i167 batteries

larryKay · 09-17-2009, 08:43 PM

My second set of batteries are dying. My Segway is the original and is still in service daily shuttling back and forth between my 2 retail stores in NYC.

I need new batteries. I contacted the mothership,Segway,Inc and they told me to find them at a dealer. They also sent me an e-mail telling me that my Segway was upgraded 2 years ago, when it was sent in for its only major repair, that the newer Li-on batteries will work. Also the MRSP is $856.00 per battery. Stciker shock.

Any clues as to what direction I go such as getting new batteries for $1700.00 or are there alternatives? Anything to know about a company called batterrebuild.com who will sell me ni-mh batteries for $699.00 exchange or $899.00 for a refilled set

Thanks for your help. My daily interest in computer forums has dwindled. I am probably close to being one of the oldest original Segway early adopters with the original machine ...

Larry

MTOBATTERY · 09-17-2009, 09:57 PM

We also do NiMH battery rebuilding at www.mtobattery.com and are located in PA which is fairly close to you. Before you deal with any company offering to rebuild your batteries (especially for something as important as a Segway) please do a google search and check their reviews.

emrnyc · 09-17-2009, 10:51 PM

Anything we can do to help you out feel free to contact me...
BTW MTO does great work!
Martin

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Originally Posted by larryKay

My second set of batteries are dying. My Segway is the original and is still in service daily shuttling back and forth between my 2 retail stores in NYC.

I need new batteries. I contacted the mothership,Segway,Inc and they told me to find them at a dealer. They also sent me an e-mail telling me that my Segway was upgraded 2 years ago, when it was sent in for its only major repair, that the newer Li-on batteries will work. Also the MRSP is $856.00 per battery. Stciker shock.

Any clues as to what direction I go such as getting new batteries for $1700.00 or are there alternatives? Anything to know about a company called batterrebuild.com who will sell me ni-mh batteries for $699.00 exchange or $899.00 for a refilled set

Thanks for your help. My daily interest in computer forums has dwindled. I am probably close to being one of the oldest original Segway early adopters with the original machine ...

Larry

KSagal · 09-17-2009, 11:12 PM

MTO is too modest to say so, but do check his reviews here and other places...

His work in Pennsylvania is very well regarded here.

As to your original question about batteryrebuild, they have had several customers who have come on this forum and told horror stories...

While I am sure they must have some satisfied customers as well, I do not recall any here. Only the bad stories come to mind...

As with any large purchase, do so with caution.

09-17-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
larryKay Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Scarsdale, NY, USA. Posts: 377	i167 batteries My second set of batteries are dying. My Segway is the original and is still in service daily shuttling back and forth between my 2 retail stores in NYC. I need new batteries. I contacted the mothership,Segway,Inc and they told me to find them at a dealer. They also sent me an e-mail telling me that my Segway was upgraded 2 years ago, when it was sent in for its only major repair, that the newer Li-on batteries will work. Also the MRSP is $856.00 per battery. Stciker shock. Any clues as to what direction I go such as getting new batteries for $1700.00 or are there alternatives? Anything to know about a company called batterrebuild.com who will sell me ni-mh batteries for $699.00 exchange or $899.00 for a refilled set Thanks for your help. My daily interest in computer forums has dwindled. I am probably close to being one of the oldest original Segway early adopters with the original machine ... Larry __________________ Larry

09-17-2009, 09:57 PM	#2
MTOBATTERY Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: York, PA Posts: 644	We also do NiMH battery rebuilding at www.mtobattery.com and are located in PA which is fairly close to you. Before you deal with any company offering to rebuild your batteries (especially for something as important as a Segway) please do a google search and check their reviews. __________________ Warm Regards, Jason Abel Battery Builders / MTO Battery

09-17-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	MTO is too modest to say so, but do check his reviews here and other places... His work in Pennsylvania is very well regarded here. As to your original question about batteryrebuild, they have had several customers who have come on this forum and told horror stories... While I am sure they must have some satisfied customers as well, I do not recall any here. Only the bad stories come to mind... As with any large purchase, do so with caution. __________________ Karl Ian Sagal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Well done is better than well said." (Ben Franklin) Bene factum melior bene dictum Proud past President of SEG America and member of the First Premier Segway Enthusiasts Group and subsequent ones as well.

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