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Regenerative Braking

Started by RadBod, July 14, 2022, 08:21:46 AM

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RadBod

July 14, 2022, 08:21:46 AM
Does the Rover/Rhino 6 have regen braking? I find trying to use my bike without any pedal assist very difficult, even in low gears and it feels like trying to pedel in treacle.

Gecko

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July 18, 2022, 05:12:03 AM
No regen on them (wish there was as there are a lot of hills where I am and I could save brake pads and increase the range).  My RR6+ feels the same way without any PA, harder to pedal on its own than I anticipated, but it is a very heavy bike with big tires.

Tree

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July 18, 2022, 07:24:50 AM
Quote from: Gecko on July 18, 2022, 05:12:03 AM
No regen on them (wish there was as there are a lot of hills where I am and I could save brake pads and increase the range).  My RR6+ feels the same way without any PA, harder to pedal on its own than I anticipated, but it is a very heavy bike with big tires.

I really don't think bikes of this weight are meant to be pedaled without PA.

RadBod

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July 18, 2022, 09:12:06 AM
Well imagine using it with only a 250W motor like us stuck with the EU version.

FortunatelyTheMilk

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July 20, 2022, 09:48:29 AM
They're geared hub motors, so you can't regen when you freewheel (unlike the direct drive motors in the Radcity)

Radio Runner

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July 20, 2022, 10:18:22 PM
ReGen simply isn't worth the weight and extra mechanical parts on a bike. To be an efficient cyclist who thinks about battery life you don't use the brakes as much. You coast to a stop etc. Any long hill ridden up should be ridden down with minimal braking if any at all.

Obviously no braking at a red light at the bottom of a hill isnt what i mean here but if you brake a lot, your killing your battery.

Gecko

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July 23, 2022, 06:57:28 AM
Quote from: Radio Runner on July 20, 2022, 10:18:22 PM
ReGen simply isn't worth the weight and extra mechanical parts on a bike. To be an efficient cyclist who thinks about battery life you don't use the brakes as much. You coast to a stop etc. Any long hill ridden up should be ridden down with minimal braking if any at all.

Obviously no braking at a red light at the bottom of a hill isnt what i mean here but if you brake a lot, your killing your battery.

Uh, it's in the city, so chances are at the bottom of the hill, or somewhere in the middle - there will be a stop.  Blowing through lights and signs really isn't an option.
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