Can I use Kalkhoff battery charger in USA

[Eileen Kopp]

I have a Kalkhoff Agattu with an Li-Ion 36V battery and charger. The charger's electrical plug is the UK three pronged plug. The manual for the cycle says that the mains plug should plugged into a socket (230-240 v).

I am planning to relocate to America and have my bike shipped over by sea. But I question if the battery charger and batter can be used there since the voltage is 120 V even if I find an electric plug that can be attached to the charger. (for example, I got a US cable to plug into the transformer for my Mac and it worked fine.)

Am I better off just selling the bike here and getting another one in the States?

Thanks,
Eileen

 

[Wicky]

Kalkhoff have an office in the USA - let them know you're coming and if they can supply a US charger suitable for your bike.

http://www.derby-cycle.com/en/metanavigation/service-kalkhoff-contacts-international.html

Focus Bicycles USA, Inc. 6353 Corte del Abeto US-92011 Carlsbad CA +17607075070 r.ritschoff@focus-bikes.com

 

[Eileen Kopp]

Did not know that. Will write. Thanks.

 

[Danidl]

Did not know that. Will write. Thanks.

Three options .. buy a step up transformer. 110 to 220 and keep the existing pack a 200w trafo would do fine. For the purposes you need , an autotransformer would be suitable. You can buy them here, and the only adjustments you would need would be to change the sex of the plugs to sockets .. .
Buy a us charger when in the USA.
Sell bike and buy new again. You would take a big hit as resale value is poor, but transport accross the pond is not for nothing either.

 

[Trevormonty]

If your bike has Impulse motor, even more reason to sell. The other plus of changing bikes is warranty support from local dealer.

 

[Eileen Kopp]

If your bike has Impulse motor, even more reason to sell. The other plus of changing bikes is warranty support from local dealer.

Just reading posts about Impulse motors. Did not realise there was problem.

 

[Eileen Kopp]

Three options .. buy a step up transformer. 110 to 220 and keep the existing pack a 200w trafo would do fine. For the purposes you need , an autotransformer would be suitable. You can buy them here, and the only adjustments you would need would be to change the sex of the plugs to sockets .. .
Buy a us charger when in the USA.
Sell bike and buy new again. You would take a big hit as resale value is poor, but transport accross the pond is not for nothing either.

thanks for the info. I looked into shipping and it would cost. I think somewhere around £700.

 

[Danidl]

thanks for the info. I looked into shipping and it would cost. I think somewhere around £700.

.. I suggest that makes your decision for you.. ! sell it.! There is even another reason the restriction on USA bikes is at 20 mph not 15

 

[Eileen Kopp]

thanks, did not know that.

 

[Trevormonty]

If you can hold off buying another ebike till next year, the new bikes with latest quiet Bosch Active drives will be out. Kalkhoff will be sure to have some in their range. Other plus they should have new 500wh battery inside frame.

Kalkhoff make great bikes unfortunately Impulse drive has let them down.

 

[Eileen Kopp]

If you can hold off buying another ebike till next year, the new bikes with latest quiet Bosch Active drives will be out. Kalkhoff will be sure to have some in their range. Other plus they should have new 500wh battery inside frame.

Kalkhoff make great bikes unfortunately Impulse drive has let them down.

Very sad about the Impulse drive. I did not ride the bike very much so the hit will be large. Thanks.