Ride 60 Range Extender/Spare battery

[downunderdallas]

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

 

[downunderdallas]

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

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!

 

[Bigtuna00]

I contacted Fazua this week, I was told, due to supply chain, no range extender in 2023

 

[Fuch]

I’m about to buy a bike with this motor but if it’s going to not have a range extender available i might have to rethink!…..shame

 

[Natch]

Any word on spare batteries being available in the USA?

 

[ehfour]

Any word on spare batteries being available in the USA?

If I recall, there was someone else on another forum, who was able to order a second battery- I think they contacted Fazua and they gave him the contact of a bike shop who ordered it for them- somewhere around $700

 

[Bman]

I just got an email from Fazua NA that 210-wh extender will be launched late '24, available early '25. But I also heard that each of the last 2 years. I would not have bought my Pivot Shuttle SL, regardless of how much I really do like it, if I had known there wouldn't be an extender until at least 2 years after first promised.

 

[ebsocalmtb]

This is the exact reason that I haven't bought a transition relay or a heckler SL to replace my orbea rise. I desperately want either of those bikes, have the cash ready and waiting... but I do a ton of very large rides on my rise with the main battery and 2 range extenders. Not having the range extender is a deal breaker for me.

Fortunately, my shop has been very frank with me that a range extender is likely not coming any time soon for the fazua system and that's lead to me keeping my rise for another riding season.

 

[Natch]

This is the exact reason that I haven't bought a transition relay or a heckler SL to replace my orbea rise. I desperately want either of those bikes, have the cash ready and waiting... but I do a ton of very large rides on my rise with the main battery and 2 range extenders. Not having the range extender is a deal breaker for me.

Fortunately, my shop has been very frank with me that a range extender is likely not coming any time soon for the fazua system and that's lead to me keeping my rise for another riding season.

Would carrying a 2nd battery inside a backpack be out of the question for you? I've been considering buying a 2nd battery for longer days.

 

[ebsocalmtb]

Would carrying a 2nd battery inside a backpack be out of the question for you? I've been considering buying a 2nd battery for longer days.

I have a friend with a transition relay that does just that. That solution isn't quite optimum for me and presents enough draw backs that it stops me from sinking the large amount of money into the bike for a less then perfect operational experience.

The nice thing about carrying two range extenders vs two batteries, is that I can carry the second range extender in a small hip pack. This lets me wrap the straps from the hip pack to my handlebars and get the weight off my back for long, sustained fire road climbs. I do a lot of riding where I'll have a 4-6 mile climb that is 3,000' to 4,500' of vertical, so this is really the best case scenario for me and my crappy spine.

 

[Binhill1]

I have a friend with a transition relay that does just that. That solution isn't quite optimum for me and presents enough draw backs that it stops me from sinking the large amount of money into the bike for a less then perfect operational experience.

The nice thing about carrying two range extenders vs two batteries, is that I can carry the second range extender in a small hip pack. This lets me wrap the straps from the hip pack to my handlebars and get the weight off my back for long, sustained fire road climbs. I do a lot of riding where I'll have a 4-6 mile climb that is 3,000' to 4,500' of vertical, so this is really the best case scenario for me and my crappy spine.

That's the one down side of ebikes for me . When I was younger I would do mega runs not now I'm afraid. So much two day rides I would love to do but not prepared to carry a extra battery plus sleeping bag and food. 1200 battery would suit me .

 

[Natch]

Follow-up: I purchased a second battery that I'll leave in my vehicle at the trailhead and switch it out when the first one is almost depleted. I've done some pretty big days of riding this way without having to carry the extra weight along with me. Also, I've decided that carrying a second battery in a backpack would annoy the hell out of me.

 

[Sandski]

Any word on spare batteries being available in the USA?

april-june of 2025 is the last update..

 

[Bman]

april-june of 2025 is the last update..

You know what? Fuck Fazua. They come with a bigger battery, when no one asked, but have spent 3 years promising an extender battery and nothing. Fuck them!

 

[Natch]

You know what? Fuck Fazua. They come with a bigger battery, when no one asked, but have spent 3 years promising an extender battery and nothing. Fuck them!

Whoa…

 

[jimmycleanshirt]

From riding the Heckler SL for a few months in the tweed valley, I reckon this bike is very efficient when compared to other light eebs. I ride with my twin sister quite often and she has the Levo SL and I get roughly the same range and climb as her when she has the range extender on it. If you're thinking about buying but put off by the lack of a range extender, I'd say you mostly don't need one. I've got 80kms and 1500m on Breeze and 40kms and 1450m in River so it stacks up against the other lighweight eebs with a range extender. Worth a thought

 

[Al-ec]

V. Good point. Depends how you ride, weight, terrain etc but on mixed up/down XC type ride I can get those sorts of numbers. Mostly ride in the green, (Haibike Lyke). I think the new slightly bigger but not heavier battery which is apparently on the horizon will be all I will need for the sort of riding I do.