Dead battery on 7 year old Gazelle C7HF, no replacement available.

[Zebede]

I am incensed that my 7 year old Gazelle is SCRAP! Simply because the manufacturer has changed systems and can't or won't supply replacement batteries for the model.

Question ? How dependant is the bike on the battery management system ?
Can I adapt another 36v battery (or equivalent cells) to fit the connectors on the bike and use that ?
Can I retrofit an independent kit and still use the existing Panasonic motor and controls ?

At a loss as to what to do with a very good condition Gazelle bike with a knackered battery or do I just chuck it away ?

Any polite and helpful suggestions welcome.
I would never buy another Gazelle, their head office don't even answer my queries. Total lack of concern for the customer.

 

[matthewslack]

Helpful to have more details, for example which motor does it have etc...

 

[Zebede]

Helpful to have more details, for example which motor does it have etc...

Panasonic front hub motor.

 

[Nealh]

Replied on other posting/thread.

 

[matthewslack]

I don't know the details of that bike but if it is a standard hub motor, then a generic low cost battery that can be suitably mounted is probably all you need.

Others know better than me: if you are able to post pictures, labels, make/model markings of motor, battery and if accessible, controller, I'm sure help will arrive.