Freway VR 01

[DJL]

Display has stopped working. So now there is no pedal assist. Anyone have this problem? Battery charges as normal, but when I put it on the bike and turn it on, no display. Dont know if the company is even around anymore. Thanks

 

[DJL]

ok so this is the first time hearing a bike called Freway VR-01, but according to EBR ( https://electricbikereview.com/freway/vr-01/ ) , it's powered by Bafang motor.

If display is broken, you can just replace it with other Bafang display (provided that connector fits).

The other problem is though, it might not be the display's problem, could be the speed controller too.

Connection looks good. Its hard wired into the down tube.

 

[DJL]

Hard wired into the display. Then the wiring runs through the down tube. Here are a few pics. Thanks for your help.

 

[DJL]

I think there probably is a connector between the display and SC. Will try to fish it out of the frame and check that connection. If the connectors match, would another display work?

 

[DJL]

That's really hard to say. In most cases, a lot of displays are compatible.
A lot of ebike owners are getting stranded because how fast ebikes evolve, the bike you bought 3 or 4 years ago is already out of production, your controller, display, motor, etc.. are already out of production too.

Have you ever heard of a display called EggRider?
It's a popular small display used by many ebike owners, they do show you how to determine if your controller is compatible with the display.

Check compatibility | EggRider user manual

Personalize your ebike ride with EggRider V2 display

manual.eggrider.com

This site also shows what part of your ebikes are interchangeable, though I feel this article may be a bit outdated.

Electric Bike Parts, What Fits My Older Electric Bike?

Electric Bike Parts, what fits my older electric bike? What can I modify to fit my bike? A brief overview of what electric bike parts do. Questions, call us ...

www.ebikekit.com

If you look under "Replacing the Display"
"If you have a more modern full function display, and you cannot find an OEM replacement, you may have to replace the controller and the display as a set. Your original controller will not work without the correct display."

But I suspect this isn't the always the case, you may not have to replace the controller if you find a compatible display.

Thats a very good idea. I did fish out the connector for the display, it's a 4 pin connector. I don't know how I will get a look at the speed controller. It looks like it is up in side the frame. I will contact EggRider and see if they can help. I appreciate your help with this, I was dead in the water and feel the bike has a lot of use left in it if I can get this fixed.

 

[DJL]

Is this the speed controller?

 

[DJL]

Sitting on the crank hub. The 4 pin looks like a JULET?

 

[DJL]

So, I took the battery case off the frame and the controer is built I to the base of the battery case. Nothing looks out of sorts as far as I can tell.

 

[DJL]

Photo

 

[DJL]

OK, took it apart and don't really see any info or label.

 

[DJL]

OK, well thanks for all of your help. I really appreciate all the research you did. Looks like I have a two-wheeled brick on my hands. Thank you so much.

 

[DJL]

I'm pretty happy with the motor size. The bike is light enough that I often use the motor just to get home. Would I be able to upgrade battery, display, and controller? I'll probably keep the motor.

 

[Robcut1]

Can somebody please tell me what to buy to keep the 8fun rear hub motor but connect it to a new electronic package including a battery, controller, etc.?

 

[DJL]

So you have a VR 01?

Bafang is very popular motor, you can just buy a controller, battery, and display to make it work.
There are way too many options.

Any particular spec you're looking for?

Not really, just more range would be great. I know the motor is on the smallish side, but I thought for this rehab I would stick with it. I do like the controller that fits under the battery cradle. With the Hailong controller, do I then have to get a Hailong battery? And then all I need is a Display/PAS

 

[DJL]

Yes, if you get a controller and battery, you will need a display and PAS sensor that connects to the controller.

Hello Timpo, if I get this under battery controller, all I need additionally would be battery, PAS display, and throttle? Would I have to install cadence/torque sensors? Is the PAS built into the display? Just trying to complete my checklist. Thank you.

 

[DJL]

I think your checklist should look something like this

- hidden controller (under-battery controller)
- display
- motor inhibitor for brakes
- Y - cable for display to brakes, controller, etc.
- PAS sensor (cadence sensor) I don't think torque sensor is available for this application, but I'm not 100% sure.
- battery (Hailong or Reention Polly) make sure to get the right hidden-controller & battery so that it will fit on the cradle

If you want the throttle, you can, but make sure you get the right Y - cable for it.

Thank you, Timpo. That's very helpful. One more thing that I am unsure of. This is under frame controller I would like to use.

Hailong battery controller 36V/48V 15A with waterproof connector KT controller | eBay

4--Fit Hailong Battery.

www.ebay.com

How can I be sure I get the right battery for the case to fit in the cradle and match up with the 4 pins?