E Bike Maintenance For Beginners | The Top 5 Tasks For A Problem-Free E-MTB!

Published 2020-12-28
Chris is in the workshop with 5 of the most important maintenance areas which are frequently overlooked by beginners. From setting your suspension correctly, to running a taught cockpit. Hopefully, this video helps you avoid a few of these pitfalls meaning you get more time on your bike, maintenance-free! Let us know what you're struggling with down in the comments down below 👇

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All Comments (21)
  • @samhalsey5051
    Great video! I had a front break noise problem. And exactly as you showed fixed it. Disc brakes were a bit intimidating at first. Now the actually seem simpler and easier to adjust than the older styles. Also a great tip on the dry chain point and where to lube the chain. Thank you!!😀🙏
  • @Metzeler1
    Try squirt lube wax and you dont have to degrease your chain. Just lube, clean the chain with a cloth and let it dry. No more black goo on the chain or on the derailleur. And the chains last a lot longer with squirt lube wax. Just wish i found out this sooner. 😀👌
  • @Ocean-blue
    I like to use a cable tie to hold brake lever tension instead of a hand.... this technique is really useful especially when ‘centering’ the rear brake pads..
  • @volocty
    Thanks for the tips. Great easy instructions and appreciate how you focus on the bike, not yourself. Thumbs up!
  • @bethburke1358
    This is brilliant. Straight to the point and very helpful. I'm going to have a go at the chain maintenance. ( It's making strange clacking sounds)
  • @TheWeardale1
    you are the ambassadors of e mountain biking..!
  • Thank you very much for your hints and advice 👍👍👍. Is there a new video eventually planned about changing the chainring to a smaller one for a Bosch CX motor? Is ist possible, that some problems could occur with the Bosch motor management, if the minimal gear ratio is changed under the allowed data?
  • @DestinyLabMusic
    I have a small electric bike that is brand new that will not turn on unless it is hooked up to the charger. When I have it plugged in it will turn on and it shows a full battery and horn honks but no throttle. When unplugged nothing will turn on. Totally dead. Any advice??
  • @bigboundsy
    Should we remove rocker bolts and re grease at any time?? I’ve just started to get a squeak on my canyon neuron on it starts to happen after about 5 miles and just carry’s on for the whole ride. I’ve done 50 hours and about 1100km so far, what maintenance should I be doing?!?! Thanks for any advice anyone
  • @ForbinColossus
    @7:56 "Rubbin'" Are you guys from the same part of England where you don't pronounce the 'g' sound at the end of words? (rubbin, bikin, etc)
  • @markusroll1124
    Many thanks Fox the hTips. One Question: Why is it a problem when degreaser comes onto the disc?
  • @chocolon1129
    Hey man. I’m about to buy a Trek Rail 9.8. I’m 6”2 and all my bikes are XL. My daily is an Ibis Mojo HD3 but I’m just not sure if I should go L or XL with the Rail. Any suggestions?
  • @MHH3180
    Never use chain degreaser. You will find all chain mfg.'s say never to use degreasers, not even citrus. They remove lube applied at the factory, between plates, that cannot e replaced. Besides that, I love this video.