How are you carrying your extra battery?

[carsonjones]

Brand new to ebikes (Synapse Neo 1) and am looking forward to doing some longer rides (200 km +). For those carrying an extra battery (or more) I'm curios to know how you're doing it (specifics welcome) as well as any tips or advice you might have.

My setup uses a Bosch Powertube (500wh) and I'm leaning towards using a frame bag along the top tube (possibly the Topeak Midloader L).



UPDATE: I've got the Topeak Midloader (L) set up on the bike and it's great. I'm somewhat concerned with the zipper failing while on the road but I'll deal with that as I go. The point is, for me, the idea works well. I'll be taking this setup out for a 100 km plus ride in the next few weeks and will report back with my findings / observations. Since the midloader isn't 100% waterproof I'll be putting the spare battery in a 8L ultralight dry bag that will serve to keep out any water and dirt. There's additional room in the Midloader as well which is nice .

 

[J.R.]

Brand new to ebikes (Synapse Neo 1) and am looking forward to doing some longer rides (200 km +). For those carrying an extra battery (or more) I'm curios to know how you're doing it (specifics welcome) as well as any tips or advice you might have.

My setup uses a Bosch Powertube (500wh) and I'm leaning towards using a frame bag along the top tube (possibly the Topeak Midloader L).

If you can fit your battery with that top tube Topeak bag, I'd go with that. My eMTB has a top tube that won't allow that, or else I'd use that exact bag. I can't make that work so I use a rear pannier bag to carry a spare pack. It works, but I'd prefer the weight on the top tube if I could.

 

[Hectors Ghost]

 

[carsonjones]

Very impressive setup!

 

[e-boy]

Anyone using the Ortlieb E-Mate REAR PANNIER ?

E-Mate

Developed especially for e-bikes, the E-Mate bike bag allows you to securely stow a bike battery in addition to your daily gear.E-bikers know what it’s like to have a (replacement) battery lurching about in their bike bags.

www.ortlieb.com

 

[bikeman242]

Anyone using the Ortlieb E-Mate REAR PANNIER ?

E-Mate

Developed especially for e-bikes, the E-Mate bike bag allows you to securely stow a bike battery in addition to your daily gear.E-bikers know what it’s like to have a (replacement) battery lurching about in their bike bags.

www.ortlieb.com

Yea they work great for my yamaha battery

 

[Doug Goodenough]

I use a handlebar mounted Salsa EXP cage. Made a sleeve for the powertube out of old backpacking pad and then secure it with two viole straps. Works awesome even on rough trail rides.

https://salsacycles.com/components/category/bags_frame_packs/exp_series_anything_cradle

 

[bikeman242]

I use a handlebar mounted Salsa EXP cage. Made a sleeve for the powertube out of old backpacking pad and then secure it with two viole straps. Works awesome even on rough trail rides.

https://salsacycles.com/components/category/bags_frame_packs/exp_series_anything_cradle

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What stand is that to hold the bikes up?

 

[Doug Goodenough]

What stand is that to hold the bikes up?

1upusa

https://www.1up-usa.com/product-category/bike-racks/

 

[Handlebars]

I use a handlebar mounted Salsa EXP cage. Made a sleeve for the powertube out of old backpacking pad and then secure it with two viole straps. Works awesome even on rough trail rides.

https://salsacycles.com/components/category/bags_frame_packs/exp_series_anything_cradle

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great pics, Doug

 

[Dallant]

Just finalized the basic configuration today. Works really well!

Here is my official spare battery carrier!

Since I’m getting a spare Bosch Powertube battery for some planned longer touring next year, I set to some brainstorming. I didn’t want to buy a huge pannier and I didn’t want a big spend as I probably won’t use it a ton. I also wanted something that had a dual purpose. I was looking for...

electricbikereview.com

 

[carsonjones]

I'm not too confident in the quality of the Topeak Midloader. I'll definitely be upgrading the frame bag I'll be using for the extra battery to a much higher quality bag. Topeak have used what I would consider a cheap zipper that I think will break after not a lot of use (we'll see). I have posted photos of the setup in the original post (up top).

 

[J.R.]

I'm not too confident in the quality of the Topeak Midloader. I'll definitely be upgrading the frame bag I'll be using for the extra battery to a much higher quality bag. Topeak have used what I would consider a cheap zipper that I think will break after not a lot of use (we'll see). I have posted photos of the setup in the original post (up top).

That's discouraging to hear. I usually like Topeak's offerings.

 

[Dallant]

I use a handlebar mounted Salsa EXP cage. Made a sleeve for the powertube out of old backpacking pad and then secure it with two viole straps. Works awesome even on rough trail rides.

https://salsacycles.com/components/category/bags_frame_packs/exp_series_anything_cradle

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Not sure I’d want that much weight that far out front on my handlebar.

 

[autobike543]

Large capacity of a compact cargo bike(tilting trike) for crossing country

Thread bike modified

 

[john peck]

Spare fits snugly on the shelf mounted under the top of the rear rack. It also serves as a fender.

 

[6zfshdb]

You could take the weight off the zipper by using 2 or 3 of these Velcro straps around the bag & bar:

https://www.amazon.com/LuBanSir-Cinch-Straps-Extension-Organization/dp/B07XCBQSQF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3DFPWH2F10QXK&dchild=1&keywords=velcro+straps+heavy+duty&qid=1602008834&sprefix=Velcro+strap%2Caps%2C1840&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRUhMNFNLQTQxSDZRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjMyMTkzMjQzNFc5VEtaMThQOSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg2NTkzM09QVzAxNldDSEpJNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I usually carry a few for emergencies. They are a snap to install & remove.