you are the best. i learned a lot from you... love and respect from Germany... keep up the good work..

That image of the kid Freezing his ass off on that bike is hilarious 🤣

Cold hands are what stops me from riding more than anything else in winter-- I did finally buy heated gloves, and they helped a lot.

@Juhuuu

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how cold your winters get but I've managed around -25 °C (-13 °F) with normal (albeit good) gloves. But then again, I only drive the legal 25 km/h (16 mph) so the windchill isn't as bad as with higher speeds. When it's particularly cold I might wear another pair of lighter gloves under the main ones.

@swecreations

6 ай бұрын

You can get handlebar mitts, they are the best!

This video was very interesting for me because this spring I am purchasing an ebike. Living in n.b. Canada the cold weather battery tips were helpful for me.

Great tips,here in the UK fenders or mudguards as we say are essential.Especially this time of year.Using a 'drip loop' on any external wiring is always a good idea.

Great tips for winter riding. Thanks for putting this together!

Great videos. Keep it up please. Extremely informative.

well done! I always enjoy your videos.

To prevent moisture getting into my throttle and wiring up at the handlebars I use a Waterproof arm cast cover (for showering). It covers everything and has enough slack left to use the throttle, brake and press buttons as needed.

@EbikeSchool

6 жыл бұрын

Cool idea! Thanks for sharing!

Very timely advice..it is getting cooler! kEEP IT UP. i have an Aventon Aventure, decided on that after watching your review and others.

great video!!! this answers all the questions I had for my first ebike winter in the Northeast! I also recently upgraded to ski googles and heavily padded motorcycle gloves for the bite of the wind. Loving my commute now!!!

@EbikeSchool

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I didn't mention clothing since I figured that was obvious, but those motorcycle gloves will be a good investment for you. At the faster speeds of ebikes, your fingers really freeze!

You have good tips that I would’ve forgotten to prepare for, thanks again

Such great information! Very helpful. Thank you!

I'm in for the book, want to build a little ion battery pack and I think this book might just give me a good push! Thank you.

Interesting enjoyed your video very helpful too

Handlebar mitts are the best! Highly recommend getting if you're riding in the winter, pretty much instantly solves any problems with cold hands.

Awesome tips! Thanks for sharing buddy! :)

Thanks for the informative post. I've e-biked well over 10,000 miles of Vermont back country roads and forest trails over all four seasons for the past several years. One of my bikes is a 24 Volt system that I'd like to change to a 48 volt system. I'm wondering if I can change the battery and controller and use the same motor.

Great advices! Let's ride on fall and winter!

Great advice on battery storage, Thank you

Good Tips on saving your batteries in winter.

Very useful points made!

Another great video. Thanks.

Thank you sir , great video ,, keep up the good work.🤘

Im at work watching this with my ebike outside in the bike shelter. After Tip 1 i went straight out & took my battery off & brought it inside 😆 Thanks!

Very awesome channel!! I work on esk8s and these are certainly 100% applicable!!

@EbikeSchool

6 жыл бұрын

I plan on doing an eskateboard build soon!

really helpful video!

Good tips. Thanks.

Hi, Micah! GREAT video and very timely. Thank you! Can you show us how you would go about adding a bicycle light to be drawn from the ebike battery? With the time change, I'm riding in the dark more and would like to boost my existing bike light to put our more lumens than what the (4-year old) factory battery is currently putting out (both in voltage and in capacity). Rather than buy another battery from the company (albeit great company), I THINK I have the tools to make a custom battery -OR- to draw from my lithium ion bike battery.

Hey Man, good job. Very useful

thanks for sharing!

Great tips! I try to use my ebike year round in Chicago. This week the temp are dipping -10 degrees Fahrenheit. What will happen to my battery if I try to use it in such temperatures? I don’t mean charging it.

Good tips, thanks!

Thx for the info

i really would like one of ur books great job thx for the contents

great video! yes a conversion run through video like you mentioned at the end would be great!

Hi.. Great vids ive watched a good few... I just finished my first build for a courier bike in NYC.. I notice when I run the batteries till they almost die during.deliveries the pack gets pretty warm.. So will constants use/discharge keep em warm enough that I can.just pull yhe pack and.go.right to charging? I keep everything contained in a tool box on the rear rack.

