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petedaniel · #1 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2009, 21:10

HI I have just bid for and won A Infineon Sting ray E bike on Ebay But it does not seem to have any power and the charge does not last very long. it also tens to make a moaning noise from the motor under load.
Has any one had any experience with this model? as I am new to e-bikes and do not know what to expect from it. I get a 39v reading from the battery when I take it out of the bike but I do not know how to check it in situation
are there any service places where I could get it checked out In the Swindon area?
Petedaniel

Aldby · #2 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2009, 21:44

Hi Pete,
Firstly, sorry to hear about your troubles.
I am not familiar with this e-bike, but I'm sure someone on the forum will be able to help/advise.
I assume you bought the bike in used condition as I understand they were not available from new after August 2007. I also assume you bought it recently? If that is the case, have you asked the seller about the problems you are experiencing?

J

hn

eddieo · #3 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2009, 21:49

Hi and welcome!

I told you not to bother with it over on the motohome forum

Even if in new condition I would guess it would be a very poor performer from just looking at a picture of it.

some one will be along to help with technical.....I haven't a clue, and thats why I'm here!

Again sorry, but I know enough not to buy a bike that looks as poorly designed as this one

Aldby · #4 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2009, 21:57

Pete, does it look like this?

Infineon.jpg

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stranger · #5 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 00:41

Have they tried to make it look like a Powabyke?

petedaniel · #6 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 10:35

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Originally Posted by stranger

Have they tried to make it look like a Powabyke?

I don't know what Powabyke looks like

petedaniel · #7 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 10:37

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Originally Posted by eddieo

Hi and welcome!

I told you not to bother with it over on the motohome forum

Even if in new condition I would guess it would be a very poor performer from just looking at a picture of it.

some one will be along to help with technical.....I haven't a clue, and thats why I'm here!

Again sorry, but I know enough not to buy a bike that looks as poorly designed as this one

Sorry But I think it looks great But it's a pity it needs new batteries.
Pete

petedaniel · #8 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Aldby

Pete, does it look like this?

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Hi John
Yes that looks exactly like our model. Do you have any info that
I can use?

petedaniel · #9 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aldby

Hi Pete,
Firstly, sorry to hear about your troubles.
I am not familiar with this e-bike, but I'm sure someone on the forum will be able to help/advise.
I assume you bought the bike in used condition as I understand they were not available from new after August 2007. I also assume you bought it recently? If that is the case, have you asked the seller about the problems you are experiencing?

J

hn

The seller does not want to know now I will have to start a dispute with Ebay
Pete

fcurran · #10 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 10:57

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Originally Posted by stranger

Have they tried to make it look like a Powabyke?

The Infineon Bike has been around for several years, I haven't seen one for about 5 years though. It may be worth seeing if Paul at Mitchell Cycles can have a look at it for you. They are on Shrivenham Road just off the famous Magic Roundabout. 01793 523306. He is very knowledgeable on electric bikes so would have a good idea where to start.

Good Luck.

Regards

FrankC