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Here is some background on my effort at resolving my battery issues, after reading suggestions on EBR forums and advertisements from RPE, I made contact with RPE. First with an email communication back in September. Back then, RPE made a reply to my initial inquiry with a response which...

Well, after speaking with Rebekah at RPE today, I finally packed-up the battery and controller and sent it off to them for a rebuild. I'm expecting they will rebuild the battery to a 15Ah capacity with a cost under $500. I will keep everyone informed on the outcome.

An interesting suggestion. The only problem I would have is the need to modify my cycling style to accommodate a failing system. That idea is impractical over the long run of daily commuting.

The weak link in e-biking is understanding optimal battery usage and solutions for updating old and failing batteries. A podcast should discuss specific information with regard to understanding when a battery needs to be replaced, as well as DIY troubleshooting tips on battery maintenance and...

Ann, it is a fabulous idea but I have not been able to get a quote from RPE for anything other than their $75 diagnostic fee. If RPE would publish or quote a rebuild cost before my having to send the battery out for evaluation, then I would consider that option. What is the issue with letting...

Well, there is no real obsolescence with an ebike which is equipped with a hub motor. The bike remains operable and can be converted over to a standard bicycle or modified with a crank or friction e-drive system without too much hassle. From my perspective, it comes down to price and...

The EG Zurich 350IX was a fabulous ride and could continue to be just fine but for the cost of replacing the battery. After less than 350 recharges the battery no longer supplies the original amount of energy to power the bike adequately. The battery needs to be replaced after less than two...

The EG Zurich 350IX was a fabulous ride and could continue to be just fine but for the cost of replacing the battery. What discourages me most is a limited accessibility for replacement batteries and their cost. EG doesn't offer a battery upgrade, but for $580 they can supply a replacement...

The e-bike solution as an ecological revolution needs a cost lowering evolution. Bikes and batteries are too expensive for the typical person interested in economical-ecological transportation. Manufacturers are missing the demand potential for e-bikes.

Hoping to see a review of the Peak, soon. (Link Removed - No Longer Exists)

Happy Birthday, Court!

The basic Brooks B-17 works for me!

I believe the issue is common with all bikes configured with Hub motor drives. I have the same issue with an EG Zurich which is a FWD hub set-up. I have expressed this opinion on another forum thread and no-one offered a better explanation. I would be curious if this is an issue on crank drive...

My journaled stats with the EG Zurich: Num Rides: 304; Distance: 5,261 miles; Ride Time:303:48:04 (hh:mm:ss); Max Speed: 36.30(mph); Average Speed:17.32 (mph); Weather Conditions:Min: 42 Avg: 64 Max: 93 ºF; Altitude Gain: 157,608(ft)

With more than 5200 miles in 304+ hours of use, and about 300 recharge cycles, My EG Zurich has performed flawlessly until lately. Now it seems to markedly lose power and sometimes shuts down when pedaling in headwinds and up mild grades. During higher power demand times the handlebar console...

The best answer is to Slime your tubes before you get a puncture. http://www.slime.com/us/products/bike/sealants/tube-sealant.php With Slime in the tube, you will at least have the chance of not being flat while out on a ride. Carry an inflation kit with you...

Anecdotal experience has led me to these conclusions for prolonging Lithium-Ion Battery power: Never fully discharge the battery. Fully discharging the battery does not even seem possible with the type of controller on the EG Zurich. Allow the battery a period of time to "normalize" before and...

What gets confusing here Phil, is so much conflicting info. And there is no lack of specific conflicting ideas for maintaining and or revitalizing a battery. Paying close attention to the battery use this week I have become more aware that lith-ion batteries benefit from a rest period during...

I'm guessing that a front hub motor may cause a more pronounced wobble than a rear hub. Whether front or rear drive, I would guess too, magnets in direct drive hubs may also be contributory factors for wobble on bikes with that type of motor. I would guess further, a typical crank drive set-up...

I figure the wobble is caused mainly by the hub motor planetary gearing or perhaps from magnetic pulsation as the hub rotates with or without electrical input from the battery. If there was a practical way to compensate the imbalance then maybe the condition could be alleviated. Still, the...