Why Indian Conditions Demand Extra Care
India throws everything at your electric cycle — potholes, dust storms, 45°C summers, heavy monsoon rains, and humid coastal air. A regular maintenance routine ensures your e-bike stays safe, efficient, and long-lasting.
Weekly Maintenance Checklist ✅
- ☑️ Tyre Pressure: Check and inflate to 40–50 PSI (or as marked on tyre sidewall). Low pressure = poor range and tyre wear
- ☑️ Brakes: Squeeze both brake levers — they should engage firmly. Check disc brake pads for wear
- ☑️ Chain Lubrication: Apply cycle chain lube every 5–7 days (more often in rain). Wipe excess oil
- ☑️ Battery Charge Level: Don't let it sit below 20% for long periods. Charge to 80% for daily storage
- ☑️ Lights & Reflectors: Test front and rear lights. Replace dead reflectors immediately
Monthly Maintenance Checklist ✅
- ☑️ Spoke Tension: Squeeze adjacent spokes — they should feel equally taut. Loose spokes cause wheel wobble
- ☑️ Bolt Tightness: Check handlebar stem, seat post, axle nuts, and battery mount brackets
- ☑️ Motor Connector Inspection: Check all wire connectors for corrosion, looseness, or fraying
- ☑️ Gear Shifting: Run through all gears smoothly. Adjust derailleur cable tension if needed
- ☑️ Frame Cleaning: Wash frame with damp cloth. Avoid high-pressure water jets near motor and battery
Seasonal Maintenance
☀️ Summer Care (March–June)
- Never park in direct sunlight for hours — heat damages the lithium battery
- Carry water on rides above 30 minutes
- Check tyre pressure more frequently (heat causes expansion)
- Store battery between 20–25°C when not in use
🌧️ Monsoon Care (July–September)
- Dry the electric cycle after every wet ride — especially the chain and motor area
- Apply anti-rust spray on exposed metal parts
- Remove and store battery indoors overnight
- Install mudguards if not already fitted
- Lubricate chain with wet-weather lube (thicker formulation)
- Check brake pads more frequently — wet braking causes faster wear
❄️ Winter Care (November–February)
- Batteries perform 10–15% less efficiently in cold. Charge indoors at room temperature
- Warm up the motor with gentle pedalling for the first 2 minutes
- Use lights more — early darkness and fog reduce visibility
When to Visit a Service Centre
- Unusual motor noise (grinding or clicking)
- Battery not holding charge or charging very slowly
- Display showing error codes
- Brakes not engaging properly despite pad adjustment
- Every 6 months for a full professional check-up
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