@Bob_Lob_Law

6 жыл бұрын

Accro Brandon Yup, if the heat made In the battery from riding keeps it warm, as long as it's not too hot, it should be fine with charging. I would not reccomend charging above 35c.

Micah Your video is very helpful

I live in AZ... we have real "beautiful winters" - no snow :D It does get below 50 F in winter, so thanks for the battery tips - this is my first "winter" with an e bike.

@keithbrown9512

2 жыл бұрын

Florida here. Agree! The 50 degree tip was much appreciated. This will be my first winter with mine also.

@yuyangwu5608

2 жыл бұрын

does AZ also use Fahrenheit?

@ricknoe942

2 жыл бұрын

@@yuyangwu5608 Yes - AZ is the US state of Arizona.

@yuyangwu5608

2 жыл бұрын

@@ricknoe942 sorry my bad, I misunderstood as New Zealand

Yeaahh.. awesome top 10 list... the battery tips are the BEST =]

@HackHunter1835

6 жыл бұрын

This guy knows his stuff. Some tips i knew, others i didn't. Great video.

@g.g4816

6 жыл бұрын

ElectricBike yes its

Great video thank you

great vid ,please do one on amp hr and terms.,thanks for your time Chuck.

Thank you for the idea of lowering the seat! I recently suffered a shoulder separation Eibike riding. Even though I have awesome Studded Avalanche tires, I hit some slush and went down hard! Having my feet closer to the ground might have helped. As far as clothing, I dress like I am going skiing. Helmet, goggles, and full ski bibs and jackets. I live at 7000ft in Idaho. So there is no other way if you really want to winter ride.

how do you choose a good winter tire for your ebike and where do you get them

Can you tell me where you got that bike bag, it’s just what I’m looking for

hi maiky. will you please give us an idea about the mid drive kit? and maybe comparison with hub motors from your point of view.. i would really appreciated..

good tips to keep in mind here in the NE USA, thanks!

great video. also love the one with the solar panel and you on the skateboard.

Yes I would love to see a video on what all the terms Mean. Amp Hours, Watt Hours, How to figure them out, and all the Rest. Thanks for Sharing

Great e-bike winter tips! Really need those in Minnesota.How about a video on a solar powered e-bike that can go across the USA? Thinking of a Minnesota to Arizona trip with a homemade trailer/camper not yet built cuz I'm hoping for some of your suggestions. Thanks!

Thanks for the tips ,it doesn't get too cold here in south Texas but maintenance tips are always appreciated. Have you done any experimenting with solar charging?

Great video. I'm definitely leaving my lithium half charged this winter in the shed. Will probably get a heating blanket for the heater to. Do you know of any device that I can hook up my 72v 40ah lithium battery to inside in order to use the power from it? I'd much rather keep it inside and use it to charge my electronics or something than keep it outside in the shed the while winter. Living in Ontario Canada sucks weather wise.

Definitely add more videos! I'm all about the learning. What about those sodium base batteries?

All good advice thanks, I am enjoying a rare UK hot summer, but the bike will spend many months in the garage in winter, so battery indoors, and 50% charge is the way. Thanks for the video.

@Crashed131963

5 жыл бұрын

This guy says keep them fully charged so do other sites if you look it up. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qot-xrqapJfZm8o.html Now I,m confused.

Thanks for the winter advice from a sunny location, not fair....

The thrifty man solutions for winterization. 1 a pair of bread bags around your battery for insulation from wet and cold. 2 a chemical had warmer pack included next to the battery. Just monitor the heat levels. This is for more intense cold. I usually just bundle it around my chest or stomach for fairly decent results. Tucked into a shirt sweatshirt or jacket for a spell will do a lot

Hi, could you please do one for hot weather. With the unusual/excessive hot weather.. my commuter diy ebike started shutting off on me I was trying to keep it in lower pedal assist modes and avoided using the throtle but towards the end of the ride I could feel it was stopping because of the heat. I don't want to ruin any of the electronics as this has helped cut my commute time in half so any tips you might have would be great.

I have subscribed to your channel and really enjoy your videos- I want to be able to take my battery in but I ride an full suspension all mountain bike with hardly any room on it, so I mounted the battery on the top tube of my bike with cable ties etc so I don’t get to take off my battery and bring it into my house which hinders the life of my battery, would you be able to suggest something for mounting my battery to my bike? Regards

I just bought a reptile heater for terrariums to keep below my ride1up roadster's battery as it is difficult to put the bike indoors. Only uses 8watts hope it works this winter.

