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carbon battery life and death

Discussion in 'Carbon' started by Fred, Jun 12, 2017.

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  1. Fred

    Fred Member

    How long have your carbon gen 2 battery's autonomy been satisfying. I mean 1hr and + rides + 15-20 km range (AT). I've had mine since dec 2015, I've ridden it for about a year after receiving my GT. About once a week a-even less considering winter days, so that make 40 to 60 battery cycles.

    Now when I use it : 30min / 8km max. Even after several re-charging cycles.

    Do you thing that's normal?

    I have never had serious defects on the board, it has been ok since day one, and I have never stocked it uncharged as recommended by evolve.
     
  2. Skully

    Skully Member

    Interesting. . . I picked up my G2 Carbon used, so I have no idea when it was even made, let alone how much it was really ridden. I've been trying to figure out how to measure my battery health for a while though. The range seems very similar to the Gen2 Bamboo that I bought new, so I'm pretty sure it's past it's prime. That's still about 9 miles (~15km) on AT though for me. I guess since it was billed as 16miles/25km, it really might be time for me to talk seriously to Bara or LHB about a new battery.

    Any idea for a good way to actually measure the capacity of the battery as it degrades, or is range the easiest way to track it?

    Also, as far as 'normal' yeah. . . it seems like it. Batteries do lose capacity over time/charge cycles. I'm not sure how quickly normal is, but that seems like it'd be on the unfortunate side of normal, but not wildly unexpected?
     
    Last edited: Jun 21, 2017
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