Wilma
New Member
With 1,850 miles, the rack which supports the battery on my bike completely failed, leaving the battery dangling by it's connection to the bike. The rack appears to be very sturdy, but in fact, the full weight of the battery is supported by one narrow strip of metal, welded to the rack. This weld and metal strip broke in three places! I am awaiting a replacement rack. I plan to ask my bike shop to save the broken rack for me, and have a welder fix the broken part, so that if it ever happens again, I will have a usable spare part.
I am in the habit of removing the battery in the evening, to charge in the house, as my garage gets very cold in the winter, and very warm in the summer. I have never placed anything heavy (or not heavy) on top of the battery. I have hung panniers on the sides of the rack, but that part is holding up just fine. I'm a careful rider, and try not to hit potholes or cracks too hard, but given my community's poor street maintenance, they are often unavoidable.
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I welcome sympathy, but am really looking to know if others have had a similar experience, and any advice on how to prevent this happening again.
I am in the habit of removing the battery in the evening, to charge in the house, as my garage gets very cold in the winter, and very warm in the summer. I have never placed anything heavy (or not heavy) on top of the battery. I have hung panniers on the sides of the rack, but that part is holding up just fine. I'm a careful rider, and try not to hit potholes or cracks too hard, but given my community's poor street maintenance, they are often unavoidable.
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![IMG_1521.jpeg IMG_1521.jpeg](https://forums.electricbikereview.com/data/attachments/56/56325-1653019ca0b3d5075062fcc3990a5cd7.jpg)
I welcome sympathy, but am really looking to know if others have had a similar experience, and any advice on how to prevent this happening again.