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Curious! If there is a link, I would forward it to RPE!

Just to let everyone here at EBR stay informed on my progress with RPE, I've had another positive phone communication with Rebekah and Sean at RPE. However, there is, unfortunately, a bit of time-lag involved with configuring a rebuild at RPE due to shipment delays because of the Chinese New...

I have invited the folks at RPE to join the EBR community and help keep our membership advised on the latest materials and techniques for refurbishing batteries. Hi, Rebekah! Here are the EBR blog links which will chronicle my experience with the battery rebuild. There are many EBR members who...

I sent a note to the RPE folks asking them to join the EBR family: Hi, Rebekah! Here are the EBR blog links which will chronicle my experience with the battery rebuild. There are many EBR members who have batteries that will soon need or already need refurbishment. My experiences with the...

Here is the latest: Today I spoke with Rebekah and Shawn at RPE. They tell me there are some space challenges with my battery pack for upgrading it with 18650 cells. They think it may be possible to fit enough cells to upgrade the battery to 13Ah, but there is a bit of lag-time in procuring the...

Liking your advice on Li-ion! I had no issues during the first 300 recharge cycles and amassed more than 300 hours of usage. I sent my battery to RPE with all the correct "special certification" for ground shipping, and the battery has arrived at RPE. In my initial phone conversation with the...

I'm Not sure that RPE is not going to be the solution to the issue of refurbishing my battery, but I wanted to keep our members informed of my efforts at trying. I promise to keep my experience present and updated. At this point, I am a bit dissatisfied with RPE's customer relations and lack of...

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...