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in the smaller bikes the batteries are in a sealed unit with a handle but its very heavy. Often with bigger bikes there are 4 small batteries so carrying isnt really a viable option.
in the smaller bikes the batteries are in a sealed unit with a handle but its very heavy. Often with bigger bikes there are 4 small batteries so carrying isnt really a viable option.
E-Bikes vary but most commonly you have two varieties - fairly lightweight ones which will do around 40 km and bigger ones which will do around 80km. For the bigger bikes you'll be looking at around 3500rmb while the smaller ones anything from 2-3000. THere are a few really powerful ones which may need to be registered but most dont- check with them at the shop.
In my experience its all in the brand. I've seen a lot of people buy bikes that look cool or seem fast only for them to fall apart rapidly or the battery die in 2 months - Batteries, incidentally, need to be replaced annually and cost around 700rmb. The two most popular and well reputed brands are Xite and Lima both, i believe, manufactured in shanghai. Check what's offered in the warranty.
You would not believe how commonly these things get stolen so make sure it has a good alarm and you fork out a little bit extra for a good lock. These bikes take around 8-10 hours to charge so ideally you want to rent a parking space which also allows you to charge your bike... I paid around 50rmb for 3 months.
Hope this has helped;)
@ outraged christian
Let's keep this in the spirit of a friendly debate rather than insults.
@ jj
the humiliation is having a mistake made being discussed by a whole community for everyone to see. I don't disagree with your point, merely the way that this is being aired.
I too now understand the importance of this to you jj but thoroughly agree with bruce that help rather than humiliation is the answer:)
@ jj startling lack of empathy:)
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