![]() ![]() Scooters shine on short, intra-city trips when you want to get somewhere faster than you can walk, but they won’t necessarily replace car trips. A scooter can't do that.Įlectric scooters are compact and easy to maneuver in the city. You can put a rack on your e-bike and load up on groceries or run other errands. You don't have to hunt (or pay!) for parking, just find the nearest bike rack. E-bikes ease all the small hassles of getting around: the motor flattens climbs and eases headwinds so you can measure your efforts to keep from sweating through your clothes. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, injury, or death.Yes! Regardless of your cycling skill level, e-bikes open up new doors for navigating your city. If doing so outside, ensure that the battery, charger, and power cables are protected from the elements. On some bikes, you may be able to charge the battery while it is still mounted in the frame of the bike. When the charge is complete, first, unplug the charger from the battery. A full charge should take approximately 4–6 hours to complete depending on the state of discharge, at which point the charger should indicate a steady green light. If the light remains green, the battery may already be completely charged. The light on the charger should now indicate a steady red light while charging.Insert the plug from the battery charger into the round port on the side of the battery. Lift up the charging port dust cover located on the side of the Battery. Avoid using extension cords because the high amperage could heat up the wires too much. Charging The BatteryĬonnect the AC plug from the charger to a wall socket. Be sure to lock the battery once it is replaced by turning the key clockwise to prevent the battery from coming out of the dock when you go over a bump. Reinstallation is the reverse of removal. There is no need to disconnect any wires to remove the battery. Finally, lift the battery up and out of the dock. Next, slide the battery forward in the mount about one inch. Unlock the battery using the battery key by turning the key counterclockwise, in the top keyhole of the battery bracket. Recharge the battery every 90-days during storage for optimum battery performance. For Extended Storage, always fully charge the battery before leaving the bicycle unused for extended lengths of time. If used in accordance with these guidelines, your battery has an expected life span of up to 1000 charge cycles, or as few as 400 charge cycles for batteries that have been "stressed". Get your bike a regular (every 6 months) tune up.Operating temperatures between 40☏ and 85☏ will significantly increase range.Maintain proper tire pressures and lube the chain regularly.Use the bicycles gears as much as possible when encountering terrain.Charging a partially full battery will have no negative effects. Lithium Batteries have no chemical memory, and it is not necessary to discharge the battery completely for best performance.Charge the Battery at room Temperature (60-85☏). ![]() Poor Maintenance: Under inflated tires, misadjusted brakes, a dry or dirty chain, can decrease range.Proper Gear Usage: Taking full advantage of the available gears will significantly increase range.Repeated Acceleration from a Standing Start.Load: Carrying extra weight on the bike or in a backpack will use more energy.Road Conditions: Excessively rough or hilly terrain requires the consumption of more power.Wind: Riding into a strong headwind can decrease range.Total Number of Charge Cycles: As the battery ages, total capacity can decrease.Ambient Temperature: Extreme cold and heat can affect the batteries capacity.Conditions that affect your battery’s range: Bosch has a range calculator that is typical of most mid-drive systems. For more specifics, most bike model pages includes a link to a range calculator. Battery range below or above this level can be affected by conditions. At 20 mph on normal road conditions, with fully inflated tires, your range should be between 15 and 30 miles. Maximum range on a full charge can vary depending on many variables, such as: battery age, terrain, rider weight, temperature, riding style, amount of rider pedaling and speed. Allow the first charge to continue until the full 8 hours are complete. Please note that your charger's status light may turn from red(charging) to green (fully charged) before the conclusion of the 8 hours. An initial charge will help condition your battery and allow for optimum performance throughout its life. Your battery can be the most expensive component on your electric bike, so taking good care of it can make all the difference.īefore you ride your E-bike for the first time, it is recommended that you charge the battery for 8 hours before your first ride. ![]()
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