Looking for a cadence sensor commuting bike-where did they all go?

[PedalUma]

I'm going to fly out to Petaluma

Petaluma is not an actual place in space, like Brigadoon it is a state of mind. And, I am not marriage eligible for you due to that I am straight.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Petaluma is not an actual place in space, like Brigadoon it is a state of mind. And, I am not marriage eligible for you due to that I am straight.

Yes... The state in which all you do is the best... I get it.
And I think it best you watch the entire video to understand what being Maury'd is. You'll definitely be straightened out!

 

[Gionnirocket]

Hi There - I have a old and dying Rad City 5 with a cadence sensor that has since been discontinued. I have arthritis in my knees
and hips and have a hard time pedaling without a cadence sensor. I had purchased an Aventon Level 2 but struggled with the
fit (handle bars to forward) plus the torque sensor didnt give me enough assist without the throttle, which I didnt care for.
I gave the bike to my daughter who is enjoying it very much as she doesn't have my issues! In searching for a replacement
I cant find any cadence sensor bikes without fat tires. Any thoughts on why this is and recommendations for commuter type bikes that
would be easier on my knees? Thank you

Not sure if a diy build is in your repertoire.. but the Bafang BBS* mid drives are very reliable cadence only motors. There's lots of resources on here to get you started. It's been a few years since mine but if the UART versions are still available.. They can be end user tuned which is very desirable.
That said even a torque sensor motor that can be tuned can have very similar characteristics. I can climb a hill with any amount of effort I desire.

 

[spokewrench]

I feel your pain with the Rad City. I purchased a Rad City5 Plus step thru for my wife in June/23. The controller is starting to go out again with zero PAS/throttle power randomly on a ride (power off/on to fix). This would be my 4th controller for this ebike when Rad sends a replacement.

Pretty much in the same boat and I will probably fix and sale if I can find a good replacement.

I got a RadMission, like a 1-speed RadCity, in 2022. I'd often have to dry the controller because it seemed to absorb enough humidity to cause missed shifts. A KT controller fixed it.

The KT controller let me have throttle without PAS. The other day I recharged my battery because it was down to 43%. I'd gone 228 miles on 57% of a charge. I prefer to pedal at a comfortable power and supplement it with throttle as needed to accelerate quickly or to maintain speed, depending on the steepness of a hill or the stiffness of a headwind. Usually, that speed is about 10 mph, where air drag in still air is about 33 watts, compared to 265 watts at 20. A half twist throttle lets me supplement my leg power quickly and precisely and hold that setting without hand fatigue.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Apologies to @salaryman (and everyone here) for the derail.



Cheers.

 

[stompandgo]

Boy, this thread went sideways in a hurry! Let's agree that we all have our own priorites and move on.

It's all in good fun. I'd be the first to buy The Elitist a beer.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

It's all in good fun. I'd be the first to buy The Elitist a beer.

The beer I drink is not cheap, either

 

[stompandgo]

Life's too short to drink cheap beer. See? I can be an elitist too.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Life's too short to drink cheap beer. See? I can be an elitist too.

You as a road racer are an elitist per se

 

[stompandgo]

You as a road racer are an elitist per se

 

[Gionnirocket]

And here you see demonstrated the clear difference between an experienced, knowledgeable, well rounded cyclist and a pompous, ignorant on many level lamer who thinks the purchase of an expensive bike is a qualification.

 

[Underdog]

I thought I rode a good e-bike until I read this thread, now I feel cheap?

 

[Gionnirocket]

I thought I rode a good e-bike until I read this thread, now I feel cheap?

If you ride it and smile... It's a good eBike.

 

[Chazmo]

I thought I rode a good e-bike until I read this thread, now I feel cheap?

Underdog, you need to ignore the snobby banter that some of these guys seem to enjoy.

If you ride it and smile... It's a good eBike.

Big “amen” to that.

 

[teskow]

Underdog, you need to ignore the snobby banter that some of these guys seem to enjoy.


Big “amen” to that.

I agree.
How is your wife. Better than nothing.

 

[PedalUma]

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I thought I rode a good e-bike until I read this thread, now I feel cheap?

That was to make you guys understand why some bikes cost $1,300 but other can be five grands. I thought who like who but Americans would understand the price difference