Ryan_Peters
New Member
Hi there,
I recently blew a fuse on a brand new Spark RX from Spark bikes (I know, it’s ironic that the spark bike actually has spark issues) This bike was actually rated as the best value mid drive by electricbikereview.com but surprisingly broke down the second day riding it.
Anyways, now that I’m in the process of repairing a brand new 3000 dollar bike I was wondering if anyone could please explain how fuses on e-bikes are used and what component it’s trying to protect (battery, wiring, controller, motor, etc.) I ask because I am not able to return the bike and am stuck with it warts and all, so if there is a mismatch in components I would like to identify this early on so I can talk to the dealer about a potential recall, or if necessary replace components and void the warranty (Spark bikes voids the warranty if any parts are installed that they didn’t provide)
There is no info from the dealer about what kind of controller is in the bike but it has a 48 v 17aH battery with a 30 amp mini fuse connecting it’s output. The motor is a bafang 500w m600 mid drive limited to 32 km/h
I recently blew a fuse on a brand new Spark RX from Spark bikes (I know, it’s ironic that the spark bike actually has spark issues) This bike was actually rated as the best value mid drive by electricbikereview.com but surprisingly broke down the second day riding it.
Anyways, now that I’m in the process of repairing a brand new 3000 dollar bike I was wondering if anyone could please explain how fuses on e-bikes are used and what component it’s trying to protect (battery, wiring, controller, motor, etc.) I ask because I am not able to return the bike and am stuck with it warts and all, so if there is a mismatch in components I would like to identify this early on so I can talk to the dealer about a potential recall, or if necessary replace components and void the warranty (Spark bikes voids the warranty if any parts are installed that they didn’t provide)
There is no info from the dealer about what kind of controller is in the bike but it has a 48 v 17aH battery with a 30 amp mini fuse connecting it’s output. The motor is a bafang 500w m600 mid drive limited to 32 km/h