E-bike tuning - for e-bikes/pedelecs with FAZUA motor
FAZUA - ENERGY WE RIDE
FAZUA - Johannes Biechele and Fabian Reuter have been shaking up the market with their FAZUA brand since 2013. The company is based in Ottobrunn, Upper Bavaria, and this is where the FAZUA Energy Ride System is produced, with which many bikes can be retrofitted. The core of the system is the Ride 50 Evation drive, which delivers enough power for e-bikes, pedelecs and e-mountain bikes with a torque of 55 Nm.
WHICH FAZUA MOTORS ARE THERE AND WHICH ONE DO I HAVE?
Well, in the case of FAZUA, this question is quickly answered, because there is only the Ride 50 Evation drive.
The following list shows you which modules we at SIP Scootershop offer for the FAZUA motor:
POLINI
The Italians are the only manufacturers of e-bike and pedelec motors who also offer tuning modules. Polini offers a module for the FAZUA motor that is mounted directly on the drive. It remains invisible from the outside.
BADASS
E-bike and pedelec tuning from Lower Franconia. The so-called Badass Box is not installed on the motor, but simply attached from the outside and works with the FAZUA drive, among others. Version 4 is the latest model and offers a range of over 7,000 kilometres.
WHAT TUNING VARIANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAZUA DRIVES?
At SIP Scootershop we offer the following tuning modules for FAZUA engines:
BOXES
These small boxes are plugged onto the sensor of the bike or pedelec and now this tool halves the transmitted speed, doubling the motor support. It is a wireless device that can be removed again in no time. The manufacturer Badass is the market leader here.
TUNING MODULES
These modules contain a chip and cables with connectors. They are installed invisibly under the engine cover and clamped between the sensor and the control unit. Many modules can even be switched on or off via the display while driving. The latest modules, such as the Speedbox B, also have integrated app control via Bluetooth. The control and also the reading of the motor data can be done with the smartphone. However, tools are required for installation and removal. In the following, we will go into more detail about these modules.
The motors are controlled by a speed pulse that tells them how fast a pedelec or e-bike is travelling. If the pulse reaches 25 km/h, the motor switches off. However, if only every second signal of the impulse comes through, 50 km/h can be reached, because the motor is "fooled" into thinking it is travelling at a different speed. With cheap modules, the speedometer then simply displays half the speed.
More sophisticated chips are more advanced: they halve the impulse only from 23 km/h or, in some drives, they are directly connected to the data transmission between sensor and motor, so that the speedometer always shows the correct values. The most modern tuning modules, for example from VOLspeed or Speedbox, even display the total kilometres driven and average speeds correctly.
However, the software version of the bike and pedelec must also be kept in mind. A carelessly installed update from the manufacturer can abruptly end the tuning pleasure. Be careful, because the motor manufacturers and tuning experts are constantly playing a cat-and-mouse game.
Want to know more about e-bike tuning?
Here you will find all the information you need on the subject: Finding the right tuning module.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
It should be noted that the operation of this type of modified electric bicycle on public roads may be against the law in some countries. The dealer accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of tuning products. Electric bicycles equipped with tuning products must not be used on public roads, cycle paths and squares. Electric bicycles equipped with tuning products may only be used on private property and at your own risk.