Electric Bikes - Safety: Bag around the bionx battery?

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recumelectric
07-13-08, 10:29 PM
I'm still puzzing over how to best conceal the bionx battery. Is it safe to have it in a bike carrying bag or some other type of fabric wrapped around it?

adamtki
07-14-08, 12:08 AM
How about painting it to match your frame? I've taken the logo off of mine. I'm considering painting it if I can't think of a decent cover.
cerewa
07-14-08, 01:04 AM
As long as the battery temperature stays reasonable, it is okay to put it in a bag. I am not sure whether it is okay to put it in an airtight bag, but I think that is okay too.

recumelectric
07-14-08, 04:49 AM
How about painting it to match your frame? I've taken the logo off of mine. I'm considering painting it if I can't think of a decent cover.

My frame is red. I'm worried that the color will make it too hot. I've been thinking about a red bandana(s), so it looks like I'm just protecting a big water bottle while also blowing in the wind and creating shade.

I'm worried about the paint idea, too. Too many metals mixing with other metals.

Guess I'm just a control freak, but I need to know what will be absolutely safe.
cerewa
07-15-08, 09:40 PM
Don't worry too much about your battery. The paint color (if it isn't black) or metal content (?!) isn't going to amount to much and neither is a non-insulated bag.