How to do common ELECTRIC bike maintenance

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Күн бұрын

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@jwebbw 6 ай бұрын

Here's something that you might want to cover in a follow up ebike maintenance video. After about 10 months of riding my ebike and approximately 2000 miles, I experienced a noise coming from my rear hub that sounded like bad bearings or a card in the spokes of a kid's bike kind of sound. Well, I went to my bike manufacturer's website and checked out a video on bike noises and found out that it needed to be lubed in the hub area. I would have thought that area of the bike would have been well greased for many years to come. So anyways, I laid my bike horizontally to the ground, derailer side facing up, and sprayed some teflon dry lube into the axle area between the last gear and the frame of the bike and then let gravity do its work. Well, to my surprise, the sound which seemed to be an extensive repair went away within a few miles of riding. I hope that this may help someone out there....take care.

@Samkoutloud 3 ай бұрын

Thanx

@TheTrendTrade 2 ай бұрын

not all heroes wear capes

@Samkoutloud 2 ай бұрын

Only heroes that fly wear capes!! @@TheTrendTrade

@shadwell749 29 күн бұрын

@@SamkoutloudBatman can't fly and wears a cape

@tabasco260 12 күн бұрын

Yeah that's not really going to cut it. You need to open up the hub motor and put some white lithium grease in there. I guarantee it's dry as a bone in there after 2000 miles.

@lindalabiosa-ul1jg Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy with your teachings. I'm 67 years old and I have learned so much with you. And now how to service an ebike. I really appreciate your work. Thank you for taking the time to teach us.

@JosephCioffi 4 ай бұрын

Yes it was a big help for me too😊

@Hamradio54730 Жыл бұрын

Always great to see enthusiasm in people passionate about life and others. At 76 years young I still am young at heart and have an e-bike to continue that journey. Blessings. Gus, wd9gus

@darmstead7 Жыл бұрын

Wow somebody who ACTUALLY SHOWS YOU how to do E-Bike maint! Thought I would never find one sheesh!

@Michael-wv2vn Жыл бұрын

I always wondered what you guys did with all the bikes. This is an excellent idea to share them with the community. I hope this program works out well for everybody.

@TimeTheory2099 Жыл бұрын

I found out after I bought an E-bike online that none of the local bike shops in my city won't work on, or repair E-bikes that they don't sell. I'm an electronic tech so I can troubleshoot most things, but having trouble getting repair parts from the manufacturer.

@thevantuyls Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I bought your DIY Lithium Batteries book. The book and your videos combine for amazing increase in my understanding of the battery packs. This video helps understand the whole bike.

@gord6696 Жыл бұрын

You definitely have one of the best ebike channels and you've helped me decide which one's best suited for me. Thanks and keep up the great work!

@markcollins457 Жыл бұрын

I made the mistake of using way to much lube on the derailer it attracts sand and dirt. I actually opened the instruction manual and they described cleaning and proper maintenance. Your overview of maintenance is something everyone should pay attention to. Thank you.

@EbikeSchool Жыл бұрын

Yes I generally lube the chain and wipe off the excess. Theoretically I should lube the derailleur's pulleys but I don't do it too often. Too much though and you've definitely got a mess on your hands.

@jaaklucas1329 3 ай бұрын

A little trick..dont use gooey lube. WD40 or teflon chain spray. Solvent cleaners that leave a residue of lube.

@3636lk Жыл бұрын

E bikes are so new to me, so many to choose from. I love the information you give us about them including videos like this that Teach us the upkeep of these bikes. Thanks for all your efforts

@FrankLadd Жыл бұрын

An ebike really helped my rehab and now I can do stairs and ride a normal bike too. If I had to have just one bike it would be my Lectric Lite. Thanks for the great videos!

@middleburyastrology Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah Micah.. love your show and enthusiasm and good nature :) Purchasing an ebike for my son and I last year has been some of the best $ I could have spent on the family. Love the thought of you getting this bike out to someone who could really use it. Really great to see.

@timrossmultimedia 2 ай бұрын

I can't tell you helpful and encouraging this video has been. My wife and I are 70 years old and we just can't seem to grow up! So... our next BIG adventure is getting into e-biking. And we can't do anything halfway. I am determined to improve my bike maintenance skills and your videos kock it out of the park. One more thought... I've been a TV broadcaster (weatherguy) for 45 years and someone needs to tell you how great your presentations are. You're such a communications pro and it makes a HUGE AND POSITIVE difference. Hats off from us for the info and expertise you are sharing... we REALLY appreciate you. Our very best to you in all aspects of your life going forward. TIM

@borisk4444 3 күн бұрын

I love listening to you talk, thank you. You are an amazing communicator.

