Do you happen to know what are the abbreviations are for?
500S display password Bafang Hub Drive ?
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This is just what I “read” off the display.
Thus the 5 and S may be interchanged, as well as 6 and b.
Hoping to be able to boost the power slightly. (I have read that Canadian bikes have been adjusted below what they are capable of)
Specifically wondering what the CL 18 refers to?
Tom
Thus the 5 and S may be interchanged, as well as 6 and b.
Hoping to be able to boost the power slightly. (I have read that Canadian bikes have been adjusted below what they are capable of)
Specifically wondering what the CL 18 refers to?
Tom
ElkRiverRider
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I tried to manipulate all the settings beyond just the max speed, and it was very hard to tell a major difference. One of them will change how many rotations before assist kicks in, but it does not seem to change power dramatically no matter which way. If you want a big power boost you have to go with a Discovery Series with the upgraded Bluetooth Controller. Those have a very noticeable torque increase, because the components are actually beefier.
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Mk78
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I have the Costco iGo Extreme 3.0 from sept 2022, here are my findings.
Passcode that worked was 1818.
I increased the speed limit to 41, and while the wheel definitely spins faster on its own, in reality it doesn’t provide that much extra speed on electric power only. Now, I’m a rather heavy fella at nearly 300lbs, and the bike’s weight itself is a detriment.
What it does help with is speed while pedaling. I can much easier attain 35-37km/h, before it was nearly impossible with head wind or slight incline. I think the Bafang motor gearing is what prevents it from going much faster, and the obvious weak 500w.
Also what I changed was the CL current limit from 20 to 25A, and it seems to have a little more pep on steeper hills and getting going in tougher terrain or uphill.
This was my first electric bike, and I wish I had done more research. I will for sure next time but I have to get some more out of this one first.
Passcode that worked was 1818.
I increased the speed limit to 41, and while the wheel definitely spins faster on its own, in reality it doesn’t provide that much extra speed on electric power only. Now, I’m a rather heavy fella at nearly 300lbs, and the bike’s weight itself is a detriment.
What it does help with is speed while pedaling. I can much easier attain 35-37km/h, before it was nearly impossible with head wind or slight incline. I think the Bafang motor gearing is what prevents it from going much faster, and the obvious weak 500w.
Also what I changed was the CL current limit from 20 to 25A, and it seems to have a little more pep on steeper hills and getting going in tougher terrain or uphill.
This was my first electric bike, and I wish I had done more research. I will for sure next time but I have to get some more out of this one first.
AHicks
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Starting on the new bucket list, almost as soon as you get that brand new bike working correctly, happens WAY more frequently I think than a lot of people realize.
The FIRST hurdle already under you, realizing the fact you really like this e-bike plan and now realize you're going to get a lot of use out of it, starts the clock on the next one..... Only now there is no hurry.
The FIRST hurdle already under you, realizing the fact you really like this e-bike plan and now realize you're going to get a lot of use out of it, starts the clock on the next one..... Only now there is no hurry.
Mk78
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Yeah I usually don’t buy bikes very often, my mountain bike is 20 years old and my hybrid is 10 years old, both in great shape. But I don’t see this one lasting that long.
Next electric won’t be a fat bike that’s for sure. I didn’t realize what sort of inconvenience that is.
AHicks
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I learned that one the hard way, but being a lot more bull headed about it, decided to see if I could FIX it! Pretty time consuming sourcing/purchasing the required parts, THEN doing the 26x4 > 27.5x 2.4 conversion myself. Good experience in the end, but lessons learned....
m@Robertson
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Yeah I did the same thing with my first bike, which was storebought. So I upgraded the controller. And a higher voltage battery. Then pulled the 350w motor and put in a 750. Then it was two 750's with independent batteries and at that point I had a pretty sweet ride. Then thanks to the extra weight and speed, with the same spacing between potholes, I cracked the frame. So then I...
