How do you carry your spare Shimano Battery

[jsalas2]

Would like to see how you'all carry your Shimano battery in your pack so it doesn't move around.

 

[Mabman]

Look up threads by @Tori. She came up with a good way last year. BTW, what happened to that gal? She was an awesome resource.

 

[jsalas2]

Look up threads by @Tori. She came up with a good way last year. BTW, what happened to that gal? She was an awesome resource.

Thanks! Checking it out now.

 

[njn]

Sounds like you need a new pack.

The best eMTB backpack: How to carry your spare battery correctly | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine

 

[Tori]

Look up threads by @Tori. She came up with a good way last year. BTW, what happened to that gal? She was an awesome resource.

I'm still alive!

Just got back from a ride in the Grampians - my Levo is going strong and I'm getting out every week. I've just stopped vlogging and posting much on social media . . . I found the effort to film etc etc (while fun) detracted from my own experience, so now I leave the action camera at home and just take the odd still when having a rest break.

 

[Mabman]

That's awesome Tori! Happy New Year and the pack is working GREAT! Thanks again

 

[flash]

I just got the EVOC ebike pack.

Gordon

 

[R120]

I have an Ergon ba2e - has dedicated battery holder that holds the battery rock solid, and a back protector too. Quality bit of kit

Review: Ergon BA2 E Protect Pack - Pinkbike

 

[MattyB]

I hope I’m wrong, but I have feeling that at some point there will be an incident where a crash occurs and a spare pack in the backpack gets damaged. These Li ion packs are a fair bit safer than the lipos used in RC vehicles (they lack the gel layer that allows higher charge and discharge rates and have a hard case), but when you watch those Fails and Bails videos on GMBN and Pinkbike you realise there is still plenty of energy in a big crash to damage a pack.

What happens next would depend on the SOC and the nature of the damage, but it’s not impossible that a fire could result. I am not personally convinced that even these specialist ebike packs offer sufficient protection for battery or rider, but only time will tell - hopefully I am being excessively cagey, but having seen a number of Lipo fires after RC crashes I suggest getting that pack off your back ASAP after a crash and leaving it alone for 10 mins.

 

[Gary]

I'm still alive!

Yey!

Welcome back Tori. glad to hear you're still riding as much/more.

 

[R120]

I hope I’m wrong, but I have feeling that at some point there will be an incident where a crash occurs and a spare pack in the backpack gets damaged. These Li ion packs are a fair bit safer than the lipos used in RC vehicles (they lack the gel layer that allows higher charge and discharge rates and have a hard case), but when you watch some of those Fails and Bails videos on GMBN and Pinkbike you realise there is still plenty of energy in a big crash to damage a pack. What happens next would depend on the SOC and the nature of the damage, but it’s not impossible that a fire could result. I am not personally convinced that even these specialist ebike packs offer sufficient protection for battery or rider, but only time will tell - hopefully I am being excessively cagey, but having seen a number of Lipo fires after RC crashes I suggest getting that pack off your back ASAP after a crash and leaving it alone for 10 mins.

I have only been on 2 rides where I have carried a spare battery, and they where basically a touring style ride purely on bridleways and fire roads. personally I would never ride anything aggressive/proper trails with he battery on my back.

 

[Janluke]

I have only been on 2 rides where I have carried a spare battery, and they where basically a touring style ride purely on bridleways and fire roads. personally I would never ride anything aggressive/proper trails with he battery on my back.

Same here, long touring rides on fairly easy trails the batery goes in the back pack. A day at Glentress etc the spare battery is in the van in the car park. Not foolroof but hopefully reduces the chances of falling onto my battery

 

[R120]

One thing I do locally is leave my spare battery in a local cafe that's half way along one of my usual rides - I drop it off the day before on my way back from work.

The cafe is about 12 miles from my house, but its in effect at the start of all the good local stuff, so by swapping out the battery there I am able to drain my spare battery on all the good tracks, then when its nearly done go back to the cafe, swap back to the other battery and have enough juice to get home.

 

[jsalas2]

I have an Ergon ba2e - has dedicated battery holder that holds the battery rock solid, and a back protector too. Quality bit of kit

Review: Ergon BA2 E Protect Pack - Pinkbike

Thanks, the Ergon is the one that I have been looking at, just not sure if I should get the BA2e or BA3e. I'm leaning towards the 2, but was wondering if there is sufficient room with the bladder and the battery. Do you use a bladder with yours. Would appreciate some pics of it with the battery if you would be so kind. Thank you.

 

[R120]

The bladder sits at the top of the bag in a little pocket by the back protector (bladder doesn't come with the bag), and you have to use a max 1.5l one when the battery is in there as no room for anything bigger. I dont like big backpacks, which is why I went for the ba2. It hold the battery rock solid, and down low meaning the weight of it is placed about as good a position as you would want for comfort.

It is split into 3 sections, first at the back holds the back protector and the water bladder

Next in the middle holds the battery, and also has a zipped pocket for odds and ends

Last pocket on the back has compartments for tools, pumps etc and any other stuff.

Has loads of other pockets on the waist band etc , you can put your helmet in the pocket on the back, or stuff a jacket in there.

In the photos my finger is pointing at where the bladder sits/attaches to the bag, and the battery is in the bag in the photos of the bag closed.

 

[R120]

And bag itself

 

[Tamas]

I've made a pouch (padded with 1cm thick polyfoam beach mat) and put it in my 'non-ebike specific' Ergon or Deuter backpacks, they have back protector. I'm only carrying spare on long, touring type of rides (~5 times a year) and I have other stuff in the backpack too so it's not bouncing around especially when I tighten the straps.

 

[jsalas2]

And bag itself

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And bag itself

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Thanks!!! for all the pics, exactly what I needed to see. Now I see the need to also purchase their bladder. Thanks again!

 

[dirt huffer]

I bought an older Camelbak KUDU for $27 that came with a back protector and fits the Shimano battery nicely. I haven't rode with it yet, but it should hold the battery snug. If it doesn't I'll put in some packing foam to take up some of the dead space to keep it from moving around but it's unlikely I'll have too. There are tons of sinch straps

If you're on a budget, just buy a moto back protector and throw it in your current pack.

 

[jsalas2]

I bought an older Camelbak KUDU for $27 that came with a back protector and fits the Shimano battery nicely. I haven't rode with it yet, but it should hold the battery snug. If it doesn't I'll put in some packing foam to take up some of the dead space to keep it from moving around but it's unlikely I'll have too. There are tons of sinch straps

If you're on a budget, just buy a moto back protector and throw it in your current pack.

Checking out the Camelbak Kudu, good prices and comes with back protector. Like you said good for us on a budget thanks

 

[Re-Cycle]

Very happy with the Evoc e-bike specific backpack. It's not a small pack, but comfortable to wear. The battery has a compartment with a strap so it won't move around even if the rest of the pack isn't full.

I did have an Ergon BA3 backpack (with protector) before I bought an e-mtb but I found that when I put a spare battery in it the remaining space wasn't enough to comfortably carry the other stuff needed for a days ride in the Alps. I prefer a larger pack with some room to spare over a smaller pack that is stuffed to the max.

The BA3 also is not ideal to load. I have to remove everything in it to be able to put a full bladder in. The Evoc has the bladder attached to the outer part of the pack, always easy to remove or put back in, even if the pack is fully loaded.
Apart from that the Ergon is a very comfortable backpack to wear, I still use it a lot if I don't have to carry a spare battery.

 

[Stuart569]

And bag itself

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Just bought one. Thanks for the pics and review