Does anyone know if you can program/reprogram this controller to go fater? Im planning on buying a Michael Blast Greeaser, the 350 W but its only 36v. and it only tops out at 19.6mph. Id like to go up to 30 . they also have a 48v 50w but they wont tell me op speed. Wither way the 48 v would be faster, but CAN I change the setting on the controller? I cant find it anywhere except the Michel blast spec list. I aslo looked for the lcd they use d an cant find that anywhere. Id like to up te sped and get a color display if possible. Im look ing to buy THIS MON 6/3 so any help would be GREAT
Michael Blast Control Freak 18ah Electric Bike Controller
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dogman dan
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generally, to sustain a 30 mph cruise takes 1000w or so. Most 48v 1000w kits found on ebay or Alibaba express will go 30 mph, with a 26" wheel hub motor.
Typically, a 350w motor overheats if pushed to 30 mph continuously, especially if you weigh more than 150 pounds.
I don't know the bike you are looking at, but its sounding to me like its not designed to go 30 mph. Build your own bike that will, or buy one of the many pre made bikes designed to use 48v. They typically have a slightly slower wind motor, and top out at around 27 mph, which is a legal limit for "speed e bikes" in some places.
One of the beauties of build your own, is you set your own limits. Want 40 mph? then build with 72v.
Typically, a 350w motor overheats if pushed to 30 mph continuously, especially if you weigh more than 150 pounds.
I don't know the bike you are looking at, but its sounding to me like its not designed to go 30 mph. Build your own bike that will, or buy one of the many pre made bikes designed to use 48v. They typically have a slightly slower wind motor, and top out at around 27 mph, which is a legal limit for "speed e bikes" in some places.
One of the beauties of build your own, is you set your own limits. Want 40 mph? then build with 72v.
dogman dan
1 PW
I just googled Michael blast. I don't see control freak, but I do see nice boardtracker type frames. If you are in love with the frame, buy the bike, then later on add more speed. One reason they may have designed it slower is because of EU e bike laws, AND, because the cost of everything, especially battery just about doubles if you want 30 mph.
What I mean is this, say you want 20 miles range. At 36v, and 20 mph max, you can have this with about 500 watt hours of battery. 36v 18 amp hours battery. But to do 20 miles at 30 mph, it might take 48v and 25 ah of battery. This is more than double the size, making them whack on about 400 to 500 usd more to the price. Gets harder to sell in a hurry. Then the motor and controller also cost a little more as well.
Little 350w systems are cheaper, can run on 300 wh batteries that are cheaper, and so on. But that is a pretty bike. 8)
What I mean is this, say you want 20 miles range. At 36v, and 20 mph max, you can have this with about 500 watt hours of battery. 36v 18 amp hours battery. But to do 20 miles at 30 mph, it might take 48v and 25 ah of battery. This is more than double the size, making them whack on about 400 to 500 usd more to the price. Gets harder to sell in a hurry. Then the motor and controller also cost a little more as well.
Little 350w systems are cheaper, can run on 300 wh batteries that are cheaper, and so on. But that is a pretty bike. 8)
