Alan B
100 GW
I see many problems with throttles discussed, especially when mixed with rain, or just plain poor implementation. Sometimes they fail stuck on which is particularly bad. Other times they just strand you out there with good batteries and motor and make you pedal back.
Are there some throttles that are better? What are the good ones??
When I started here I thought the thumb throttle would not be good for me. So far it has actually worked out better than I expected, and with all the other grip shifters, brake levers, etc. it is the easiest to integrate in. It is also pretty stealthy, hardly noticeable.
One conflict is still present - operating the thumb throttle in the right side and the grip shifter. When the hill is getting steep, and it is time to downshift the last thing you want to do is release the throttle so you can shift.
So perhaps what we are looking for is a Quality Left Hand Thumb Throttle! (but quality right hand throttles should be mentioned also!)
What about one made of aluminum? Avoid the broken thumb tab, etc. And well sealed electronics to keep water out. Also a properly mounted hall sensor and magnet so they don't come loose.
I would think that the hall sensor would be intrinsically better than a pot, but some top of the line grip throttles use pots! Are the hall sensors in some way lower quality? What is it, linearity? or just better made mechanics??
Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. As always links to resources on and off ES are welcome.
Are there some throttles that are better? What are the good ones??
When I started here I thought the thumb throttle would not be good for me. So far it has actually worked out better than I expected, and with all the other grip shifters, brake levers, etc. it is the easiest to integrate in. It is also pretty stealthy, hardly noticeable.
One conflict is still present - operating the thumb throttle in the right side and the grip shifter. When the hill is getting steep, and it is time to downshift the last thing you want to do is release the throttle so you can shift.
So perhaps what we are looking for is a Quality Left Hand Thumb Throttle! (but quality right hand throttles should be mentioned also!)
What about one made of aluminum? Avoid the broken thumb tab, etc. And well sealed electronics to keep water out. Also a properly mounted hall sensor and magnet so they don't come loose.
I would think that the hall sensor would be intrinsically better than a pot, but some top of the line grip throttles use pots! Are the hall sensors in some way lower quality? What is it, linearity? or just better made mechanics??
Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. As always links to resources on and off ES are welcome.