Tom Stanton documents his three-year journey of designing and building a custom electric bike using innovative engineering techniques. Starting with a basic concept of attaching a drone motor to a bicycle, he progressively refined his design through multiple iterations, addressing challenges like motor mounting, power transmission, and battery configuration. His approach involved extensive experimentation, including […]
In this instructional video, Warren Harper reveals a DIY method to hack and derestrict Shimano-powered electric bikes, effectively removing the standard 18 miles per hour motor assistance limitation. The technique involves repositioning the speed sensor from the wheel to the chainstay and attaching a small magnet to the crank arm, which tricks the bike’s computer
In this informative tech tip video, Hector and Scott from Fly Rides USA discuss the potential risks and drawbacks of delimiting or removing speed limiters from electric bikes. They explain that while the prospect of going faster might seem appealing, there are significant consequences to tampering with an e-bike’s motor. Electric bike motors typically come
In this instructional video, the creator from NRG SPORTS explains how to unlock the speed limiter on electric bikes, revealing two primary methods for increasing an e-bike’s maximum speed. The video focuses on the legal and technical aspects of speed limitations, which are typically implemented to comply with state regulations in the United States. The
Alex from GCN Tech provides a first look at Canyon’s groundbreaking Endurace:ONfly, the world’s lightest production e-bike that weighs just 9.86 kg in its top spec. The bike features the innovative TQ HPR40 drive system that delivers up to 200W of natural-feeling assistance from a 290Wh battery, providing approximately 100 km of range. What makes