There isn't very much info that I've found on the web regarding Keyde other than the very helpful experience and insights @peterecosse shared on another thread https://forums.electricbikereview.c...ike-conversion-kit-on-the-scott-addict.57484/
and the info that Keyde provides. Feel free to post up your experience or opinions if you have any.
Weather where I ride is firmly in the wet season so my experience has been limited but overall positive.
Keyde makes a few versions of both front and rear hub motors, mine is a standard 135mm O.L.D. S110 threaded rear hub system but there is a 142mm O.L.D. thru axle model of the S110.
250W, max 500W, 35nm advertised torque
Reported system weight of 3.5kg including 36v 7ah battery same as Mahle X35 system with same capacity battery.
Simplest installation possible consists of replacing rear wheel/hub, plugging the water bottle battery (or nonproprietary 24/33/36v battery of your choice) into the motor connection and wirelessly connecting the bluetooth control button and display (or just use your cell phone and the Keyde app without need of the button and display).
I haven't used the app but the fairly full feature touchscreen bluetooth display works well,is simple to program and is rechargeable with USB-C charger. The power level control button is solar charged and goes to sleep quickly, it wakes up when the + or - buttons are pushed but there is a couple second response delay when it's asleep so I usually use the display to change between the 5 available power levels.
You can choose between 24v, 33v and 36v battery by adjusting the display programming. I saw an Keyde Alibaba listing with the 33v battery and peterecosse has reported using 24v working well so there is a lot of flexibility.
Assist is what I'd expect given the power rating, cadence not torque sensing (just as the X35) but not jerky or unnatural. I had to be in the right gear when starting out on an incline as there is a brief lag, unlike my Yamaha or TSDZ2 mid drives.
A recent 25 mile ride with over 2000ft of elevation gain (gain mostly in a near continuous 6-7 mile segment with up to 12% grade per Garmin) my not fully charged 36v 10.5ah battery dropped from resting 40v to resting 35v. Max motor temp that I briefly saw on the display I think was 85C and temp dropped quickly on less steep grade/lower assist.
I mostly like the clean wire free (except for battery) installation and keeping original drivetrain configuration with no chainline issues common with aftermarket mid drives. It's a keeper.
and the info that Keyde provides. Feel free to post up your experience or opinions if you have any.
Weather where I ride is firmly in the wet season so my experience has been limited but overall positive.
Keyde makes a few versions of both front and rear hub motors, mine is a standard 135mm O.L.D. S110 threaded rear hub system but there is a 142mm O.L.D. thru axle model of the S110.
250W, max 500W, 35nm advertised torque
Reported system weight of 3.5kg including 36v 7ah battery same as Mahle X35 system with same capacity battery.
Simplest installation possible consists of replacing rear wheel/hub, plugging the water bottle battery (or nonproprietary 24/33/36v battery of your choice) into the motor connection and wirelessly connecting the bluetooth control button and display (or just use your cell phone and the Keyde app without need of the button and display).
I haven't used the app but the fairly full feature touchscreen bluetooth display works well,is simple to program and is rechargeable with USB-C charger. The power level control button is solar charged and goes to sleep quickly, it wakes up when the + or - buttons are pushed but there is a couple second response delay when it's asleep so I usually use the display to change between the 5 available power levels.
You can choose between 24v, 33v and 36v battery by adjusting the display programming. I saw an Keyde Alibaba listing with the 33v battery and peterecosse has reported using 24v working well so there is a lot of flexibility.
Assist is what I'd expect given the power rating, cadence not torque sensing (just as the X35) but not jerky or unnatural. I had to be in the right gear when starting out on an incline as there is a brief lag, unlike my Yamaha or TSDZ2 mid drives.
A recent 25 mile ride with over 2000ft of elevation gain (gain mostly in a near continuous 6-7 mile segment with up to 12% grade per Garmin) my not fully charged 36v 10.5ah battery dropped from resting 40v to resting 35v. Max motor temp that I briefly saw on the display I think was 85C and temp dropped quickly on less steep grade/lower assist.
I mostly like the clean wire free (except for battery) installation and keeping original drivetrain configuration with no chainline issues common with aftermarket mid drives. It's a keeper.
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