2026-04-08 08:59 UTC
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@podsrover@mastodon.social 2026-04-08 09:21
@wxhbxh@mastodon.nzoss.nz I would buy one with reputable brand electrics such as Bosch. I've had mine for about 12 years now, its never been a problem and still going strong. As for space, if it has a detachable battery they're about 325mm x 90 x 90 and the charger is pretty much the same size as a laptop charger.
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@Wintergr33n@lingo.lol 2026-04-08 09:27
@wxhbxh@mastodon.nzoss.nz I lived in China, where my apartment building included a 6' x 6' storage room in the bottom floor that most people used for ebike storage, including a place to plug in and charge. Mine did not have a removable battery. Firewise, I never saw one catch fire during the three years I was there. A bike powered by lithium-ion has enough power to carry you. Weight will affect how far you can travel before needing to charge.
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@TimWardCam@c.im 2026-04-08 09:31
@wxhbxh@mastodon.nzoss.nz There are news reports of e-bike fires killing people, by burning the house down, but I don't recall seeing the same for laptop fires. This might be a clue towards an answer to your penultimate question, although it's only my personal recollection.
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@Kimberley@ecoevo.social 2026-04-08 10:39
@wxhbxh@mastodon.nzoss.nz Here in the UK most fires are from after-market conversions and knock-off ebikes. I have a Tern GSD which has been fine for 5 years. Your country must have a safety mark scheme that you can check for products carrying it like we have the BSI mark? Charging safes are supposed to be fire proof but I haven't tried them. My ebike has very easily carried me (90 kg) plus 100 kg of cargo. Look for one that boosts when you first start peddling so you get going easily straight away.