How do I maintain my electric bicycle?
Extending the life of your electric bicycle is a goal that you can promote yourself, as a well-maintained e-bike will last many years longer and will have fewer problems. The level of maintenance depends largely on the number of kilometers you travel and the conditions under which you cycle.
Regardless of your usage pattern, some basic principles apply to everyone. It is essential to regularly clean your electric bicycle, maintain the tire pressure, periodically check the lights, inspect your brake pads, and occasionally lubricate the moving parts.
For optimal ease of maintenance, it is advisable not to skip scheduled maintenance visits. By having these components inspected regularly, unexpected problems can be prevented. In addition, adequate maintenance is a requirement for maintaining warranty conditions.
In addition to the technological aspects, an e-bike remains a bicycle of course. By periodically checking and replacing common wear parts, such as the chain, brakes and tires, you not only extend the lifespan of the e-bike, but also promote safety during use.
The general advice is to have an initial service carried out within three to six months of purchase, followed by at least one service per year. When using the e-bike frequently, maintenance is recommended every 2,000 kilometers.
A standard maintenance service includes the following activities:
- Checking and adjusting the spoke tension
- Inspection and adjustment of the brakes
- Adjustment and inspection of gears and bearings
- Checking and adjusting the chain tension
- Inspection of the cabling
- Check for play and adjustment of hubs, axles and headset
- Verification and adjustment of tire pressure
- Lubrication of the chain and cables
- Wear measurement on rotating parts
- Checking the technical components
- Verification of motor and display operation
- Software updates are performed when possible.
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