Adding a throttle?
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Adding a throttle?
I have a Trek FX Ride Plus bike. Just for argument's sake, is there anyway to add a throttle control so I don't have to pedal?
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Probably not..
The reason for the pedal assist more than likely is to keep it "legal" for a lot of places where you need the bike to be ONLY pedal assist..
To change it, you would need a new controller, however, the system from what I've seen is plug n play with the "control module" on the handlebars, so more than likely, that would be useless after changing..
The reason for the pedal assist more than likely is to keep it "legal" for a lot of places where you need the bike to be ONLY pedal assist..
To change it, you would need a new controller, however, the system from what I've seen is plug n play with the "control module" on the handlebars, so more than likely, that would be useless after changing..
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I personally know nothing about your bike. But I have a hard time believing it can't be converted to have a throttle. The question is how difficult and expensive would it be. And of course are you capable of doing the conversion. I would recommend taking a look at this forum and maybe become a member and ask your question there. IF someonce can't answer your question there then no one can.
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Thanks Bob. I appreciate the reference. I am definitely not capable of doing anything complicated and probably won't bother. I was just curious.
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I also have an FX+. I tried using a BionX controller with a throttle built in to the controler. The BionX controler did work but the throttle did not work. I tried playing around with the codes and was not able to get it to work. I belive it was the Trek Bion X Battery that does not allow it.
You should check and make sure your Trek FX+ is set for performance. There are 3 settings your Trek Bion X system can be set as:
1. Low assist
2. Normal
3.Performance
The FX+ comes in mode 2{Normal**. There really is a big diiference between mode 2{Normal** and mode 3{performance**. You need to bring in to your Trek dealer to change the above settings.
Note: The above modes have nothing to do with the 4 assist modes.
You should check and make sure your Trek FX+ is set for performance. There are 3 settings your Trek Bion X system can be set as:
1. Low assist
2. Normal
3.Performance
The FX+ comes in mode 2{Normal**. There really is a big diiference between mode 2{Normal** and mode 3{performance**. You need to bring in to your Trek dealer to change the above settings.
Note: The above modes have nothing to do with the 4 assist modes.
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