An Introduction To Displays of Electric Mountain Bike

An Introduction To Displays of Electric Mountain Bike - FreyBike

The operation of an electric bike firstly depends on the coordination between the motor and the battery, and the running data like ranges will become the value showing on the display. With the help of the display, you can control your e-bike, making cycling more personalized.

Frey Evolve with Bafang C245 Bluetooth display

The display of an electric bike, also known as a computer, shows important information about the trip, such as speed, distance, battery range, and power gears. In this post, we'd cover the basics of the display, including its types and functions. Whether you are an experienced electric bike user or a novice, knowing how to use displays can greatly improve your riding experience. Let's get started!

 

The Basic:

We take Bafang dispay DP C245 for example

Although the market tends to replace the display with a smartphone as the main component controlling the electric bike, the current mainstream brands still use displays. The displays are usually connected to the drive system of the electric bike and are mounted in the center or side of the handlebars to help the rider read data and control gears in the first place during the ride.

Be aware that many electric mountain bikers have thought of changing the displays or reprogramming them, but this is not easy to finish their ideas. The drive system of electric bikes is closely related to the computer. Usually, the displays of Bafang can be replaced only when the motors of Bafang are being used. However, it is more difficult to switch to the displays of other brands, which require the help of professionals and bear the consequences of transformation failure.

With the help of the display, your cycling could be more personalized.

 

Types:

There is no specific type of e-bike display, according to the screen type, can be divided into LED, TFT, LCD, and other types of display.

The LED display is a good fit for electric mountain bikers looking for simple features. Compared to the other two, it has a smaller screen size and can display basic information such as speed, distance, battery range, and gears, which is relatively simple.

Bafang DP E162/163.CAN (LED display) 

The TFT display has the highest resolution screen and can display colorful information. Like LCD, it can be configured with more functions, such as integrating total and average mileage and displaying more intelligent data such as calories burned and GPS.

Bafang DP C010.C/CB (TFT display)

Bafang DP C240.CAN (LCD display)

But unfortunately, such smart displays can not be compared with smartphones today which have a more diverse selection. Many manufacturers of the motor system have realized that and have developed their applications to provide more personalized services with mobile phones.

 

Functions:

Here we take Bafang DP C245 for example and introduce some basic functions of e-bike display (which take DP C245 DEALER MANUAL as a reference).

1. Button: Three buttons + BOOST function.

2. Speed indication: including the real-time speed, max. speed and average speed.

3. Battery capacity indication: display the remaining power, and provide a steady percentage of power prompt through the optimization algorithm.

4. Automatic sensors explanation of the lighting system: turn on or off backlights and headlights when external light changes.

5. Mileage indication: including single-trip distance TRIP and total distance ODO, the highest mileage is 99999.

6. Intelligent indication: including remaining distance RANGE and energy consumption CALORIE.

7. Error code indication: If an error occurs, a code is displayed to help riders understand the problem and correct it.

8. Power assist modes indication: including 6 gears (0, Eco, Tour, Sport, Sport+, Boost).

9. Bluetooth Function (only in DP C245.CAN): Bafang Go APP can be connected to a display, SIGMA heart rate monitor also can be connected via Bluetooth.

 

Again, We sincerely hope you can Free Ride & Enjoy Yourself!