TSDZ2 Installation on a recumbent trike.

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

Very helpful. I am planning to do this on a HP Velotechnik Speemachine with Rohloff.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Best of luck!

[@brucekerl5139]

Great job Tim. I see why you chose that motor and battery, clean and tidy. As this Virus spreads across the U.S., triking is still something I can do! Rainy weather has forced me to ride on my roller/trainer on many days. Be safe. Cheers!

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Going to get my rollers out just to show everyone one day.

[@neilsonwheels]

Just a quick message to wish you and your family well at this difficult time for us all. One way for us to pass the time is to rewatch you previous adventures on Trinny. So thanks for that. Hope we see more in the not to distant future. Stay safe

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Neil. All the best to you and yours too. Strange times, eh? I've a couple of videos in the bank that just need editing so stay tuned 👍

[@TheScooterBobby]

Great job you made it look so easy. I’m going to look into this

[@ordacious8130]

Thanks Tim. Great camera work with the split screen and all well explained.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Ord. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting.

[@spinaway]

Just fitted the same motor to my ice Adventure, its pretty simple really, the only problem i had was i have short legs so the crank arms were too long, the only ones that would suit were the Bafang 152 mm, i purchased a pair in Australia for £16 but the postage was £21 and then the customs and excise had to have there share which added another £11, i ordered a battery from Aliexpress on the 25th January and it only arrived on Thursday this week, due to Chinese new year, apparently they do not work during the celebrations which lasts from early January to end of February, great little motor though.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

I had the same problem with a camera I ordered from Hong Kong. Took about 5 or 6 weeks to arrive last week. I hope you enjoy the motor.

[@spinaway]

@@TimsTrikeTrips Cheers Tim, Hopefully.

[@jamesbarker213]

Good to see you up on KZbin again Tim! It is an easy install. I love my motor.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks James. I'll do an update soon on distances and speeds etc.

[@jamesbarker213]

Tims Trike Trips excellent Tim. Look forward to it.

[@neilsonwheels]

Another informative and well presented video, thanks. Really enjoyable watching these and gaining a lot of advice and knowledge on the different equipment available out there. Looking forward to watching more tours and adventures...thanks again

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks for that Neil. I'm certainly no expert but I like to pass on what knowledge I have. Glad that it helps people out. More soon...

[@steves.922]

Nice video, Tim! Thanks for sharing this install and look forward to your updates on the e-assist.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

I'll get the first update up pretty soon if I can. I'm getting a lot of great questions so would be good to answer them while they're still fresh in my mind. Thanks Steve.

[@SalaiThangte]

Do you always have to use the electric all the time? How is triking with the electric Off?

[@2madceltic]

Very nice video. Fitting the drive is such a simple affair and I like the mounting position of the controls. Once again, well done. Snow here is finally leaving, temperature up to 3C so out triking soon. I envy your British weather, rain and all. KBO lad!

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks as always Bryan. Too much rain here at the moment. More on that in my next video... 😉

[@andrewnorris3973]

@10:26 Yes, good idea to get them the right way round, eh? 😉 Very nice vid, Tim. Much clearer than the previous motor fitting one, as well as a much clearer verbal explanation. Kudos!

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Drew 😉 Thanks for your kind words. I can't imagine what You mean about the pedals 😉😉 Stay safe buddy. All the best.

[@oldskoowlpebblestravels]

Great easy fit Tim good to see you again

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Mark. 👍

[@brucewatson5011]

Nice video, thanks. How has everything held up over the 3 years since the video? Any problems?

[@geoCow]

Thank you very much for posting, Tim.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Sorry it took a little longer than planned 👍

[@geoCow]

Tims Trike Trips: No need to apologize. I wonder if I can order this week as delivery might be disrupted due to Spain shutting down. What a mess! Work will slow down for me so I will have time for the build. Thanks again.

