Speed sceptic

[1oldfart]

Hi, i am in Canada where the legal assist top speed is 32km/h.
In europe with a lower legal assist support is the majority
of riders respecting the law?
It seems quite expensive when we look at Trek, Specialized . . .
for a small advantage.

 

[Zimmerframe]

It seems quite expensive when we look at Trek, Specialized . . .
for a small advantage.

I don't understand what you're saying ?

 

[Zimmerframe]

And what does it have to do with either sewage systems or infections ?

 

[Mikerb]

I think he meant to type "sceptic" !!
I understand some people getting frustrated with the motor cut off speed if they do a lot of flat singletrack, roadwork, commuting, fireroad type riding. Personally I rarely find it an issue riding in the forest. I have no idea what proportion of users hack their motors but I suspect in the UK it is only a minority and most of those would be content with an increase of the EU imposed max of 25kph to the same as applies in the US and elsewhere.

 

[steve_sordy]

.............the EU imposed max of 20kph to the same as applies in the US and elsewhere.

Typo? Should be 25kph (15.5mph).

 

[Mikerb]

Typo? Should be 25kph (15.5mph).

corrected...ta.

 

[Andy.M]

I personally prefer and use the 32kph (20mph) limit. It suits my riding conditions Any higher limit uses too much battery imho

 

[Mikerb]

Since there is no difference other than the software between bikes limited to either 25kph or 32kph there should at least be no negative effect on the bike................other than to make it illegal ( in the UK)!!

 

[Jirkovo]

there is no place to hurry

 

[1oldfart]

Since there is no difference other than the software between bikes limited to either 25kph or 32kph there should at least be no negative effect on the bike................other than to make it illegal ( in the UK)!!

We know the bike as the potential, one question is will your warranty be void?

 

[Stihldog]

We know the bike as the potential, one question is will your warranty be void?

I got this;
Lord tundren jehes I know what you mean dare eh. Ya can’t wear a frozen muckluc when yor toque is under a canoe. Best way I can say this eh. Yor welcome, and I am sorry aboot dat eh. ?
Or, I believe it will void the warranty.

 

[MrSimmo]

We know the bike as the potential, one question is will your warranty be void?

It depends on the bike manufacturer.

For manufacturers with standardised [mostly] global warranties such as Specialized/Brose - if you change the 'destination market' to say Canada and thus increase the speed before the cut-off happens - no it won't void the warranty, Shimano is basically the same. Bosch on the other hand is not - they impose country specific warranty clauses so its really down to which country you're in to whether it voids the motor warranty or not.

-- BUT.... for certain manufacturers, the end user can't change that setting so its mostly hypothetical - it can only be done through an approved service centre (not a LBS); so chances are if you want to do it you'll need to fit a derestriction device.

If you fit a derestriction device, it will void the warranty regardless of location.

 

[Msawyer110]

Hi, i am in Canada where the legal assist top speed is 32km/h.
In europe with a lower legal assist support is the majority
of riders respecting the law?
It seems quite expensive when we look at Trek, Specialized . . .
for a small advantage.

22mph regular cadence. 29mph top speed. And yes it is more fun.

 

[Konanige]

I think he meant to type "sceptic" !!
I understand some people getting frustrated with the motor cut off speed if they do a lot of flat singletrack, roadwork, commuting, fireroad type riding. Personally I rarely find it an issue riding in the forest. I have no idea what proportion of users hack their motors but I suspect in the UK it is only a minority and most of those would be content with an increase of the EU imposed max of 25kph to the same as applies in the US and elsewhere.

From what I see in the UK derestriction is the norm, lose count of the amount of eebs I see blasting along fireroads, riders still claiming they're getting a workout dressed in long trews jackets and full faces without even getting a sweat on!

 

[Tonybro]

Not me! Restriction still on, sweat like a pig! Lost nearly 20lbs since getting the eeb, getting much fitter. Used to race on MTB 30 years ago so still have some skills...