At 849 miles on the odometer, I added the Dual Battery Converter to my Ultimate Commuter.
Before adding the second battery attachment and the Dual Battery Converter I carried one of the batteries in the image in a rear pannier on my last excursion. I went out 23 miles, then stopped for a rest and hydration before swapping out the batteries. I ended riding 46 miles that day and going out that far was a fun adventure.
I installed the Dual Battery Converter earlier this week, and have only given the setup a quick shake down around the neighborhood. Provided the Sahara sand that's now in my locale doesn't stifle me to a coma I'm planning a long ride this Sunday or Monday. With the DBC I have the option of either turning both batteries on so the accessory will alternately draw power from both packs, or turn one battery off for use at a later time. I'll probably use this option on my next ride, and I'll be able to turn on the battery mounted on the downtube without having to stop or get off the ebike if needed.
I feel I've got too much extra wiring displayed, and although what I've got setup is suitable for riding and testing, I'm wanting to make it look a little more streamlined. I've ordered some Anderson Powerpole connectors, as well as heat shrink, to trim down and tidy up connections to the DBC.
Something tells me I may end up hitting 1000 miles sooner than I expected.
Before adding the second battery attachment and the Dual Battery Converter I carried one of the batteries in the image in a rear pannier on my last excursion. I went out 23 miles, then stopped for a rest and hydration before swapping out the batteries. I ended riding 46 miles that day and going out that far was a fun adventure.
I installed the Dual Battery Converter earlier this week, and have only given the setup a quick shake down around the neighborhood. Provided the Sahara sand that's now in my locale doesn't stifle me to a coma I'm planning a long ride this Sunday or Monday. With the DBC I have the option of either turning both batteries on so the accessory will alternately draw power from both packs, or turn one battery off for use at a later time. I'll probably use this option on my next ride, and I'll be able to turn on the battery mounted on the downtube without having to stop or get off the ebike if needed.
I feel I've got too much extra wiring displayed, and although what I've got setup is suitable for riding and testing, I'm wanting to make it look a little more streamlined. I've ordered some Anderson Powerpole connectors, as well as heat shrink, to trim down and tidy up connections to the DBC.
Something tells me I may end up hitting 1000 miles sooner than I expected.