[@daytriker]

Hi Tim, Just to let you know I sent your video to a new customer doing his own install. The steps are that clear. Great job. Oh, & I like your title. :)

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jlkartvideos9887]

Very good and informative video👍 Thanks

[@billfearheller4179]

Tim, How far can you go with a single charge? I also assume this is limited to the 20 kph speed on the assist. Is this working well and can you feel the unit cut out at the proper speed? Do you have different levels of assist for steeper roads and paths? Good to see you can still get out and about with all the virus adjustments we are seeing world wide. I wonder how long this will be possible. Be well and ride safely, bf

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

All to be answered very soon Bill. I'll run through it all for you. Re: the virus... it's already spoiled my first tour for this year. More on that too later this week. Thanks for your best wishes 👍

[@lights80088]

Great job on the video Tim. Thank You

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Tom 😃

[@tronalpha9137]

G'day Tim. I live in QLD AUSTRALIA. Hear in aust, The regs require the motor to be 250 watts, must be pedal asisst much like a pedalac. Can you give me any adivce on the subject ?.. Gerard.

[@marksadventures3889]

Nice one. Do you change the motor according to terrain then? If so which is which? For instance what would I use living in the Dales?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

No, I only have the one motor Mark. I mentioned swapping it out for my EFNEO gearbox. The gearbox is very good on the less hilly rides and means I can leave the heavy batteries at home and not worry about charging them up every day. A 250w motor like the Tong Sheng or the Bafang is more than enough for most of our UK hills.

[@tronalpha9137]

G'day Tim. I live in QLD AUSTRALIA. I have just got interestested in cycling because of the pandemic and i want to widen my activitys. I am now saving up for a recumbent trike for off road. getting the standerd one first as its a lot cheaper and do a convertion later. The kit looks very simple to install. all most plug and go. I gess the kit can be installed to a off road type trike in the same manner ?... I would be correct in asking that ?.. Thats all i have to ask you. hear from you soon. Gerard.

[@andrewebben1963]

Tim, hi. Good video and very helpful. I have just finished fitting the kit and your video did help. I am going to need to extend the speed sensor cable as you describe. Will the system work without it? How many wires are inside so I know what I am up against. Many thanks. Andy

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Very much depends on the kit you bought Andrew. The kit with the throttle has 6 or eight wires and the one without has 5 I believe. The system wont work unless its plugged in but as I have found with the magnet moved away from the sensor the systsem will still work

[@julielovegrove4899]

Hi Tim just got Julie one watching your video again to see you fit yours. Regards Mark 💉🍻

[@Dumulmeorimedi]

I saw a good video. Nice to meet you my good friend. This is Seoul, Korea. 여기는 대한민국 서울입니다🇰🇷😁🇰🇷

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@davefogelstrom8940]

Well done Tim! Even a wrench challenged guy like me can understand. Got to see if this E assist is available in the US.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

You should be able to find it. I've seen a couple of US distributors online. Thanks Dave.

[@thomaszumbrook2088]

Tim, I see that there are brake levers that cut off the motor when applied. You don’t think they are necessary? Thanks

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

It isn't really necessary with a pedal assist. The motor cuts out when I stop pedalling. More important with a throttle (which I don't have).

[@emiel1976ep]

This is very helpful for me. I am still looking for what I will get and now I know what I must do as I get such a motor. I can make it fit and I know that I must ad a part to mount it. But it's way easier than I expected. Did you need to extend surten cables?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Glad it helps you. I only had to buy an extension for the speed sensor. The other two cables were more than long enough.

[@emiel1976ep]

@@TimsTrikeTrips OK so they also sell extension cables. I didn't know that. I think that I start with one smaller battery and mount it on my seat. I can always sd one next to it and swap them. That gives me also more range. The bootle shape is nice. Easy yo mount. Do you have an USB port on the battery or on the control panel? I have seen some that have it and it's nice to kerp your phone charged. One more question. Has it an option to connect lights to it? I didn't see lights on your bike, but I need it because I drive mainly ad night and lights are than needed.

