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I’ve got a fat tire folder with a 750w Bafang (geared rear hub) 20” rim, I’m running a 48v 14.5 aH battery…..
I’m just not getting the power I want and I’ve got a couple questions that need to be answered before I can proceed.
#1 can’t I just swap the 750w rear wheel with a 1000w 48v replacement?
#2 will I need a bigger ESC ?
#3 if I need a bigger controller will the plugs coming from the new controller be the same ? Are controllers pretty much universal ?
#4 will the upgrade be worth it, is a 1000w motor going to give me a significant power increase ? My 750w motor just isn’t doing it for me any more, when I first bought the bike a little over a year ago it would literally set you back on takeoff and on gear change ! I’ve tried troubleshooting any possible issues but can’t find anything wrong so I suppose I’m just getting used to it.
any input will be appreciated but bottom line buying another bike or trying to build my own is not an option , I'm pretty much committed to this bike and hope I’m on the right track with this upgrade…… thanks for the help guys, Darren
I’m just not getting the power I want and I’ve got a couple questions that need to be answered before I can proceed.
#1 can’t I just swap the 750w rear wheel with a 1000w 48v replacement?
#2 will I need a bigger ESC ?
#3 if I need a bigger controller will the plugs coming from the new controller be the same ? Are controllers pretty much universal ?
#4 will the upgrade be worth it, is a 1000w motor going to give me a significant power increase ? My 750w motor just isn’t doing it for me any more, when I first bought the bike a little over a year ago it would literally set you back on takeoff and on gear change ! I’ve tried troubleshooting any possible issues but can’t find anything wrong so I suppose I’m just getting used to it.
any input will be appreciated but bottom line buying another bike or trying to build my own is not an option , I'm pretty much committed to this bike and hope I’m on the right track with this upgrade…… thanks for the help guys, Darren