Do I need to "Condition" the battery on my new Focus Jam2

[OldBean]

Various posts on other forums re discharging and recharging twice to achieve optimum performance .
Cant find any info from manufacturer?
any advice?
cheers have fun

 

[Doomanic]

How do these forums suggest discharging the battery apart from going for a ride?

 

[OldBean]

Many zany suggestion but riding is the only way .
Implication is to carry out the so called “conditioning “ soon after new purchase .to optimist the battery.
I have no info on this.
Have fun

 

[eFat]

Just use it...

 

[OldBean]

Just use it...

Sounds good to me !,.....I’m off to start the process.

Have fun

 

[R120]

Basically charge the battery when you get the bike, even if its nearly full.

First ride run it down to near empty if you can, then charge it back up when you get back.

Ideally always charge the bike fully straight after a ride, as best to leave the battery fully charged.

 

[OldBean]

Thanks for that . Cheers

 

[Doomanic]

Ideally always charge the bike fully straight after a ride, as best to leave the battery fully charged.

Can you cite sources? Over on Pedelecs the accepted wisdom is not to leave the battery fully charged or fully discharged for long periods as this is the highest stress levels for the cells.
How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries - Battery University

 

[R120]

This what is says to do in the shimano manual

 

[R120]

Actually i stand corrected, this is what it says in the dealer manual:

Proper use of the battery

Charging can be carried out at any time regardless of the amount of charge remaining, but you should fully charge the battery in the
following cases. Be sure to use the dedicated charger to charge the battery.

• The battery is uncharged at the time of shipment. Before riding, be sure to charge the battery until it is fully charged.
If the battery has become completely discharged, charge it as soon as possible. If you leave the battery uncharged, the battery may deteriorate.

• If the bicycle will not be ridden for a long period of time, store it away with approximately 70% battery capacity remaining. In addition, take care not to let the battery become completely empty by charging it every 6 months.

• Do not connect to E-TUBE PROJECT while the battery is being charged.

The use of a genuine Shimano battery is recommended. If using a battery from another manufacturer, make sure to carefully read the instruction manual for the battery before use.

• Connect to E-TUBE PROJECT and click [Connection check] to con rm whether the battery in use is a genuine Shimano battery or another brand.

 

[R120]

 

[OldBean]

Thats from the horses mouth alright... thanks. I guess it is all in the CD manual but must say I have to read it in bites as there is rather a lot to take in!
Have fun

 

[Pottsy]

FYI
Giant recommend the following...

Do not charge below 0C or above 40 C
Charge fully after every ride.
Discharge completely once every 15 charges or once every 3 months.
Store at 60% charge if not used for long periods.

Pottsy