I agree, a good mechanic is always good to have. Why is it that it always seems to be the ones wearing headphones who are walking down the middle of the path and cant hear the bell. I have this problem a lot.
Even before I bought my e-bike I figured out that I had better learn how to work on it. U-tube has made it so easy to learn repairs. I wish we had it in my younger days. Get comfortable pulling wrenches on your bike. For me owning a e-bike is a lot more than throwing my leg over the seat and going. Despite what I’ve said I have nothing against your practical advice about having a good mechanic.
I did get one (XP3.0) last November. I just turned 77 and love it. I have a bike store 30 miles from me that I use. They work on these. They are great to work with. They are a big shop that sells hundreds of bikes and a separate repair shop inside the store. They do it all.
I try to tell people all the time if your not handy you really should try to buy your bike from a bike shop. Christ if you buy online the warranty work basically is they ship you the parts if your lucky enough to have them offer to pay some labor, you still have to find someone to do it for the money they allow. It so worth paying an extra $200 for it really to go and if you have a problem they’re there to help you, plus you get to ride it before you buy. Nice video Jerry
First thing I do when I get a new bike is pull the wheels off and crank apart and put a nice layer of grease in the bearings, squirt some oil down the cables, oil the chain, etc to make sure all moving parts are protected and moving freely. And I repeat this every 6-12 months or more, depending on how much I ride.
Hi Jerry, Thanks for the very important bike tips. My closest bike shop that will work on my ebike is 46 miles away. I have several bike shops that are closer, but either they do not work on ebikes or only ebikes that they sell. I have contacted them and plan to bring my bike in before Spring and have them go over everything. I try to do most of the maintenance myself, but I think having a pro give my bike an inspection, is worth the time and investment. Hope you got what you wanted for Christmas as well.
A good mechanic / LBS is important. Fortunately, I have one that is under 3 miles from me (and is willing to pick up my ebike if needed). In my younger years, I took care of all aspects of my lightweight Road Bike. Yet, decades later, with the shear mass of ebikes, and the difficulties that come with that, plus advancements in tech since the 80's, I'm glad to have a place to go to that has an owner, plus mechanics, experienced with both regular and electric bikes... and have earned my trust over the last 4 years.
Lucky for me I'm a car and motorcycle mechanic and have been around Cycles all my life,I will be doing all the repairs hopefully not to many myself.great video loving the vlogs
It is hard to find a bike shop that’ll work on them. That’s why I did all my own work. I put 2 powerful batteries and swapped out the motor for a more powerful one, but if it’s basic things like putting brake calipers on most bike shops will do that.
Hi Jerry, love the conversation you carried on on this video. I would like to suggest that as a long term rider by the way you converse, I would like to point out just a few things while you were going over things. To set a good example not to mention that you are videoing yourself. You went through several intersection with crosswalk signals. For the sake of those that are either new or the very young ones that are still learning. That waiting until the crosswalk signal turns would be the appropriate thing to do. Please don't take offense to this point. I just recently had a friend that got hit because he didn't pay attention. Lucky he only got a good scrape on the leg but still. It is easy to loose sight of safety while doing videos and your trying to do 1,000 things at once. Bike safe and great job on the video too you brought a lot of good points for those who are or about to be E-bikers. PEACE!
I'm in the UK and hear and read about real problems with some bikes bought online and there's no real support if there's a problem. Looking around for an ebike shop within 20 miles of home that sells and has in stock a bike within a sensible budget (GBP1300/USD1600) is virtually zero! Plenty of stockist for the £2K+ bikes though!! Needing to drive for more than 2 hours and to book a hotel for an overnight stay to test ride a bike is less than encouraging no matter how much we'd want one.
In the middle of nowhere, Texas, or other places, you may also consider an ebike that is field serviceable. Mag wheels take some of the tedium out of wheel care, and even though they are better in some ways, hydraulic brakes can be a hassle when you have problems away from home. Mechanical disk brakes are okay, and the pads for them aren't that hard to replace. Cables aren't difficult if you know what to do and have a few basic tools in your kit. Not many places around here will even touch an ebike. It's a shame really. It's an untapped market on the horizon.
