Rockstar owners

[subaru_tech]

Has anyone here pur a half twist throttle on the rockstar.?

 

[Lightning 123]

I think that the thumb throttle works better than a twist throttle ever could.

 

[subaru_tech]

I think that the thumb throttle works better than a twist throttle ever could.

Depending on how you are using the throttle.in my case I need that thumb to grip the bar.i raced motor cycles ,and i am use to twist throttle .

 

[subaru_tech]

35 mile ride today, did a huge loop, 67% battery used. Climbed from the river valley in town to the top of coal mine hill, 1500’ elevation gain. The bike just doesn’t stop

fantastic how far you went on that battery percentage and grade changes.
your bike looks great also.
i just picked up a second rockstar (black) this time.

 

[subaru_tech]

I think that the thumb throttle works better than a twist throttle ever could.

So that's a no...

 

[Lightning 123]

I think that the thumb throttle works better a than a twist throttle ever could.

 

[Lightning 123]

You still have 4 fingers to hold on to the bar and you will never have a sore wrist.

 

[subaru_tech]

You still have 4 fingers to hold on to the bar and you will never have a sore wrist.

 

[subaru_tech]

Thanks for trying to help.but I was looking for help if someone has used a twist throttle.not a explanation on why its not as good as thumb.
Your 4 finger theory is only good if you have that many to work with...

 

[fauconnier]

I have both. For a sporadic use, I prefer the thumb throttle, leaving my grips clear. On one of my bikes I use the throttle all the time, not the PAS, like a motorcycle, I use a complete twist throttle on the right grip. If you choose a twist throttle, be aware that they are generally left-handed, and that your brakes are reversed....you won't get exactly the motorcycle feeling.

 

[subaru_tech]

I have both. For a sporadic use, I prefer the thumb throttle, leaving my grips clear. On one of my bikes I use the throttle all the time, not the PAS, like a motorcycle, I use a complete twist throttle on the right grip. If you choose a twist throttle, be aware that they are generally left-handed, and that your brakes are reversed....you won't get exactly the motorcycle feeling.

Thanks for the info. I did find that bafang has a half twist right hand throttle available. Being new to this bike I find that the thumb control is not linear. It's more on and off.reading some other forums people are saying the twist has a larger potentiometer making it more linear.

 

[fauconnier]

I don't have a Rockstar but my thumb throttle is perfectly linear on my geared hub motor bike. On a mid drive with a multi speed cassette the power range is very short, IMHO that only could create this impression. It's even worse if the throttle is limited to a specific Amp to match the assist level.

 

[Lightning 123]

I never tthought about a mobility issue with the thumb throttle. I know that it could be easily relocated onto the other side of the handlebars if that made it easier to use.

 

[subaru_tech]

I never tthought about a mobility issue with the thumb throttle. I know that it could be easily relocated onto the other side of the handlebars if that made it easier to use.

 

[subaru_tech]

Onto the front axle.
my lever pivot broke today and searching the web for a 15mm x 162mm axle turns up nothing.
Has anyone found a replacement front axle?

 

[Mentalist]

Onto the front axle.
my lever pivot broke today and searching the web for a 15mm x 162mm axle turns up nothing.
Has anyone found a replacement front axle?

It’s a suntour sr fork. I don’t think the axle is 162mm..check the suntour axles
it’s one of these I think https://www.srsuntour.com/ga/products/fork/?Wheel_Size[]=27.5%22&Travel[]=140&Travel[]=160

 

[Mentalist]

Onto the front axle.
my lever pivot broke today and searching the web for a 15mm x 162mm axle turns up nothing.
Has anyone found a replacement front axle?

I think it’s 15 x 110mm,
might be this fork https://www.srsuntour.com/ga/products/fork/AURON-6800.html
although I forgot how the original looks.

 

[JimK067]

@BafangBoy The existing Rockstar controller is 750W at 95nm. Have you considered changing to the 1000W at 160nm version?

 

[Mentalist]

@BafangBoy The existing Rockstar controller is 750W at 95nm. Have you considered changing to the 1000W at 160nm version?

M600 is 120nm of torque..the m620 isn’t 95nm lol

 

[JimK067]

@Mentalist ROFL. You dimwit. Sondors tuned the m620 down to 95nm.