John and Cecil
10 kW
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- Mar 14, 2018
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echew said:My engine just arrived! Quick shipping from recycles-ebike.com!
Very exciting!
So my immediate first thought is - what are the brake levers for? Do I have to get rid of my existing brakes (I have hydraulics) or are they supplementary?
I tossed the brakes and I am using my hydraulics with no issues. Just don't pedal or throttle at the same time you brake or you may end up hosing your blue nylon drive gear. I think some people have been able to install hydraulic brake sensors or switches. It is a non issue for me, I am accustomed to motorcycles and I do not use the throttle when braking.
What I really like about the throttle is using it as a clutch. I can shift on the gun now, just ride in turbo assist and then squeeze the throttle a fraction of a second before you shift (the lag will stall the motor temporarily) and then release the throttle and shift lever at the same time It helps to have fairly wide ratio gearing too.