What is the lifetime of a lithium battery for an e-bike?
The life of a battery depends on the quality of the battery cells and how you take care of your battery. But also how hard the battery cells are loaded over time, ie if you always run at full power, the life of the cells will be shortened.
Charge the lithium battery of your e-bike at least once a month to maintain the cells. The battery thrives best at 20 degrees in a dry environment, not a humid environment. Avoid exposing the battery to prolonged cold and damp rainy environments. The battery can handle a certain amount of moisture but always make sure to bring the battery into a dry environment after a rainy ride. Do not leave the battery in the bike outside. There are different types and quality of lithium cells. The most famous brands, which also have generally more rigorous tests, are Samsung, LG, Panasonic. There are also "Chinese" cells as one carelessly puts it and here there are many different qualities and it is not easy to know which ones are good or not but we use Sinc Power and we have very few complaints. We choose our batteries carefully.
How long does it take to charge the e-bike battery?
Normal charging takes about 6 hours, 0-100%. Then there are fast chargers that charge in half the time. We sell these on the website under the tab "spare parts".
Is it dangerous to ride an electric scooter? Riding an electric scooter is not dangerous if you are sober. The speed is not high or higher than riding a bicycle. It is dangerous to ride an electric scooter if you are not sober and especially if you ride two at the same time.
How powerful can the motor be on an electric scooter?
The engine power may be a maximum of 250Watt and 20 km/h . This is something that is now being evaluated by the Swedish Transport Agency and politicians. If the power is over 250W, it is a moped or motorcycle. But the problem is that these are not type-approved to be driven on a cycle track or public road but only in a fenced area.
I hope that you can drive with unlimited power, but that the vehicle is throttled to legal speed which I think should be 25-30 km/h. Exactly the same example as being allowed to drive powerful engines on the roads but you have to keep the speed limit.
What is the speed limit for electric bikes and scooters on a cycle track?
The speed for an electric bike on a bike lane is not 25 km / h as many people think, but the speed should be adapted to the traffic situation, ie if there is traffic, you should keep a lower speed than 25 km / h and if it is a straight stretch outside the city and no traffic, you can drive faster than 25 km / h.
The speed limit for scooters is only 20 km/h and this is linked to the rental industry which needs to be regulated as anyone, regardless of age, can rent a scooter and many do not ride in a roadworthy manner and without a helmet. Anyone else riding their private scooter must also comply with the 20 km/h law.
Can you ride a fatbike or electric moped on a cycle track?
You are not allowed to drive a fatbike or an electric moped that goes over 25 km/h on a cycle track. If the vehicle does a maximum of 25 km/h, it is allowed IF the motor is a maximum of 1000W and approved under EU rules. And what are the rules? Yes, there are a lot of rules that are almost impossible to understand for a layman. It is very difficult today to get a vehicle type approved. It is a long and complicated process with lots of documents and costs associated with type-approving electric vehicles that make it almost impossible to drive legally over 250W motor and speed over 25 km / h. Sorry! The Swedish Transport Agency is investigating this.
Should you buy a mid-engine, front-wheel engine or rear-wheel engine?
A mid-engine distributes the power in each pedal stroke in a more efficient way that makes the ride smooth and comfortable and the range is longer compared to a hub engine. The lifespan should be longer according to the manufacturers of a mid-engine but nothing we know for sure.
The disadvantage of a mid-engine is that it is much more expensive than a hub engine. Renovating a mid-engine is something very few people can do, so you have to buy a completely new engine, but usually it is only the control box that breaks down before an engine failure. The control box that controls all the electronics is not that expensive, about SEK 700-2000, depending on engine type and strength. A new motor for an electric bike costs from SEK 2500.
What frame size should I buy for my bike?
Frame size is usually given in inches or S/M/L/XL BUT we turn it around and write what length our frames/bikes fit instead, so you don't have to think about it.
Why are electric bikes so expensive?
Electric bicycles can be perceived as expensive and this is because the EU introduced an anti-dumping tax in 2016 to discourage imports from China and instead support production within the EU and thus reduce the environmental impact and create more jobs in the EU. It has worked like that because China produces almost all components that must then first be shipped to the EU and then it will ultimately be just as good to order from China anyway. Several of our models are not classified as electric bikes but as mopeds class 2 and then you can see it as a moped with pedals instead of an electric bike with a motor. By that I mean that it is more of a moped you buy and then you should compare with what a moped costs and they start at SEK 18,000 up to SEK 36,000. The advantage of moped class 2 is that you can drive on a bike lane, which is a big advantage because there is less traffic than on the roads and you do not have the cars nosing and brushing past you, which can feel uncomfortable and dangerous at times. Avoid traffic jams and hectic traffic and all the noise, ride on the bike lane instead with an electric bike or electric moped class 2.
Which brakes should I choose and which brands can I trust?
Brakes for e-bikes include V-brakes, mechanical brakes with cables and brake discs, hydraulic brakes with brake discs. Then there are different qualities within these categories and thus prices. But the average price is usually sufficient. We sell bikes with brands of hydraulic brakes such as Tektro, Star union, Wuxing. All these work well. Mechanical brakes we use a little different but never low quality.
We do not have V-brakes on our bikes as it is unsafe on downhill slopes and especially if it rains.
What is the strongest e-bike battery on the market right now in 2021?
The strongest battery we can offer is 21AH which you can then compare with the most common which is 10AH. The range of 21AH battery is about 10-12 miles on a charge depending on which engine and steering box you use.
What insurance applies to class 2 mopeds and e-bikes?
Your electric bike, up to 250 watts, is covered by your home insurance in the event of road traffic damage, theft, etc., but this does not apply to class 2 mopeds. For class 2 mopeds, you must have at least road traffic insurance, which you take out with your insurance company by specifying the frame number, model and year. Price from SEK 75/month. Theft insurance is additional. From SEK 75/month. Full insurance is also available and it covers damage to your vehicle if you break your vehicle, ie single accident.
If you want to be able to track your vehicle and get exact position I recommend Bikefinder.com. Their product is very professionally built and gives exact location and another good thing is that they offer insurance as well. IF your vehicle is not found, you get the money you paid back regardless of the price. With our discount code found under the tab spare parts - bikefinder - scroll down the page, you get 20% off.
Another good option is the "airtag" from Apple that you can hide in the bike. Price 350kr.