[@emiel1976ep]

One more question. Did you need to ad brakes dit sensors? I see on some that they have that, but I don't know if I need it. I prefer not, because I have now in the front and rear with brakes on it so it doesn't move as I get on or off my bike

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

@@emiel1976ep the battery has a USB port on the top. The controller has a USB port on the rear. You could attach lights via these usb ports if you wanted to. There is no need for brake sensors with the TSDZ2 as it is a torque sensing motor... If I'm not putting pressure on the pedals then the motor isn't working. So when you stop pedalling to put the brakes on the motor stops too. Hope that all helps.

[@emiel1976ep]

@@TimsTrikeTrips thank you. That helps. The price is also low, so with the reviews I looked ad, it's a system that is now ad the top of my list.

[@darkskys163]

Nice! Do you thing it would have enough torque for an ICE Fullfat offroad use? I'm still weighing this with the Bafang model.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Easily. I took her over some very rough ground last week (my next video). Power wasn't any issue... but I wish I'd had full fats on... no grip at all at times. 👍

[@markfeldman6509]

Great instructional video. Enjoy your new ride! What was the “ all in cost” for,the entire system and actual.full installation time.any idea if this system is compatible with Catrike 559? Best wishes. Keep riding on!

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

£589 for the kit and battery (inc shipping). The first time I installed the system it took over three hours. This time, including stripping off the efneo gearbox beforehand, it took me just under two hours. That includes installing the controller, battery and speed sensor too. I don't know about your the Catrike sorry but if it has a 68mm BB then you'll be fine with it.

[@markfeldman6509]

Tims Trike Trips thanks so much! That is a helluva price compared to the $2000 plus options being presented by so many manufacturers.even paying a bike mechanic to do the work represents quite a bargain. Please post comments as to efficiency and durability of the system as you use it in the near future. I will call Catrike folks directly to see if it is compatible. Keep up the good work!

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

@@markfeldman6509 I'll definitely be posting updates like distances covered and speeds etc. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@johnhakim7987]

how many wires come out of the battery?

[@MaggieMoo836]

Great stuff, thank you!

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Moo. Thanks for watching.

[@tomcross6567]

Tim, Where are you? We have missed you and I hope all is well. Tom Cross Murfreesboro. TN USA

[@davecattell8175]

Hi all. I have my tongsheng tsdz2 motor. How do I remove the pedals and crank arm so I can install the motor? What tools do I need?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

HI Dave. did you manage to remove the pedals? YOu'd need a crank arm removal tool for those and pedals all depend on how they are fitted... might be a spanner and might also be an allen (hex) key.

[@davecattell8175]

Tims Trike Trips Managed to get the crank arms off but the problem removing the bit that’s left inside. How do I get that out?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

@@davecattell8175 email me some pictures Dave and I'll try to help you out. [e-mail] If you're talking about the bottom bracket then you'll need a BB removal socket for that... but email me anyway and we'll see.

[@davecattell8175]

Hi. Motor is now fitted and I’m raring to go!

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

@@davecattell8175 excellent news. 👍

[@frankporter960]

When will you post more videos? It has been a long time since your last pandemic videos.

[@ulissespopulina]

what s name system it ? link off

[@iain.wlaird2275]

Hello Tim, due to the Virus sweeping the country, there is a delay, they are struggling getting the materials they need to make and supply the Air Panniers. It will be just a waiting game. Regards Iain

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thats a shame. Hopefully it wont be too long.

[@gaetanozuccarello9802]

😊😊👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@steriophonic1]

Cyclists in your way , pain in the arse, LOL

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Its becoming a bit of a theme ha ha 😉

[@flyweed]

So what was your TOTAL cost on this setup when you were all said and done??

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

I think the exact cost is already in the comments here somewhere but under £500 for sure.