Strava treats e-bikes differently than standard bikes. You need to add your e-bike as a gear item and select “E-Bike Ride” as the activity type for every ride. This keeps your mileage logged, prevents your rides from affecting standard cycling segments, and lets you appear on e‑bike‑specific leaderboards instead. Here’s how to set both up…
The right cells for your e-bike battery depend on your pack voltage, motor power, range needs, and budget. Start by matching chemistry to your voltage, decide between 18650 and 21700 form factors, calculate capacity from your ride distance, verify the continuous discharge rating covers your controller’s draw, and always buy genuine cells from a trusted…
Sell your e‑bike fast on Facebook Marketplace by treating the listing like a tech spec sheet, not a yard‑sale ad. Prep the bike, capture spec‑focused photos, write a description that answers the five questions buyers actually ask, price realistically, and handle inquiries with safety rules. Here’s the step‑by‑step system. Prep the Bike and Get the…
To charge a Cannondale e-bike battery, remove the battery (if it’s an external model) or leave it mounted, connect the charger to the charge port, then plug the charger into a standard 120V wall outlet. The charger’s LED will turn red during charging and green once full. Most Cannondale e-bikes use Bosch PowerTube (internal) or…
To connect your e-bike controller to the battery, match the battery voltage to the controller’s rated voltage, identify the main power wires (typically thick red for positive and black for negative), plug or solder the positive wire to the controller’s B+ terminal and the negative to B–, and secure every connection with heat shrink or…
The safest, most controlled way to discharge an e-bike battery is to ride the bike under moderate load until the battery management system (BMS) cuts power, or to use a dedicated discharge tool that draws current at a safe, regulated rate. Shorting the terminals, using random household resistors, or leaving the battery connected to a…
Installing a twist throttle on your e-bike takes about 30 minutes once you have the right connector and a basic tool set. The process works the same for hub‑drive and mid‑drive systems, but connector types and wiring layouts vary between brands. This guide covers the universal steps plus the branch decisions and failure points that…
Load your e-bike onto a tailgate pad with the frame upright, downtube facing inward toward the cab, and the battery removed or securely latched. Strap the downtube closest to the cab first, then secure the top tube or seatstay, and verify the pad’s weight rating – for two e-bikes it must be at least 150 lbs…
Mounting a camera on an e-bike is straightforward when you match the mount to your frame, secure it tightly, and position the camera for a stable, unobstructed view. E-bikes have thicker frames, larger downtubes, and sometimes in-frame batteries or motor housings that require a little extra attention compared to a standard bicycle. Choose a Mount…
If your e‑bike catches fire, get everyone out immediately and call 911 — these fires can explode and release toxic fumes. Do not try to extinguish it with a small household extinguisher or a light spray of water; the wrong method can make the fire worse. The only safe ways to handle an e‑bike fire…
