New user needing help

[chelle68]

Hi, I am new to the site & after having 2 electric bikes stolen over the previous 2 years, I have purchased a 2nd hand Windsor Powacycle with a 24v battery that isn't holding a charge for long during use. I have searched the net for a replacement but to no joy, anyone knows where I could get one, please? Also, I did manage to get one of my stolen bikes back, but with the back wheel motor blown, that's a 36v which I prefer, the problem I have is it has a drum brake I think, not sure what it's called & haven't seen one like it anywhere for sale, can this brake be removed/altered in any way? Thank you!

 

[Nealh]

Most likely a coaster brake for motored hub.

How do you know the motor wheel is blown ?
More likely that damage will occur to the controller then the hub motor.
Have you or has the controller been tested ?

 

[Nealh]

For the 24v battery show us a pic to stop us guessing at what you have.

 

[chelle68]

Most likely a coaster brake for motored hub.

How do you know the motor wheel is blown ?
More likely that damage will occur to the controller then the hub motor.
Have you or has the controller been tested ?

It started making a loud screaching noise from the back wheel while I was riding it, then stopped & I can't pull the bike backwards, only forwards

 

[chelle68]

For the 24v battery show us a pic to stop us guessing at what you have.

 

[chelle68]

This is the bike

 

[flecc]

You're lucky, it has the later lithium battery so you can get it recelled to new condition by Jimmy at this firm:

eBike Batteries

ebikebatteries.co.uk

1A Gateway Mews, Ringway, London N11 2UT

Tel: +44 (0)208 361 1790

Email: https://ebikebatteries.co.uk/recelling/
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[Nealh]

Yes agree with flecc for that battery type/shape use the services of Jimmy for re-cell.

 

[Nealh]

It started making a loud screaching noise from the back wheel while I was riding it, then stopped & I can't pull the bike backwards, only forwards

As it has a drum brake it could be that or the internal motor clutch/nylon planetary gears are damaged, it will need the wheel removing and someone competent to open it to have a look at both parts, unfortunately a bike shop will not have a clue so it needs a more specialist seller or a diy approach.

 

[chelle68]

Thank you all, & any idea on re-celling cost?

 

[chelle68]

Just spoken to the guy, very reasonable & very helpful, thank you!