Where is the restriction?

[John E]

Hi all,

I have a 2014 turbo s with 250w motor.

It's an import from USA so unrestricted.

My battery failed several months ago and I'm having a nightmare getting a replacement. Specialized UK are continually telling me there "is a backlog from USA". I've been asking for 3 months now.

I'd like to keep the bike unrestricted if possible, so my question is. If I bought a UK battery, would it work ok in a unrestricted bike?

Where is the restriction located, the bike or the battery?

 

[Douglas Ruby]

In the battery. It can be changed, but it is illegal to do so in the UK.

 

[Trail Cruiser]

Hi all,

I have a 2014 turbo s with 250w motor.

It's an import from USA so unrestricted.

My battery failed several months ago and I'm having a nightmare getting a replacement. Specialized UK are continually telling me there "is a backlog from USA". I've been asking for 3 months now.

I'd like to keep the bike unrestricted if possible, so my question is. If I bought a UK battery, would it work ok in a unrestricted bike?

Where is the restriction located, the bike or the battery?

Try to contact these 2 places and find out if they can help you out.

https://ebikemarketplace.com/pages/rebuild

http://www.batteryrefill.com/

 

[eagamer80]

In the battery. It can be changed, but it is illegal to do so in the UK.

Is not illegal if you adapt your bike to comply with local regulations (mirror and plate number basically).

 

[bazzapage]

I can confirm it is in the battery. New 19Ah 691Wh batteries are available again. I got mine last week.

Curious that they are blaming the USA. Batteries and bikes are made in Taiwan.

 

[ronin2000]

Is there a way to remove the limiter on the turbo S? It runs into 27mph too easy and then bogs the pedal assist abruptly :/

 

[Douglas Ruby]

Is there a way to remove the limiter on the turbo S? It runs into 27mph too easy and then bogs the pedal assist abruptly :/

Essentially the answer is no. the wheel diameter hack used on the Levo doesn't do much except make the speedo/odo inaccurate. You feel the "speed cutoff" on the Turbo family more than some other e-bikes due to the direct drive. The resistance created by the permanent magnets when no boost is being applied is very noticeable. This would not be true on many mid-drives which have free-wheeling between the motor and crank built in. I know of no so0lution.

Doug

 

[reoutput]

Is there a way to remove the limiter on the turbo S? It runs into 27mph too easy and then bogs the pedal assist abruptly :/

Weirdly, we got a new 500W hub for our shop Turbo S and limit is now around 33mph! Not sure why or how.

I’ve gone through several batteries and motors on my Turbo X and they all feel different for what ever reason...kinda weird.

 

[ebikerider]

If I bought a UK battery, would it work ok in a unrestricted bike?

It would work but would be limited to 25kph

 

[John E]

Thanks for the replies all. I'm STILL waiting for a battery. Phoned Harrogate concept store again who will be speaking with USA today.

Missed the whole of summer due to this....

I have managed to get my hands on a diagnostic tool hoping that I could perform maintenance on the bike myself (and try to bring my current battery back to life)

Seems that specialized have an online portal for dealers to download firmware/settings etc so I'm essentially locked out of the bike... So frustrating!!

Seriously getting frustrated with Specialized - might be time to change brands

 

[John E]

So I complained to specialized UK who advised there is a "world shortage" and they are manufacturing some due in the UK first week in December and I have one reserved.

Fingers crossed

 

[eagamer80]

So I complained to specialized UK who advised there is a "world shortage" and they are manufacturing some due in the UK first week in December and I have one reserved.

Fingers crossed

There might be not the best option considering the warranty, but have you considering buying a new battery in another country like Germany for example? I've seen a few bike stores still selling the 691Wh battery online.