Shimano BT-e6010 Spare Battery on a Bt-e8010 bike

[Grant944]

Hi
I've order a BT-e6010 (418wh) battery, thinking it could be a smaller spare for my Canyon Spectral:On fitted with a BT-e8010 (504wh) battery.
I think I've made a booboo as I'm not sure it will fit.
Does anyone know if it fit? Or am I going to have to sell and someone else get a bargain?

 

[R120]

No it won't work, they have different mounting systems as far as I am aware - they do make a smaller battery for the E7000/8000 System, the BT-E8014

BT-E8014

However I dont think it is any lighter/easier to lug around Thant the standard 504wh battery

 

[WildGuy]

Definitely BT-E8014 is the correct 418wh battery for E7000/8000 system, but it's interesting that in the link you provide it says that it is compatible with the "current frame mount" (from which you could only assume they meant E6000 system mount?), and the charger is compatible also, so they could scarcely have been any more confusing had they tried. I wonder why they actually needed to create these new batteries for E7000/8000 system at all when the E6000 ones are identical capacities and so very nearly the same dimensions and weights?

 

[R120]

The hybrid e6000 system has different external battery mounts to the e7/8000 external mounts

 

[Janluke]

Its a bit mix and match I think. My wife has a Merida MTB with E6000 motor and BT-e6010 battery, I have a later Merida Hybrid with the E6000 motor but the BT-e8010 battery. motors the same but different battery mounts

 

[R120]

Yes on a technical level they are all compatible with each other, but unfortunately the mounting systems are not

 

[RickBullotta]

There really are no good options for a "carry" battery, so why not just get a spare BT-8010? Weight is virtually the same.

 

[andytiedye]

There really are no good options for a "carry" battery, so why not just get a spare BT-8010? Weight is virtually the same.

That's what I did. Now trying to figure out a way to carry it on the bike.

 

[Grant944]

Definitely BT-E8014 is the correct 418wh battery for E7000/8000 system, but it's interesting that in the link you provide it says that it is compatible with the "current frame mount" (from which you could only assume they meant E6000 system mount?), and the charger is compatible also, so they could scarcely have been any more confusing had they tried. I wonder why they actually needed to create these new batteries for E7000/8000 system at all when the E6000 ones are identical capacities and so very nearly the same dimensions and weights?

I purchased in haste , without my usual due diligence. Guess I'll have to sell the BT-e6010 to someone but I'll make sure they check before they buy.

Thanks for your response.

 

[RickBullotta]

That's what I did. Now trying to figure out a way to carry it on the bike.

I would think carrying it in a backpack would be brutal. They're so heavy and bulky that it needs to be securely attached to the frame somehow, and you also don't want to throw off the front-to-rear or top-to-bottom weight distribution too much. That would suggest that the ideal place would be on top of the other battery, as close to the BB as you can get. I would also think you'd need to rig up some type of cover to protect the connector on the battery to avoid moisture and dirt getting in there. If it was me, I'd probably 3D print/machine/carve a couple brackets/spacers to place between the two batteries that matched the profiles perfectly (and I'd cover them with adhesive mastic or adhesive EVA foam). Then I'd use something ultra low profile like a large hose clamp to hold things in place.

Good luck with whatever you come up with!

 

[R120]

Actually if you use one of the backpacks designed to hold batteries, with a back protector and compartment that holds the battery in place, its not that bad - you wouldn't want to be riding aggressively, but for a long XC ride its doable

 

[RickBullotta]

Actually if you use one of the backpacks designed to hold batteries, with a back protector and compartment that holds the battery in place, its not that bad - you wouldn't want to be riding aggressively, but for a long XC ride its doable

You lost me at "not that bad". ;-)

 

[Janluke]

I ride with one in a back pack quite a bit, with the straps adjusted correctly its fine. I'd say the Shimano is one of the better batteries for this as its quite compact. The extra range makes a huge difference to my riding

 

[RickBullotta]

I ride with one in a back pack quite a bit, with the straps adjusted correctly its fine. I'd say the Shimano is one of the better batteries for this as its quite compact. The extra range makes a huge difference to my riding

I'd still love to see a range extender approach similar to the Levo SL though...I think that's a brilliant design.

 

[WildGuy]

Each to their own but I'm with Rick, riding with a battery on my back I'd lose way too much of the enjoyment. Also agree Levo SL style range extender approach is the best I've seen so far, and this TrailWatts guy who posts on here is working on one for other bikes, so I'm just waiting till he's perfected it and has a version for my bike ... Trail Watts Booster Battery Systems