I unfortunately don’t know enough about the system to give you any an answer. What do you think I should pay do an entirely new brake system installed?I went from mechanical to hydraulic. It is well worth it!
What kind of brake inhibitor connector does Himiway have? Higo 2 pin? or is it 3 pin?
I wonder if the Shimano hydraulics made for the RAD Rover would work on my Himiway?I unfortunately don’t know enough about the system to give you any an answer. What do you think I should pay do an entirely new brake system installed?
Sorry for the lengthy delay in response and thank you for taking the time to answer! I was told by two different bike shops this could not be done. So I will keep and be happy with what I have. Thanks again.sorry it was a typo, I meant to say motor inhibitor on brake. Not brake inhibitor, but anyways..
Higo or Julet are one of the most common connector companies, I suspect Himiway uses Higo.
They look like these.
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Ebike brakes have motor inhibitor connectors.
I was wondering if you knew which one you had, if you don't know which one you have, are you able to pull it and check which one you have?
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Yes we do have decent bike shops, I have a feeling they didn’t want to deal with it. It ok, now I know what to look for in my next bike. Certainly something lighter than 72 pounds! I’m good with my Himiway. I really do have fun riding it and that’s what counts.I have to say that's BS.
Most bike shop do not know what they're talking about (from my experience anyways).
Have you taken your bike to reputable bike shop?
FYISorry for the lengthy delay in response and thank you for taking the time to answer! I was told by two different bike shops this could not be done. So I will keep and be happy with what I have. Thanks again.
You could upgrade to hydraulic brakes for around $200 using TRP HY/RD calipers and not need to change the electronic parts. I swapped my mechanical brakes for HY/RD's last year. Huge difference.Yes we do have decent bike shops, I have a feeling they didn’t want to deal with it. It ok, now I know what to look for in my next bike. Certainly something lighter than 72 pounds! I’m good with my Himiway. I really do have fun riding it and that’s what counts.
Lol! Do you make house calls ?Okay well if you change your mind, just post a pic of your connector.
It's a relatively easy mod, you just need to get a motor inhibitor that matches your connector.
In the worse case scenario, you might just have to solder (or simply use pre-soldered heat shrink tube, if they have small enough ones) connector wires, but that's it.
It's a relatively easy mod and ebike tuners like Luna or Grin would do it no problem.
I can't believe your bike shop said it can't be done, it's like the simplest mod that DIY ebike builders on Endless Sphere do it all the time.
I apply very little brake handle pressure and my bike stops forcibly and evenly. I don't notice any cable restriction.Those brakes are still being exposed to cable friction though, for the price, I think full hydraulic would be a better choice.
(though I understand that ease of installation can be very attractive to some people)
You know, I’m thinking I’ve been around the block a few times and I will probably just stick with what I’ve got. I would surely screw myself in the long run trying to make a change to a bike that I’m 95% happy with. There will always be something else to spend $$ on in the future ..... I think.Those brakes are still being exposed to cable friction though, for the price, I think full hydraulic would be a better choice.
(though I understand that ease of installation can be very attractive to some people)
There's a YouTube channel called CitizenCycle and he reported there was a very small difference in terms of performance between stock RadRover mechanical brakes and Juin Tech cable actuated hydraulic brakes.
Good plan. Don't make mods just cuz. Ride it for a while, then fix what irritates you with a mod if/when necessary - and your own 'druthers in mind. Knowing there are hydraulic options is all you really need to know now.You know, I’m thinking I’ve been around the block a few times and I will probably just stick with what I’ve got. I would surely screw myself in the long run trying to make a change to a bike that I’m 95% happy with. There will always be something else to spend $$ on in the future ..... I think.
I think you are right! It is fun watching the genesis of e bikes. Maybe it’s always been there and now I’m noticing, but think in the next few years we will see a lot of changes. New companies for sure.Good plan. Don't make mods just cuz. Ride it for a while, then fix what irritates you with a mod if/when necessary - and your own 'druthers in mind. Knowing there are hydraulic options is all you really need to know now.
And if you are like most of us, having made this first e-bike purchase, you are now hooked. Your life has changed for the better.... and safe bet there will not only be a "next bike", it'll be nicer than the one you have....
I used to didn't mind cable brakes but the friction bothered me quite a bit.
They work fine when cables / housing are new, but the friction seem to increase quite a bit after a few hundred miles.
2000 miles and three sets of pads? either your braking going down hill constantly or your using really soft pads. I usually get 2 to 3 thousand miles from one set of pads and thats commuting with a lot of stops.X
Undue friction is a sign of a cable routing glitch or quality of the housing and/or cable. Like hydraulics and their necessary bleeding, over time, cables will need servicing as they stretch, lubricating oils dry, and inner wax coatings wear. But one should get a thousand or more commuting miles of effortless cable pulls between service.
I'm on my third set of pads and have over 2000 miles on my TRP HY/RDs. Cable pulls are still seamless.
ya the Shimano normal ones we got not sure maybe 600 to 800 on our tandem with 4 piston. going to the metal ones next.He said 2000 miles and on third set of pads.
Not three sets of pads / 2000 miles.
I do go through that many pads too, especially if I'm using softer pads like Shimano resin pads.
There are sintered, metallic or semi-metallic pads, but those are hard on rotors.
Thanks, I’ll check it out!You guys need to check out the latest video on youtube from Bolton. Kyle has a caliper that is hydraulic and you can use your existing levers and cables. Easy to convert