E-bikes could get faster, more powerful and not require pedaling, in a move announced today by UKGOV. Cycling organizations are opposed to the plans.

  • Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee
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    6 months ago

    Just so you know, ebikes sold in Europe don’t have a hand throttle, because laws.

    But also, most ebike manufacturers use generic motor controllers.

    Is there a small panel somewhere on your ebike? Take it off and see if there’s a small aluminium box in there with dozens of wires coming out of it.

    Chances are, one of those sets of wires ends in an unused black plug, with a red, a black, and a green wire going to it.

    That’s the throttle plug.

    Any old generic throttle from Crapazon will fit it. You might have to swap the wire colours.

    Enjoy :)

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      6 months ago

      It’s trivial to make most adjustments to these bikes. Disabling speed limiters etc.

      It’s still illegal however

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        6 months ago

        I’m not suggesting someone should actually, like, go ahead and do it because it’s so easy, Mr GoodyTwoShoes