Easiest Way To Upgrade Your Ebike Battery

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[jasonthuotte]

I'm 48 years old I don't like subscribe and I had to look up how to comment on YouTube I'm a father whose daughter has surpassed my uphill energy level I bought one too she didn't have to wait at the top of the hills for me to walk up anymore ha ha I just bought a very inexpensive one that bike and now I'm back to waiting for her at the top of the hill but even cheap these things are really expensive there's a lot of people on YouTube who leave a lot of videos of some good knowledge but I was watching different videos after different videos I just ran into yours I've been watching your videos for about 2 hours now with everyone else I feel left starving for more information you are unbelievability knowledged and taught me a lot I thank you for mostly all your tips and tricks and how to take good care of them your videos are top notch professional best on YouTube hands down thank you for helping this father out

[georgerapozo]

I WAITING WITH BAITED BREATH FOR MY MID DRIVE TO ARRIVE AND I COULD USE ONE OF THOSE LOCKS FOR MY NEW BIKE. I AM 80 YRS OLD
AND EXCITED LIKE A LITTLE BOY EXPECTING HIS FIRST BIKE FOR CHRISTMAS . I HOPE IT IS HERE SOON GEORGE

[dennisrider]

65yr old that just rode an ebike today for the very first time!! Planning on long distance runs in the spring. Having ridden a1500 mile trip when a teen, I’m now ready to try one with a bunch of assist. Your channel is great! Keep up the good work!

[brianm.armstrong]

Kyle you're amazing! Such helpful and straightforward videos on ebiking are invaluable. There are so many salesmen and fly by nights in the world, but you are truly a breath of fresh air! I'm a retired bike tech that has recently taken up the ebike bug . Can't thank you enough! The world needs more people like you!

[susiefredman]

All of your videos are well thought out and very easy to follow, especially for a newbie like myself! Being a larger sized person, battery upgrades are an important issue. Thank You for sharing this video!

[davidmc]

First time viewing. Have learned more in last 4 hrs watching your videos than last 4 months of research. Thanks for valued information

[bluesblood]

I have never done an upgrade for an ebike, but I don't own one yet. I've been shopping and trying to learn as much as possible about them before I pull the trigger. Your channel has been super informative and I've learned a lot. I plan on getting more of a moped style than mountain bike. Battery, power and range are what I'm most concerned with. Thank you for all the information, plain, simple and easy to understand.

[jeffvpoole]

You make the electric bike world more accessible to people trying to get a handle on the best decisions for getting a bike and after market extending its reach through external options which are compatible with and not violating the stock bike’s integrity. Very helpful. 👍

[johnlei]

It's nice to know that there are alternative solutons to my Rad when I need to get the battery replaced.

[DoctorStrangeSage]

Thank You!
I've had that bike 10 months now, and put 1900 miles on it. Questions first, then insights.
1. Does the triangle (trapezoid) battery have the triple anti-fire safety features that the Rad battery has?
2. Would I need to reprogram the KT-LCD, or will it readout still be accurate?
To improve my bike I added extra waterproofing everywhere it's needed.
I also painted my battery case light colored to reduce the heat collection in the sun.
I'd do the same if I got your suggested battery. I ride in rain & snow.
For preventing the triangle battery theft, I'd either superglue a motion detector/alarm, or create a steel cable wrapping around the bike frame & battery with a lock.
I also tested the bike with lead-acid batteries, but find it only efficient on level roads during low to no wind days, and price-wise.

[jerritaylor-elkins]

Just bought my first e bike second hand and am IN LOVE w/ the restoration of some of the freedom that Multiple Sclerosis has taken from me. I have already needed to do some replacement of parts, so finding your site will be very helpful. Thank you.

[sajordan]

I like to tinker, always did and still do to my cars, getting to run efficiently. Sometimes more power is my goal. Now I can see how to begin tinkering with my Ebikes. Thanks Bolt, you made my day. I’m going to smile all week.

[dsenier]

Honestly you do a good job on these videos. I do appreciate the content.

[bradbrown]

Thanks for this. Shows that you are willing to help the community and not just sell your bikes!

[recklssabndon]

I’m subscribed now! I’ve been using my old Razor Eco for years — upgraded it to brushless motors with two extra kid seats and a 30ah battery bank @36v 350w. But recently I bought a Prado S to get better handling and torque from the wheels and the 750w 48v brushless motor. But I’ll definitely be upgrading the battery ASAP on it

[FoundingYouTuber-]

Three years ago I bought both Kyle's battery and controller upgrades. Prior to that I was going to sell the Rover so to get a faster bike, with a lot more torque. But after installing Kyle's upgrades what says it all: I decided to keep the bike and I still have it. Why? Because my top speed on the flat lands the Rover went from throttle-only 20 mph max (on the flat lands with the wind at my back) to throttle-only 30+ mph.

And more importantly, going up the somewhat steep hill to my house atop Nob Hill (San Francisco) I can now use throttle-only, moving from a full stop at the bottom of the hill to cruising the whole way at 15 mph. And if I set #3 on peddle assist with minimal peddling I can got the entire way at 15 mph. That significant improvement in torque is what I was looking for.

Bottom line: thanks to Kyle's power upgrades my Rad Rover feels and functions like I'm a commander of an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank.

Bonus Tip: Guys, if you increase the power of your bike, both in speed and torque, if your bike has simple mechanical disk brakes, I highly recommend you or a bike mechanic install a set of hydraulic brakes. (As our good fortune would have it, Area 13 has a video on the how-to of installing hybrid hydraulic brakes, and they sell sets too.)

Remember, the bikes that have mechanical disk brakes were designed around the slower speeds of these bikes from the factory. When you make the bike 20 to 30 percent faster, you need a rock solid set of hydraulic brakes. They are a little spendy ($150 to $200, depending on what set you want, complete hydraulics, or hybrid), but what I always ask myself, what is my safety worth. It sure as heck is worth more than $200.

[mrbriese]

Appreciate all of the solid info, keep up the good work.

[waynepatterson]

Kyle you have better and more upgrades for the Radrover than the actual company does. Great Videos and as always very informative

[ShlamTorray]

Hey just received my battery and installed on my Radwagon 4, OH MY GOSH it is amazing. I have literally tripled the range of this bike, thank you for offering such affordable and effective upgrades, I know I'll be coming back to you again!