I put over 10k miles on my first ebike. Only major issues were batteries and tires. My second one I have had for 10 months and have over 12k miles. The main issue has been tires, I wear them out pretty fast LOL. I now went to motorcycle type tires and hope to get more miles out of it. That being said, it is a good thing if you are handy around some tools. With patience most people can learn to work on their bikes. I am learning new stuff all the time. But it is good advise having a place you can take it to and say, help me I am stuck. Ebikes are so cheap now, I think just replacing it may be an option. Gives you an excuse to get a new bike ; )
Got my first Ebike the 3.0. 2nd time riding it. And learning things about pas and gears. Even got a flammable battery bag to keep it safe in the house. I’m sure it’ll be OK but just taking different precautions Safe riding ✌️👍
Hye from the UK most places in the uk wil not touch e bikes that are not mainstream i fould a couple near me that are willing to do non electrical work
Hey Jerry... we live in the same area... I listened a few times but couldn't pick up on the name of the bike shop you said you use. Can you please pass on the name of the shop so I can check them out? Thanks. I have been using Blimp City in Akron - they do a goog job, but they are far.
@@Ebiketips1Your welcome Jerry👍 Quick question, which mirrors and phone mount are you using and do you like it? Been thinking more and more about just carrying my phone in my backpack. Just thinking when the phone is on a mount, it receives a lot more abuse than if it was in my backpack. What are your thoughts?
Every bike owner should know the basics about bike repair. Just like owning a car. but...... it would be good to have someone who knows how to fix bike problems in your back pocket. Now oil that chain!
Make sure you buy the right bike if you want a ride on the bike trails we have thousands of miles of bike trails and that's why people buy these e-bikes if you buy a motorcycle you'll be stuck in traffic
Thanks Jerry for advice and so true. If you don’t know what you’re doing could be far more disastrous, including $$$$$$$ more than the EBike cost. 🚴💥❤️
its too expensive going to bike shops for repairs and maintenance. you can do everything yourself for cheap by watching youtube videos and buying some specific tools
I’m with you 100% Terry but so many older people are getting e-bikes and people with disabilities. It’s good for people to have local help they can turn to😀
@@Ebiketips1 I have disabilities so can only do basic things like changing the seat or adjusting the handlebars or adding bar end mirrors, but that’s about it, luckily I bought my Aventon from a local store so I hope they’d help out.
My boss's think I'm crazy because I own four cars and I still take my 80 mph stealth bomber to work it was 33° outside yesterday and I had more fun driving that to work
@@Ebiketips1 hell yeah it was freezing out I lost feeling in my thumbs and I still went 17 miles and only wasted 50% of my battery My bike is easily hitting 60 miles an hour
I have a Niner Rip e9. It has a Bosch performance CX motor and all supporting electonics are by Bosch. Any bike shop that works on ebikes can service it. The problems happen when you buy a bike with parts from manufacturers noone has ever heard of. The problem then becomes sourcing them. Best to stick with well known manufacturers such as Bosch, Shimano, Bafang, etc. May pay a little more up front but will make things a lot easier down the road. Also, while hub motors are cheaper and do the job if things go wrong one must consider the labor cost that will acrue by having to have someone disassemble the rear wheel just to access the motor to work on it and then relace the wheel when done. This takes time and times costs money. With a mid drive you simply just drop the motor.
what is the point riding e-bike? #1 you have to get to work without getting the sweat....#2 you get more exercise....#3 you look cool on a bike without pedaling it....#4 o well my Mercedes cabriolet can't take such narrow roads....#5 .....
There is no place two take a bike around were I live and the regular bike shops won't touch them. I repair my own. I'm of German decent and we are good at doing anything. Don't need anyone.
Yes😀. I have heart disease and upper and lower spine issues. Im having surgery on my upper spine in 2 weeks. So without an electric bike I’d be sitting on the couch 🛋️. My bike goes 30 mph but I never go over 20 when I’m on the trails🚴. It gets me out and about and I can pedal when I feel good and throttle when I don’t. It’s the best of both worlds for someone like me😀. Thanks for watching Bernie
I have myopathy in one leg and also osteoarthritis, without an e-bike I wouldn’t be able to get any exercise or enjoy the outdoors, I never exceed 15mph on a shared trail.
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I agree, a good mechanic is always good to have. Why is it that it always seems to be the ones wearing headphones who are walking down the middle of the path and cant hear the bell. I have this problem a lot.
