February 10, 201214 yr I am looking for an owners manual for my ancient Powabyke . I bought it second hand , and I do not know the model name . It has rigid forks , lead acid batteries , and a front hub motor , and five speed deraileurs . It does not have a low step through frame , the batteries fit between the two slim top tubes of the frame .Could the model be a Euro ? Can I download a manual any where , or does anyone have a surplus one please ? Another question . On the side of the battery box at the rear on the right is a large screw head of the type you would unscrew with a coin . This is not the fuse holder as that is a seperate item . Inside the box , behind the screw is a black pastic component with 2 or 3 wires to it , I forget which . Anyone know what this screw/component is , please ?
February 11, 201214 yr They are on the Powabyke website you have to register. Manuals are in the owner zone. Loads of support for older models. Powabyke, Electrically powered bikes : Electric Bikes & Electric Scooters
February 11, 201214 yr Hi Ken I have emailed manuals etc to you. Yes it is the Euro model. If you register with Powabike using your email address you can access all the manuals for all models. John Edited February 11, 201214 yr by johnc461165
February 11, 201214 yr Author A big Thank you to Flash and John . I have registered on the Powabyke site , and downloaded the documents John sent me . I have plenty of quality information to study now . John , the last time we spoke you may remember I asked about a motion sensor on the rear hub . According to the literature this was discontinued after 2003 ! Looks like my bike is older than I thought , and maybe I should join a vintage vehicle club . Originally this model was fitted with a stand on the left hand chainstay , which incorporated a bracket to secure the torque arm of the motion sensor . Someone has removed the stand , leaving the torque arm insecure . It will be simple to make a bracket for this .Thanks again chaps .
February 11, 201214 yr The torque arm you mention continues to puzzle me, my oldest bike has a black cover over the magnets with a label saying "sensor" but no torque arm just 2 flats in the centre which locate on the wheel spindle. The only thing I have seen with a torque arm is on the Mk1 Classic Eurobike, rear wheel motor and has a pod controller on the handlebars, it may be that yours is the classic with some updated components fitted, some photos would be good to help identify what you have. John
June 15, 201213 yr How can I find what model powabyke I have please, I am trying to help an older person that has one and they say there is no model number on it, thank you for your help Grant:)
June 15, 201213 yr How can I find what model powabyke I have please, I am trying to help an older person that has one and they say there is no model number on it, thank you for your help Grant:) Ok, I have found out it is a 6 speed shopper, but I need a manual for my Dad and he cant seem to read the serial number, he doesnt live near me and so I cant seem to access them from powabyke website can anyone help please?? Mant thanks Grant:D
June 15, 201213 yr Just checked on the powabyke site, all manuals for the shopper are available but you need to register with them, if you have any problems PM me your Email address I will send them to you. John Edited June 15, 201213 yr by johnc461165
September 21, 20187 yr Hi I am looking for the manual for the powabyke shopper? It is step though frame any help please. TIA
September 23, 20187 yr Hi I am looking for the manual for the powabyke shopper? It is step though frame any help please. TIA They are still on the Powabyke site register there.
July 20, 20232 yr Hi. Probably resurrecting an old post, but I have the opportunity to purchase a Powabyke Eurobyke 6 speed (lead to believe it also has a fairly unused replacement battery which takes a charge and powers the hub motor) Looking for an owner's manual, registered on the Powabyke site, but can't seem to find a downloads section or owners zone Any help?
July 20, 20232 yr Hi. Probably resurrecting an old post, but I have the opportunity to purchase a Powabyke Eurobyke 6 speed (lead to believe it also has a fairly unused replacement battery which takes a charge and powers the hub motor) Looking for an owner's manual, registered on the Powabyke site, but can't seem to find a downloads section or owners zone Any help? If it has lead batteries, they kill themselves if you leave them discharged. That will happen even if they're new. You can't judge how well they work by putting them on a charger. You have to test them over a full discharge cycle, otherwise assume that they're knackered. Best is to swap them out for a lithium battery anyway to save weight and get decent range. If you do get a lithium battery, make sure it can discharge at least 25A continuous, not a cheap low power one.
July 21, 20232 yr Does the battery & casing just lift out of a Powabyke Eurobyke or is there a lock somewhere?
July 21, 20232 yr If it has lead batteries, they kill themselves if you leave them discharged. That will happen even if they're new. You can't judge how well they work by putting them on a charger. You have to test them over a full discharge cycle, otherwise assume that they're knackered. Best is to swap them out for a lithium battery anyway to save weight and get decent range. If you do get a lithium battery, make sure it can discharge at least 25A continuous, not a cheap low power one. Any recommendations where to get a lithium battery that would fit?
July 21, 20232 yr Any recommendations where to get a lithium battery that would fit? Amazon, Ebay, Aliexpress. Don't forget about the discharge rate.
July 21, 20232 yr posting picture , but finaly got the hang of it , the dealership on the price list went a good few years ago the sight is now 'Farmfood' frozen super market .
July 24, 20232 yr If it has lead batteries, they kill themselves if you leave them discharged. That will happen even if they're new. You can't judge how well they work by putting them on a charger. You have to test them over a full discharge cycle, otherwise assume that they're knackered. Best is to swap them out for a lithium battery anyway to save weight and get decent range. If you do get a lithium battery, make sure it can discharge at least 25A continuous, not a cheap low power one. At the end of the day those lead acid batteries are still cheap and, let's face it, few folks will travel far on their low geared Euros. I have one of the originals...bought it in 2000...still going strong on the original front hub and just now on the 4th set of batteries fitted in June 2021 and costing £86 from Tayna. Good for around 30 miles so fine for shopping. Pretty well thief-proof too!
July 24, 20232 yr At the end of the day those lead acid batteries are still cheap and, let's face it, few folks will travel far on their low geared Euros. I have one of the originals...bought it in 2000...still going strong on the original front hub and just now on the 4th set of batteries fitted in June 2021 and costing £86 from Tayna. Good for around 30 miles so fine for shopping. Pretty well thief-proof too! Mine was even older than that. Had a massive rear motor, small front chain ring and only 3 gears at the back. I fitted a 15.6 Ah lithium pack to it back in 2019 for £165. Battery is still like new and I think it will last many more years. With lead acid, it is so easy to kill them if you don't charge them frequently.
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