Factors Affecting The Lifespan Of E-bikes

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04-16-22, 02:54 PM

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Add to this list the batteries that are "keyed" to a particular motor controller/electronics package. You would think it would be a simple matter to carry a second battery & swap the out when one runs flat for really long rides, or simply as a replacement when the OEM one eventually dies. Nope.

That's exactly why my plan is to do a DIY conversion, rather than to buy an assembled bike.

04-16-22, 03:39 PM

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That's exactly why my plan is to do a DIY conversion, rather than to buy an assembled bike.

And not everyone has the time, skill, or patience to do this. Companies need to stop making products proprietary.

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04-17-22, 07:25 PM

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One can only hope that batteries would eventually be standardized so that any ebike can easily get replacement batteries - something like cars and car batteries.

Yeah, you're right.

04-17-22, 07:27 PM

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That's exactly why my plan is to do a DIY conversion, rather than to buy an assembled bike.

DIY transformation does have its benefits, you can modify it according to your needs to suit you, but it is a technical job.

04-17-22, 07:29 PM

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And not everyone has the time, skill, or patience to do this. Companies need to stop making products proprietary.

Yeah, DIY renovation is a technical job, it requires a certain amount of technology and time, and most people don't have that much time to study this matter.

04-17-22, 07:50 PM

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DIY transformation does have its benefits, you can modify it according to your needs to suit you, but it is a technical job.

If I expect to fix it when it breaks I should be able to build it in the first place.

My current is a Peugeot touring bike I bought in 1985. I've replaced parts, over the years, but it still works just fine.

When I buy an ebike I'll expect it to last as long. Or as long as I do, anyway.