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Many people ask what service and maintenance is required to run an Electric bike (eBike). Here is some basic information and general tips to keep your eBike running like a dream!

Just like any regular cycle, your eBike is going to need routine maintenance; however don’t be put off by the electrical part of this as generally it will require little maintenance.

Many non-eBikers believe electric bikes are riddled with maintenance issues, but this is simply not true. If you, the user, take the basic steps to keep your bike running it will not require much more than a normal bike. After all if you treat your eBike well it will treat you well in return.

Most dealers will provide a full set up on the bike, which is important as the eBike needs to be set up correctly in the first place to function well.

Some dealers also offer another free service once the eBike has bedded in. This is useful and well worth taking advantage of as it can take a few miles for new bolts to bed in, cables to stretch etc. By taking it back after the bedding in period you can have it all re-tightened, and the brakes and gears checked etc. This is also a good time to change that awfully uncomfortable saddle, position the bars slightly differently and make any other small changes to provide a more comfortable ride.

eBike Maintenance

To get the longest life possible out of your eBike you can take some simple steps to maintain it yourself, without regular trips to the dealer. Here are some general cycle tips to help you along –

– Keep your eBike clean. If possible clean it after each ride with bike specific cleaners.

– Don’t use a jet wash or alike as this can drive out grease lubricating the bearings, it will also compress water into the internals which in turn will corrode essential components.

– If using a high powered hose be careful to not jet water in too close to the hubs, bottom bracket, headset or anywhere else that is normally greased throughout.

– Some bike shine products can leave a layer of protection over the paintwork, helping keep your eBike looking like new for longer. Be careful not to get this stuff close to any braking surfaces though!

– Use a decent chain oil to keep the chain lubricated after cleaning, make sure it isn’t left dry. Wet lube in the winter and dry lube in the summer. (Wet lube stays wet, dry lube dries).

– You can lube the cables with light spray oil, preferably one that dries and leaves a PTFE layer. If using lubricant that stays wet, on your next outing dust can stick to this causing more problems and can cause cable to seize. (With PTFE it will dry but leave a lubricating layer).

– When the bike is not in use try to keep it in a dry place out of the elements.

– Keep the tyres properly inflated. This will prevent uneven tyre wear. It will also make your life easier as the bike will roll with less resistance. In turn the motor is working less and the range is extended. This can make more of a difference than you may think. (Tyre pressures are always printed on the side of your tyre).

Motor & Battery Maintenance

Most motors these days are either sealed or not serviceable, therefore if it did go wrong it would be replaced rather than repaired, so little maintenance here.

It’s the same with the batteries; however you can take steps to extend the life of your battery. For example keeping it topped up, not leaving it to discharge for extended periods of time, not leaving it in the blazing hot sun for long periods and also not leaving it out in the freezing cold for many months if it is not being used. Most battery problems I come across are where people have neglected their batteries, or have left them for years and years before coming back to them expecting them to work as they did when new!

With most modern Lithium cells it is better to keep the battery topped up. So even if you only go for a relatively short ten mile cycle down the road, it is healthier for the battery to be topped up after that ride as opposed to letting it run right out and charging it right back up.

If the battery seems to be deteriorating, the capacity can be checked by a good dedicated eBike shop. Say for example the battery gets very cold or you leave it in the shed for an extended amount of time, it can benefit from a full conditioning cycle. To do this run the battery completely flat and charge it right back up. This should condition the battery back to state. It may be worth doing it twice to be sure.

Battery packs can be made up of many cells and sometimes these cells become unbalanced. Many modern batteries keep themselves balanced correctly, with an on board BMS, (Battery Management System) however it is possible to charge the individual cells to balance them all. This should be done by a decent eBike shop correctly.

Electrical Problems, what to do?

If you do experience any electrical faults with your eBike you should contact the dealer you purchased the bike from. They should be experienced to help you.

If you are not experienced, do not take any of the electrics apart. Do not remove any plastic covers as you could damage the internals and also invalidate warranties; this should be done by an eBike technician.

If you do decide to ‘fiddle’ make sure to have a magnetic tray or some way of containing bolts etc. as bits may drop out as you open the case.

It’s always good to lay parts out in the order you removed them; this way you will have a rough idea of how it all goes back together.

Before returning to the dealer you may want to check the electrical connectors: it could be a really simple problem. Say you hit a hard bump in the road and the power cuts off, check the battery is securely in place as it may have moved slightly on the connector causing a momentary loss of connection.

You can also make sure all contacts are clean and corrosion free.

Many modern eBikes have on board diagnostics to tell the dealer what’s going on in the event of a problem. Some more simple systems are a case of subtraction, where each component is tested until the faulty component is diagnosed.

Sometimes it’s as simple as turning the eBike off and back on. Doing this will reset the controller and could get you going again.

Be wary however, that by resetting, it implies there was a problem and you should still have it checked out by an eBike technician.

Some eBikes are more reliable than others and sometimes you just get unlucky; do what you can to look after your pride and joy, and you will enjoy many years of happy eBiking.

Simply put: An eBike really shouldn’t require any more maintenance than a normal push bike, just as long as you treat it correctly.

