The Motor
Most electric bike motors are sealed and don’t require servicing so there’s practically no maintenance needed. You don’t have a bottom bracket bearing like a normal bike, so one less thing to service. The motor will be serviced by your local electric bike store when you take it in for the ebike's regular checkup.
The Battery
All of our e-bikes use lithium batteries and there are a few do’s and don’ts to avoid common battery issues. When storing your electric bike battery it needs to be kept between 1 to 39 degrees, otherwise this will cause damage to the battery. It’s important to keep this in mind if you store your bike in a garage or shed over winter.
An easy solution is to remove the battery and store it inside. If you’re also storing your bike for a long period of time you’ll need to charge the battery every 3 months. If you don’t this, it can cause the battery to drop below residual power. It’s also worth noting that leaving your battery on charge won’t harm it, it will automatically cut off once fully charged.
We advise to clean the battery connectors with isopropanol or an alcohol-based cleaning agent then spray with GT85. This displaces the water and adds a coating that aids conductivity.
Tyre Pressure
It’s important to check your tyre pressures before every ride. If tyre pressures decrease then you’re more prone to punctures. Each tyre has a different pressure so it’s best to check the advised PSI stamped into the side of the tyre.
The Controller and Display
Our number one tip from the Raleigh mechanics is to use an air duster to clean any dust or dirt from behind the buttons on your controller and display.
The Brake Pads
Along with tyre pressure we also advise you to check your brake pads before each ride. If you have rim brakes it’s very easy to check as they have wear indicators that show you when you need to replace them. With disc brakes it is a little trickier as the pads are inside the brake calliper. The easiest way to check them is to remove the wheel, this way you can see inside and check the wear on the brake pad.
