Whether you’re thinking about buying your first electric bike (e-bike) or are the proud new owner of one, you’ll need to know a few things about how to care for it. It’s a sophisticated piece of technology, and some regular maintenance can help you keep it pedaling smoothly for years to come.To get more news about ebike maintaince, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.
The first thing to realize about an e-bike is that it is first and foremost a bicycle, so it requires the same basic maintenance as a standard bike. Check out the other articles in our Intro to Bike Maintenance series to learn more. For a hands-on learning experience, check out any of our maintenance classes:
Not all bike shops are experienced with e-bikes, and shops that do service them might not service the brand or type of e-bike you bought. The only way to be sure is to check directly with service providers (like an REI bike shop) in your area.
If you haven’t bought an e-bike yet, keep shop services in mind as you look. If you buy from a local store, ask about their service department. If you buy from an online-only seller or convert your regular bike with a kit, it will be harder to find a shop to service it. (For general buying advice, read How to Choose an Electric Bicycle).
Once you have your bike—and a preferred local mechanic—you should set up a regular maintenance schedule. Both the shop and your owner’s manual will have suggested service levels. Some e-bikes have recommended maintenance cycles programmed into the bike’s computer. Even if you do most of the service yourself, a good rule of thumb is to have a yearly check and tune-up by your shop.
Not surprisingly, e-bike riders are keenly interested in how far they can go before their battery runs out of juice, so it’s important to both charge and ride wisely. The good news is that it's fairly straightforward how to extend the range of your electric bike battery:
Charging: Batteries can be recharged thousands of times, so even regular riders will get multiple years of use before needing to replace a battery. So go ahead and charge the battery any time an outlet is handy. Commuters sometimes keep a separate charger at work for this reason.
For long-term storage, it's better to store the battery with a 30% to 60% charge (check your manual for details). Note, too, that cold temperatures can quickly drain the lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes, so store your battery (or the bike if the battery isn’t removable) in a heated space whenever temperatures turn frosty.
Riding: Eco mode (or whatever the lowest assist level is called on your bike) extends battery life. Conversely, turbo (the top mode) drains it quickly. A higher cadence (spinning the pedals faster) is also a more efficient way to ride.
Wind resistance: Even on a calm day you encounter wind resistance simply through your own forward motion. The effect is roughly exponential, meaning that increasing speed from 10 mph to 15 mph (by 50%) requires double the energy output (which both you and your battery provide on an e-bike) to overcome the resulting increase in wind resistance.
So, if you’re approaching the limit of your battery range, going a bit slower can help you ride farther on less juice. You can't do anything to combat the effects of a naturally occurring headwind, of course—just be mindful of the fact that it will also drain your power more quickly if you want to maintain a given speed.
Battery handling: They’re heavy and expensive, so take care when attaching and detaching a battery. Always follow the e-bike manufacturer’s instructions on battery care and charging. (A damaged battery can also generate dangerous levels of heat.)