E-Bike Industry Blames Consumers for Fires to Undermine Right to Repair Laws

Re:E-Bike Industry Blames Consumers for Fires to Undermine R... by gonzo41 on Monday August 28, 2023 @11:42AM (#37295877)

I have an E-bike, I'd repair everything but the battery. The battery I have is expensive at about $1K. So I can see why the 'working person' may want to have a crack at repairs on their own, but it's risky.

With bikes, there's a tradeoff with weight. If the batteries were repairable. I could see them getting heavier to make them more friendly with clip in joints and lots of inbuilt safety. Rather than the sealed for life style that they currently exist in.

Anyway, I'm happy to send my bike to a mechanic. It;s money in the local economy. Though I did get a car service that was cheaper than my last bike service. Which was kinda wild in retrospect.

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Re:E-Bike Industry Blames Consumers for Fires to Undermine R... by sleepybrett on Monday August 28, 2023 @11:51AM (#37296038)

IMO batteries need to be standardized, documented, training and parts available and certification programs for repair. I should be able to take my battery to a certified technician/shop and have it serviced (bad cells replaced, battery management board replaced) without having to worry about it.

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Re:E-Bike Industry Blames Consumers for Fires to Undermine R... by elicash on Monday August 28, 2023 @01:26PM (#37297547)

Do e-bike batteries generally need REPAIR or do they more likely just get less effective over time in a way that's not really fixable? Not arguing against repair here, just trying to understand the landscape. Is "fixing" them swapping out cells?

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Re:E-Bike Industry Blames Consumers for Fires to Undermine R... by jacquesm on Monday August 28, 2023 @03:02PM (#37298910)

That's an excellent plan.

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