Originally Posted by
Patriot
With my new Ebike build in progress, I am faced with where exactly to mount my battery.
My first idea was to get my battery made in two packs. One pack on each side of my rack, placed down a little lower to lower my weight distribution.
Reality has me thinking. Mounting the battery as one pack, on top in the center will be much easier to do, and keeps in close to the controller. Also, it allows me to move it forward a little, to keep all the weight in front of the rear hub.
So, I am thinking I'll mount it on top of the rack instead.
However, with the extra 15lbs up there, how much of a differance would I feel while handling and riding the bike with this much weight mounted up so high?
Has anyone had a hard time with this?
Yes, it is funny in the weight department, but more when you're still than when moving. It also messes with your kickstand working on some.
Couple other points are to set the batteries on something a little soft, like a piece of carpet, or camp mat foam. If they're ganged cells, like a made up pack of NiMh-F's or something with spot welded tabs, you'll want to lay the pack on it's side, as vibration can wear thru those straps or wires over time. Last, you want to waterproof the pack, as moisture will rust connections or even batteries themselves.
I have a 20 lb pack on my bike, and it's sometimes awkward when I try to lift it.