Well related to this I am actually not sure there will ever be a range extender for the relay as I don't believe it has a charge port but the FAQ's say "currently" not available, so spare battery may be the only option for long rides!
Hi All,
I have just placed an order for a Transition Relay and was wondering if there is any word on the range extender or ability to buy a spare battery.
Cheers
The situation is similar here is Western Australia albeit our power is significantly cheaper. We can source power at 8c (4.5p/kWh) during peak solar hours 9am-3pm and then 50 cents (28p) peak 3-9 pm and another should rate 28c 9pm -9am. One factor to consider is whether the Ukraine war has...
Yes I think you're right advances in density will definitely come from outside the bike world. There are a large number of smart people working on it and although the advance is not meteoric is is happening and will continue to happen. I don't think you'll find batteries are all the same...
Google translate "I can't wait to see your light bike very good compromise this bike with m820 but month I will put a 410 watt battery and a 250 watt bottle battery on the longest routes I have a carbon focus with 360 watts and another additional 360 watts"
There are massive plans underway for huge hydrogen production facilities certainly heaps in WA and other states too but it remains to be seen whether these + hydrogen distribution networks can be cost-effective with EV's at the moment it's just way too expensive to compete. I just all but plug...
1. Battery tech is definitely going to improve but we are already much better than 3.5kg for 500Wh. Fazua's 430Wh = 2.3 kg
2. Not sure you are going to save 1kg on many frames, Scott Lumen frame is already under 2kg ! - admittedly that's very light - Orbea Rise is circa 2.3kg I think.
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Yes the new ride 60 with a 210Wh range extender to give 640Wh overall would be ideal. A lot of rides I could get away with 430Wh and 90+% 640Wh would suffice. I guess if you really wanted ultimate flexibility you could get a second 430Wh.
Yes also interested in comparing the Fazua to FF, seems from Rob's Haibike ride/s that it's boost is similar to somewhere the trail spectrum for those of us used to Shimano's motors (e8000 for me) our group all ride FF and ride in trail most of the time so if I can keep up most of the time...
There is a new Bosch motor Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition - Designed to Win Races
The Bosch 625wh battery = 3.5kg the shimano 630wh = 3.7kg.
I've never ridden a Bosch bike to be honest but on the whole they don't seem significantly heavier. I have a Shimano bike.
Can apparently change gears whilst stationary but only using 11 speed. Only got to part watch it once before it got taken down.
New EP6 is a cheaper version of EP8 but about the same weight.