Replace motor or bike?

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stiffwin

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#320292 28-Jul-2025 09:29

Hi - I have a Merida E160 e-bike with a Shimano DU-E8000 motor that has done 13000km (90% on-road) and is getting a bit noisy. I am thinking of either replacing the motor, or buying a new bike. One complicating factor is that I have 2 batteries, which I would want to be compatible with a new motor, should I choose to go in that direction. Any recommendations?

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#3397609 28-Jul-2025 09:54

Possible to change the oil or something? Or is it end of life?

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#3397611 28-Jul-2025 09:57

Check out my answer in the Cycling thread.
Effectively, you'd need to change the motor for an older EP8 motor to be compatible with your batteries, or you could sell the bike and the batteries and get a newer, more efficient eBike with larger battery capacity and modern battery management, which will be probably better than your current two-battery solution.

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