New owner first thoughts and basic questions

[compassrose]

Hi all.
Having been a keen mtb'r and road cyclist while in my twenties and thirties and then lain fallow since, I envisaged retirement beyond my current 65 years to be a sedentary affair. However, like many, the availability of practical ebikes has led to re-evaluation and despite living in hilly Wales, I have taken the plunge and bought a 2021 model Haibike Sduro Trekking 4 (in-frame battery). On first being introduced to this thing it felt like a bit of a beast but after a few rides I am thoroughly enjoying it and feeling re-invigorated. I find it is "shrinking" beneath me and I am starting to raise the seat post to get a straighter leg.
At this stage I already have a few basic queries: If the bike is stored with the battery removed will the odo/trip data on the handlebar control be lost , in other words, is it powered by a small internal battery and if so, generally after how long will it die?
Does the battery lock on the frame tube isolate the power to the handlebar control or is it simply a security device for the battery?
I'm looking for a suitable tyre pump and patches to carry when out and about - any recommendations?
Is it realistic removing and replacing wheels and battery to aid transportation in the back of a small Ducato campervan.
David

 

[Woosh]

If the bike is stored with the battery removed will the odo/trip data on the handlebar control be lost , in other words, is it powered by a small internal battery and if so, generally after how long will it die?

odo/trip data is stored in non-volatile memory, they won't be lost with or without LCD internal battery.

Does the battery lock on the frame tube isolate the power to the handlebar control or is it simply a security device for the battery?

It's only a security device.

 

[BazP]

Hi all.
Having been a keen mtb'r and road cyclist while in my twenties and thirties and then lain fallow since, I envisaged retirement beyond my current 65 years to be a sedentary affair. However, like many, the availability of practical ebikes has led to re-evaluation and despite living in hilly Wales, I have taken the plunge and bought a 2021 model Haibike Sduro Trekking 4 (in-frame battery). On first being introduced to this thing it felt like a bit of a beast but after a few rides I am thoroughly enjoying it and feeling re-invigorated. I find it is "shrinking" beneath me and I am starting to raise the seat post to get a straighter leg.
At this stage I already have a few basic queries: If the bike is stored with the battery removed will the odo/trip data on the handlebar control be lost , in other words, is it powered by a small internal battery and if so, generally after how long will it die?
Does the battery lock on the frame tube isolate the power to the handlebar control or is it simply a security device for the battery?
I'm looking for a suitable tyre pump and patches to carry when out and about - any recommendations?
Is it realistic removing and replacing wheels and battery to aid transportation in the back of a small Ducato campervan.
David

You can remove whatever it takes to get it in the campervan but if removing the rear wheel be careful not to damage the rear mech whilst transporting and not to get oil everywhere. Removing battery is not going to save space.

 

[WavyDavy]

Battery removal reduces weight so easier to lift. I find removing the front wheel and seat post (non dropper) is usually enough. Removing the front wheel and turning the handlebars 90deg allows you to lay it fairly flat, chain side up of course.