more about it.
I figure this could be hacked with a conventional throttle by having a microcontroller with inclinometer control the throttle input. I don't have the time to take it that far, but thought maybe someone else has already explored this and found it lacking.
Patient feedback appreciated.
-sl_d