By finishing up easy checks earlier than or after you trip your e-Bike, you’ll be able to just be sure you can proceed to trip it safely for longer and benefit from the trip.
We’ve outlined a couple of key issues to test earlier than or after using your e-bike.
In the event you discover any electrical faults or battery leakage, please don’t try to repair it your self, convey it into our retailer and we are going to help you.
1. Tyre checks
The best solution to test your tyre strain is by urgent down on them. In the event you’re in a position to simply squeeze the tyres then it signifies that there’s little or no air in it and the tyre(s) must be pumped.
It’s finest to make use of a tyre pump which has a strain gauge so that you simply’re in a position to meet the required vary set by the producer. The strain vary is normally printed on the tyre so that you don’t must guess or name up the producer to seek out out.
Thinner tyres – primarily used for highway bikes – are inclined to have a better strain vary, whereas thicker tyres – primarily used for mountain bikes – are inclined to have a decrease strain vary.
In the event you’re utilizing an e-Bike or e-Cargo Bike to hold your procuring or youngsters on them, you then’ll wish to set a better strain vary (however nonetheless inside the producer’s really useful strain vary), that means pumping extra air into your tyres in order that the burden of the procuring or youngsters doesn’t flatten the tyres, and you may get pleasure from a smoother trip.
Flat tyres on an e-Bike or ones with low strain impression the battery life and vary of the motor because it’s having to work tougher to maneuver the e-Bike.
It additionally makes it tougher to identify a sluggish puncture because the motor is aiding you when you pedal, so that you received’t really feel an excessive amount of of a distinction, whereas on a traditional bike, you’ll discover that you simply’re having to pedal tougher.
Nevertheless, If in case you have a flat tyre, it is best to cease using instantly as it’s possible you’ll injury the rim of the wheel.
2. Brake checks
It’s essential that you simply test your brakes are working correctly so that you could trip your e-bike safely.
Earlier than you set you off, press the brakes to test they work, perhaps attempt taking a couple of steps with the e-Bike after which urgent the back and front brakes to test they each work, they need to convey the e-Bike to a whole cease once you maintain down on the brakes.
Additionally test there isn’t any mud or grime on the brake pads as they might impression how they work.
Checking your brakes is much more vital, particularly if you happen to’re carrying a load or youngsters, whether or not on an e-Bike or an e-Cargo Bike, so that you simply don’t get into an accident.
3. Battery checks
Do you’ve gotten sufficient cost in your battery to your journey forward?
Whether or not you’re using to the outlets, commuting to work or taking a stroll, ideally you wish to ensure you have sufficient juice to make the journey and again.
Given the burden of e-Bikes, they are often tougher to trip with out the motor help, particularly if you happen to’re using it up hills.
The battery life varies from e-Bike to e-Bike, but it surely’s really useful you set off with a totally charged battery.
A great method is to both cost your e-bike in a single day or as quickly as you’ve completed utilizing it.
And if the battery is removable, ensure you reattach it again correctly in order that it’s not free and the contact factors are clear, in any other case, it may disconnect and make your trip uncomfortable.
4. Magnet/Cable checks
On an e-Bike it’s virtually unattainable to test the cables as most of them are inner. As an alternative, test the magnet is in the correct place in relation to the sensor.
For instance, on Bosch e-Bikes there’s a little line on the sensor which the magnet ought to line up with.
If you’re using an e-bike the place the cables are seen externally, then be certain the cables are clear, and there isn’t any residue water on it or any put on and tear, because it may result in not working correctly or provide you with an electrical shock.
In the event you discover any points with the cables reminiscent of being uncovered after they shouldn’t be, convey your e-Bike to our retailer safely and we are going to help you.
5. Motor checks
One of many primary causes folks purchase e-Bikes is due to the motor help, it’s actually useful when using up hills or for people who find themselves new to using an e-Bike or might need some problem using one (maybe resulting from age).
That’s why it’s vital to test the motor works. You are able to do this by using your e-Bike in entrance of your own home or backyard to see if the motor works, earlier than setting off in your journey.
If the motor doesn’t work, test if the battery is totally charged and connected correctly. If it nonetheless doesn’t work, contact us, and we are going to help you.
Test over; let’s trip!
Working all these checks means you get to totally get pleasure from your e-Bike, given they’re a bit costlier than a traditional bike, you need to have the ability to get pleasure from utilizing them for a very long time, and by ensuring you perform these checks and deal with your e-Bike, it is possible for you to to extend their life.
Have enjoyable and trip safely.
