Bike Doctor: A Doctor to Cure Your E-bike and Accessories
A
doctor is a person who cures you and aids you in living a healthy life. They
help their patients to get rid of their pains. They play an essential role in
everyone's life. The doctors have various duties that they need to fulfil.
Saving life, extending life, improving the lives of people, and during an
epidemic period work in controlling it are some important tasks that doctors
need to complete.
Similar
to the human body, e-bikes, e-cycles, and their accessories need to get care or
treatment from their doctors. Their doctors help them get an extending life and
improve their functions and body to let them work properly and for a long time.
To know more about these doctors and their patients, i.e., e-bikes and accessories maintenance, continue this blog!
What
Are E-bikes and E-cycles?
E-bike,
eBike, etc., are abbreviated forms of electric bike. An electric bicycle is a
self-operated bicycle with an integrated electric motor attached to the cycle.
They are operated by a motor or a battery that assists them with propulsion.
Nowadays,
there are many types of e-bikes available in the market. They have merits over
the normal cycle that make them favoured by the public.
●
E-bikes are assisted by battery power.
So, the pedalling becomes easier.
●
They will go fast as you pedal more and
more.
●
If you have an e-bike, you can continue
riding while giving your exhausted legs a break.
●
Due to the various varieties of e-bikes
available in the market, you can select according to your choice.
● You can replace half of the driving trips with e-bikes.
How
Do You Maintain E-bikes and E-cycles?
You
can maintain your e-bikes and e-cycles by following the below steps:
1.
Charge your e-bike or e-cycle fully before use.
2.
Keep your electric cycle clean and dry.
3.
Remove and clean the battery of the electric cycle regularly.
4.
Prevent the battery from discharging by itself.
5.
Install the battery securely to prevent damage during electric bike riding.
6.
Do not throw, roll over, or press the battery during cycling.
7.
To start the electric bike, you must push it using the pedal.
8.
Moving uphill, use pedals to avoid excessive power discharge from the battery.
9.
Charge the battery of your electric cycle every night. Do not keep a low
battery for a long time.
10. If you are not going to use an electric bike for a long time. Keep the battery in a cool and dry place.
E-bike
Accessories
There
are four main accessories attached to the e-bikes. You need to maintain each
one in good health to run your electric cycle properly.
1. Helmet:
Electric
bikes run at a much higher speed compared to normal cycles. So, it is better to
use helmets to protect your head.
Apart
from this, the higher the speed of a vehicle higher the chances of being in
danger. The accidental rate of eBike is higher than a normal cycle. Therefore,
wearing gloves, full-face helmets, and elbow pads are some necessary safety
tools.
2. Lock:
The
buying cost of electric bicycles is much higher than traditional or normal
bicycles. So, it is necessary to lock them when you are not using them. You can
use different types of locks, such as a U-bolt, a hardened steel chain lock, a
folding lock, etc., which are all good choices.
3. Spare tire:
The
body parts of eBike are different from the normal cycle. Hence, you can't
replace an electric bike's body part with that of the traditional cycle.
During critical moments,
it may be possible that you have to face a flat tire issue. As it can't be replaced easily, carrying a spare tire
is necessary.
4. Inflator pump:
It is a vital part of electric bikes. It would be best to have an inflator pump to fill a tire after repair or replacement. Most inflator pumps are miniature, and it is necessary to choose a labour-saving pump and get ready before going out to save much trouble.
What
Is a Bike Doctor?
In
simplest words, the bike doctor is a mobile repair service dispatched directly
to your door. Generally, you call a bike doctor an e-bike mechanic.
A
proficient bike mechanic would visit your school, workplace, community group,
or event with a van packed with grease, tools, and small spare parts to supply
on-the-spot bike checks and minor repairs.
The bike doctor gives every bike a 20-point check and makes any quick adjustments that are needed. Sometimes, the problems are small and can be resolved on the spot within some time.
Conclusion
Although
electric bikes are more costly than normal cycles, they give you the excitement
of riding a bicycle even if your body feels exhausted.
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