Ping battery on a Powabyke X6?

[Patrick]

I'm thinking of getting a 36V 20Ah battery from Ping for my Powabyke X6.
36V 20AH V2.5 LiFePO4 Battery Pack

Has anyone else here tried using a bigger battery with an X-byke? Any tips or things to be aware of?

My plan is to house it in the Bikebin that I've already got fitted to the bike
Bikebins - British Born British Made

Thanks

Patrick

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Ping batteries are really excellent and will last you for years, but a 20aH one is very big and heavy. I have one but it's not installed on any bike at the moment because the weight spoils things. Instead, I use this one from BMSBattery, which is much smaller, lighter and cheaper, and can be tucked in low behind the seat-post, so you don't notice the weight:
36V 20Ah Li-Ion Shrink Tube EBike Battery Pack - BMSBATTERY

 

[Patrick]

Thanks for that link it was very useful.

On balance, and after some research on this site, I think I'll go for a LiFePO4 battery. The X-6 is my commuting mule so the extra weight isn't that big an issue, but I'll load up my pannier with 7.5kg of assorted tins and bags to see how it feels.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Check the size. It''s a big battery!