Anyone tried these massive batteries?

[flik9999]

Hey so I found this battery that is 36v 40ah. I was thinking this could be good for me when I start working as a corrier again my current battery has a range of 30 miles with peddling (small bottle battery).

With this im thinking I could do a full shift just using the throttle and do proper cycle corrier were an average day is about 60-100 miles.

 

[flik9999]

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-bike-Power-40AH-36V-Li-ion-Battery-Scooter-BMS-powerful-Rechargeable-Batteries-/282776951864?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10&_mwBanner=1

 

[danielrlee]

I've nothing against big batteries (I sometimes carry 44V/62Ah, multiple packs) but that thing weighs in at 10.9kg. Unless you're able to mount it centrally in the frame triangle, forget it.

 

[flik9999]

Bad idea to throw it on a rear rack?

 

[soundwave]

Bad idea to throw it on a rear rack?

yeah but you will need wheelie bars

 

[danielrlee]

Bad idea to throw it on a rear rack?

A really bad idea unless you can achieve an even weight distribution. Been there and done that with a pack half the size and it turned a great bike into an awful one.

 

[flecc]

Bad idea to throw it on a rear rack?

You'd hate riding it, the handling would be poor and your working day would be a misery.

P.S. Crossed with Daniel's post.
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[Nealh]

You need a trailer to put it in.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Also, Vpower don't have the best reputation.