• markstos@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    I don’t have an opinion about the brand, but will they be around in 5 or 10 years to offer replacements for their custom battery shape? If not, the value of the bike will be close to zero.

    • TheFeatureCreature
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      6 days ago

      This. I am really, really tired of custom battery shapes in the ebike market. They are one of the most important parts of the bike and if they can’t be properly serviced then it’s just an acoustic bike with extra weight.

      • Showroom7561
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        6 days ago

        100% this. The “ugly” external battery packs were nearly universally compatible with all e-bikes. And that’s how they should be!

        Why the hell would I want my bike to become a victim of planned obsolescence when they are traditionally meant to last a lifetime?