Great tips. I'm just glad that I don't live in snowy conditions. you have any tips for riding in hot weather? I'm in the southern hemisphere and we're starting to get 30°+ Celsius days here.

I believe it is best to cover the batteries with an electric blanket, and along with the blanket, wire in a switch for it, and a temperature sensor. So the batteries can always be at or near, their optimum temperature during winter. Or maybe something like an Arduino, to turn the blanket on & off, to maintain a set battery temperature. And I would use dielectric grease, to protect all electrical connections from moisture & liquid water, to prevent corrosion, short circuits, and maybe even shocks.

@EverlastingEclipses

5 жыл бұрын

maybe make a video for someone who is not familiar with anything you've said?

@justjordan8018

5 жыл бұрын

Use Arduino to warm up your battery :) How many people even know what that is I wonder :)

@shadowdance4666

5 жыл бұрын

Just Jordan I don’t

@shadowdance4666

5 жыл бұрын

Open source hardware and software I guess

@andrewpetersen9669

4 жыл бұрын

yeah make a video about this! I'd love to see how that works. Really, let me know if you actually do, I'd love to see it!

Re-lithium battery is there a unit other than a timer that i can connect between the charger and the battery to have control in the charging or is there a charger that is controllable in this way 36 volt and 48

Good tips

My number one tip for winter riding, Studded Tires, but be careful, do not be like me and get the biggest baddest you can find with the most studs, too many studs will make you slide on dry roads and should only be used off road but there are many suitable for one road use, Nokian being one the top. Dont get me wrong, the Ice Spiker Pro is a very nice tire, but unless you trail ride most of the time, it's a bit over kill for everyday road use when a tire with half that many studs will do just fine. Liquid electrical tape ( Home Depot, Canadian Tire etc... ) is very good for water proofing plugs, it goes on with a brush, on the outside where the wires go in the back of the plug, but it does take several coats to get a good application, use gloves and goggles when applying it, I get an instant headache when using it so be sure to use with good ventilation. Non-conductive electrical grease for the inside after the liquid electrical tape gives you that much more added protection as it prevents corrosion for years and does not allow any water in. It peals off very easily ( liquid tape ) if you ever need to modify or repair, in some case's you cannot get heat shrink tubing and this stuff works very well, it will eat holes in most linoleum floors and you will never get it out of clothes.... I use a variety of tools to apply it depending on my needs, from a tooth pick to a cut off pull tie, to the brush that comes with it and even very fine paint brushes to seal around the edge's of battery packs and Cycle Analyst etc.. For those of you who are not aware, not all heat shrink tubing is created equal, they do sell a " double wall, glue lined " type for automotive use, this is very good for battery and or phase wire's etc.. especially for those who a bit higher power :) like me. The " glue " or sealant makes the connection totally water proof in my opinion, much less chance of connection failure due to corrosion. Personally, in my opinion, I use a Poncho that covers me and the bike, so most rain etc.. does not hit it when I am riding, yes I ride in winter too I am a big fan of fenders and grunge guards for down tubes, so my ideology is why let the rain get to the bike in the first place, obviously, you have to use a clear one so your lights show. I buy them at the dollar store and keep them in my back pack for when I need them, the wind generally keeps the front tucked under my handle bars, so none of my electronics is really exposed and not as cumbersome as a rain suit that only covers me. I use high temp automotive silicone to seal up the wire end of a control as most have silicone gaskets for the end plates but it never hurts to add a tiny bit of liquid electrical tape around the edge of both sides of the gasket if you have it apart for other reason's. Putting a small amount of silicone ( high temp ) over the screw heads that hold the heat sink for the mosfets in place

Yes it would be helpful. Would like the book on building your own lithium battery

Do a segment on some Winter wearables as well....heated gloves, DIY etc... I use ski pants too.

In winter I use more push pedal than Baterry because I need to heat up myself. Also with speed about 30 kmh in winter I need good hat and jacket.

Hi, i live in a freezing area, kindly give some tips for some thermal accessories i.e gloves, shoes, helmet and suits. Also i will shift my bike to another country after this winter, it will take 2 months by cargo, so should i keep its battery about 30%?

Can you make video about e bike batery on airplaines, busses or trains. Thank you in advance.

