Post by fiveseven808 on Oct 2, 2015 18:39:52 GMT
So if anyone doesnʻt know or realize, our Kickrs seem to have traction control of sorts!
This means that if the motor is slipping, the controller will limit the amount of power sent to the wheel to avoid burning through all of the grip tape or your wheel.
Does anyone know how much percentage the motor is allowed to slip?
Oh and if anyone doesnʻt believe me, hereʻs a test:
This means that if the motor is slipping, the controller will limit the amount of power sent to the wheel to avoid burning through all of the grip tape or your wheel.
Does anyone know how much percentage the motor is allowed to slip?
Oh and if anyone doesnʻt believe me, hereʻs a test:
- Mount the motor loosely (slip can still occur if you hold the wheel down as hard as you can)
- Ride your kickr
- Notice that your top speed and torque are severely limited compared to mounting the motor tightly.