Fresh guides, tips and fixes from the workshop.
Charger light codes vary by brand. How to tell a full battery from a failed charge, what a protection circuit does, safe checks, and when to stop and get help.
Display lit but no motor assist? Check settings, brake cutoffs, pedal and speed sensors and error codes in order, and know when to stop and see a shop.
Why an e-bike battery gauge sags on hills and rebounds at rest: internal resistance, cold and aging, how to tell them apart, and when to get the pack checked.
Why an e-bike battery percentage jumps or drops: how the gauge estimates charge, cold and load effects, what is safe to try, and when to get it checked.
How bicycle disc brakes work, hydraulic versus cable systems, rotor sizes, mounting standards, fluid warnings and when to stop riding.
Throttle works but pedal assist does nothing? Check settings, brake cutoff, the cadence sensor, magnet and wiring in order, and know when to see a technician.
Read ETRTO tire markings, match bead seat diameter, and check tire width against rim inner width with Schwalbe's ETRTO chart, plus hookless rules.
PAS works but the throttle is dead: check whether the bike should have one, then settings, connector and cable, and when to hand it to a dealer.
The tools to fix a flat and check chain wear, in priority order, with sourced advice on pumps, gauges, wrenches and what to skip.
Use the right charger, never charge while asleep, never open a pack, know the battery warning signs, and park any bike with doubtful brakes.
A creak on your bike is one of the most frustrating faults to fix — not because it’s difficult to repair, but…
How rear hubs lock and coast: freewheel vs freehub, pawls vs ratchet rings, what engagement points mean, and when to stop and see a shop.