Armadillo-Schwerlastenrad

Der Verein hat seit 2022 (und seit 2019 im alten Haus) ein Lastenrad Velove Armadillo mit Wechselladefläche und Citycontainer beschafft. Theoretisch wäre ein Upgrade auf die Sattelschleppervariante möglich, Velove hat aber 2020 den Vertrieb der Räder an Endkunden eingestellt.

This page is an effort to document all the reverse-engineering and tweaks we found out and implemented.

• Ritzel tauschen
• komplett putzen
• Alles neu schmieren
• Bremsbeläge tauschen, Bremsschreiben auf Dicke prüfen
• Bremsen entlüften
• Alle Lager, Schrauben, etc. prüfen (Drehmoment)
• Dämper, Lecks
• Brüche im Rahmen

Bremsbeläge: https://www.bike-discount.de/de/tektro-p20.11-disc-belaege

Getriebeöl: https://www.bike-discount.de/de/rohloff-oil-of-speedhub-500/14-set-ganzjahresoel-125ml-spueloel-250ml

• Oelwechsel Schaltnabe → done 2025-08-09 stk
• Kettenspannung → 2025-08-09 zwischen Motor und Schaltnabe nachgestellt stk
• Seilzug Feststellbremse tauschen/verbessern → done 2026-02-20, schleifende Bremse nachgestellt, stk

• Rohloff gear oil changes:
  • 2020-05 (probably 2021-05 in fact) at 1000 km (first change), Pedaleur
  • 2025-08-09 at 3732 trip km (probably about 3800 total km, matthias/stk)
• City container needs to be recharged every week. The key fob receiver draws power continuously and the batteries have been worn down quite a bit (used to last 2–4 weeks)
• Check tyre pressure at least every 4 weeks and before every drive
• Be conservative in adjusting the tension of the parking brake cable. Turning the adjustment knob wears out the cable, which apparently can destroy the outer tubing of the cable.

Display/UI is the Bafang DP-C07. The info button seems to be broken since… probably years now.

The city container uses standard Southco latches and locks that can be re-used in DIY containers:

• manual container lock: Southco type. Cave: this is a standard key that can easily be sourced as a spare part. Do not leave valuables in the container unguarded over night
• latching mechanism to couple the container to the bike: R4-50 rotary latch with 17.2 mm retaining bolt. The lock is released with a push-rod that is actuated by a lockable push-button at the side. This push-button also uses a standard key
• RF lock for container door: EA-R02 remote locking system, the key fobs are part #EA-R02-102. Replacement keyfobs can be enrolled through a switch on the lock electronics. Fob takes CR2025 batteries and does not need to be newly enrolled after battery change.
• Replacement Key for Hailong maybe these

Velove (the manufacturer) stopped selling the Armadillo bike at some time around 2021. There is a Google Doc folder which includes a spreadsheet with all the custom parts they made for the bikes.

Quote:

Prices are due to changes.
For some parts, delivery times can be long.
Order processing time can be long. Shipping cost will be added to the total price, but communicated in the offer.

When we last ordered spare parts in 2019/20ish, shipping cost an arm and a leg.

TODO documentation

TODO documentation