Fazua launched a software update for their ebike mid-drive system recently called Black Pepper which improves motor power output and maximum cadence support. I got to check it out on a Trek E-Caliber electric mountain bike and put this shorter focused video together to highlight some of the upgrades and show its performance.
Motor: Fazua Evation
Software: Black Pepper
Power output: 300 to 450 watts
Torque output: 55 newton meters
Battery capacity: 252 watt hours (36 volt 7 amp hours)
Optional: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for GPS and heart rate monitors
Optional: iOS and Android smartphone app (Fazua Rider)
Weight: 2.88lb bottom bracket transmission, 4.2lb empty drivepack motor, 3.2lb battery pack, 7.4lb combined drivepack (with battery inserted), 1.2lb optional empty downtube container
Learn more at the official Fazua website: [ Ссылка ] and official store: [ Ссылка ] and check out the EBR Fazua ebike forums: [ Ссылка ]
0:00 Introduction
0:17 List of companies using Fazua drive system
0:40 Bottom bracket transmission
1:26 Drivepack (motor and battery)
1:56 Optional hollow downtube cover
2:39 Battery pack capacity (36v x 7ah, 252wh)
3:18 Additional batteries and bag options
3:41 Battery charging and charger details
4:39 Improvement ideas, comparison to Specialized SL
5:43 Mounting the battery and drivepack
6:28 Black Pepper software update for Fazua
7:24 Control panel remote options (b, fX, bX)
9:46 Bluetooth devices and smartphone app
11:21 Motor controller signals (speed, cadence, torque)
11:58 Riding shots, motor closeups and third person
13:02 Conclusion and resources
