Epicenter Cycling | Bike Shop - Electric & Traditional | Santa Cruz

Electric and traditional bike sales, rentals and service in Santa Cruz County

1730 Mission St, Santa Cruz 831.423.9000 - 8035 Soquel Dr, Aptos 831.662.8100

We love bikes and are your one stop for all things bicycle-related! We offer electric and traditional bikes for purchase; rental/demo bikes; cycling apparel, parts & accessories, an exceptional service department, and a mountain bike shuttle service from our Aptos store. Owned by local Shawn Wilson, and operated by friends & family.

Bosch 625w Battery Upgrade Available for Compatible E-bike Models

September 04, 2021  /  Michele Lamelin

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“Ready for any adventure,” the Bosch PowerTube 625 battery is available for compatible electric bike models. If you purchased a Trek or Electra e-bike with a 400w or 500w battery from Epicenter Cycling, now is the time to upgrade that puppy.

If you currently have a 400w Bosch battery, bump your e-bike up to a 500w battery and experience a more powerful ride. Our technicians at Epicenter Cycling are ready to help level up your e-bike’s potential.

Curious about the future? The PowerTube 625 lithium ion battery puts maximum range and altitude in easily attainable reach. Securely locked onto the bottom of your e-bike’s frame, this lightweight and powerful battery is ready for an extended adventure over any terrain.

The Bosch 625w battery fully charges in 4.9 hours, while it charges up to 50% in only 2.1 hours. With a quick charging time, you can enjoy more blissful and adventure-packed hours on the e-bike. 

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Why Upgrading Your E-bike Battery Matters

Upgrading your e-bike’s battery is important first and foremost for these two reasons: You increase the power and the range of your e-bike per charge.

Who doesn’t want a more powerful e-bike that can keep up an efficient pace for longer stretches? Additionally, no matter how well you care for your e-bike’s battery, it inherently loses efficiency over time. E-bike battery upgrades are a cost efficient way to enjoy your e-bike for years to come rather than buying a whole new e-bike. 

Keep in mind, you should consult your local dealer on whether or not your e-bike’s components are compatible for an upgrade. All Epicenter Cycling e-bikes are powered by Bosch motors and batteries and therefore when you upgrade, only use a battery from the same manufacturer.

View our contact information here to schedule your e-bike’s upgrade. 

WARNING: If you use an e-bike battery from a different manufacturer, you run the risk of shortening the life of the battery while also lessening the e-bike’s efficiency per charge. Bosch’s batteries are perfectly designed to match the components on the e-bike’s battery port. Read Bosch’s complete e-bike battery guide here. 

Maximizing Your E-bike’s Battery

After you have upgraded your e-bike’s battery, you still have a great amount of influence on how to maximize the range of your e-bike, just by how you ride it and take care of it.

The range of your e-bike per charge is determined by three main factors: battery capacity, the level of pedal-assist you choose to use, and motor efficiency. Obviously, the more pedal-assist used during a ride will drain your charge faster, so be sure you are using the appropriate level of pedal-assist needed.

For further reading on maximizing your e-bike battery, continue on to our post on Understanding Electric Bike Battery Range. You will learn loads of useful tips including how to calculate the range of your e-bike’s battery. Knowing this can assist you while planning out your rides.

P.S. Need a quick refresher on e-bike batteries and maintenance? These two articles will cover all the basics about e-bike care: How to Care for Your Electric Bike and Understanding Electric Bike Tech: Motors and Batteries. 




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