Range Extender
Posted by Bomps1965@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 3 comments
Has anyone tried the Bosch battery range extender for a Trek? I have the Marlin 8+. The extender is 250 wh, which is pretty small for $550. I'd really like to hack a full sized battery into this thing and get 500wh for a similar price.
Ill_Cheetah_1991@reddit
I ahve wondred about that
I was wondering if just having a separate battery would be better - and just stopping and swapping them when the first runs out??
are the extenders lighter or anything?
Bomps1965@reddit (OP)
The Marlin battery is not removable. That's the trouble. Otherwise,, yes, hot swap the battery. I just finished a 5 day back country ride on a borrowed bike with removable battery and carried an extra in my pack. We burned through both batteries every day and charged them at night.
Ill_Cheetah_1991@reddit
Ah - I see
Mine s an older Bosch system so my battery comes off easily