Good tips, most are good for any bike, not just ebikes.

Super cool

Hi, very informative video thank you, there is one question i really do hope you can answer if you read this comment, i have disc brakes and i'm a first time user of these type of brakes, how do you tell when these brake pads are getting ready for changing ? It was easy to tell with the rim brake pads as they're easily seen, but these disc pads are hard to tell for a first timer like me lol, hope you can help, best regards.

@Bob_Lob_Law

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Dennison Man, I usually just use mine, tighten them once they lose power, and repeat until it doesn't work anymore. Although you should change them if they behave out of the ordinary, ex super weak even after tightening, or making unusual noises.

thank you ! ! !

G'day, from de Bahamas, bought your battery book, please bung me in the draw for your bike book. I have a Dutch Sparta Pharos, PAS, from 1999. 250 watt motor, 5.0A 24v NiCad battery (shot) My question is can I change/stuff Li-ions in the original battery box ?

Hi Micah, so I've a large battery 48v 1300wh and I'm just curious if you know if a battery management system is always balancing the cell or is it only during charging, as I've noticed my battery stops charging at different voltages normally between 53.5v -54.2v and I'm wondering if i need a new b.m.s? It could just be my charger too as its an 8amp charger and it forces the voltage up higher than the cells actually are, that and its a cheap charger and I'm not convinced its doing the CV phase properly. Regards Aaron

@Bob_Lob_Law

6 жыл бұрын

aaron quinn That voltage cutoff is correct for a 48v pack (13s), at around 4.1 to 4.2v per cell. However, if it is a 52v pack (14s), that is an incorrect voltage. If you pack is 13s, then there are no problems. Otherwise the problem is likely that your using a 48v charger on a 52v pack.

just how big a deal is the cold to these batteries? im planning on replacing my car entirely with a rad wagon that i just ordered but its regularly below 40F in the winter where i live and regularly will be outside as i run errands with it. when im home i can bring it inside for storage and charging but it will be outside in the cold quite a lot... is this going to destroy the batteries very fast?

I've got a DIY battery pack that I only carry in my backpack so the cold weather battery problems are pretty much solved by default. It's very well insulated and the heat of my body plus the heat from the cells keep it at pretty much the optimal temperature. It's only a 500 Wh pack so it's no big deal to carry it on my back. Besides when I have my ebike out I'm usually going somewhere I need a bag anyway. The battery seems solid but keeping it away from the harsh vibrations of the bike frame adds that extra bit of confidence knowing the welds are less likely to shake themselves loose. Another factor is that my frame is quite small, so the battery would be a tight fit. It's designed to fit in case I want to, but I would certainly have to get creative with the mounting bracket.

My EP-2 Pro e-bike starts to struggle at higher power levels when the battery has been stored at -20C outside for more than a day and won't turn on at all if it's been stored in -30C. Was wondering if maybe replacing the battery cells inside with ones that can handle lower temperatures like the Molicel P42A/P45B and P30B/P28A would help, as those are rated for cell temperatures as low as -40C?

Enjoy the nice beautiful winter. Easy to say in southrrn California or wherever.

Hi ! You made a lot of video about how to make our own batterie and that’s awesome. Could you make a tutorial about how to make our own ajustable charger too ? I saw some videos about how to make it with what they call a boost converter. Looks cheap and practical, But they don’t talk about safety, about how to dimension everything properly. And it’s not quite as clear as your way to explain things. Thank you Cheers

Thanks for all the help... it was really helpful... btw, can you give a hint where to buy the most cost-effective ebike in Toronto?

@jaredquaglieri4833

4 жыл бұрын

500 W 48v 27 speed. $1280.00 Brand new $1280.00 Derek. 437 244 5846

I bought you DIY battery book on kindle. Then bought the dead tree edition for permanence. I plan to change my 84volt Emma GT battery to a lithium pack when the Lead Acid version dies. Today, November 9, I parked the Emmo in my shed/Emmo Garage with a fully charged battery, and swithched off the circuit breaker. It is starting to snow here. . . I doubt I’ll be riding it again until Spring. I do have a mountain bike, with studded tires for winter use. Perhaps I’ll be able to electrify it.

A thermal gator to go around a hard case battery is easily improvised from a cheap supermarket insulated bag... I've done this with the hope that it helps decrease the overall cool down while riding

Great video. You mention to charge to lower current. Can you expend on this? Do you have some numbers?

