E-bikes are heavier and faster than ordinary bikes, so they wear chains, brakes and tyres more quickly and they need servicing more often. Batteries need looking after too, and most of what shortens a battery's life is avoidable. Our workshop has been servicing electric bikes since 2009 — these guides are what we've learned from the bikes that come back to us.
Looking after your bike
- Caring for your new electric bike — The first service, the first few hundred kilometres, and what to check yourself.
- Brakes on e-bikes explained — How the different brake types wear, and when to have them looked at.
Accessories worth having
- Basil Buddy review — A pet basket that actually works on an e-bike.
Ready to ride?
Glow Worm Electric Bikes, 117 Addison Road, Marrickville NSW 2204. Showroom Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 10–3. Workshop weekdays. Get in touch.