[billphylm]

Has anyone found a satisfactory way to install a "throttle" in place of the on/off switch to allow the motor to run at a lower speed when desired? It is difficult to use the hill topper when riding with a group and maintain a speed in sync with other riders. I either zoom ahead or lag behind. Any suggestions?

[webfairy]

Has anyone found a satisfactory way to install a "throttle" in place of the on/off switch to allow the motor to run at a lower speed when desired? It is difficult to use the hill topper when riding with a group and maintain a speed in sync with other riders. I either zoom ahead or lag behind. Any suggestions?

This is my question too! I just got my hilltopper.
The top speed is WAY too high to survive in NYC traffic.
I just tap the button quickly, but the effect is way too jerky to be comfortable or fun.
Smoother, more controllable accelleration would be safer.

I hope there is some aftermarket solution to achieve lower and more controllable speed.

[dkw12002]

I don't find I need a throttle with such a small motor. My motor is not jumpy at all. I weigh about 210 lbs so maybe that makes a difference. I always pedal just a little before pressing the button. I don't ride in heavy traffic though and perhaps that's the difference. If anything, I would want to go faster with faster acceleration. I use mine to go on 20 mile rides in the country where about 5 mph faster and more power would be better and I may press the button for 5 minutes going up a hill. You know Ezip electric bikes are on sale for $349 at BestBuy.com. Those have a power assist mode where it just assists your pedaling in whatever gear you choose or you can select the throttle mode and add whatever throttle you want (or none) to your pedaling. It is a very heavy bike so that decreases any jumpiness too. I have both bikes, but I prefer the Hill Topper on my Trek bike for the kind of riding I do. I bet the Ezip would be a good bike for you for NY traffic, so long as you don't have to carry the bike.