Electric Bike Kit Solutions - Best Buy Offering E-Bikes; Look before Buying

Best Buy is beginning to offer Curry Electric Bicycles. This should say a lot about how quickly this technology will move into the main stream and I am glad they are promoting them. However, it is important to look closely at what is being purchased. Most notably the battery, the critical component of an electric bike, is marginal at best for the bikes they are offering. Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) technology does not provide the long lasting durability and power of a more modern lithium iron phosphate battery (LifePO4). Combine the SLA battery with just a 24 volt output and this will leave the buyer wondering if that is all there is! They do offer a 24 volt lithium battery in a much more expensive bike ($1899). This is much better than the SLA technology, but again, the 24 volt output will just leave one wanting. Make sure to test drive and price a 36 volt LifePO4 battery, 500 watt motor, electric bicycle/kit before jumping in...you will be glad you did!

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