Possible motor or sensor issue with my Voltbike

[ShumaBike]

Hey, I have a new issue on my Voltbike Enduro.

I don't know if its a problem with the sensor package, computer, or motor, but when I stop pedaling the bike itself decides I wasn't finished after all and just keeps turning my pedals. It'll go for a round or two before stopping of its own accord if I have removed my feet. The sensor is either not noticing I'm not pedaling or the motor isn't letting go of something. It's very surprising and jarring and it's doing it a lot now.

I can fight it and stop it from turning the pedals most of the time and I've gotten used to hitting the break lightly to force the motor to cut, but it's unsafe and I'm worried this could be causing damage or the result of damage to the motor or gearing somehow.

Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm in the Boston area and my options for more intense repairs are pretty slim.

 

[rich c]

I have no idea what a Voltbike Enduro is, but have you tried oiling the freewheel?

 

[ShumaBike]

I have no idea what a Voltbike Enduro is, but have you tried oiling the freewheel?

Hi Rich.

This is my: bike http://www.voltbike.ca/voltbike-enduro.html

It's got a BAFANG mid drive motor and torque+cadence sensors. What is the freewheel? I haven't done anything that involves opening the motors enclosure. I wouldn't know what to do in there.

 

[rich c]

The freewheel is at the back wheel. It's what lets the bike roll without the pedals moving. They can go bad, or just be too dry for the pawls to release from the internal teeth.

 

[ShumaBike]

The behavior of the bike is definitely in the mid drive motor, rather than any of the gearing in the back. The motor is taking or releasing the pedals without reacting to the sensor. It's a mid drive, so the motor is between the pedals, rather than in the back of the bike.

 

[Barry S]

Have you contacted Voltbike?

 

[ShumaBike]

Have you contacted Voltbike?

I haven't yet. I was hoping people may have heard of this issue before I tried to explain it to them over the phone. I've had to contact them before for other repairs and issues.