Right up to the time the plug broke it had performed almost like new although the capacity must have been reducing it was not at all noticeable. The least intrusive repair is probably best, perhaps as simple as a dab of solder to re-attach the pin.

I use a neoprene battery cover all of the time and when pushed down to partly cover the charging port this helps to hold the plug in place now. At last I can report some good news I have managed to locate a company that can repair or offer a replacement chargers for the s duro and I would expect others if you are having problems . Anyway I found that the plug could still be connected and the battery charged although no longer held and it could easily fall out.Please note that some assembly will be required, which we recommend be carried out by an experienced mechanic. This chap did what he said he’d do and I’m delighted Initially I thought I was looking a new battery and charger for my Haibke sduro as the connections on both battery and charger were broken. The vast majority of components on your Haibike electric bike wont actually be Haibike parts at all. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. We soldered four appropriately coloured wires onto the wire pegs at the battery shrink wrapping each wire.

However if you experience any issues at any time you should stop riding your bike and book your bike in for its free service immediately. That did not worry me too much as my bike was by then out of warranty and my dealer had pretty much said that although he could not help there was nothing to stop me effecting my own repair.It just does not sit well that a battery I know to be in good shape and that may have lasted a good deal longer has to be ditched just because it needs a new charging plug fitting. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. In addition, tuning measures can lead to a loss of insurance coverage and accident victim assistance benefits in the event of accidents. When my battery/charger connector broke I thought it very possible that it could happen to someone else. The type of bike you have bought and the type of riding you have planned will affect how soon you need to book your free service.