August 7, 201411 yr Is the BionX battery software locked in some way? I seem to remember that it was, meaning that they had a captive market to exploit.
August 7, 201411 yr That I don't know Tillson. Their original NiMh battery was similarly expensive, but the reason for that was that they uniquely at that time had them made in Germany to very high standards when Germany was a very expensive place to buy from. That changed when the German factory burnt to the ground, but when switching manufacture to the Far East they exported the high prices as well. .
August 7, 201411 yr I thought the "P" stood for Panasonic motor. Is that not so or is someone pulling a fast one?
August 7, 201411 yr I thought the "P" stood for Panasonic motor. Is that not so or is someone pulling a fast one? You are correct. eCross was bionx eCross P is Panasonic Bionix was 2012 the panasoc drive was developed to allow us to stop relying on them for a hub drive bike.
August 7, 201411 yr That I don't know Tillson. Their original NiMh battery was similarly expensive, but the reason for that was that they uniquely at that time had them made in Germany to very high standards when Germany was a very expensive place to buy from. That changed when the German factory burnt to the ground, but when switching manufacture to the Far East they exported the high prices as well. . I've just done a quick search on hear because something in my memory told me that you could only replace the battery with a proprietary BionX. The result of the search indicates that they use a system called CAN-bus. I've a vague idea what this is and the opinion at the time was that non BionX batteries would not work. Sorry I've lost the link now, but it's easy to search.
September 23, 201411 yr Its not going to be a bike we make in 2015, and demand is high. We've only got a couple of sizes left. No need for dealers to discount KTM to sell them. You won't find KTMs discounted in the UK. So I'd get in fast. i just brought the same bike off ebay from a shop. it has no charger. do you sell 48v bionx charger? Also anyone looking for a cheap new bike search on ebay KTM klima aktiv mobil city its brand new but no charger. he is willing to take £700 i know as i brought my ktm ecross brand new no charger for £700
September 23, 201411 yr bikes being sold with no charger, are generally stolen... why else would there be no charger?
September 23, 201411 yr The shop in Woksop sells loads of different bike most brand new, as my one is. They deal with bankrupt stock. check they ebay account and see for yourself.
September 23, 201411 yr Also anyone looking for a cheap new bike search on ebay KTM klima aktiv mobil city Just did that & found this linked item. Notice they state:- BUT THE BIKE / BATTERY AS GOT VERY SMALL CHARGE INBUT MORE YOU PEDAL MORE CHARGE GOES IN SO SHOWS THE BATTERY FINE PLEASE LOOK ON GOOGLE AT THE BIONX KITS LOADS OF MONEYTO GET THIS UP AND RUNNING FOR CHARGER THERE £24.99 ON EBAY Are they really regen?
September 23, 201411 yr bikes being sold with no charger, are generally stolen... why else would there be no charger? Not necessarily true,it may just be that the motor is knackered so they hide the charger and empty the battery so you cant test it
September 23, 201411 yr The connection is funny didnt take chance and order original from bionxuk for £70 delivered. Go and have a look it is brand new and pedal is not fitted yet. and all gear and tyres no wear on it
September 23, 201411 yr Not necessarily true,it may just be that the motor is knackered so they hide the charger and empty the battery so you cant test it Along with the missing key just for good measure. Barge and pole spring to mind.
September 23, 201411 yr why so much negative?it comes with a key. bike is new http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KTM-ecross-electric-mountain-highbrid-bike-shimano-lx-29er-bionx-48v-E-CROSS-/181532347220?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=E4Y11otGTKqa2hX%2BGbkSknNhlHQ%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc the one i brought. The bike is in a shop, those in the know should go and have a look as the bionx kit is worth over £1000 its done 2.7 miles
September 23, 201411 yr I hope for your sake the battery hasn't deteriorated from lack of use and maintenance charging while sitting around, and needs prematurely replacing. As the Bionx batteries are a large proportion of the £1000...
September 23, 201411 yr If it was as simple as getting a £25 charger, I can't understand why he didn't get one himself and then sell the bike for a normal price. Personally, I'd be very suspicious that the rather expensive battery isn't knackered. I seem to remember something about the batteries going to sleep and being difficult to wake up, but if the regen's working, the battery must be awake
September 29, 201411 yr Any update on the KTM from ebay? I was looking at buying one of the two for sale but wimped out as the battery looked to be too small for my commute..
September 29, 201411 yr The battery is awake using regen. Just waiting for bionx to sent me charger i paid for last week Its bionx biggest battery at 48v how much bigger do you want? Edited September 29, 201411 yr by tony2311
October 4, 201411 yr got charger and battery fully charge at 52.5 volt. just have to find a way to remove the speed limit now Anyone on here got the other bike?
October 14, 201411 yr Look at the sellers latest offering, or rather the unbelievable description. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HT-bosch-electric-ebike-hybrid-town-city-bike-mountain-bike-best-of-the-best-/181558295236?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2a45b7bac4 Talk about a seller to avoid. .
October 15, 201411 yr Its bionx biggest battery at 48v how much bigger do you want? 48v, but only 6.6Ah:rolleyes:
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