got my 36V/350W TSDZ2 midmotor with LCD5 and 13.6 Ah battery yesterday.
Originally I wanted to build it up on an old classic dutch bike but decided not to do so because of the chainline and the fact that these bikes run with a thick 1/2 x 1/8 chain.
Alternatively I had a 90's black Cannondale M400 Caad 2 alumium frame and a 1965 Gazelle Superlicht in lightweight Reynolds tubing available, which I finally choose for. This Gazelle bike was in fact a converted racebike with fenders and carrier.
I made a few wheels, Weinmann alurims with Normandy Aluhubs and 6 speed Huret group.
Braking power with NOS alumium Weinmann all around and SR stem and handlebar.
Lots of shining retro lightweight.
Tires are 32-622
Installing the motor, battery and display took me less time than installing the fenders.
Really easy if all fits nicely which I think it does in most cases.
There was little play in the right sided bracket. I added 2 windings of black teflon and taped the end to keep it steady while entering the brackethouse. This made it a perfect fit.
Since the old steel frame does not have bottle mountings, I used 2 Huret single-shifter clamps to make a fixing base for the battery. This worked well, so far.
Battery and motor in metal grey would have made it look better, but it is what it is.
I'm happy for now. It defenitely looks different from the general ebike population today.
Contrary to most of the ebikes this is realy lightweight. I pull it up in the air with just 2 fingers
First riding impression:
!! fantastic !!
I left the speed sensor disconnected during the test driving to reach the higher speeds.
Just noticed that this speed limit can be deactivated in the LCD5.
I test drove an expensive ebike (MTB with balloon tires) with Bosch midmotor a few months ago.
There was a 'click' everytime the Bosch motor started to work. Thus I thought that was common for torque controlled midmotors.
Not on the TSDZ2. You realy need to listen carefully to the motor to notice that it is working. It all goes that smooth.
The old Gazelle lightweight bike drives very fast and handles well, you would not need a motor.
Because of that, the ECO stand does not do much, at least that is my conclusion. Therefore I'm running the bike in ROAD or SPEED.
TURBO makes it fly!!
I learned a lot from the many posts in this topic, which let me decide to choose for this motor and I don't regret it. Thanks.