Originally Posted by
InTheRain
Yes, it goes in to regen mode anytime the front brake is activated. It also has 4 different levels of regen that can be used on long descents (it assists as a brake in that case to aid in deceleration.) I don't believe that the regen function is super efficient. I'm a lot more interested in "going" than "stopping." But yes, the regenerative braking function is there if it's an important selling point for buyers.
I'm not sure why the regen wouldn't be efficient. Is something getting hot? I thought a useful function would be to 'flatten' out the hills and allow you to pedal at a more or less constant power.
For example, I have a 55m bridge to cross every day on the way to work. It typically takes 3-5 min to go up and I put out a little over 300W on the way up and maybe 100W on the way down. I'd prefer to just put out a steady 200W up and down and have the motor add a few hundred watts on the way up and take away 200W on the way down. I'd still pedal but all my energy would go into the battery. I'm not sure if that's feasible with your system.
Is the regen controlled by a conventional brake lever and it starts generating as soon as you move the brake lever? Is there a period of time where you get regen only without the brake pads touching the wheel (or disk?).
Appreciate your responses on this thread.