Old man cyc

[Colsebike]

My b-twin original 700 is now 4 yrs old, the 36v 7.8A battery will take me around 10 miles in the winter and 16 in the warmer weather I have covered 800 miles in that short time which for me is good, due to knees being described as abnormal by the doc. And due the be replaced,And currently on the list for hip replacement .
The e- bike has enabled me to continue cycling, I consider it a great way to get out and about

So I need to consider two things, first upgrade the battery to about 17/21 A or buy a new eMtb.
I am drawn to the first as I rather like the 700e with its full suspension and 21 gears, but has motor tech. Improved over the years that I will gain more distance with a new machine my cycling is on quiet Essex lanes, bridal and farm tracks, no mad stuff for this 75 yr old.I am into comfort cycling so suggestions to this end will help.

 

[sjpt]

Motors have advanced, a new bike would maybe a bit more powerful and a bit lighter but it probably wouldn't make too much difference for your cycling or give significantly better range for a given battery. Might help a bit on more hills, but you probably don't have that many steep ones? And you know your current bike suits you.

Has that battery dropped significantly since new? Do you have your tyres pumped up appropriately for the tracks; that could make a big difference? Are you bringing your battery inside to charge in winter; that would help a bit? I think I'd go for the bigger battery.

If you do think of a new one Woosh are very good value with excellent service; in Southend so may even be close.

 

[Fat Rat]

Welcome to the site

 

[Michael Price]

I would suggest getting the battery checked and possibly recelled - it may even be that a couple of cells are duff and are messing up the whole thing

BGA reworking have a good reputation on here - they did a wonderful job on mine