Yeah, it's a bit of hassle having to haul the bike to a room maybe up a couple of floors! So many options, just trying to make the best choice between range, transportability, comfort, bike weight and looks. This forum is really useful.
I did think about multiple range extenders, but thought it might be overkill. Good to know that the extender can be used even if main battery is flat. I'm looking for an ebike that won't look out of company in the presence of a road bike - my other half has a road bike and we generally cycle...
Thanks for your reply also. My problem is not being in a place with no electricity but being in a place (a small hotel, for example) that does not have a facility to allow the bike to be charged. A removable battery would not pose the same problem. You could take it to your room to charge it...
I am thinking of buying a Specialized Vado SL 5.0. Sometimes I visit places where it can be difficult to find a secure place to charge the bike since the main battery cannot be removed for charging. Does anybody know if the Range Extender battery can be used to 'charge' the main battery when...