Maintenance of your electric bike

Designed to last
The maintenance of an electric bike is not very different from a conventional bicycle and requires no special maintenance, the electric bicycles of quality are designed to last, and does not require a lot of maintenance.
The motor and battery
The engine and battery components are the most important and the most expensive electric bike.
It is therefore necessary to keep to keep it as long as possible.
Diagnostic tool
In the event of a malfunction of a part specific to the engine, the dealer has a diagnostic tool that plugs into a element of the bike, stating the amendments to be made to improve the operation, or update the software.
Tips for maintaining your electric bicycle

The battery
A new battery is performing after 2 or 3 reloads to complete, to Avoid to charge your battery more than the time specified recharge 3 to 4 hours on average.In the case of non-use of your bike for several months, charge your battery fully once every 2 months.

The connectors and electrical cables
In general the cables and the connectors are enclosed in protective sheath, if you find that the insulating sheath is damaged, it should be repaired quickly with the insulation.

The engine
The engine is designed to last for many years, in case of failure, inform the distributor or our website for you to exchange and repair via our collaborating centres.

The sensor of the pedaling
Depending on your rate of use, it is necessary to check that there is no dirt (due to projection of mud, for example) between the ring magnet and the cell recognition step. In fact, if the space between these 2 elements is dirty, you can pedal all you want, the engine will not drive because it will not recognize your pedaling. You must then clean up between the inside of the ring magnet and the cell recognition of pedalling with a soft cloth. The distance between the ring magnet and the sensor should be 1 to 3 mm.

Cleaning the bike
The high pressure cleaning will recoup your eab, cleaned with a cloth and with a cleaning product classic

Brakes, transmission, shelving etc
The maintenance of these elements is the same as for a conventional bicycle, lubricate the chain, change the brake cable, change, and do not over inflate the tires, tighten the brakes. The maintenance is more frequent for the VAE for a classic bike, for everyday use, every 3 months.

Pneumatic
- Inflating your tires to proper pressure will help to optimize the autonomy of your APL, and will limit strongly the risk of a puncture. The ideal pressure is often denoted on the sidewall of your tire.
- To respond to a flat tire on a wheel motor is more complex (connectors, wheel weights, etc.). If you're handy with tools there are solutions of repair without removing the wheel : an air chamber linear, gel-blocking... in order to guard against this inconvenience, mount tires with a high level of protection anti-puncture, these have excellent longevity.

Storage electric Bike
Yes, the electric bikes are designed for able to ride or be parked in the rain. But for prolonged storage outdoors, a tarp is not a luxury.