I would prefer to see discussion, its clear that some have no idea what hacking actually does and as they say you never learn anything with your mouth open
Haha well said ccdave
I fail to see how derestricting could mess up the e-bike community and cant understand why people are getting their knickers in a twist about it? Surely in this free world it can't be taboo subject? It's a personal choice - you can either do it or not. Simple.
As for derestricting Bosch - I had done it using the PearTune device. I found it excellent - it just helped out in that 15 - 20 mph zone where it was needed most. I rarely used power over that speed. I agree that if we could have the US version with the higher limit it would be perfect for me with no derestriction required.
As for dealers being able to detect if it has been tampered with - Both Trek Bosch bikes I had (wife's as well) had a duff batch of main drive bearings fitted from new and needed replacing after around 400 miles. I had simply taken out the PearTune and the LBS did a diagnostic before sending the motor back to Bosch. They did NOT detect that it had been there. Since then I have found out that the diagnostic looks for unusual battery temperature readings to identify if it has been tampered with. Therefore, I would imagine that I had been using power say, between 20-30mph for extended periods then it is likely it would have been detected.
And before all the haters say that the bearings would have gone BECAUSE I had the PearTune fitted...........a friend had the same setup on his Bosch and is still going strong 2k miles later!