Why not read the Electric Bike Buyers Guide?

Also worth checking out the Electric Bike Running Costs Guide?

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Proper Care and routine maintenance

Proper electric bicycle maintenance is really no different than the maintenance needed for any other conventional bicycle. The electric components require little or even no maintenance and all the other bicycle parts require the same maintenance that is needed for any standard bicycle.

But electric bikes require more care since they will usually be ridden farther and faster than a conventional bicycle. And anything that slows the bike down (like dirt in the gears or deflated tires) forces the battery to work harder. This shortens the time between charges and means you can travel less distance on a single charge. Screen capture mac os x keyboard shortcut.

Gas powered vehicles have many different parts that move. An electric bike, in comparison, has very few moving parts. You don’t need any sort of oil change, air filters, spark plugs, etc in an electric bike. You can, by large, maintain and repair your own e-bike.

Basically, an electric bike has fewer components than a typical gas vehicle. Therefore, it is significantly cheaper and easier to maintain.

Keeping your e-bike in great condition is fairly easy and very important so don't neglect it.

Bike Shops

You can maintain your bike on your own or you can give it to a bike shop.

Many times you would not find a specialized e-bike store in your area so it is good to know that almost anything can be done at any bike shop.

But there are bike shops who will refuse to work on your e-bike for various reasons.

E-bikes are a new beast in town. Many bike shops don't have the experience of dealing with e-bikes so they would hesitate to take the risk.

Also, many people, for various reasons, buy cheap e-bikes. They assume that if they add electric components to a conventional bike, then the other parts are not as important as if the bike wasn't electric. Also, they maybe don't want to spend too much money as e-bikes cost more then regular bikes and therefore, compromise on some of the components.

Some bike shops will refuse to touch this kind of cheap components. Because they afraid that they will end up ruin something or maybe they are not even familiar with some of this 'junk' because above average non-motorized bikes usually don't come with this cheap stuff.

Cleaning

Cleaning is the number one thing you can do in order to ensure your e-bike will serve you for a long time. In the long run, it will save you money and a lot of time waiting for the bike to be repaired.

Ideally, you should clean your e-bike after each ride. But it really depends on your riding style and on how much you ride. A good rule of thumb is that If you ride more then twice or three times a week, clean your bicycle weekly! and once in a while, clean the bike with greater care.

The electrical components don't take kindly to strong water stream. A strong water stream could breach the waterproof seals of the electrical components and even force water in them and cause premature failure.

Therefore, don't use aggressive water sprays or power jets when washing the bike and keep water off the battery as much as you can. Clean gently but thoroughly and make sure that all the outer casing of the electric parts are dry and clean.

Remove any dirt, debris, sand, mud, grit, grime that got caught on the bike and dry it off.

While cleaning, it is a good opportunity to look closely for a worn, loose, cracked, rust, teared or damaged parts. Buckled paint can also be a hint for some parts that need closer inspection.

If you are not sure about something, advise with some knowledgeable friend or take the bike to your bike shop.

• Don't use aggressive water sprays or power jets when washing the bike: keep water off the battery as much as you can
• Dry off the bike after washing it, or after riding in the wet
• Don't leave the bike out in the rain or snow: store it somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight (which can cause problems if the battery overheats)
• Don't open up casings, chargers, etc. You are unlikely to be able to reseal them effectively, making them more susceptible to water damage

Lubricating

After cleaning, it is also advisable to lubricate the chain, levers, derailleur, cables, etc. A clean, lubricated e-bike tends to be faster, smoother and quieter. It's like having a little extra push for free.

Apply the lubricant to the different parts and let it sit a few minutes and then wipe off the excess lubricant with a rag.

After a while, clean the different parts with a degreaser to remove any excess dirt that has been collected on them.

Weather

Don't leave the bike out in the rain or snow.

Store it somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight. Overheating the batteries, for example, can cause problems.

Also avoid opening up casings, chargers, etc as you are unlikely to be able to reseal them effectively afterward, making them more susceptible to water damage and other extreme weather conditions.

The frequency of maintenance depends on how much you ride and under which conditions. Recreational riders needs far less maintenance then off-road riders. The harder you ride, the more you have to take care of your bike if you want it to last.

There are various time intervals for proper maintenance. Quick maintenance should be done before & after every ride. And then, every couple of months, a more serious maintenance steps should be taken.

I will specify below which bicycle maintenance steps should be taken with each part and also the recommended time intervals.

User Manuals

With each new pair of e-bike, you should get a manual which include, along other stuff, the basic maintenance procedures (and also the non-basic stuff). It also needs to include the initial setup procedures. (The battery requires initial setup before it's first use, for example)

In case you didn't get it, ask the shop seller to give it to you. You won't always get one. Sometimes, the seller won't have the manuals and sometimes even the e-bike manufacture didn't supply such a manual at all. It can happens sometimes when dealing with cheap e-bikes.

In either case, it should raise a question mark. Maybe you should look out for other e-bike shops or pass on to different e-bike brand.

If for some reason, you didn't get the manual after all, look for it inside the different brands pages.

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