CYC Motor
CYC Photon Gen 2 & Photon Pro Chainring Adapter Removal (Video Guide)
This short video shows how to take the chainring adapter off a CYC Photon Gen 2 or Photon Pro mid-drive motor. You'll usually need to do this when changing to a different chainring size, replacing a worn chainring, or servicing...
CYC Photon Gen 1 vs Gen 2 vs Photon Pro: What Actually Changes and What You Can Reuse
If you already own a CYC Photon and are thinking about upgrading, here’s the short, practical version. The Big Differences Photon Gen 1Older outrunner motor, smaller clutch, harder to service, and limited electronics. Solid when it came out, but now...
Photon 2 vs Photon Pro vs X1 Pro Gen 4
Golden Motor · CYC Buying Guide Photon 2 vs Photon Pro vs X1 Pro Gen 4 Which CYC mid-drive kit is actually right for your bike? A straight comparison using official specs. ⚡ 3 Kits Compared 🔧 Official CYC...
Photon Gen 2: Q Factor & Chainline
BB Version Q Factor Chainline Spacer of Left Spacer on Right Centre Offset BSA 68mm 200 ~50 5 + 7 3 0.65 BSA 73mm 200 ~50 3 + 7 0 0.18 BSA 83mm 200 ~55 0 0 5.18 BB92 200...
Photon Gen 2: Torque Requirement for Bolts
Photon Gen 2 Part Name Quantity Torque Requirement For Screw, M4x8 (5.3mm dia | 4mm H | Hex | BLK) 2 2.7 Nm Chainring Spider Screw, M4x5 (Cone Point Set | Hex | BLK) 2 2.5 Nm Chainring Bashguard Shoulder...
Photon Gen 2: Product Compatibility
Stage 1 Gearbox Photon Gen 1 Part Number Part Name Quantity Photon Gen 2 Part Number Part Name Quantity P3-B13B 9T stage 2 shaft 1 PHN-G2-01-01 Proton 8T Gear Shaft 1 P3-B20C Photon 29T steel gear 1 PHN-G2-01-02 Proton 37T...