New Rubbee X

[Lin B]

Hey Rubbee Guys,
Any chance you will come out with a version with different mounting options? It's not possible to use a rear rack with rubbee so that limits cargo, no panniers. :-(

 

[Rubbee]

Hi Lin ! Right now our main mounting solution is the Rhino Lock quick release mechanism so that will not change, not anytime soon at least. And yes, quick installation and portability removes the option of the rear rack. But we are working on a special accessory for that, we will introduce it a bit later so stay tuned

 

[Lin B]

Hi Lin ! Right now our main mounting solution is the Rhino Lock quick release mechanism so that will not change, not anytime soon at least. And yes, quick installation and portability removes the option of the rear rack. But we are working on a special accessory for that, we will introduce it a bit later so stay tuned

Thanks for the reply. wish you guys the best with the campaign.

 

[Jtytler]

There's one big question I've got for Rubbee, how well does it operate when wet?

 

[Jimharpercolor]

So far it has exceeded my expectations! I would like to know about parts, mainly new rubber wheel replacements. Where can I get more technical information?

 

[Jimharpercolor]

One more pic of my road bike with Rubber X.

 

[Kwik Kiwi]

There's one big question I've got for Rubbee, how well does it operate when wet?

I have the latest version Rubbee X 2. I've used only once in the rain using high power mode and got plenty of spinning out the drive wheel. I think the rain water was building up in front of the drive wheel causing aqua planning. Maybe on lower power setting would improve however I'm not worried well maybe a bit miffed; But I'm not into biking in the rain anyhow. I have the motor unit very flat on the wheel and wonder if mounting with a steeper angle might create more pressure on the tire. I'll try out sometime.

 

[mikemcNally]

I have a Rubbee X. When it works its great but there are times when it looses connection to the cadence sensor. for a period and then reconnects. This discourages use ofthe unit because it creates anxiety loosing boost and finding myself without the muscle to get home. Has anyone had this problem and found a solution? I should add that before he connection drops and after it reconnects the sensor battery is reported as OK on the cell phone app.

 

[Jimharpercolor]

I have a Rubbee X. When it works its great but there are times when it looses connection to the cadence sensor. for a period and then reconnects. This discourages use ofthe unit because it creates anxiety loosing boost and finding myself without the muscle to get home. Has anyone had this problem and found a solution? I should add that before he connection drops and after it reconnects the sensor battery is reported as OK on the cell phone app.

I have a similar problem. I think it is the sensor batter even though the app says it is ok. I carry an extra battery with me and some wire ties just in case.

 

[MKiholm]

I had that problem at first, but I read the directions more carefully on installing the app and figured out how to correctly connect the cadence sensor and haven't had the problem since. I am also careful before I leave, that when I turn on the Rubbee, I wait to see the lights indicate a connection with the cadence sensor (sometimes you have to "wiggle" the pedal) and the lights flash green for a second.

I now have a much larger problem. I tried to use the regenerative braking. Big mistake. No matter what I tried, it would not disengage and ultimately distorted the roller so that it is more square than round and will need to be replaced. I contacted Rubbee and they are working with me for a 'fix.' Very kind and helpful. I'm hoping they can send me parts and do a DIY fix, rather than send it back, but we'll see.

It is such a handy gadget, I don't want to give up on it, but I will never trust the regenerative braking again. I think the real problem is the app, and I can easily use it without the app, or turn it off in the app. I like the app for changing from ECO mode which I prefer, and CRUISE mode when I know I have a tough hill to climb. I live in Southern Utah which is quite hilly.

 

[gregjoe]

Hi Lin ! Right now our main mounting solution is the Rhino Lock quick release mechanism so that will not change, not anytime soon at least. And yes, quick installation and portability removes the option of the rear rack. But we are working on a special accessory for that, we will introduce it a bit later so stay tuned

I'm guessing that the rear rack from Rubbee never came, so with my Tern I cut away a couple of the cross bars and it works! I can still put panniers on (without Rubbee) if I wish to!

 

[gregjoe]

Well, Rubbee X has done some more miles now on our rather rough cycle ways & some roads. And it has a problem!
I put it down to bad design of the bottom of the case where the brass inserts fit into circular bosses, and the battery base cover.
Details:
After working well all day I went to switch it off, but no amount of holding in the power button made it go off. Its red rear light array shimmered and was unresponsive to me using the apps power adjust or any other buttons, it was in a trance!
The app gave a message about 'too many pixies' and that was all it told me.
On attempting to undo the 6x battery compartment screws I discovered that some had bent under force and others had become undoable because the brass inserts were no longer held in place due to the boss they were screwed into had cracked open.
Clearly the batteries were not held in place by the flimsiness of the design of the battery cover and side panel bosses.
My guess is that the bouncing batteries had allowed the voltage to the control board to fluctuate so badly, the board had gotten into a lock up. This was proved when the batteries finally came out and the board reset to normal.

So what to do? Rubbee.co.uk website is now just a single page that gives an email address, [email protected]. The rubbee.com website isn't yet uploaded and is in Lithuanian! So nothing useful is there.

I have asked by email if they have any modifications or developments to the casing to offer me, but that was only yesterday & no reply yet.

So I'm 'going offroad' on this, at least in planning my own ideas. I want my Rubbee to work because its a clever little thing & I like it!

First Idea.
Base - Have a 3D printed base made that also has an external flange that stretches over the underside all round to keep out water & muck. The current cover leaves a gap all round that asks for trouble.

Allen Screws - dump them! getting them in & out is horrible & they + brass inserts aren't up to the job of holding the batteries properly in position.

Add straps or Zip Ties that wrap around the top of the Rubbee body (under the piston and also behind it) to keep the new & stronger base in position when batteries try to break their way out as terrains get rough!

We'll see what happens!

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

The app gave a message about 'too many pixies' and that was all it told me.

The programmer was just playing the odds. A lot of bike problems come down to too many pixies.
;^}

 

[Rexlion]

I used to wish some pixies would come a-visiting, but now at my age I wouldn't know what to do with them.