@andrinabroussard1972 Жыл бұрын

Micah thank you for this channel! I bought an eBike and felt very comfortable with my selection due to all of your videos. This was another great one! Ty! 👍🏽

@crooker2 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Make sure... You check the tire's maximum pressure rating before filling. I changed my Kenda fat tires (26x4) and filled them to 24psi (per what I read online). When the tire popped off mid ride (that was fun), I noticed that the tire was rated to a MAX pressure of 20psi. Refilled it to 16psi and its running happy now.

@nickcalcaterra8496 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great info here. Ebikes can really change the world and your videos are a great help.

@timklein5850 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This help a lot. I'm getting an E. bike this spring and it was really nice to know some of these tips!

@IsInteresting Жыл бұрын

Everything so simple and well explained. I love your give away idea. Very helpful for those in need.

@yondaimehokage2281 Жыл бұрын

I really like the passion you have for ebikes.

@danbiddle138 Жыл бұрын

Hey Micha, I’m new to your channel and to the Electrek channel. I’ve watched many of your E-bike reviews and they’re all great! Thank you for all the help!

@Adrian-zy6ie 6 ай бұрын

You are amazing!! I am so glad you are giving back. It inspires me

@johnaz1018 Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for the good camara use showing the derailleur adjustments and the simple explanation.

@matthewk2725 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your channel and your down to earth demeanor, congratulations on the success of your channel, I've learned a lot from watching you! 🤙

@finlaymartins272 11 ай бұрын

This is an excellently made video. A must watch before attempting any maintenance!

@DanielLopes-jt8yl Жыл бұрын

I tell myself I know this stuff but watch it anyway and appreciate your reacquainting. Very important along with tightening whatever. Good advice!

@HH79 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a good video and I like your attitude to help the less fortunate. Keep up the great tutorials

@Skiridr22 Жыл бұрын

These are some vary important maintenance tips, great episode 👍🏾

@dgreensotr Жыл бұрын

Good review of bike maintenance items. It's important that people know that there are temperature limitations on charging lithium batteries. I used to design battery charging circuits before retiring.

@jamesdeornellis5727 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info. Makes me more confident on maintaining my bikes.

@nomadbill Жыл бұрын

Great video- thank you. Also good luck with the contest. Im sure u will find someone that needs an e-bike. Great program!

@terrysmith386 11 ай бұрын

Love your channel it's great especially the maintenance part I know quite a bit but I've forgotten alot too plus picking up on little things that help alot also

@harootal_haroot3989 8 ай бұрын

Really wonderful, simple and precise explanation, a skilled person, with knowledge and breadth of thought, a useful video for the simple person and the professional alike.

@Nalladolla32 Жыл бұрын

Love all of your videos. Always very informative. Thank you.

@fonz_yoke 6 ай бұрын

I love what you are doing with your program.

@JustClayify Жыл бұрын

Love your content. That Ride one up Roadster is the cleanest stealthiest E bike out there.

@ChrisBFerguson Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Same thing happened with me with a kickstand. Also you definitely have to do more brake maintence with mechnical brakes than hydraulic.

@Grandpa.Dan8881 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel and what you are all about. Keep it up!

@GG-ud1ib Жыл бұрын

It nice of you, to attempt to help out others.

@leosarmiento4823 Жыл бұрын

You are truly a good human. Keep up the great work....

@steveshepherd333 9 ай бұрын

Another really interesting, informative and engaging video … especially as I’m new to e-bikes and their maintenance….I’m sure this info. is going to be invaluable in the future, and will help make my electric velocipede a safer machine to drive/ride. Much thanks once again, Steve, Bristol, U.K. 🙏🚴👍🏻

@joeminter Жыл бұрын

Great video, as usual! I'm glad you started with the brakes, considering the recent freakout regarding mechanical disc brakes. They are fine if you know how to adjust them, and you just showed everyone. No excuses! :)

@marysiakohut345 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for years. Great job clear and concise. Do you have time to answer technical questions.?

@lbillie3103 Жыл бұрын

Thanks...you gave me a lot of useful info I needed to know but had no one to ask.

@W0rldCitizen 2 ай бұрын

Great Video! Love the idea of you giving away the bikes your given to test to someone in need.

@brianstifora1548 Жыл бұрын

Great video..very helpful. Looking forward to seeing your chain maintenance video!

