Do you own an electrically assisted bicycle and its speed does not satisfy you as much as you thought? So you have the idea and the desire to unblock your bike to prevent the electric assistance from stopping at 25km/h and thus enjoy a more powerful bike without any effort?
Attention ! Weebot informs you about the different aspects of unblocking.
Indeed, you will have to take several things into account before you decide: the technical aspects, the legislative aspect, the guarantee-related aspects > product as well as the risks linked to the durability of your battery and the use of your bike.
Each aspect will be the subject of a paragraph in this article so that you are best informed before making your final decision.
First of all, let’s look at the technical aspect of unlocking an electric bike.
Unlocking your electric bike: the technical aspect
Technically, unclamping an electrically assisted bicycle is a dangerous practice. So, of course, you can have a higher speed, sometimes around 45 km/h, but going faster means damaging your bike prematurely.
Indeed, VAEs are built so that their maximum speed is 25km/h. These are not ordinary bikes and therefore do not tolerate modification of their programming and manufacturer parameters.
Going against this design standard can therefore cause the following problems: premature wear of all components of the bicycle in question, namely the chain, frame, fork, brakes, wheels, crankset, chainring , etc., but also significant or even total degradation of the engine and battery of your electric vehicle.
The cost of various repairs can therefore turn out to be a financial drain due to additional bills.
To follow the various technical aspects linked to the unclamping of an VAE, we will explain the legislative aspect to you.
Unblocking an electrically assisted bicycle: the legislative aspect
As you must know , this practice is prohibited in France under penalty of one year in prison and a €30,000 fine if you unclamp it & two years in prison for the manufacturers of unclamping kits.
Indeed, very regulated by the Mobility Orientation Law, the unclamping of an electrically assisted bicycle is a crime and is a risky practice & heavily sanctioned since 2019.
These vehicles, called soft mobility vehicles, are certainly limited in terms of speed (authorization of a maximum speed of 25 km/h normally) but they are for your safety and if you deviate from this rule you will be a driver in the illegality. This is a tangent to take into account before deciding whether or not to unblock your electrically assisted bike.
After having seen the legislative framework for unlocking an electric bike, we will talk to you about the aspects linked to the product warranty.
Unblocking an e-bike: aspects linked to the product warranty
Generally, purchasing an electrically assisted bicycle allows you to benefit from a 2-year warranty. Indeed, this guarantee is established on the condition of no modification of the basic design elements.
Indeed, being able to jeopardize your safety and that of others, if you proceed to unblock your VAE, your warranty (manufacturer as well as store) will automatically expire and in the event of problems on the road you will no longer be insured.
In addition, there is no need to tell you that you will have more difficulty reselling your electric vehicle because it no longer meets standards.
Risks to battery longevity and bike use
In addition to the risk linked to the manufacturer and store warranty, unblocking an electric bike can harm the lifespan of its battery and impact its use in the short or medium term. This is what we will see in this paragraph.
Indeed, many risks exist for your battery if you decide to unlock your VAE. In fact, it will wear out quickly because its programming has not been calculated for this. The engine will obviously also get old quite quickly.
In other words, excess consumption due to a speed above 25 km/h, initially planned, will degrade its components. This will therefore result in abnormal use of your electric vehicle with loss of battery life.
A battery that is overused will have a shorter lifespan. This is why if you still decide to unclamp your VAE, we advise you to choose the method and place carefully.
In addition, if you decide to install a release kit on your electric bike, the latter will no longer be approved and European roads and tracks will no longer be legally accessible to you. You will, however, be able to drive on private roads and paths.
Find out about the clamping system in advance
If you still decide to try unclamping your electrically assisted bicycle to save time on your journeys, we advise you, first of all, to find out as much as possible about the clamping system of your electric bicycle. /strong>
In fact, having as much knowledge as possible on this subject will allow you to minimize the effects that could be harmful to it. Each VAE being different, all the unlocking information will be written on its motherboard. You can therefore consider this practice either via an unclamping kit (find out about reputable and quality brands), or on your own if you know a little about it.
Then, it is important to maintain a positive and responsible attitude during your journeys by adopting safe driving for yourself and respect for that of others.
Focus - How to unblock a Bosch motor electric bike?
In order to conclude this article on the different elements to take into account before unlocking your electrically assisted bike, we wanted to focus a little on how to unlock a Bosch motor electric bike .
Bosch powered e-bikes are powerful and efficient bikes. However, sometimes it turns out that the power does not satisfy everyone, especially during long periods of use.
To compensate for this lack of power, some users therefore wish to unblock their VAE. We strongly advise you to choose your unclamping kit carefully, and ensure that it is compatible with your Bosch motor.
Indeed, what is a release kit? It is a process allowing you to increase the speed of your bike (above the authorized speed of 25km/h) without the latter's controller realizing it (system of magnets to move precisely ).
Be careful and meticulous in informing yourself via the technical sheet of your Bosch electric bike to avoid any disappointment.