An electric bike is a practical and comfortable choice of riding freedom. Maintenance of the VAE (electrically assisted bicycle) is essential to maintain its good working condition for as long as possible and ensure its own safety.
Properly maintaining your electric bike means anticipating problems by regularly checking the good condition and functioning of all the elements that make it up. Here are some tips to apply to extend the life of your two-wheeler.
What parts wear out on an electrically assisted bicycle?
It is very important to maintain all the mechanical elements that make up the electric bike. Whether it’s the chain, sprockets or cassette. Without forgetting the pads or the braking system.
Chain
Just as with the classic bicycle, the chain is an essential element in the mechanics of an electrically assisted bicycle. This is why you must take care to check its wear each time it is used and maintain it to ensure pleasant and safe driving.
Our advices :
- Regularly check the good condition of the chain.
- Clean the chain in case of encrustation of dust and mud with a specific cleaning spray .
- Lubricate the chain to prevent wear and derailment with a bicycle chain lubricant .
Sprockets, pads and derailleurs
Over time, bicycle sprockets and chainrings can accumulate impurities such as dust, sand, mud and other residue. Without regular maintenance, this can prematurely wear out these parts of your electric bike.
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Regularly and thoroughly clean the sprockets, pads and derailleurs of your e-bike with a high-performance cleaner .
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Don't forget to degrease them before cleaning.
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Lubricate the derailleurs, especially the rollers and joints.
The brakes
Brakes are one of the fundamental safety elements of an electric bicycle. It is essential to frequently check them for wear and maintain them in perfect condition.
The electric bike brakes also help you with the handling and control of the bike, thereby optimizing performance and improving the quality of your rides.
Our advices :
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Check the condition of the levers by making a visual inspection.
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Check the reservoir cap on hydraulic brakes to ensure there is no oil leak.
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Check the condition of the cables at the insertion point with the lever or with the caliper, ensuring that the sheath is not worn or bent.
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Clean the brake calipers and check for oil leaks inside.
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Check the condition of the discs if they are disc brakes. If there is a blue, brown, or rainbow-colored line on their surface, it means they have overheated due to extreme use or the pads are worn out. If so, find our brake discs and pads on sale in our store.
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Bleed the brakes approximately every year to optimize their power.
The tires
A vehicle's tires are the only parts in direct contact with the road. In fact, they are resistant to the quality of the terrain on which the bike is driven. They accumulate shocks and wear. Although tires have a short lifespan, it is possible to give them better longevity through good maintenance.
Our advices :
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Inflate the tires to the correct pressure to optimize the autonomy of the VAE using a pump .
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Check tire pressure regularly.
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Check the external condition of the tires.
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Make sure the tires are tightened correctly.
Electrical cables and connectors
Cables and connectors are most of the time surrounded by protective sheaths. If you notice that the insulating sheath is damaged, it must be repaired quickly with insulation.
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Check regularly that they are not worn by friction.
How to maximize the life of your electric bike battery?
Usage precautions for maintaining the electric bike battery
The battery is considered the heart of the electric bike, so it is important to maintain it with great care.
In order to preserve the capacities and lifespan of your battery, be sure to follow the recommendations indicated in the instructions for use. These few tips for use will make it easier for you to maintain the battery of your VAE.
The vast majority of two-wheelers today have Lithium-Ion batteries. These batteries have the particularity of being lighter, compact and with a better lifespan. That said, we must not forget that they are also very sensitive to temperature and this can contribute to their wear. It is advisable to avoid recharging a battery that is too cold or too hot. The best way to do this is toalways let the battery cool down before charging.
If you want to use your bike despite rain, snow or low temperatures, consider protecting your device by using eBike battery protection accessories . Also, store it in a dry place with a stable temperature (around 20°).
Our advice for maintaining an e-bike battery
Use the bike regularly
It is important to stimulate the battery regularly to prevent it from going into “sleep” mode. Otherwise it will be difficult to restart it.
Recharge the battery even during periods of no use
To prevent the battery of the electrically assisted bicycle from completely discharging and the performance of its cells being reduced. This could cause a total malfunction.
Plug the charger into the wall outlet before connecting it to the battery
The battery of an VAE has difficulty withstanding the electric shock that can be created during direct connection. This can seriously damage it.
