Which of these mistakes have you made..?

@freedom8480

6 жыл бұрын

Electric Mountain Bike Network I didnt make the mistake to keep my batterie always highly charged. Cause li-ion batteries dont like that. Keep them at 50% charge for storage, load em up before u go. For storage over winter/some months keep at about 70% charge. Also store them under 15° C if possible. Will last for years that way.

@metalldanny

6 жыл бұрын

Empty Battery !! Pweww

@rifleman42051

6 жыл бұрын

You guys made a mistake on storing/using/depleting batteries... When storing a battery you want leave it half way charged and stored in a cool dry place, also you only want to drain the battery to no less than 10-20% after a day of riding and doing a 90% charge vs a full charge will increase the longevity of the battery, other than that video is spot on! ;)

@seminolerick6845

5 жыл бұрын

DiGiTaLGrAvEDiGGA well... that is your opinion... that subject is wide open & many “correct ideas” abound... whatever works best for YOU.

@pajomota64

4 жыл бұрын

@@freedom8480 exactly.

Really enjoying the videos guys, as an old timer mountain biker whose been out of it for a few years I’m looking at getting an eMTB. The vids are really helpful and entertaining!

Thanks for the tips mate..👍🏻👍🏻

Great tips. Loving the channel guys.

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks MR DIGZS, glad you're enjoying it all :)

I really liked this one. It’s interesting you talk about fatigue. I find my upper body is taking more of a hit due to manhandling the heavy bike around.

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

+Martyn Frith that's definitely a factor too, especially when you're able to get more downhill runs in as well. Thanks for the comment!

Very happy to have it.

When Neil runs out of battery on the climb... 😂

Great tip about keeping the battery on high charge. thanks

I have the shimano steps motor and if you have any pressure on the pedal, ie resting your foot, when you switch on, you get an err13. To clear, switch off and on again with the pedals free. I also have my reverb dropper switch on the left, under the bars, which was catching the power mode levers and stopping them changing. I usually run my controls a bit loose so if i crash they move without breaking and i can reset them by hand. Knowing when to switch gear or power mode on the trail. I now ride in eco using the gears most of the time. With experience you get to treat the power mode like a front mech. If you change the power mode you may also then need to change gear to for traction..Can you confirm battery maintenance as im reading conflicting info. I use my ebike twice a week and usually charge after second ride, when down from 5 to 1 or 2 bars. They are very expensive to prematurely kill.

@twowheelsoneleg5672

6 жыл бұрын

I had this err13 a few days ago and took me a while to work it out.

Good tips

Very nice and very effective

Great video guys...

@embn

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Chain breaks are quite common on ebikes as well. I hardly ever heard of a chain breaks before ebikes, but they have so much power you need to carry spare quick links.

@fredman1085

2 жыл бұрын

Back in my racing days, I broke a few chains either commuting to work or just out training. Out commuting, I had to fix the chain with a nail and hammer I borrowed from a construction site😋

Good tips apart from charging battery to 100% right after use and storing it like that. Store at 3.7 to 3.8v and don't charge a warm battery if you can help it, let it cool down at least. This is one of the reasons e-bikes are impractical for me being a casual user in the UK wanting to go out on the spur of the moment when the weather is nice lol. I fly RC planes etc and only charge up a few packs just before I go out which only takes 20 mins on a fast 2c charge from 3.8v, having to wait a few hours for a blast on my bike will likely stop me ever doing it lol, weather changes too quickly.

@johnlever6696

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a giant reign and never charge past 60%. I get all day from 60% and then come home and charge to 60% again. Which is storage voltage. But if I did want it 100% then it takes about an hour to top up.

The so called Banter I have had the abuse of cheater especially on the road when you breeze past any road guys, after a while you do become an expert at battery conservation, so I now carry a spare in my back pack it was well worth it .

@evltwin984

4 жыл бұрын

You can use it to shut those pricks up too

I always try to ride out into wind in ECO mode and on my way back with wind pushing me I switch to Turbo and its all downhill!

Learning how to do anything by knowing what not to do is a terrific way to discover any new skill or habit. The big take away here is the battery, Steve mentioned it in a previous video which is important for me because for the first couple weeks of owning my eBike I was only charging the night before a ride. Also great point re: the banter, as a recent convert myself, I've copped my fair share from my riding buddies since indicating I was getting an eBike. But rather than bite back, I suggest they should try it first and offer to take them out & give them a ride. Helping to change attitudes one rider at a time! :D

@scotty686

6 жыл бұрын

I tried a couple of e-bikes. Decided I'd rather stay thin, thanks.

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

+Mick Carthey thanks for the comment Mick. Converting is the way to go, for sure! Keep it up.

@midlifebiker7424

6 жыл бұрын

Ive lost weight since getting mine as i ride more. Its an additional bike, not a swap out giving more options...nothing wrong with pedal only power but if you hate climbs and love dh its better than being shuttled up in a bus...

