In recent months, I have been investigating electric assisted bicycles. We decided to sell two Pucci mopeds and purchase a foldable electric assist bicycle.
Battery life and output are important. This is because we plan to run bicycle trails for 25 to 30 miles. I own a truck, but the loading is troublesome and I drive about 60 miles one way to drive with my daughter and her family. I want to use hatchback serve.
You prefer a foldable with a standard black battery instead of a built-in frame. The reason is that this style of battery uses reliable cells, AH rating is high, and there are many models that can be obtained at a much more affordable price than manufacturer genuine replacement.
You may think too much, but if you have a degree in electrical engineering, you will think deeply.
Thank you for your feedback.
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Everyone says they use the best batteries, but the only way to really get the best is to choose a trusted source. Since we are not considering DIY products (we also handle several), we avoid transient manufacturers and manufacture highly well-known and reliable manufacturers such as Tern, Brompton, Aventon, and Lectric, or “major manufacturers” (folding bicycles) You should choose)
Thank you for your reply.
Lectric created several folders and I read well and read reports on customer service in particular.
If you are looking for a reliable battery, we recommend a bicycle with Bosch. In the last 10 years, only three of the more than 1000 Bosch batteries sold failed. All of them were guaranteed (excluding one used purchase). In addition, Bosch is supported by QBP certified stores (most stores in Japan). Bosch provides industry-leading customer service and strong product support. We also guarantee long-term supply of parts. Parts are usually available for 10-16 years after the end of motor production. This is because we are confident of the long life of our products, and we recognize that long-term support is necessary. There are other excellent electric assist systems, but Bosch is generally the top class for reliability and durability. If you are looking for a folding bicycle, Tern manufactures a very good model with a bosch system, and the company itself has a good support system.
Battery life depends on multiple factors - I noticed that rider weight, speed and bicycle weight are the main factors
I bought a spare battery for peace of mind, but it turns out on YouTube that the battery range claimed by each manufacturer is not accurate
and a lot of the elements.
I trust my battery and I hope it will last for a long time
In addition to the above factors, battery consumption depends on the quality of slope running, ambient temperature and cells.
You can maximize battery life by using and storing SEC (charging state) in the range of 20% to 80%, and avoiding charging at 50 degrees Fahrenheit or less (about 10 degrees Celsius) (other manufacturers may use different temperatures).
We are considering purchasing two electric bicycles with an external mounted battery.
A rather lightweight model would be desirable if loaded on a serve hatchback. ZiZZO eFortes is up as a candidate. It is not a common “shark style” battery pack, but it fits under the luggage rack with an external mounting type.
If the battery is built into the folding part, the rectric XP4 and previous XP3 are highly evaluated. Also, if you pile on serve, you will open it frequently. It is an advantage that the battery is protected by the frame, but it takes a lot of time to get in and out. After folding the bike, it is necessary to remove the battery while supporting the folding part with one hand. However, these are 70 pounds (32 kg) of bicycles. Do not underestimate the hassle of loading. It is common to put it in a large rubber made tote. In the end, it may be left folded. But watch your back!
XP Lite 2.0 is another option. There is also a belt drive specification at single speed and there is less grisly dirt. However, the weight is 50 pounds (about 23 kg), and the weight reduction of 20 lbs (about 9 kg) is a big difference.
As veganbikes suggested, I have a Tern Vektron S10 with an external battery (made of Bosch), which is three times the price of Lectrics. There are Q9 models that are a little cheaper, but they are still quite expensive. These are also about 50 pounds, and the ease of handling and overall quality are slightly higher.
The other consideration for 70 pound bikes is rack capacity for the weight of the bike.
He seemed to think that he would fold it and pile it on the hatchback. The story of Rack has never come out.
The foldable e-bike is quite large. My Subaru WRX didn’t have two. Just put one in the tote bag on the back seat.
Back to the rack: I was considering a hitch for CR- V. The load load of 2 inch hitch is usually about 400 pounds, but the load of CR-V is much less. Serve will be even lower.
It’s a great point. It may be quite fun to load a folding bicycle with 70 lbs (32 kg) on a hatchback. However, the point of concern (personally) is the 16-inch wheel with “unreleased Dahon 26 pound e” (although it is also a factor of lightweight).
Thank you for giving us a lot of information. It was very helpful.
The weight of the battery is estimated to be about 10 to 15 pounds, so if you remove the battery when loading, it may be easier to load the bicycle.
At this time, we are strongly considering Lectric, considering the service and reputation.
Only one bike will be purchased at this time.
I definitely remove the battery before loading into my suv - saves a little bit of back pain lol
Some bicycles can not be removed except when the battery is replaced, I think that it is ridiculous personally. An additional 8-10 lbs (approx. 3.6-4.5 kg) of luggage is required at the time of replacement, and this is the separation of whether the loading unit is over. Another advantage of DIY.
Rectric batteries can be purchased by other companies, but quality and safety cannot be guaranteed. You should choose a genuine rectric replacement battery. Rectric products are UL certified, enabling suppliers to request high-quality batteries on a large scale. In order to protect the company’s reputation, we would never make a product that would cause a residential fire.