PAS Level 4 and 5

[leehop]

Let me preface this by saying that, in order to reach as many as possible, I am posting this in a few forums!

I know I’m not the only one here in several forums and, without failure, when I do post a question in several forums there’s always some yahoo complaining about it.

So, in advance, get over it, and tough toenails!

I have 7 gears and 5 PAS levels. PAS Level 1 - 16 mph, Level 2 - 19 mph, Level 3 - 22 mph, Level 4 - 25 mph, Level 5 - 28 mph.

I’ve used Levels 1 - 3. Level 1 I need to use Gear 6 to keep up, Levels 2 and 3 I need to use Gear 7.

Then comes the dilemma. I can’t keep up my pedaling in Gear 7 with PAS 4 and 5.

Any solutions or advice?

Thanks in advance.

[Jesper]

(03-14-2024, 04:03 PM)leehop Wrote:  Let me preface this by saying that, in order to reach as many as possible, I am posting this in a few forums!

I know I’m not the only one here in several forums and, without failure, when I do post a question in several forums there’s always some yahoo complaining about it.

So, in advance, get over it, and tough toenails!

I have 7 gears and 5 PAS levels. PAS Level 1 - 16 mph, Level 2 - 19 mph, Level 3 - 22 mph, Level 4 - 25 mph, Level 5 - 28 mph.

I’ve used Levels 1 - 3. Level 1 I need to use Gear 6 to keep up, Levels 2 and 3 I need to use Gear 7.

Then comes the dilemma. I can’t keep up my pedaling in Gear 7 with PAS 4 and 5.

Any solutions or advice?

Thanks in advance.

Which bike? What style drivetrain; e.g. internally geared hub, derailleur, etc.)? You may be able to modify the gearing. More teeth on the chainring would provide a change in the drive ratio and might help you depending on what sizes are available. You need to match the BCD (bolt circle diameter; can be more than one if any bolts are offset from others), and bolt pattern (3, 4, 5, etc.) of your existing crank spider. Changing gears at the front should be the least expensive regarding parts and labor.

No problem being on separate forums; I'm on 7 forums in 5 different countries. It allows the best learning in my opinion.

[meamoantonio]

(03-15-2024, 12:27 AM)Jesper Wrote:  

(03-14-2024, 04:03 PM)leehop Wrote:  Let me preface this by saying that, in order to reach as many as possible, I am posting this in a few forums!

I know I’m not the only one here in several forums and, without failure, when I do post a question in several forums there’s always some yahoo complaining about it.

So, in advance, get over it, and tough toenails!

I have 7 gears and 5 PAS levels. PAS Level 1 - 16 mph, Level 2 - 19 mph, Level 3 - 22 mph, Level 4 - 25 mph, Level 5 - 28 mph.

I’ve used Levels 1 - 3. Level 1 I need to use Gear 6 to keep up, Levels 2 and 3 I need to use Gear 7.

Then comes the dilemma. I can’t keep up my pedaling in Gear 7 with PAS 4 and 5.

Any solutions or advice?

Thanks in advance.

Which bike? What style drivetrain; e.g. internally geared hub, derailleur, etc.)? You may be able to modify the gearing. More teeth on the chainring would provide a change in the drive ratio and might help you depending on what sizes are available. You need to match the BCD (bolt circle diameter; can be more than one if any bolts are offset from others), and bolt pattern (3, 4, 5, etc.) of your existing crank spider. Changing gears at the front should be the least expensive regarding parts and labor.

No problem being on separate forums; I'm on 7 forums in 5 different countries. It allows the best learning in my opinion.

Does he mean Pedal Assist by PAS? I'm scratching my head too trying to understand by what he means

[Jesper]

(03-15-2024, 01:24 AM)meamoantonio Wrote:  Does he mean Pedal Assist by PAS? I'm scratching my head too trying to understand by what he means

I believe it is referring to pedal assist modes.

Note: forgot to mention that chainring might be riveted to the spider. I am too used to racing machines where everything is easily customized regarding gear ratios up front.

[ReapThaWhirlwind]

Maybe switch to clipless pedals?

I would definitely test the waters on that first in a safe place before taking it on the road though.