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    Getting the best from a lithium polymer battery

    Thanks - that's what I was beginning to think but there's lots of contradictory views out there. When I Googled it, this was the advice from http://electricbikeshoponline.com/service/proper-battery-care: DO I NEED TO “BREAK IN” MY BATTERIES? A: Yes, it is recommended that you perform a...
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    Getting the best from a lithium polymer battery

    Ah ok thanks - hopefully that means the technology is pretty robust even if conditions not perfect
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    Getting the best from a lithium polymer battery

    thanks - the dealer seemed to think running it low would extend the range but as far as I can see that only applies to older types of battery. Am glad I don't have to charge after every use.... have spent a lot of money on this bike so want to get it right!
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    Getting the best from a lithium polymer battery

    Hi everyone! I've just bought a new Sparta electric bike with a lithium polymer battery. The dealer said I should run the battery from full charge to more or less flat two or three times in the initial stages of ownership. He said this would improve the battery's range. However the bike's...