@cartheym

6 жыл бұрын

MidLifeBiker 100% agree, I'm riding much more now I've got the eBike & the kgs are falling off me, but I decided not to feed the troll :) btw, I've seen a few of your videos, I came across them because I've got the exact same bike - nice work & fantastic bit of kit!

@midlifebiker7424

6 жыл бұрын

Mick Carthey, thanks Mick, i make the videos as a lot of people are researching equipment and trails. Its also good to look back at progression as I only started mtb 20 months ago. Ive had a couple of issues with my bike, dropper fixed under warranty and now forks have gone back too. Not sure whether its because i am pushing it harder or extra weight or just unlucky. Ive only done 450kms and try to look after it between rides. I still love it though, just missing it haha

At the beginning what do you mean by head shaker?

Battery goes in my backpack! Even if I don't intend a long slog! I've two ebikes a hard tail and Am overvault both with yamaha motor and bat which fits both bikes....

What are you referring to when you say, "gel" (as far as consumption)?

Bad advice in the video. Do not store your battery at 100%. That's where plating occurs. Store at 60-80% for less plating, charge to full before ride.

@markotrieste

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@BPoweredLove

5 жыл бұрын

Even in 2018?

@Simcore999

5 жыл бұрын

That is, what I heard especially more than a few days!

@STruple12

5 жыл бұрын

@@BPoweredLove YES! batteries might have changed but the chemistry that's driving them did not

@BPoweredLove

5 жыл бұрын

@@STruple12 That's impractical. I guess just get used to replacing them every 5 years as routine maintenance.

i would say that the problem with shimano steps, is the display for the battery life. the last 2 bars should show 40% life, but in reality its nearer half that. also, im losing about 10% when its around freezing level. on average only getting about 20 miles in trail mode anyway. if you want to buy one of these bikes, you should factor in 5 or 6 hundred quid for a spare. You can blow through a battery in less than an hour and im only 11 stone.

I have a 4 year old haibike and the electric components all work like new even though I never kept it charged.

What models of ebike are you guys riding in this vid please?

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

Neil's on a HaiBike NDuro and Steve's on a Specialized Kinevo :)

Great show the rocky mountain looks the bizz get down to the pound shop Jonesy 4 sum new glasses 🤓😄

Great tips and advice guys.

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim!

In regard to your recommendation to charge to 100%. ***In the 2019 Specialized turbo Levo manual it states to store your battery between 30-39% charge level, seems to go against your advice. *** I think the rep you got your info from wants to sell more battery packs.

@rickywoods3101

2 жыл бұрын

That's for storage, if you charge all the way and then store you will loose batter mah(capacity)

@rickywoods3101

2 жыл бұрын

but 60 percent is more like it

Hey EMBN! Ride Management! So...last Summer I my longest tour took about 9 hours with over 6 hours of pure riding! At the moment I am in an acceptable shape and I will try to ride about 12 hours...with probably 8-10 hours of pure riding in the next summer...what do think...is this possible on an emtb? I mean with the right power management! Will the battery last that long?

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, with some extreme battery management we think so yeah! Turn the battery off on the downhills and use Eco wherever possible, probably avoid turbo altogether and you're definitely in with a shot :)

Hey guys you missed one which is RIDING OVER THE TOP OF THAT GUY IN FRONT OF YOU WHO HASN'T A E BIKE 😂😂 . Maybe one day I'll have both bikes . Cheers 🍻 for today . 👀

I’m lost when it comes to keeping your bike charged? I thought if your not gonna ride a while to keep your battery at 40-50% to last longer not at 100%

The conversation at the table at the end, who's Don ?

Is it just me or is the specialized turbo kenevo ebike the most sexy ebike ever made?

@savagedpepe6930

4 жыл бұрын

quite expensive aswell

+1 for Don't Get Lazy 👍

A lot of the problems seem to do with low batteries. Why not invest in second battery or, better yet, bigger battery? So many of the Euro emtbs have tiny batteries, despite very high prices. Should be using 52v20ah batteries or better. Instead, see a lot still selling 36v crap.

@markotrieste

6 жыл бұрын

ArthurDentZaphodBeeb Euro bikes don't need so much voltage since the power is limited, by law, at 250W. Continental is however introducing a 48V. Finally, batteries are expensive...

I know its not recommended by the manufacturers, but I and all my friends with eMTB's have been jet washing them after almost every ride for 3 years now and never had any issues. Bosch and Yamaha seem to be fine anyway, but not sure about the others.

can the e bike recharge on the downhill runs

@auntiesaynotosquareheadz7091

5 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of. I have a TREK Ebike and it doesn't.

You wouldn't believe the amount of dirt and grease I've pressured washed out of my wheel and bottom bracket bearings. They were filthy. On another note, my bike seems to squeak a lot and I can't figure out why;)

@Hookythehammer

Жыл бұрын

If you've not sorted that squeak out the first thing you wanna do is remove your seat post, clean it down (and wipe any muck from inside the down tube) then grease the seat post and inside the down tube thoroughly. Insert back in and wipe any excess grease away. Do the same with your saddle railings where they contact the seat post. These places are where I find most of my squeaks come from over the 43 years I've been riding bikes. Failing that it can be jockey wheels that need a clean and lube or pedal bearings/axles I find need an overhaul yearly to keep them running smooth and noise free. The seat post clean and grease up is your best starting point here tho. Happy riding.

