New to e-bikes

[Geoff H]

Hi all, After many years of riding regular bikes I have finally succumbed to an e-bike due to several joint replacements. I bought a second hand Smartmotion Pacer from a friend and although I should have done more research on e-bikes in general I am quite happy with the purchase. One problem I do have though is the motor cutting out at low speeds, usually just before an incline when I really need it! I did try one members suggestion of freeing up some cables in the bottom crank case but that doesn't appear to have solved the problem. Any suggestions please?
Geoff H

 

[Taylor57]

Hi all, After many years of riding regular bikes I have finally succumbed to an e-bike due to several joint replacements. I bought a second hand Smartmotion Pacer from a friend and although I should have done more research on e-bikes in general I am quite happy with the purchase. One problem I do have though is the motor cutting out at low speeds, usually just before an incline when I really need it! I did try one members suggestion of freeing up some cables in the bottom crank case but that doesn't appear to have solved the problem. Any suggestions please?
Geoff H View attachment 79064

Nice lookin bike. Surely one of the EBR members will offer you a tidbit to get you riding comfortably. Welcome!

 

[Geoff H]

Thanks for the response, will investigate.

 

[Art Deco]

IDK your bike, but are you sure you are in maximum boost and lowest gear before starting up the incline? Many bikes must make a full or half rotation of the crank before the PAS kicks in. Try it in a parking lot where you can test without dodging traffic.

 

[Geoff H]

IDK your bike, but are you sure you are in maximum boost and lowest gear before starting up the incline? Many bikes must make a full or half rotation of the crank before the PAS kicks in. Try it in a parking lot where you can test without dodging traffic.

I rarely use max boost (saving battery storage) but that's a great suggestion, thanx.