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    New Battery or New Bike?

    Thank you everyone for you excellent advice. I went ahead and purchased a new Gazelle Arroyo HMB.
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    New Battery or New Bike?

    So, it turns out that I can get a new battery for $600. Also, my current battery is 24v and 10ah, so a total capacity of 240wh. The new battery will is 24v and 18ah for a total capacity of about 430wh. Thanks for all of your excellent input everyone! I am very happy to have found this new...
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    New Battery or New Bike?

    i really do appreciate the response. The bicycle that I am interested in is the Faraday Porteur. It is light-weight and beautiful. Extremely tempting!
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    New Battery or New Bike?

    That Kalkhoff looks like a very good deal, but other than the 5mph top speed difference, in what way has it improved compared to what I am currently riding? In practical terms, what will the difference be in riding experience?
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    New Battery or New Bike?

    Those who think that the 2009 is outdated, what can I expect to be different on a newer model? On my current bike, all of the mechanical parts work perfectly. Am I going to experience more power with a current model? My motor is 250 watts which is the same as the new bike I am interested in...
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    New Battery or New Bike?

    I currently ride a 2009 Kalkhoff Tasman. It has a 250 watt Panasonic mid-drive and a Shimano Alfine 8-speed rear hub. It was imported from Europe, so the top speed is only 15mph. It's a great bike, and a real workhorse. My one complaint is that my pedaling cadence often exceeds the maximum...
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    Does an old battery make the motor weaker?

    Does anyone know if replacement batteries are available for this bike?
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    Does an old battery make the motor weaker?

    thanks for the reply! What is strange is that the battery still seems to get about 80% of the distance that it got when new! Is it possible that a six year old battery can get very good mileage, but not be delivering optimal power?
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    Does an old battery make the motor weaker?

    I have a 2009 Kalkhoff Tasman with a Panasonic mid-drive. The battery is original to the bike, and has never been replaced. I recently went out for a fifteen mile ride, and only used about half of the total battery capacity. It was my first ride of the season, and it seemed as if the motor...
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