@brianmcgrath6349 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video, I'm looking to get an E bike this summer for another means of transportation/exercise outdoors , exploring,fishing ,camping ect or just to putt around on with kids and their bikes. Take care ✌️

@lpphelps7479 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching and learning I can do it myself

@ricomon64 Жыл бұрын

I think it's awesome that you're passing the bikes on to those who need them.

@daytonabeachUSA Жыл бұрын

They’re excellent for a roofer on probation with 3 dui

@Boobtube. 9 ай бұрын

@@daytonabeachUSA gotta get those roofs done at all costs.

@1979davemc Жыл бұрын

Good video, the first part is relevant even for non-ebikes as well.

@stevievilles Жыл бұрын

You have an amazing channel! Love the videos. They are entertaining and educational.

@warrenscorner Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great program! Thanks for the videos.

@DrWondertainment821 2 ай бұрын

Very informative, thank you for putting this out there.

@achow5719 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the (derailleur) maintenance instructions, Micah.

@joepowers3731 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel.The book I'm interested in is The Electric Bike Manifesto:or DIY Lithium Batteries

@loumon2 Жыл бұрын

Enjoying all your videos and really like the ride1up bike!

@brockedwards5896 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome that you are giving away those E-bikes!

@dynamicgecko1213 Ай бұрын

This is actually a good video for a beginner like myself. Thanks!

@shaunhall960 Жыл бұрын

Micah, thanks so much for the e-bike giveaway! This is going to help so many people!

@elijahnelson4674 Жыл бұрын

Learn a few things. Thank you for your videos! They have taught me a lot.

@bruce3412 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I enjoyed your video very much. love the tips on maintaining a bike

@Solvang_circus Жыл бұрын

That shimano shifter goes bad after like 1k miles just a heads up

@banksarenotyourfriends Жыл бұрын

I found that if you crash hard enough you can make it go bad after just 250 miles! 😅

@dipdip7250 Жыл бұрын

@@banksarenotyourfriends or even just 80 miles!!

@rydoggo Жыл бұрын

@@dipdip7250 I've gotten down to 20.

@susanjensen5787 Жыл бұрын

Mine had to be replaces at 850 miles

@aseretaretrom4807 6 ай бұрын

Mine does not work on day one

@MrJAFFA75 Жыл бұрын

Id love an e-bike and been thinking about wanting one for a while. I live in an area where there are a lot of steep hills so walking or peddling is a killer especially at my age... Love the vids, Keep up the good work. 8-)

@franmartinez779 Жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon your video, I'm very interested in getting a ebike..And want to learn all the do's and don'ts, there is in maintaining a ebike aswell. Love your content, you make it easy to learn. T.y.

@h.j.j9611 Жыл бұрын

Micah, just wanted to say Hi. Noticed that you graduated from U of Pittsburgh and, as Pittsburgh residents, you know that biking here it is always uphill and downhill. Thanks to all of the bike trails around this area my wife and I (both seniors) do enjoy getting on our bikes and riding for a a couple of hours a few times a week. Although we don't have ebikes, your tutorials on ebikes are ever so helpful as we are seriously thinking about buying one for each of us . With today's video I now feel comfortable with checking my bike without fear of breaking something. Love your youtube posts! Thanks

@devinm.6149 Жыл бұрын

Would recommend, going uphill is so much quicker & easier going uphill with an e bike as a opposed to a standard bike; I commute 10 miles to & from work on hilly terrain, so I speak from experience.

@Schirginator Жыл бұрын

Thanks for these great reminders, Micah.

@davidhodgson977 Жыл бұрын

Hi Micah, Also, check your motor cutoff break and gear shift sensors are working correctly. These are just as important, if not more so than a loose nut. My magnet on a break sensor moved out of position for me, and I was fighting the motor at a stop light. No joke on a 1500 watt ebike.

@biker1581 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I am new to ebikes, will definitely try doing the maintenance as much as I can, the bike shop gets pretty expensive even for minor repairs, so thank you!

@erikmalmberg7319 8 ай бұрын

In also new to ebikes just got a EMTB

@bigdog69515 2 ай бұрын

I bought a Goitrax Endura Electric bike and can,t wait to get it. Watched your video (great video thank youyour friend Jerry.} PS Trying to learn as much as I can about Electric Bikes.

@DonJoyce 6 ай бұрын

Kudos for your ebikes for good program.

@jcarter8765 7 ай бұрын

Another quality video, Micah.

@coyote1849 Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful information. Thank you so much.

@paul_dz Жыл бұрын

A good video for all bike riders - thanks.

