Range Extenders

[Highflyer]

Hi everyone, as I continue to did around for more info on these range extenders I came across more evidence ! Looks very promising....

 

[npatrix]

It is a very decent price 150 Euros... and the bottle can easily fit in the bike.
Would be amazing if it wont void the warranty... which is very likely not to!

 

[npnk]

ahem... wtf is this?!

 

[Dax]

Its an extra battery for a levo, drops into the bottle cage.

 

[villho]

For sure the price is not 150 euros. I chatted through Facebook with the guy who makes and sells these and the price (including original battery wiring that can be used to restore the bike into stock form) is 495 EUR + shipping (250 Wh battery). At least that was the offer I got. I feel that's a bit steep price and I find it hard to justify it for myself, as normally after my rides I still have plenty of juice left in the battery. Of course... it's a bit chicken-and-egg problem: if I'd have an extra battery, probably I would plan longer rides, but as don't have, I go with what the normal battery enables.

 

[npatrix]

For sure the price is not 150 euros. I chatted through Facebook with the guy who makes and sells these and the price (including original battery wiring that can be used to restore the bike into stock form) is 495 EUR + shipping (250 Wh battery). .

If that is the case... better wait a few months for 2019 Levo batteries, buy a new one if it's bigger and compatible or buy and older one at a cheaper price (extra 504Wh) can be useful for 150km rides... full day on the bike. On the other hand, I won't do this more than 1-2 times a year, do I really need an extra battery?!

 

[villho]

On the other hand, I won't do this more than 1-2 times a year, do I really need an extra battery?!

My thought exactly.

 

[Highflyer]

Apologies. The invoice picture is merely to indicate the company who supplied the kit.

 

[npatrix]

Apologies. The invoice picture is merely to indicate the company who supplied the kit.

my German or Flemish are not in top form

 

[Witte300]

The invoice is from a supplyer for the belt, it’s not the seller of the range extender battery.

 

[Highflyer]

The invoice is from a supplyer for the belt, it’s not the seller of the range extender battery.

Please enlighten us one and all ??

 

[Tori]

For sure the price is not 150 euros. I chatted through Facebook with the guy who makes and sells these and the price (including original battery wiring that can be used to restore the bike into stock form) is 495 EUR + shipping (250 Wh battery). At least that was the offer I got. I feel that's a bit steep price and I find it hard to justify it for myself, as normally after my rides I still have plenty of juice left in the battery. Of course... it's a bit chicken-and-egg problem: if I'd have an extra battery, probably I would plan longer rides, but as don't have, I go with what the normal battery enables.

Can you please let me know the Facebook account details? I'd like to contact him also. I don't think the price is unreasonable, given he'll only be doing small batches or custom orders.

 

[Tori]

If that is the case... better wait a few months for 2019 Levo batteries, buy a new one if it's bigger and compatible or buy and older one at a cheaper price (extra 504Wh) can be useful for 150km rides... full day on the bike. On the other hand, I won't do this more than 1-2 times a year, do I really need an extra battery?!

Hmm, interesting. I was looking at purchasing a new battery soon - what makes you think there will be any increase in capacity in the new Levo models? I thought they were already using the best energy density cells available? I'd love if this was the case though - imagine if Specialized hit a home run and released a 750Wh battery! OMG it would be fantastic, but I think still a pipe dream