If you’ve recently made the switch to an electric bike, then you might be currently wondering how easy it is going to be to maintain.

The good news is that maintaining an electric bike is generally quite easy and hassle-free, although to keep it in tip-top condition, there are a few things that you can do to help maintain your electric bike’s condition. 

First things first, you should always make sure that you are taking the time to perform some routine maintenance checks prior to heading out on any rides. A few simple checks should only take a few minutes to do and will help to make sure that you get the most out of each ride while also maintaining your safety.

You should make sure that you check the pressure of your tires, check the mountain bike suspension settings, and also make sure that you are checking the brakes. 

If you do not regularly check that the brakes are working properly, then you may be putting yourself in danger. Electric bikes usually tend to fall on the heavier side of the spectrum, which means that your brakes will ensure that you are able to control your electric bike safely.

So, prior to heading out on a ride, we recommend that you take your e-bike for a quick spin around the block to make sure that they are in working order and in good condition.  

If you go out on a right without ensuring that the tires of your electric bike are inflated to the correct pressure rating, then you might find that you have to put in more effort to the ride than you normally would need to.

In addition to this, you’ll also likely notice that your electric bike’s battery will drain faster than normal, too. In addition to this, you should also make sure that your electric bike is maintained properly from an electrical standpoint, too. 

This one should go without saying, but it’s important that you are making sure that your electric bike’s battery is fully charged before you set out on each ride.

Even though you will be able to take your electric bike out for ride’s on just a few bars of charge, it will make the ride harder for you – so it’s worth remembering before each ride! Besides the battery, you will also need to make sure that you maintain the cables.

The cables of the electric bike are very important to take care of, as they are the part of the electric bike that is able to send all of the data through the system of your bike.

If the cables of the electric bike aren’t in working order, then it can cause an error to occur in your bike, so it’s important to make sure that you are regularly cleaning them, checking that they aren’t tangled, and trying to prevent them from becoming wet. 

Are electric bikes easy to maintain?

Believe it or not, although there are a few things that you can do to help ensure that your electric bike stays in pristine condition for as long as possible. Let’s take a look at some of the basic ways you can maintain your bike:

1. Keep your electric bike clean

One of the easiest ways that you can maintain your electric bike is by making sure that you are keeping it clean. Even though the majority of electric bikes are water-resistant, we do recommend that you make sure you wipe your e-bike dry after every ride.

However, prior to cleaning, make sure that you remove the battery. 

2. Use grease across the friction points

Besides making sure that you are keeping your electric bike clean, you should also ensure that you keep your electric bike greased up at all of the key resistance points across the bike.

By making sure that your electric bike is greased, you will help to reduce the amount of friction that is caused when the bike is in motion, which could otherwise cause your bike to become damaged and worn down. 

3. Learn how to spot problems:

Regardless of whether you are planning on using your electric bike on off-road terrains, or you simply want to use it for the daily commute, it’s likely that your bike will run into a few problems here and there along the way.

Therefore, we recommend that you take the time to teach yourself basic bike maintenance, including how to replace cables, repair punctures, and other little jobs that will ensure your electric bike stays on the road. 

Do electric bikes need oil?

In order to ensure that your electric bike remains in working order, then we recommend that you are regularly lubricating your electric bike with oil.

The great thing about electric bikes is that they do not require a special oil to be applied to them, which means that you will be able to use the same type of oil that you would use on a standard bike.

As a general rule of thumb, you should try and make sure that you are lubricating your electric bike every month or so, although you should also make sure that you are regularly checking to see whether or not your bike needs to be oiled. 

Besides lubricating the brakes, one of the most important parts of your electric bike that you will need to ensure you properly oil is the E-MTB chain. This is one of the most important parts of your electric bike, as it is the part of your e-bike that is the most frequently exposed to grime, water, and mud.

However, how often you’ll need to service the chain of your electric bike with oil will greatly depend on the type of conditions that you ride in.

As an example, if you find yourself frequently using your bike to ride on smooth, flat surfaces such as tarmac, then you’ll probably find that you’re going to need to oil your electric bike’s chain far less frequently than if you find yourself taking your electric bike across uneven, muddy terrain.