Giant SyncDrive Pro 2020 "tuning"
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NZ-Howie
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Yes, I agree with Flatsix911, I bought the Badass unit for my 2018 Full E and it works like it should. It’s great and I recommend it.For the greater good of EBR members, try using the BadAa$$ box to tune your Yamaha motor.
No motor drop or disassembly is required ... just clip the box to your speed sensor. Job Done!
E-Bike tuning with the badassBox for pedelecs with Yamaha motor
www.badassebikes.com
Badass Box 4 for Yamaha
The Badass Box 4 shifts the engine support of your Yamaha electric bike up to 31 mph. A Yamaha Electric Bike Tuning Tool.www.ebiketuning.com
The downside is that it doesn’t fit my 2020 Trance E with the relocated sensor, as stated above, so I’m sure there would be a great market if someone out there could produce something to fit the newer bikes (without the serious surgery as detailed with other options)
Fingers crossed
Many options exist to de-restrict Yamaha or SyncDrive motors. The problem is not only the SyncDrive Pro (Yamaha PW-X2) is customised for Giant but also the 2020 Giant e-bikes use the speed-sensor magnet on the rear brake rotor (it was on a spoke before), and the speed sensor is now on the inside of the chain-stay. That makes many "tuning" solutions such as the Badass 4 probably useless.
There is an electronic solution called VOLspeed V2 for Giant Syncdrive Sport / Pro:
VOLspeed V2 Giant Syncdrive Sport / Pro
The VOLspeed V2 Giant Syncdrive Sport / Pro is a tuning module with unusually wide-ranging optimization options, suitable for E-Bikes with Giant Syncdrive Sport and Pro drive systems from model year 2017 onwards.
Since my Trance E+ 2 Pro is now equipped with the older EVO display (instead of the newer RideControl One remote), I might be tempted to try the VolSpeed. Of course for use of the bike on the private property only!
I asked ebiketuning for more information, and especially for the setup instruction PDF. Will see.
Thoughts?
Hi I have the new giant fathom e + 2 pro with the sync drive pro , I have bought a speed box 2 and I have tried like the video says - take the bottom cover/guard off then unscrew 2 motor screws and it should hang/pivot down From the last screw. Wel the motor isn’t budging , any seem to drop it out and no obvious screws or bolts holding it in. Is there anyone that could help me out , if you need photos I’d be more than happy to send , or a quick video call and if you solve the problem I will without a doubt send some money over , I would go to the bike shop but they don’t support the speed box as will stop warranty etc.
thanks advance
Will
Mtl_Biker
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Just look backwards in this same thread! The answer is already here.
Look at the previous page, I had the same issue
There is no other bolt or screw, you just have to push it quite hard for it to pivot, you can use a flat head screwdriver to help you that works pretty well - if you don't find where I can show you if you post a photo
There are 2 bolts each side , 2 short bolts on the crank side and 2 long on the other side , what ones do I undo ? And then where do I apply pressure
I can’t find the last post you are on about
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No, actually bolt number 1 you just loosen but don't remove (it's removed on the pic because I was myself experimenting, being unsure how to pivot the motor)
Bolt number 2 you need to completely remove from both sides (left and right), yes
There isn't a third one as far as I remember. That's what confused me because on the videos I saw there were 3 bolts, but it was older versions of the bike.
And you don't need to touch the charging port
Bolt number 2 you need to completely remove from both sides (left and right), yes
There isn't a third one as far as I remember. That's what confused me because on the videos I saw there were 3 bolts, but it was older versions of the bike.
And you don't need to touch the charging port
one more feedback - the higher speed does increase battery load quite a lot, especially on the higher assist modes
I have a 500Wh and it's fine, but I would advise considering the 625Wh version
I initially wanted to take the Fastroad EX which comes with a 375Wh battery, and in hindsight I'm glad I didn't.
Otherwise super happy with it so far !
I have a 500Wh and it's fine, but I would advise considering the 625Wh version
I initially wanted to take the Fastroad EX which comes with a 375Wh battery, and in hindsight I'm glad I didn't.
Otherwise super happy with it so far !
patersont
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Just had a dry run on seeing if I could fit the speedbox 2 on my fastroad E EX PRO, didn’t get very far before I can see it is not an easy or quick job. Will try the sensor and magnet relocation and if I like the results I will get the Badassbox, thanks for the detailed posts it has saved me a lot of grief. If anybody does manage to install a speedbox into a fastroad I would appreciate it being posted as I would prefer the correct speed displayed.
FlatSix911
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I think you will be happy with the easy installation process using the BadA$$ Box.
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Bomans
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Installed my speedchip yesterday in my Explore E+1 GTS. All went well and smooth. In under an hour, it was done. Pretty easy IF you got the tools offcourse. Little bit squeezing and pushing to get all the extra cables back in the tube (but nog longer than 10mins.). Happy with it.
I have an XL frame, so maybe size does matter ...
I have an XL frame, so maybe size does matter ...
Stefan Mikes
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What chip did you use? I'm so happy with the VolSpeed V2! I could ride almost 42 km/h on my Trance E+ Pro yesterday. A friend hit 51.5 km/h and only as little as I limited the speed at 50 km/hInstalled my speedchip yesterday in my Explore E+1 GTS. All went well and smooth. In under an hour, it was done. Pretty easy IF you got the tools offcourse. Little bit squeezing and pushing to get all the extra cables back in the tube (but nog longer than 10mins.). Happy with it.
I have an XL frame, so maybe size does matter ...
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