Battery Choice - Ridekick Power Trailers

The Right Battery Choice for You

Every Ridekick^TM trailer comes with a battery, and the battery choice is yours!

We talk about a battery value in watt hours (Wh). Watt hours are determined by multiplying the volts (v) times the amp hours (Ah). The higher the Wh, the more power and capacity of the battery.

Ridekick power trailers have a 24 volt system, so 24v x 12 Ah = 288 Wh, 24v x 20 Ah = 480 Wh, and 24v x 30 Ah = 720 Wh. The higher the Wh, the farther a rider can go with that battery.

Every Ridekick power trailer comes with a battery and charger.

Distance estimates are based on industry standard variables: 160 lb rider, 20 lb cycle, flat terrain, 70⁰ F temperature, no wind, cycle tires inflated to maximum, and one non-stop path.

The main feature of your battery choice is the chemistry. Batteries are made with different chemistry. That affects the way it charges, how you need to charge it, how it performs in extreme temperatures, and how long the battery might last (in months/years.)

To make a decision about which battery is best for you,
think about how you might use a Ridekick power trailer

SLA – Sealed Lead-acid

SLA Battery — The SLA battery is the most economical option.

Battery chemistry similar to a car battery.

Tried and true technology
Most economical up front cost
Offers about 400 charge cycles (recharging to full)
A well-cared-for battery will give about 4,000 miles of support
Heaviest
8 – 10 miles on a charge
Must be charged at the end of each ride
Made with recycled materials and easy to recycle

It’s a very functional and reliable entry-level battery for riders who want to give the Ridekick^TM trailer a try. Many riders find that they ride more often when the boost, so either upgrade to a lithium battery or add a second SLA. The beauty is that the trailer carries the weight!

Lithium 20 Ah – LiFePO4

Battery chemistry used for wheelchairs and solar powered lights.

ebike batteries - lithium ion — The LiFePO4 battery is the safest of the lithium-chemistry batteries.

Newer modern technology
Safest lithium chemistry
Higher upfront cost, but over the life of a well-tended battery averages <2 cents per charge
Offers about 1500 charge cycles (recharging to full)
A well-cared-for battery will give about 25,000 miles of support
Lightest of our batteries
20 – 25 miles on a charge
Can be charged every few days if not depleted on a ride
Made with new materials, recyclable through specific channels

This is a safe and efficient mid-range battery for riders who want to ride more or be able to continue riding more easily.

Lithium 30 Ah – LiFePO4

Battery chemistry used for wheelchairs and solar powered lights.

Newer modern technology
Safest lithium chemistry
Highest upfront cost, but over the life of a well-tended battery, it averages <2 cents/charge
Offers about 1500 charge cycles (recharging to full)
A well-cared-for battery will give about 45,000 miles of support
Slightly less weight than the SLA
40 – 45 miles on a charge
Made with new materials, recyclable through specific channels

This battery choice supports riders who want to go on longer rides (35 – 45 miles) without having to worry about running out of boost. Often riders who ride with a group of stronger-ability riders like this battery because it will give a consistent boost for the duration of the ride.