Going to work or going for a ride in complete freedom without making great efforts, that’s the promise of electrically assisted bicycles. However, their marketing price can be expensive. Better to take good care of them.
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Whether it’s adjusting the saddle or the handlebars, checking the brakes and tires or even lubricating the chain, all the classic elements of a traditional bicycle maintenance are also present for a power-assisted bicycle. electric (VAE).
The particularity of a VAE is that it has a motorization mechanism present either within the crankset or in the wheel. It is important to keep in mind that these electronic components are dissociated from the mechanical elements. However, before cleaning, for example with soapy water, it is advisable to remove the battery and pay attention to the screens.
The specificities of the electric bike
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During the autumn-winter period, between rain, cold and maybe snow, you will certainly be less inclined to use your electric bike. It is therefore important to store the battery in a shady place. The latter must be kept dry at a constant temperature of around 20°C and therefore rather at home than in a garage. Thermal shocks can actually affect battery life. It is also recommended to recharge the battery every two months to let it discharge on its own.
The engine of an e-bike
For a first purchase, it is first of all important to choose the most suitable engine for its use. An underpowered motor can wear out fairly quickly if your daily commute is punctuated with climbs. In matter maintenance, you just have to make sure that it is tight.
On a classic bicycle, the cyclist is used to regularly managing his gears depending on the gradient of the road. The engine of a VAE makes this practice almost obsolete for some since starting is greatly facilitated. However, it is advisable to systematically get back to the right gear: repeated starts at high power will lead to rapid deterioration of the chain and sprockets.
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