Flat tire prevention, Maximizing Range, Prolonging Battery Life

Treat Your E-Bike Right

E-Bikes are pretty tough, but increased torque and more general use can wear down components more quickly than on traditional bikes.
Don't worry, though! We've compiled a guide to help you get the longest life and best experience from your E-Bike.

Whether you are cruising bike paths, pushing your limits on singletrack, or just trying to get your errands done, these helpful tips will keep you and your bike rolling smoothly.

Tire Inserts Prevent Flats

Toughen Up Your Tires with Tannus

Flat tires in general are a real bummer. There is nothing worse than trying to fix a rear flat on an E-Bike with a hub motor when you have places to be. Even with all of the available technology today, we can't totally prevent flat tires from happening. But, we can greatly reduce the chances!

  • We offer a variety of options to help you ride as close to flat-free as possible, from tubeless tires with sealant to tire liners and inserts. 
  • A product we really is the Tannus liner, which greatly reduces your chances of flatting, so you can ride more confidently.
  • It's best to install Tannus liners when you purchase your bike, but we can put them in for you at any time (and they work great on analog bikes too)!

Give us a call to schedule your install appointment, or stop by your closest store to learn more.

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All Charged Up, How Far Can You Go?

Optimizing Range

Range anxiety is real and understandable. 

How long will your battery last on your upcoming ride?

How often should you charge it?

Here are some steps to help you get comfortable with your bike's capabilities:

  1. Your bike, and its unique motor/battery combo will have a stated maximum range from the manufacturer.
  2. Take your bike for a test ride on a route you are familiar with - around your neighborhood or your favorite warm-up trail.
  3. Keep the first ride short and play with the various assist modes, how shifting affects your pedaling cadence (how quickly your legs are moving), and how your brakes feel.
  4. Note how much battery power was used on this ride. Make the second ride a bit longer and note how much battery power was used. 
  5. **Remember, even if you run of battery power on your ride, your bike will still pedal (with a lot of help from you)!**

But, you follow steps 1-4, you won't have to worry about #5. You'll soon understand what types of rides and terrain (hills, headwinds, loads of groceries) deplete your battery faster.

  • Want to get specific?

Proper Handling Extends E-Bike Battery Life

E-Bike Battery Best Practices

Make sure you have the Owner’s Manual and any additional literature supplied with your E-Bike. Read it.

  • It is fine to ride your E-Bike in our hot temps; it's not ideal to let the battery sit at length in temperatures that exceed 100F.

  • Keep your E-Bike company whenever you're charging the battery, and don't charge it overnight.
  • Charge the battery in an area with a working smoke detector.
  • When the charger indicates a full charge, unplug the charger from the wall outlet and disconnect it from the battery pack. 

  • Never try to take a battery pack apart. If your battery stops working or shows any damage, we can safely package it for recycling and help you source the correct replacement.

  • Only use the charger that was supplied with your E-Bike. NEVER attempt to charge the battery pack with a different charger or power supply.
  • If you lose your charger or have issues with it, we can help you source a safe replacement!

  • Avoid taking your battery off of your E-Bike. It keeps the hardware tight and tidy and you won't accidently introduce water or dirt.
  • If you do charge the battery pack off the bike, place the pack on a non-flammable surface, like a concrete floor, away from flammable materials, before starting to charge it.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY OLD E-BIKE BATTERY?

Like most bicycle components, an electric bike battery will eventually wear out. It simply may not hold a charge or it could be damaged.

It is important to properly dispose of your old battery, and that's why we work with Call2Recycle to safely and responsibly recycle batteries! 

When you purchase any new E-Bike from us, we charge a $15 battery recycling fee to encourage you to return that battery for recycling.

You can also recycle batteries from bikes you didn't purchase from us for $15 each.

This fee covers the safe packaging, shipping, and processing of your battery.