Help! Woosh bike battery, need help with mounting frog battery, somewhere somehow, safely

[nobby531]

I have bought three Bafang mid drives and two batteries from Woosh over the past few years and have recommended them to several other purchasers because they are helpful and are not selling junk.
You do, however, need some mechanical aptitude to fit the motor and even more to fit the battery on a non standard frame. One of mine is on a recumbent and another on a Moulton and I had to fashion plates for both to go between battery shoe and the bike.

 

[Jodel]

I too have recommended Woosh to other people because of their good reputation - which was borne out by my own experience in dealing with them.

In several parts of their documentation, they are quite explicit in terms of advising that the kits are intended to be fitted by users with a very good mechanical understanding and an ability to work around potential problems.

 

[overlander]

I will also add we had a problem with our woosh Rambletta, Andy was fantastic with his support. We could not get it fixed with just part swaps. As soon as that was established the bike was picked up the next day. Turn around from memory was less than a week. Bike has performed impeccably since it was returned. I found their support to be first class. In fact so good we are buying a gran Camino when they are back in stock.

 

[egroover]

Did you get a happy ending Riley? , where did you end up fitting the replacement battery?

 

[FJC71]

Hi
Im late to this but the rear rack solution might have an issue. The rack suggested by Woosh might not be suitable for your bike because of its frame size. Its hard to tell from a pictures for sure but it might foul the rear wheel.

The basic idea is sound but topeak make a specific design to get round this potential issue which differs from the one posted by Woosh.

MTX BEAMRACK (A-TYPE) | Topeak

The Type A rack has a dogleg to avoid the wheel. I would suggest that you also take the biike to a shop that has them to check the fit before purchase, you might be lucky and find that the normal straight type will work.

 

[Deleted member 33385]

People don't seem to report back on these forums, when their issue is resolved.

 

[FJC71]

People don't seem to report back on these forums, when their issue is resolved.

I was not intending intending to post. I just picked up on those beam rack suggestions, they all looked doubtful. I know with racks generally you have to be careful with clearance in small frames I always double check with stuff like that and you cant trust forums because most people dont seem to pick on the particular issues associated with them.

I just hoped it might head off another unforeseen problem but probably too late now.

 

[Deleted member 33385]

I was not intending intending to post. I just picked up on those beam rack suggestions, they all looked doubtful. I know with racks generally you have to be careful with clearance in small frames I always double check with stuff like that and you cant trust forums because most people dont seem to pick on the particular issues associated with them.

I just hoped it might head off another unforeseen problem but probably too late now.

You might be right about clearance. Woosh's rack seems to have a way of adjusting angle... whether it was enough, we may find out, if Riley's problem persists.

 

[Woosh]

@ FJC71: I understand what you mean, as her saddle is set quite low but she needs a rack that is bolted to the seat stays for stability and security.
Riley has bought a rack last week, I am waiting for the rack to be fitted.
She has some other engagement this week so it's slightly delayed.

 

[vfr400]

I was not intending intending to post. I just picked up on those beam rack suggestions, they all looked doubtful. I know with racks generally you have to be careful with clearance in small frames I always double check with stuff like that and you cant trust forums because most people dont seem to pick on the particular issues associated with them.

I just hoped it might head off another unforeseen problem but probably too late now.

Cantilever racks, like the one you suggested are fine at first, but being aluminium and with the weight of the battery flexing them up and down as you go over bumps, they suffer from metal fatigue, which causes cracks then sudden unexpected failure, probably when you're in the middle of nowhere. I've seen two racks like that broken. You either need a steel clamp and beam, which some of the cheap ones have, or you need struts to stop it from bouncing. If you're handy at DIY, you can make your own struts.

 

[Rileyy]

People don't seem to report back on these forums, when their issue is resolved.

I’ve ordered and mounted one of the racks that woosh and forum recommended. Seems sturdy.
I’M still waiting for woosh to send me the battery and a reply from woosh how to mount it, I think its pretty straightforward but now i rather double check everything

 

[Woosh]

Here is my suggestion how to mount the battery:

 

[Rileyy]

Here is my suggestion how to mount the battery:

Cool, thats how I though it should be mounted, thank You.
I’ll let the forum know how it went when I get the battery tomorrow.
And thank You everyone for helping out and woosh for sorting out the issue.

 

[Rileyy]

Here is my suggestion how to mount the battery:

Oh and one more questions, are the m5 bolts are coming with the mount or should I ordered a few of them?

 

[Woosh]

supplied with the battery cradle: 3x M5 dome head bolts, 3x M5 rivnuts, 2 x rubber feet, 2 x M5 oval washers and 1x M5 round washer.
You only need a 7mm drill bit.
Always measure twice before drilling anything.

 

[montwo]

Probably me having a dim moment, but why riv-nuts?
Why not simply nuts and bolts?

 

[Woosh]

Probably me having a dim moment, but why riv-nuts?
Why not simply nuts and bolts?

It's for security.
The battery covers the domes of the 3x M5 bolts. There is no way to undo those bolts with rivnuts.
If you have nuts, they can be undone.

 

[Deleted member 33385]

Here is my suggestion how to mount the battery:

It's a plank! I'd use pallet wood, which is compressed (sometimes microwaved and compressed) softwood filled with many nasty chemicals (including cadmium), which ensures that it won't rot for many years. When you cut or drill into pallet wood, do it outside. Don't breathe in the sawdust! Wear gloves!

 

[Woosh]

It's a plank!

I cut and paste the base over the rack top picture.
I think Riley is going to bolt the battery base/cradle directly to the aluminium top.

 

[Deleted member 33385]

I cut and paste the base over the rack top picture.
I think Riley is going to bolt the battery base/cradle directly to the aluminium top.

I think that adding a pallet plank might be a good addition, because when the rivnuts are tightened very tight, it keeps the battery base flat and evenly stressed. Also, a plank adds a very small amount of bounce-free cushioning protection for any plastic, otherwise plastic rubs very slightly against aluminium, on bumpy roads.