Battery is very poor on mine, I cant get a full day out of it and loath to pay 600 for a second one, I think I shpuld of waited for the tecnology to have advanced more before buying one.

Storing liIon batteries at 100% is the worst thing you can do. It kills them in no time. Store at about half charge, maybe 70% for long term storage.

Never leave yor battery at 100% charge for a long period of time. It's equally as bad as leaving it empty.

You can bring a small solar or fuel generator to keep in your car just in case you’re bike runs out of charge

Why is Neil in EMBN?

Awesome advice as always but I feel like I was in an elevator with those tunes

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the feedback Chris! We'll find some different tunes for the next one :)

@nomisaax

6 жыл бұрын

I found that the music was spot-on in this video! Chilled vibe with great knowledge made for one of my favorite videos so far. I don't even have an e-bike! Cheers and keep on shredding.

HAPPY 😊 DAYS TO ALL OF YOU AROUND THE WORLD 🌎. 👀

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!

HAHA, When I was in Las Vegas for a convention, they had a 34 mile group ride to finish off the convention. I decided this would be a great time to try an E-MTB (especially since it was free). So I got the Trek Powerfly, and that thing was a super blast. I was tearing up the trail like a maniac before the ride even started. Then the ride started and I was having a blast, going up impossible hills like nothing. that is till my battery died @ about mile 20 of 34. I had 14 miles of pure hell on this beast. And to make it even worst, it got stuck on my granny gear. needless to say, I will not be getting an e-mtb any time soon.

@midlifebiker7424

6 жыл бұрын

FatBoy Cheto, you give up toooo quickly. Ive had mine for 6 months and havent come near to running out. I usually get 2 x 3-4 sessions before charging. At least you had some fun before the hell ;)

@sergiomtb55

6 жыл бұрын

When I got the bike before the ride, the battery was already on the 3rd line out of 5. The rental folks claimed it would be enough for the ride. Needless to say, I was not happy about that, but I made the best out of it. I got 1 hell of an exercise session.

@midlifebiker7424

6 жыл бұрын

FatBoy Cheto, just a shame that you didnt get a full proper ride in as you would have a very different memory. Its no different to any breakdown if you have to push or struggle to get the bike back and its not even yours...

@markotrieste

6 жыл бұрын

Well, if you want to ride an e-bike without running out of juice you must be able to master that challenging math concept called "fractions"...

Turbo mode all the way! Why buy an e bike when you go for any less than turbo mode :-)

It would be good idea to have a password on the bike before it would work. It would discourage stealing them.

How can your charge £3500 using a £300 battery this bike needs 52v 20ah min or 48v 20ah

@simonstickland4518

5 жыл бұрын

£700 for a battery a 36v 11.6ah pmsfl con artist

Those jerseys have pockets?

@embn

6 жыл бұрын

Not on these, they're a loose fit traditional mountain style jersey

NEVER store lithium batteries on 100%. Store them on 50

Bring one of these to our x/c trails in Whistler, and we will laugh you off out of Canada!

@evltwin984

4 жыл бұрын

Ebikes are coming for you & theres fuck all you can do

☘️☘️😎👍😎☘️☘️👍👍

E bikes are great but the trails determine if you can use a ebike

@emtbtrailrider539

6 жыл бұрын

nicholas danca ride anywhere you want Federally legal here in the states more mph too lol

100% Not true! 60% is good when not in use!!!!! Batteries Hate too low and too high charge

hey ebikers pull ya head out ya arse its not you putting out the POWER

@thehop639

4 жыл бұрын

No it's the battery, hence the fact it's an ebike you plank

So many of this types of videos come down to "don't use too much battery...put it down a few modes". What's the fekking point of these bikes anyway!

Ride management? I threw up at that. Such a fuss about riding a bicycle...

I can barely understand the smaller guy.

1st mistake, buy one! :)

I thought you might include don't cheat by listing your strava times as non ebike. No glory.

Rubbishy battery nice bike tho

4:17 ever heard of low pressure water? Does no damage to your ebike whatsoever. Please inform the viewers better next time.

Neil you betrayed gmbn

@jonthecont

6 жыл бұрын

odd

Number 11: buying one

@evltwin984

4 жыл бұрын

Youve probly got one yrself now

#11: riding an ebike in the first place :)

Riding e-bike is already a mistake in itself imo

@Wroe

5 жыл бұрын

Let's get this straight once and for all A bicycle is only powered by a human using thier muscles to create momentum through the mechanical engineering Not using a electronic motor and stored energy to use through the same process

@evltwin984

4 жыл бұрын

No one gives a fuck what you pussys think