@EbikeSchool

6 жыл бұрын

Max charging for a lithium battery is usually 0.5 C, meaning for a 10Ah battery, that would be 5A. But if you can stick below 0.2 C when your battery is under 10 degrees Celcius (which would be 2A for a 10Ah battery) then that is even better. Lower C rates at low temperatures are preferable.

Très bon conseil

Hi. Some excellent advice there. Yes, please, a tutorial on basic electrical terms and concepts would be great. In foul weather, to protect my ebike's display and controller units, I just wrap them in clingfilm (Saran wrap). Not aesthetically pleasing, but cheap & easy.

Does speed get reduced because of cold weather? Or only range? If my scooter drives at 45km/h, and the weather is -15c, what will be the max speed?

People talk a lot about mid drive and hub drive. His dose a side mount motor compare? I️ am trying To build a e bike as cheap as possible. I️ intend to use a side mount and led acid battery. Is this a mistake?

Hi Micha. Am I right in thinking that leaving a pack at 50% charge is the same as trying to aim for the nominal voltage rating? For example, a typical 18650 cell would have nominal voltage of 3.7V with a minimum of 3.2V and maximum 4.2V. Therefore, would it be better to leave the pack at 3.7V per cell over long term storage?

@EbikeSchool

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, 50% charge is right around 3.6 - 3.7 V, depending on the battery chemistry.

Whats the best e bike for winter?

What is meant when lithium chargers are cc and cv? Can they be both and what is better?

Thank you, I did not know that it's best if battery is not fully charged when in storage 👍

Still doing a great job Micah. And I still need to win a hard copy of the book I bought online and lost in my laptop's demise. ( Twas the DIY Lithium Batteries book). The only thing I would add is to carry some waterproof, windproof jacket for surprise encounters with wet conditions if at all possible as well as gloves that are waterproof as well. the gloves are a serious must for those of us, um, older folks who are realizing our new susceptibility to the cold.

@EbikeSchool

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, going fast in cold air will make your fingers freeze even in a pair of thin gloves. If you got the electronic version of the DIY Lithium Batteries book, you should be able to re-download it from Amazon's kindle store (I don't have control of it, Amazon does). If it was the electronic version of The Ultimate DIY Ebike Guide, I can send you the electronic version again (I DO have control over that one).

@dalehall7139

6 жыл бұрын

It was in fact the Diy Lithium batteries book, so I should be able to re-download to my replacement computer. Would still like to win your other book as well though.

thank you ,is helmet for winter?

Great tips on storing the battery inside, it can be annoying but worth the effort! You could add some tips on bike lights, I'd like to learn how to integrate led lights (and turn signals) to my battery pack. I'm working on a video for dealing with daylight savings... with the cold season also comes early darkness! Also I'm not sure if I'd agree with #8 about lowering the seat. The cold is already hard on the knees and a lot of people ride with the seat too low for proper posture. I prefer to use boots with a large grippy platform or have a cobbler add grippy soles to my work shoes.

@Bob_Lob_Law

6 жыл бұрын

I would highly reccomend getting a buck converter and using standard automotive lights. As for turn signals, buy a set of four on ebay, and get a 3 pin flasher module. Adjustable ones are highly recommended to adjust the rate of blinking.

I have a PO4-20AH lithium battery in my E-Moped . I will not ride it in the winter . Can I just charge it and live it in a shed for 3 month. Cand the battery store in -20c weeks ? Or do I have to bring the battery inside for the winter?

@larrymacdonald4241

5 жыл бұрын

Lithium batteries are best stored not fully charged, and you should bring those in the house.

What about keeping the batteries warm in an insulated case?

@larrymacdonald4241

5 жыл бұрын

I've done that, I just used small thin styrofoam packing material and placed it around the batteries inside the pack, you will note, the case was supposed to hold SLA and i put in Li-ion which gave me the room to do so but even so, it's only about 1/4 inch thick. I didnt have the money to install a remote temp sensor to see how well it works and I havent ridden with it in really cold temps yet, biggest factor is windchill when moving at 32 kph rather than the ambient temp, it's alot colder.

Great video. Also make a video related with hot and wet cities.

YES DO A VIDEO ON AMPS/amp hours

I want this book