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Key
parts
of
the
electric
bicycle
An electric bicycle is a lot like a normal bicycle. The major difference is the inclusion of a motor which provides a
boost when desired. An onboard rechargeable lithium battery supplies the motor with electric power. The bicycle
can be ridden using both pedal power and battery power at the same time.
Controller
The controller regulates how much power is sent from the battery to the motor.
Throttle
The throttle allows the rider to control the bike’s speed. It sends a signal to the controller telling it how much
power to send to the motor.
Battery
Electrical energy is stored in the battery pack. It is composed of many smaller battery cells.
Charger
The charger plugs into an electrical outlet and is used to put energy back in the battery pack to be used by the
e-Bike electric motor when driving. The more energy that is discharged from the battery pack, the longer it will
take to recharge.
Display
The display reads the battery’s voltage. This will give an approximation of the battery’s charge state. The
display may have other buttons to control other functions.
Motor
The motor is built into the hub of the rear wheel. When power is sent to the motor, it will begin to spin,
propelling the bike forward.
Gear
Lever
(Shifter)
The gear shifter changes the ratio between the pedals and the rear wheel. It is used to find a more comfortable
pedaling setting under different riding conditions. The low gear is used for pedaling during starts, uphill or
loaded riding. The higher gears are use when pedaling downhill or during faster riding.
Brakes
The brakes use friction to slow the bike down. The levers on the handlebars control the braking. The brakes
have an electrical switch which cuts the power to the motor at the moment when the brakes are used. This
prevents accidental accelerations while braking.
Fuse
The battery has a fuse which is used to prevent excessive amounts of power surging through the wires and
damaging the electronics. When the fuse is tripped, it will need to be replaced.
Tire
and
Inner
tube
The tire is made of rubber and provides traction for your bicycle. The Inner- tube, is a rubber tube inside the
tire retains the tire’s air.
Tire
Pressure
Tire pressure can be measured with a tire gauge. The tire pressure is measured in Bar or KPa. Pumping more
air into the tire increases the pressure (Bar or KPa) and makes the tire harder. Releasing air from the tire
decreases the pressure (Bar or KPa) and makes the tire softer. Both over and under inflating the tire can have
negative effects. Properly inflate your tires between
3.5
to
4
bar
(350
KPa
to
400
KPa)
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