Lots of those
Even before I bought my e-bike I figured out that I had better learn how to work on it. U-tube has made it so easy to learn repairs. I wish we had it in my younger days. Get comfortable pulling wrenches on your bike. For me owning a e-bike is a lot more than throwing my leg over the seat and going. Despite what I’ve said I have nothing against your practical advice about having a good mechanic.
@@bobk18 Agreed, RUclips is a great resource.
I like the way you talk to people, warn them you are coming, slow down when passing, and thank them for keeping to the side. Very nice.
I did get one (XP3.0) last November. I just turned 77 and love it. I have a bike store 30 miles from me that I use. They work on these. They are great to work with. They are a big shop that sells hundreds of bikes and a separate repair shop inside the store. They do it all.
That’s great Dennis. It’s important to have that relationship. Thanks for watching
Mirror, bell, gloves and a helmet.
Lights as well if the bike doesn't come with them (most do). Fenders are also very helpful for riding in wet weather or through puddles.
I agree 100% I have a great bike shop that works on my bikes by my office. They are the best resource that I have. Great video.
I try to tell people all the time if your not handy you really should try to buy your bike from a bike shop. Christ if you buy online the warranty work basically is they ship you the parts if your lucky enough to have them offer to pay some labor, you still have to find someone to do it for the money they allow. It so worth paying an extra $200 for it really to go and if you have a problem they’re there to help you, plus you get to ride it before you buy. Nice video Jerry
Thanks Gary 😀
First thing I do when I get a new bike is pull the wheels off and crank apart and put a nice layer of grease in the bearings, squirt some oil down the cables, oil the chain, etc to make sure all moving parts are protected and moving freely. And I repeat this every 6-12 months or more, depending on how much I ride.
Hi Jerry, Thanks for the very important bike tips. My closest bike shop that will work on my ebike is 46 miles away. I have several bike shops that are closer, but either they do not work on ebikes or only ebikes that they sell. I have contacted them and plan to bring my bike in before Spring and have them go over everything. I try to do most of the maintenance myself, but I think having a pro give my bike an inspection, is worth the time and investment. Hope you got what you wanted for Christmas as well.
Hey Dan, I’m in the same camp as you. I can do a few things but we always could use a “plan B” when we need help. Thanks for watching 😀
I got rad trike iam 71 and amputee. Its great I can still get out ride. After 55 yr. On motorcycle. Great to get out and ride. Enjoy your video. Gregg
That's great to hear brother! You inspire others my friend. Thanks for watching Gregg
Just learn to do it yourself. You got RUclips. Alot if satisfaction in fixing it yourself 😊
Agreed
@@Ebiketips1 bike parts are cheap.labor isn't.
A good mechanic / LBS is important. Fortunately, I have one that is under 3 miles from me (and is willing to pick up my ebike if needed).
In my younger years, I took care of all aspects of my lightweight Road Bike. Yet, decades later, with the shear mass of ebikes, and the difficulties that come with that, plus advancements in tech since the 80's, I'm glad to have a place to go to that has an owner, plus mechanics, experienced with both regular and electric bikes... and have earned my trust over the last 4 years.
Lucky for me I'm a car and motorcycle mechanic and have been around
Cycles all my life,I will be doing all the repairs hopefully not to many myself.great video loving the vlogs
Thanks for watching 😀
That's a great trail. I'd love to ride it. And good advice! A lot of bike shots don't want to touch ebikes. Thankfully I have my Berto :)
Ha, good for you Rich😀 Thanks for watching
Good advice Jerry
Thank you Richard 😀
It is hard to find a bike shop that’ll work on them. That’s why I did all my own work. I put 2 powerful batteries and swapped out the motor for a more powerful one, but if it’s basic things like putting brake calipers on most bike shops will do that.
Hi Jerry, love the conversation you carried on on this video. I would like to suggest that as a long term rider by the way you converse, I would like to point out just a few things while you were going over things. To set a good example not to mention that you are videoing yourself. You went through several intersection with crosswalk signals. For the sake of those that are either new or the very young ones that are still learning. That waiting until the crosswalk signal turns would be the appropriate thing to do. Please don't take offense to this point. I just recently had a friend that got hit because he didn't pay attention. Lucky he only got a good scrape on the leg but still. It is easy to loose sight of safety while doing videos and your trying to do 1,000 things at once. Bike safe and great job on the video too you brought a lot of good points for those who are or about to be E-bikers. PEACE!
