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<strong>E-bike Wiki is an online collaborative encyclopedia focused on selecting or building an E-bike, repair and related information.</strong>
E-bikes like all activities have risks and as such it is recommended you take steps to minimize these risks by following these safety tips:


We hope to answer all the questions you have about electric bikes from where and what parts to buy all the way to riding them for the maximum range.  
==Always wear a helmet==
This can not be stressed enough, many people on bikes suffer head injury due to not wearing a helmet. Consider a full face helmet due to the higher speeds e-bikes often travel at.  


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==Wear proper clothing==
Its best to wear long sleeves that cover the elbows, pants that cover the knees and securely laced up shoes to protect yourself during a crash. A thick jacket and glove are also highly recommended. Consider tucking your shoe lace ends into your shoe on the right leg to avoid them getting caught in the chain. elastics or Velcro strips can be used to keep baggy pants from being caught in the chain. It is especially important to keep your pants and shoe laces from being caught in the chain if you own a mid drive e-bike.


==Make sure your brakes are in working order==
You need both back and front brakes in case one fails. This can happen and they tend to fail at the worst time when you need maximum braking. Test that both brakes work and get used to using both of them. The rear brake is good if you have to brake while turning or on slippery surfaces while the front brake is generally much more effective when you are braking in a straight line and have decent traction.


==Look out for dangerous road conditions==
Ice, wet roads, wet leaves, pine needles, sand, gravel and other road debris can cause loss of traction on a bike, especially bikes with smoother tires. Consider testing the traction you have available with your rear brake when the roads are wet or frosty and ride cautiously enough to ensure you don't need more braking force then that.


==Beginners start here==
==Be visible==
Wear bright clothing and/or install bright lighting on your bike. Even during the day time bright clothing and lights on your e-bike greatly help visibility. One popular option is installing daytime running lights powered off the e-bike's main battery with a battery voltage to 12v converter. Consider a wearing a high visibility vest if you want to ride at dusk or night time to greatly improve you visibility, especially if you intend to wear dark clothing.


*[[Safety Tips]], Safety first. Don't skip this section!
==Learn to ride at lower speeds==
 
You can expect to crash a few times while learning to ride a bike. if you don't have a lot of experience riding a bike its highly recommended you stick to lower speeds to avoid serious injuries when you crash. Consider each crash a learning experience on what not to do.
*[[Premade or DIY]], what one is right for you?
 
*[[Volts and Amps]], amp hours, watts and watt hours, what do they mean for an e-bike?
 
*[[Hub or Mid drive]], what one is best for you?
 
*[[Pedal Assist (PAS) or torque sensor]], Methods to control your e-bike
 
*[[Prebuilt]] Prebuilt bicycles, just order and drive!
 
*[[Motor Controller]] Learn what your motor controller is and does
 
==Do It Yourself!==
 
*[[Buy a bike]] to convert.
 
*[[Batteries]], where to buy and what to look for.
 
*[[Motor]], where to buy and how to pick.
 
*[[Tools needed]] to convert a bike to an e-bike.
 
*[[Parallel Batteries]] for more capacity.
 
*[[Connectors]] to use and ones to avoid.
 
== Accessories for your e-bike ==
 
*[[LED Lighting]], Information about all the LED lights on the market and how to buy the right ones for you.
 
*[[Racks and Panniers]], Storage for your e-bike! put it to work getting your groceries.
 
*[[Tires]] Where the rubber meets the road! Learn to buy tires won't leave you on the side of the road with a flat.
 
== Other websites of interest ==
 
*[https://www.ebikes.ca/tools/simulator.html E-bike Simulator] Very accurate and useful e-bike Simulator. Has many motors modeled by actual testing including wind tunnel testing for cooling values. Often accurate within 10% or better to real world for top speed.
 
*[https://www.ebikes.ca/product-info/torque-arms.html Grin Torque Arm info] Super critical to read information about torque arms. Never use a V1 style torque arm they are well known to fail. Always use a V2/V3/V4 style if you are using a hub motor or your hub motor may destroy itself.
 
*[https://www.mpoweruk.com/ Electropaedia] a website about battery types and energy production.

Latest revision as of 08:18, 15 January 2022

E-bikes like all activities have risks and as such it is recommended you take steps to minimize these risks by following these safety tips:

Always wear a helmet

This can not be stressed enough, many people on bikes suffer head injury due to not wearing a helmet. Consider a full face helmet due to the higher speeds e-bikes often travel at.

Wear proper clothing

Its best to wear long sleeves that cover the elbows, pants that cover the knees and securely laced up shoes to protect yourself during a crash. A thick jacket and glove are also highly recommended. Consider tucking your shoe lace ends into your shoe on the right leg to avoid them getting caught in the chain. elastics or Velcro strips can be used to keep baggy pants from being caught in the chain. It is especially important to keep your pants and shoe laces from being caught in the chain if you own a mid drive e-bike.

Make sure your brakes are in working order

You need both back and front brakes in case one fails. This can happen and they tend to fail at the worst time when you need maximum braking. Test that both brakes work and get used to using both of them. The rear brake is good if you have to brake while turning or on slippery surfaces while the front brake is generally much more effective when you are braking in a straight line and have decent traction.

Look out for dangerous road conditions

Ice, wet roads, wet leaves, pine needles, sand, gravel and other road debris can cause loss of traction on a bike, especially bikes with smoother tires. Consider testing the traction you have available with your rear brake when the roads are wet or frosty and ride cautiously enough to ensure you don't need more braking force then that.

Be visible

Wear bright clothing and/or install bright lighting on your bike. Even during the day time bright clothing and lights on your e-bike greatly help visibility. One popular option is installing daytime running lights powered off the e-bike's main battery with a battery voltage to 12v converter. Consider a wearing a high visibility vest if you want to ride at dusk or night time to greatly improve you visibility, especially if you intend to wear dark clothing.

Learn to ride at lower speeds

You can expect to crash a few times while learning to ride a bike. if you don't have a lot of experience riding a bike its highly recommended you stick to lower speeds to avoid serious injuries when you crash. Consider each crash a learning experience on what not to do.