Adrian Parkinson

A mistake on my part, it would be in parallel, not series.

Okay, what I'm currently leaning towards is getting three of these and connecting them in series. Does this sound like a good idea? https://www.takealot.com/universal-hoverboard-battery/PLID71780271

I've never heard of them. What's their website?

Unfortunately, it looks like they don't have any 18650 cells in stock.

Their website doesn't seem to work.

Not myself. If there's someone else who can build a good one at a decent price I'd happily take that, but I think if I tried to build one it would be more effective as a bomb than a battery.

Thanks. Building a pack sounds interesting but requires equipment and skills I don't have. If there's someone else who can do it I'm interested.

The battery it had been using was actually 3 12v lead acid batteries wired together. That was completely dead and even if it wasn't, it would be ridiculously heavy to ride with. I would much rather avoid Aliexpress, but sadly we are in an electrically primitive country where batteries are scarce and expensive so I'm not sure what alternatives there are. If anyone knows of any local suppliers (preferably in KZN) I'd love to hear about it.

Actually, this one seems more likely to be reliable. Thoughts?

Like would this be worth getting?

I got a somewhat shabby e-bike that still has a great motor, all for only R500. The problem is it needs a battery. My budget isn't high, otherwise I would have just bought a brand new bike. What sub-R3k options are there? Is it a good idea to order something from Aliexpress and if so, who's a reputable seller?

Is there any place in SA where I can get cruiser-style handlebars on their own?

There are actually lots of speed bumps along this street. I've had angry drivers overtake me on the solid line because I slowed down for them.

By the way, does anyone have any suggestions on how a street like this could be improved? I don't see any room to add a bike lane unless everyone is willing to give up their verges. This is the only street that connects Ballito and Salt Rock unless you want to take the N2, which isn't cyclable in the slightest.

I've shifted the bus lane to the left and also added the bus and cycle lanes to the oncoming side. I also added CCTV, some warning signs, and small speed bumps.