Great point Keith and no offense taken at all😀 I have no ego so I’m happy you joined in. You are right and I should set a better example 👍
I'm in the UK and hear and read about real problems with some bikes bought online and there's no real support if there's a problem. Looking around for an ebike shop within 20 miles of home that sells and has in stock a bike within a sensible budget (GBP1300/USD1600) is virtually zero! Plenty of stockist for the £2K+ bikes though!! Needing to drive for more than 2 hours and to book a hotel for an overnight stay to test ride a bike is less than encouraging no matter how much we'd want one.
In the middle of nowhere, Texas, or other places, you may also consider an ebike that is field serviceable. Mag wheels take some of the tedium out of wheel care, and even though they are better in some ways, hydraulic brakes can be a hassle when you have problems away from home. Mechanical disk brakes are okay, and the pads for them aren't that hard to replace. Cables aren't difficult if you know what to do and have a few basic tools in your kit. Not many places around here will even touch an ebike. It's a shame really. It's an untapped market on the horizon.
I believe you'll see a turnaround when these dealers need the business. I hope so anyway
@@Ebiketips1 Agreed sir :)
I put over 10k miles on my first ebike. Only major issues were batteries and tires. My second one I have had for 10 months and have over 12k miles. The main issue has been tires, I wear them out pretty fast LOL. I now went to motorcycle type tires and hope to get more miles out of it. That being said, it is a good thing if you are handy around some tools. With patience most people can learn to work on their bikes. I am learning new stuff all the time. But it is good advise having a place you can take it to and say, help me I am stuck. Ebikes are so cheap now, I think just replacing it may be an option. Gives you an excuse to get a new bike ; )
So true! This video is more for the older new rider who isn’t handy. I think it’s a good idea to have someone on speed dial who can help.
Good advice. Nice ride
Thanks Terry, happy new year
Got my first Ebike the 3.0. 2nd time riding it. And learning things about pas and gears. Even got a flammable battery bag to keep it safe in the house.
I’m sure it’ll be OK but just taking different precautions
Safe riding
✌️👍
We use the battery bags to store our batteries indoors. Congrats on the new 3.0. Nice bike. Thanks for watching 😀
Dan I got rad etrike .
With reverse
Great and informative video. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you for watching 😀
Only thing I don't do it true my rim. Everything else isin my wheel house. I think. Good advice Jerry
Balancing a rim is not easy for sure . Thanks Bruce
But if I can't find one, what im i going to do? I'm still going to buy one if I want to ride. I'll try to find out how to fix online when needed.
Hye from the UK most places in the uk wil not touch e bikes that are not mainstream i fould a couple near me that are willing to do non electrical work
Hey Jerry... we live in the same area... I listened a few times but couldn't pick up on the name of the bike shop you said you use. Can you please pass on the name of the shop so I can check them out? Thanks. I have been using Blimp City in Akron - they do a goog job, but they are far.
www.sixthcitycycles.com/
Ask for Berto. Very nice never upsells you and does quality work. About 2 blocks south of the Cleve Zoo on Pearl Rd
Thank you... I'll give them a try.
Jerry, could you please tell me what brand bar end mirrors you are using?
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Love them. On all my e-bikes
@@Ebiketips1 Thank you.
Good common sense info! Both liked and a new sub👍👍
Thanks for watching😀
@@Ebiketips1Your welcome Jerry👍
Quick question, which mirrors and phone mount are you using and do you like it? Been thinking more and more about just carrying my phone in my backpack. Just thinking when the phone is on a mount, it receives a lot more abuse than if it was in my backpack. What are your thoughts?
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Every bike owner should know the basics about bike repair. Just like owning a car.
but...... it would be good to have someone who knows how to fix bike problems in your back pocket.
Now oil that chain!
