72 Volt System, What Are My Options?

[blackstangt]

Most people using SLA batteries for ebike applications are using unrealistically small Ah ratings because they have no ability to carry the considerable weight of lead. If you can find a way to carry the larger amp hours then the economics get to be very good.

So it's a flawed message to say that "Lead is Dead"... it's not a good solution for someone without the ability to build a custom ebike, but if you really do your homework the price to performance ratio is still pretty good.

It's hard to beat SLA's from the economic angle if you use them in the proper sizing.

When it comes to SLA's it's:

"Sizing, Sizing, Sizing..."

Pretty much what I plan on doing, finding the batteries that fit my needs for the lowest price possible. Upgrade later, with an overall better vehicle anyway.