2020-2021 Como Turbo System

Motor

There are 3 versions of motors used on Como models.

• 1.3 (Como 5.0)

  • Most powerful: 550w / 90nm
  • Externally identical to the 1.2 and 1.2E motors, the 1.3 has larger rotor magnets and improved stator windings, allowing for more current draw and more power. 

    The 1.3 motor can also supply more power to lights, 2A compared to 1A (both supply 6V).

• 1.2 (Como 4.0)

  • Powerful: 520w / 85nm

• 1.2E (Como 3.0)

  • Most economical: 415w / 50nm

  • While this motor has slightly less power than the other motor units, its power band is very flat and has a very consistent feel across a wide range of pedaling speeds. 

Battery

• Batteries are offered in three capacities:
  • 604Wh (Como 5.0)
  • 504Wh (Como 4.0)
  • 460Wh (Como 3.0)
• All capacities are fully compatible between Como models.
• LED lights on the battery indicate the State of Charge (SoC): 
  
  
  

• Batteries are designed with some protective features. They will automatically switch to lower assist levels to prolong range and to prevent unwanted shutdown and premature degradation during periods of high power demand and extreme temperatures. The percentages listed below are the percentage of the maximum current that can be delivered to the drive unit. 

  • In normal temperatures (0° - 50°C / 32° - 122°F) the battery power supply will be:
    • 100%-16% SoC: 100% maximum power
    • 15%-11% SoC: 75% maximum power
    • 10%-6% SoC: 50% maximum power
    • 5%-4% SoC: 25% maximum power
    • 3%-1% SoC: No power to drive unit, although entire system will still be powered on and lights (if connected) will also work. 
  • In 20° - 0°C /-4°F - 32°F temperatures the battery will deliver reduced current, but as Li-ion cells typically produce some heat during use the battery may warm up enough to provide full power.

Display

Current Como models are equipped with the TCD-w (Turbo Connect Display - wired)

The display connects the drive system components and provides a way to control the bike and view its status. 

How to Setup and Use Your Turbo Connect Display (TCD)

Key elements:

• 2" LCD screen with customizable data fields
• Permanent backlight illumination when bike lights are on
• Two wired connections
• Wire 1: goes directly to the motor for trouble-free operation
• Wire 2: connected to handlebar Remote
• Screens are switched by handlebar Remote or display buttons
• Features Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity to make it compatible with Mission Control App and ANT+ devices (e.g. heart rate belt to show heart rate on display)
  • Screen shows pairing code you have to enter in Mission Control App
• Internal 1220 coin cell to store the clock setting
  
  • When coin cell runs low, "Low Bat" will appear on TCD-w
  • An empty coin cell does NOT lead to a malfunctioning TCD-w, only the clock setting cannot be saved any longer

TCD-w navigation

Pushing the left button (shown in blue below), cycles through the top data field options to show your current, average, and maximum speed.

Pushing the right button (shown in red below), cycles through the bottom data field options to show your current distance, timer, power, energy expenditure, and odometer.

TCD-w features

Remote

• "SET" Button (top):  Cycles through the 5 rider-set screens on the TCD-w
• "+" Button (top, facing rider): Selects modes with more assist
  • Hold for 2 second: activates Walk Assist
• "-" Button (bottom, facing rider): Selects modes with less assist
• "Lights" Button (bottom of unit): Turns headlight and taillight on and off. Note that when the lights are on the display backlight is also on. 

The remote is not removable from the TCD-w display.