Should you remove the battery?
Hello commuters,
I am new to this forum and to bike commuting in general. Still working through the logistics of carrying a laptop (or two), all the cords, food, change of clothes and extra shoes. But all of that can be worked out eventually. What is causing me heartache is the battery. It is a large 52V battery weighing almost 10 pounds and, of course, too long to fit horizontally at the bottom of the panniers I have. Storing it vertically is doable but it's inconvenient as I have to re-arrange everything to fit it in when I get there. My preference is to carry 1 pannier only but it is usually very full with no room for the battery. My questions are:
1- Do you guys remove the battery pack and take it into your workplace with you? How easy is it to steal if it is locked?
2- If you do remove the battery pack, any recommendation on the best way to carry it? I was thinking of those little canvas cylindrical bags so that it's well supported but can't find anything the right size.
Thanks in advance for any wisdom from the commuting veterans.