"New" 2023 ebike - good idea?

[All uphill]

Health problems mean that I need an ebike.

I'm fussy about the bikes I ride and have struggled to find an ebike that I would enjoy riding. Now I have found one from a major manufacturer and on sale, as new, from a reputable dealer. Unfortunately it is a 2023 bike, so probably getting on for 3 years since being made.

I'm concerned about the likely condition of the battery after all that time in storage.

Your thoughts would be welcome - should I avoid this?

 

[Drago]

Depends how much they want. If the discount is significant that outweighs the risk somewhat.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

A lot depends on the make of the battery/motor

I have a Bosch and it seems to react well to storage - although in my case that means a few months over winter and not 2 years!

It also depends on how it was stored - some do not like being left attached to the bike for long periods as it means there is a slight drain and the battery ends up below a level where it can properly recover

I read somewhere that if they have never been used then they store better - no idea why or even whetehr or not is true or makes and sense!

If you post the make and model someone with a similar system might be able to give some specific help

 

[All uphill]

Thanks.

The bike is a Genesis and the motor and battery are Shimano. The retailer confirms that the guarantee is valid. The original selling price was £3000 and it is now for sale at £1800, so still a decent wodge. I'd definitely be buying on my credit card, so there's some protection there

The other option is to buy a Carrera Subway and spend a few quid on making it a bit more individual.

Hmm, I think I'll keep it simple and buy the Carrera. Probably change my mind tomorrow. I'm seeing the cardiologist in a week and won't be buying until after that, just in case they can offer me a miracle cure.

 

[Drago]

I'm 5 trouble free years in on my Subway E.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Carrera does seem like a good bike
but the Genesis is probably better - assuming that the battery is OK

If it was a Bosch I would be happy to see the remaining range on the display - I know that on mine it is pretty accurate if the bike has at least been ridden a bit
So a short test ride should show the remaining range and comparing that to a new one would shoe the condition of the battery
but is isn't so I can;t really comment
unless someone with a similar motor/battery/controller can comment


Personally I didn;t buy a Carrera because I didn;t like the look of it and that was about it
of course I could easily have removed some of the graphics and put other ones on which would have got round that

there was also the point about buying from a LBS rather than Halfords
but on the other hand there are some rubbish LBS's around


at least if you get a big brand then you can be pretty sure the battery is new

 

[Mike Ayling]

Thanks.

The bike is a Genesis and the motor and battery are Shimano. The retailer confirms that the guarantee is valid. The original selling price was £3000 and it is now for sale at £1800, so still a decent wodge. I'd definitely be buying on my credit card, so there's some protection there

The other option is to buy a Carrera Subway and spend a few quid on making it a bit more individual.

Hmm, I think I'll keep it simple and buy the Carrera. Probably change my mind tomorrow. I'm seeing the cardiologist in a week and won't be buying until after that, just in case they can offer me a miracle cure.

Did you establish the costof a replacement battery?
Might influence the decision.