With the increase in people using electric bike kits to pimp their rides, there comes the need for the bike battery. Below are a couple of good ones on the market at the moment.
The Bosch bike battery speaks for itself. The Bosch brand is known for its durability and quality as well as its reasonable price for what you get. This is a Lithium Ion battery with an energy content of 400 Wh. This battery is great and it only weighs 2.5kg. This is the most recent Bosch battery pack on the market, with the newest technology.
The Bosch Power Pack is suitable for most electric bikes particularly the following brands: Bergamot, Blue Label, Cannondale, Centurion, Goricke Habibike, Hercules, Kreid, KTM, Merida, Panther, Raleigh, Riese & Muller, Deer, Scott, Sine, Stevens and Univega.
The Bosch brand really does speak for itself. It’s durable and well made as well as being long lasting. It also comes with easy to fit instructions and is lightweight so more convenient for the user.
Summary
Features: light weight battery - easy to fit and remove - suitable for most electric bikes
Price: High end
The Pedalease Electric Bike battery weighs 3kg so it’s a great lightweight choice, made by Samsung, it is a lighter weight and with a greater capacity. For best results the battery should be charged before use and if the battery is not used for some time, charge the battery up again. This battery does not come with a charger.
These batteries are made by Samsung and come lighter than previous models but with a greater capacity, making them a great choice if you need a long life battery.
Summary
Features: Lightweight design only 3kg - light and with a greater capacity
Price: Mid range
The SFM Pedelec is a great lightweight option and has a charge time of 3 hours. It comes with the latest Lithium Ion battery technology. The battery is to be affixed to the lower frame of the bike. This SFM battery comes with a range of 12-70km without the need to refill making it a really viable option when shopping for a new battery.
The battery is mounted on the lower frame of the bike, which makes it easy remove to re-charge. It charges in under 3 hours.
Summary
Features: 3hr charge time - light weight - latest Lithium technology - keyed lock for extra security
Price: Mid range
All 3 of these battery packs are great option when shopping around. But the one that does stand out from the crowd is the Bosch Power Pack. It is easy to fit and remove and works very well with a number of different brands of bike.