Taking care of your electric bicycle.
Electric bicycles will travel many more miles than
normal bicycles. The weight is heavier and average
speed is much faster than what you may be used to.
As a result, components will wear faster.
Bicycle setup
The bicycle should be lubricated and tuned up
before using it the first time. If you purchased
the bike from the dealer, they will have
performed the basic setup.
Every 100 Miles:
Have the bicycle serviced after the first 100
miles as the parts have had a chance to run-in
and may loosen.
Lubricate the chain and transmission to reduce
the wear on the chain and freewheel. The
chain needs to be lubricated after every ride in
wet conditions.
Adjust brake cable tension and brake pad
clearance.
Check spoke tension every 100 miles
especially on the rear wheel as it handles the
most load. Tighten any loose spokes to prevent
breakage.
Check tire pressure. Properly inflate the tires
within the limits of the tire pressure rating.
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