JBG
1 mW
Hi Team,
I’ve been reading this forum for a bit, and I just built my first ebike from this kit. It’s a 36V 500W 12AH system. I learned a lot putting it together, and now, of course, I want to start upgrading, and I’d love your advice. I’m grateful for all I’ve learned on this forum already.
Throttle: I currently have a ½ twist throttle, and it feels like the cheap plastic part that it is. Since my hand is on it all the time, I’d love to find something that feels nicer in the hand. Hopefully a nicer material, and a cleaner gradual resistance, so it doesn’t feel like it’s just snapping back. I found this throttle which I like because it shouldn’t interfere with my gears, but they want $15 to ship a lightweight $10 item. Do you veteran builders have throttles to recommend that feel more premium?
Lights: The kit came with a really dinky light. I’d love to install a brighter headlight, and add a tail light. The kit has a single waterproof cable from the controller that breaks out for display, throttle, light, breaks using Higo connectors. Can I simply attach a stronger light to that connector, or maybe even a headlight and a tail light with a Y-connector? If so, where can I find more powerful lights that can connect with these Higo connectors? If not, can I connect the lights to the controller (or battery) another way? (Bonus: Since the system knows when the breaks are pulled, are there any ebike tail lights that light up like breaklights? Would I need a new controller to take advantage of that?)
Display: Below is an image of the display I have. It didn’t come with instructions. I’ve figured out most of what I need, but I’d love to know what all the settings do. Anyone have a manual for this display, or a list of settings and their values?
Edit see here for a list if parameter settings for this display.
Speed: I’m getting speeds of about 19/20MPH. Totally acceptable for NYC, but I’m already craving more power. I think I understand that if I get a 48V battery I will need to get a 48V controller. If the motor is labeled 36V 500W, will it be safe to put 48 V in there?
I’ve been reading this forum for a bit, and I just built my first ebike from this kit. It’s a 36V 500W 12AH system. I learned a lot putting it together, and now, of course, I want to start upgrading, and I’d love your advice. I’m grateful for all I’ve learned on this forum already.
Throttle: I currently have a ½ twist throttle, and it feels like the cheap plastic part that it is. Since my hand is on it all the time, I’d love to find something that feels nicer in the hand. Hopefully a nicer material, and a cleaner gradual resistance, so it doesn’t feel like it’s just snapping back. I found this throttle which I like because it shouldn’t interfere with my gears, but they want $15 to ship a lightweight $10 item. Do you veteran builders have throttles to recommend that feel more premium?
Lights: The kit came with a really dinky light. I’d love to install a brighter headlight, and add a tail light. The kit has a single waterproof cable from the controller that breaks out for display, throttle, light, breaks using Higo connectors. Can I simply attach a stronger light to that connector, or maybe even a headlight and a tail light with a Y-connector? If so, where can I find more powerful lights that can connect with these Higo connectors? If not, can I connect the lights to the controller (or battery) another way? (Bonus: Since the system knows when the breaks are pulled, are there any ebike tail lights that light up like breaklights? Would I need a new controller to take advantage of that?)
Display: Below is an image of the display I have. It didn’t come with instructions. I’ve figured out most of what I need, but I’d love to know what all the settings do. Anyone have a manual for this display, or a list of settings and their values?
Edit see here for a list if parameter settings for this display.
Speed: I’m getting speeds of about 19/20MPH. Totally acceptable for NYC, but I’m already craving more power. I think I understand that if I get a 48V battery I will need to get a 48V controller. If the motor is labeled 36V 500W, will it be safe to put 48 V in there?