Recent content by BikerRob

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    Bike frame size

    Having been cycling since the age of 4, I am now 75. From age 4 till my early teens, bike size increased. I am considering acquiring a new full framed ebike, as I am 6’3”dealers tell me I need a large framed bike. As opposed to medium. However BATRIBIKE GAMMA comes only in one size. To...
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    I have been cycling since the age of 4. Am now in the mid70’s and enjoying ebikes.

    I have been cycling since the age of 4. Am now in the mid70’s and enjoying ebikes.
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    Batribike Sigma

    The second battery they sent was also a dud. Battery went to zero (out of 7) after only 16.3 miles. This was along a sealed disused railway line. Next day I put the battery on my wife’s bike (also a SIGMA), thinking my bike may have had a fault. This time I got to 16.8 miles. I did get my money...
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    Batribike Sigma

    They have given me a brand new battery so we’ll see what happens this time. So, reading from the previous comments. Brand new batteries reach their full potential after a few charges? I’ll preserve with this battery.
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    Batribike Sigma

    Just tried asking for my money back and was refused as their battery checking apparatus said the battery was 100% with no sign of defect and they refused to refund. They are sending another battery next Friday, but I have the feeling they think i am a liar in claiming that a battery I have used...
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    Batribike Sigma

    Day four of using the new battery which is Li-ion 36v 8.8Ah 317Wh. This info from the battery label. Yesterday I took my bike on a 12.8 mile cycle. There and back on the same route. Showed significant drop-5 bars at 5.3 (photo)miles and again fluctuated from five to full. This was at a stand...
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    Batribike Sigma

    Thanks for that. The battery is still under warranty so will give it a few more cycles to see what happens.
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    Batribike Sigma

    On Wednesday I purchased a brand new battery for my BATRIBIKE SIGMA. A375Wh battery (the cheapest battery in their range, and the same size as my previous one).The following day I cycled a route following a canal towpath. Total round trip of 11 miles Most of the way I was on battery level 1 in...