Battery Dilemma
Posted by Simple_Barber_5188@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 5 comments
I’m converting my Carrera Hellcat with a 1500W 48V kit and I’m stuck choosing between a downtube battery or a triangle battery.
My main concern is attention from police. Do large triangle batteries attract more attention and “scream e-bike” compared to downtube batteries? Has anyone actually been stopped because of one?
I ride off-road a lot too — trails, dirt paths, rough terrain — so I’m also wondering if a downtube battery is secure enough to handle bumps long term.
Basically:
Triangle battery = more range, maybe more obvious
Downtube battery = stealthier, but less range
What would you pick?
ProfessionalLaw1362@reddit
i mean if you have pedals they dont really care
nsfbr11@reddit
Are you looking for advice on how to avoid getting caught when doing something illegal? A 2 horsepower home built electric motorcycle is dangerous and has no business being considered an ebike.
Simple_Barber_5188@reddit (OP)
oh you’re one of those 😂 can’t let anyone have fun nowadays, huh?
nsfbr11@reddit
No, I’m a person who is tired of nearly getting killed by irresponsible people on dangerous overpowered home built electric motorcycles with ornamental pedals.
Simple_Barber_5188@reddit (OP)
Not my fault. Keep your own problems buddy.