Clean your electric bike
Sometimes you will travel through woods, muddy terrain or simply accumulate dust-related impurities with your electric bike. Maintaining your VAE well in terms of cleanliness is therefore also necessary.
The electrically assisted bicycle requires some maintenance and cleaning precautions due to its electronic components. Here are some simple tips that will help you clean your eBike.
Precautions to take before cleaning your electric bike
When the time comes to clean your electric bike, using high-pressure jets should be avoided. Water pressure can damage certain parts and trap residue in small spaces. Water may also seep into different areas of your bike.
Cleaning an eBike can be fatal for its electrical device. This is why it is very important to take care of the display screen and the battery, removing them beforehand.
If the electrical components are not removable, they can be protected using a cloth or plastic bag.
Steps to Safe E-Bike Cleaning
Protect electrical components
Before starting to completely clean your electric bike, be sure to remove the display and the battery. These items must be washed separately with the greatest care. As said previously, if the display is not removable, you can protect it with a cloth or plastic bag.
Clean the electric bike
Start by rinsing your bike using a garden hose. Stay at a safe distance so that the water falls like rain, without damaging the parts of your VAE.
Once the largest dirt and mud have been rinsed away, clean your bike with a sponge generously soaked in soapy water. Go into every nook and cranny, and use a toothbrush to degrease the chainrings, cassette, derailleur and chain.
Then rinse again with the garden hose.
Dry the bike
Thoroughly dry parts that are prone to water accumulation and retention, such as the transmission, screws, display and battery brackets. A clean bath towel or an old tea towel will do the trick.
Please note: Weebot does not recommend blow drying. Compressed air can direct water into normally protected areas.
Clean electronic components
To wash the battery and the dashboard, preferably use a damp cloth, which you will pass over the part, being careful not to touch the socket. You will take the opportunity to check the integrity of the part.
Caution: Be sure to dry the battery and on-board console before replacing them on the bike.
Lubricate the electric bike
After cleaning the e-bike chain with chain cleaner , lubricate the chain to prevent it from rusting and to allow it to roll smoothly. To do this, position your bottle of oil above the chain, and drop even drops while pedaling backwards, until the entire chain is lubricated.
Weebot recommends using Juice Lubes bicycle chain lubricant . For fewer breakdowns on your transmission, smoother and quieter gear changes as well as protection against corrosion.
The revision of his electric bike
Why have your VAE revised?
As with any vehicle, it is important to carry out servicing of your electrically assisted bicycle to ensure that it is functioning properly. Good maintenance and good use necessarily require regular servicing of the VAE.
By checking the reliability of your electric bike, you ensure your own safety, but also that of other road users.
In order to guarantee proper functioning and to avoid breakdowns or breakages of your electric bike, it is recommended to carry out a complete overhaul of your vehicle between 300 and 500 km.
Service of your electric bike by our Weebot Service Center.
Having an electric bike serviced in a Weebot workshop means being certain that it is carried out with rigor and expertise!
The overhaul package for an VAE is only €49. The service is comprehensive in order to be able to offer you the best possible maintenance of your vehicle.
Our electric bike service package includes a complete inspection of your vehicle as well as its cleaning. This offer includes labor and consumables. Waterless cleaning of your product is done using anti-static cloths and products that protect against corrosion, salt deposits and humidity.
Contact us
If in doubt about the frequency of revisions to be carried out, contact us directly by email at sav@wee-bot.com . Together we can pick up your vehicle during the day in Boulogne-Billancourt or Lyon.
We will also provide you with a maintenance logbook during the appointment indicating the checkpoints and repairs carried out.
Maintaining your electric bike
As you will have understood, properly maintaining an e-bike does not differ greatly from maintaining a classic bicycle. Your bicycle needs regular inspection to ensure its proper functioning and increase its lifespan. Just like tire pressure and brake application, regular preventive cleaning is a guarantee of performance.
By following our various recommendations, you will extend the longevity of your electrically assisted bicycle . If, despite everything, certain parts wear out, you can buy spare parts (battery, tires, brake pads, etc.) from our store .
You now have all the keys in hand to take care of your electric bike, don't forget to think about your own protection by discovering our equipment !
