Owner guides
Edited by Ricky Grenis, editor · Philadelphia · General guidance; your bike's manual comes first.
For the weeks after your e-bike arrives: set it up safely, check the fit while you can still return it, and keep it running.
- Your e-bike arrived: setup and first-ride checks
The assembly checks that matter most, the first charge, the first ride and what to re-check after 100 miles. - The first-week fit check: before your return window closes
Ten checks to run in your first week so you can fix or return a bike that doesn't fit while you still can. - Charging an e-bike safely and making the battery last
Fire-safety habits from the CPSC, battery care in heat and cold, realistic range and recalls. - E-bike maintenance schedule: what to check and when
A simple weekly, monthly and yearly schedule for brakes, tires and chains, plus cleaning and finding a shop. - E-bike accessories worth buying first (and what to check)
Locks, helmets, lights, racks and storage: what to look for so each part fits your bike. Batteries and chargers: manufacturer only.