@juliauwanto Жыл бұрын

Best bike,battery channel i know

@Spazzroberts718 7 ай бұрын

The Ride 1 up road bike gravel edition bike is awesome. I would love to have this bike.

@matityahubermanfalk3127 Жыл бұрын

RE: Disc brake adjustment. Tuning the lever only moves the outer pad. To tune the inner pad there's an Allen head on the back of the caliper. You can either adjust it in place through the spokes, or take it to adjust. You want to tune the outer pad first, and then the inner one.

@jasondoyle1037 Жыл бұрын

That is very true.,and important. With a cable type calliper it is only by adjusting both the inner and outer pads and proper alignment of the whole calliper you can do the adjustment properly. That is certainly the case with my cable operated brakes anyway.

@matityahubermanfalk3127 Жыл бұрын

@@jasondoyle1037 I made that mistake with my first set of cable actuated disc brakes. Resulted in the disc bending in slightly by the time I was corrected.

@itsallinthehead Жыл бұрын

Really helpful information and tips. Thank you very much!

@7728abbott Жыл бұрын

Great idea for a video, Micah! Just great!

@alanflatau1685 6 ай бұрын

GREAT JOB YOUNG MAN GOD BLESS BROTHER 🙌

@xanderstclair1608 Жыл бұрын

I loved this vid, I ran to adjust my rear derailleur when I heard I could do that.

@lazmotron 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Micah, yes just like you said it's a very helpful video.

@BryanBorchert-tm1eo Жыл бұрын

Love the ride one up gravel bike would be a blast in our state park

@alexanderbelov4604 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel . Keep it up!

@ronsteitz4535 7 ай бұрын

I bought my E-Motto bikes in Sept 2011 from Menards. They have and still are giving me great service to this day. These bikes are heavier and well built with little or no maintenance. Tires and batteries have been my only replacement items over the years. I use my bikes on road use only for doing errands. These new bikes seem very high maintenance for the average user.🤔

@ronritchey6307 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. as a newbie, I find your content informative and educational. My physical degradation due to age is limiting my ability to endure longer distance bike rides. The e-bike seems to fit the bill for my new norm.

@fredrickpemney3915 7 ай бұрын

Great video learning alot. I could use a bike to commute to work

@jonathan1976xxx Жыл бұрын

Good video I enjoyed that. peace love and harmony to all 🙏💚

@timyak3079 9 ай бұрын

I’m new (as soon as it gets delivered!) and appreciate the information

@singlespeed2760 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. Some people don’t have access to a local bike shop and/or money to pay to have their bike serviced.

@cncnutz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the battery advice. That is my biggest concern.

@beverlymonahan4103 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video.

@Scrungge 6 ай бұрын

Love this channel, awesome guy

@twokosher Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, love your channel see next time

@NJ-zm9do Жыл бұрын

Great video and very important information.

@majinzanza Ай бұрын

Awesome video! Very helpful

@josenava3656 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos and always put attention on your instructions, unfortunately I don't have enough $ to buy a good Ebike and the one I have is cheap bike that I use as my main transportation, I'm 60 years old and it's hard for me every time I need to fix something, specially on flat tires

@5688gamble Жыл бұрын

I used to think the idea of hydraulic brakes on a bike was weird, but now I have them. Man, I'd never go back! The responsiveness, the level of control and confidence that I feel knowing that I can go from lightly feathering the brakes all the way to locking the wheels with very little effort tallowing me to use more fine motor control to carefully adjust my speed- oreover I worried such strength would lead to more skidding- but it is the opposite, because you can fine tune braking force easily with only two fingers- allowing more grip on the bars for steering- but also keeping your braking on the threshold for more controlled and ultimately faster braking with less wear! I had to keep adjusting my old brakes constantly, I haven't adjusted my brakes in months and they are just as good as they were the day I bought it. I thought that maintenance would be harder, but there hasn't needed to be any, so if I need to learn to bleed a hydraulic system occasionally then so be it! I ust love how they respond, how I can stop quickly, even with one finger, but still feel more control and feedback than any cable system. I am a convert to hydraulic brakes! No contest, they are the best!

@bernarddavis1050 5 ай бұрын

Hydraulics are a no-brainer. There is a reason why rod brakes disappeared from automobiles in the 1930s.

@Abuvlogs143 Жыл бұрын

Great content as always 😊

@marklee1451 Жыл бұрын

Totally Cool Video - Love the attitude - Thx

@howard922 Жыл бұрын

Several times you mentioned cable stretch as a reason for the need to adjust, cables are pre stretched these days so it's either pad/block wear or slipping cable grip. 😊