Ha! Thanks old man 😀
Make sure you buy the right bike if you want a ride on the bike trails we have thousands of miles of bike trails and that's why people buy these e-bikes if you buy a motorcycle you'll be stuck in traffic
Right on Tim👍
Thanks Jerry for advice and so true. If you don’t know what you’re doing could be far more disastrous, including $$$$$$$ more than the EBike cost. 🚴💥❤️
Thanks Pat and happy new years 😀
its too expensive going to bike shops for repairs and maintenance. you can do everything yourself for cheap by watching youtube videos and buying some specific tools
I’m with you 100% Terry but so many older people are getting e-bikes and people with disabilities. It’s good for people to have local help they can turn to😀
@@Ebiketips1 I have disabilities so can only do basic things like changing the seat or adjusting the handlebars or adding bar end mirrors, but that’s about it, luckily I bought my Aventon from a local store so I hope they’d help out.
@@jamesbonham5383 It’s guys like you that inspire others😀
@@Ebiketips1 Thanks Jerry that’s heartening to hear.
So glad I can do all the work to mine . Other wise It would get very expensive and yes some time you have to buy a tool .....
My boss's think I'm crazy because I own four cars and I still take my 80 mph stealth bomber to work it was 33° outside yesterday and I had more fun driving that to work
Ha, that’s great. I’m glad I’m not the only one in the cold😀 there are a few of us ❄️
@@Ebiketips1 hell yeah it was freezing out I lost feeling in my thumbs and I still went 17 miles and only wasted 50% of my battery My bike is easily hitting 60 miles an hour
I know where your riding your 5 min bike ride from me hope to see you out and about
Let’s meet up this spring
I have a Niner Rip e9. It has a Bosch performance CX motor and all supporting electonics are by Bosch.
Any bike shop that works on ebikes can service it.
The problems happen when you buy a bike with parts from manufacturers noone has ever heard of.
The problem then becomes sourcing them.
Best to stick with well known manufacturers such as Bosch, Shimano, Bafang, etc.
May pay a little more up front but will make things a lot easier down the road.
Also, while hub motors are cheaper and do the job if things go wrong one must consider the labor cost that will acrue by having to have someone disassemble the rear wheel just to access the motor to work on it and then relace the wheel when done.
This takes time and times costs money.
With a mid drive you simply just drop the motor.
Point well made!
@@Ebiketips1 see edit. There is a lot to ebikes.
The intracacies of each bike, all of the laws, blah blah blah.
Sorry, I accidentally deleted your last comment.
@@Ebiketips1 no worries.
The first thing you should do is get a helmet if you don't have one already.
what is the point riding e-bike? #1 you have to get to work without getting the sweat....#2 you get more exercise....#3 you look cool on a bike without pedaling it....#4 o well my Mercedes cabriolet can't take such narrow roads....#5 .....
Ha😀
Nice trails
Thanks for watching
I do the work myself
There is no place two take a bike around were I live and the regular bike shops won't touch them. I repair my own. I'm of German decent and we are good at doing anything. Don't need anyone.
Do you believe that you'll get more exercise by riding your bike at maximum speed on a shared trail ? Ha, ha !
Yes😀. I have heart disease and upper and lower spine issues. Im having surgery on my upper spine in 2 weeks. So without an electric bike I’d be sitting on the couch 🛋️. My bike goes 30 mph but I never go over 20 when I’m on the trails🚴. It gets me out and about and I can pedal when I feel good and throttle when I don’t. It’s the best of both worlds for someone like me😀. Thanks for watching Bernie
I have myopathy in one leg and also osteoarthritis, without an e-bike I wouldn’t be able to get any exercise or enjoy the outdoors, I never exceed 15mph on a shared trail.
I got an e rabbit 🐇 for Christmas 🎄 it’s ok I guess I am thinking about eating it for new years 🧌
The one problem with E bikes is no one wants to work on them
I stopped at a bunch of bike shops before I found one that does repairs and they are great.
Not true.
All bike mechanics are not equal some don’t have a good work ethic most of the time it’s about the money 💰 they don’t care about you or your bike 🚴.
@@mogeking56 I agree 100%
A pistola!
If you live in east LA you’ll need two😂
No the first thing you should do is learn how to repair your own bike, this is not a car its not that complicated. GEEZ!!!
@@bustahip5677 most of my viewers are older and struggle using tools.
@@Ebiketips1 RESPECT ,I'm 79 yrs old and switched out a new motor all by myself,I will never use age as an obstacle
kenvitatoe RUclips E bike !😊😊😊