Buying an E-Bike Battery Pack: An Honest Guide
The battery is the most expensive part of a conversion and the one I tell people to buy, never build.…
Author: Kenny Nyhus Fadil
My Bafang Mid-Drive Conversion Kit Experience
A Bafang mid-drive conversion kit replaces your bottom bracket with a motor that drives the chain through your gears. I…
The Best Lock for E-Bike Security
The best lock for e-bike security is a hardened-steel U-lock or a thick chain (10-13 mm links) carrying an independent…
E-Bike Anti-Theft: The Complete Security Guide
E-bike anti-theft is a layered habit, not a single gadget: use two different lock types on the frame and rear…
E-Bike Charging Cost: The Wall-Outlet Math
Charging an e-bike is remarkably cheap. A full charge of a 500 Wh battery pulls a little over 0.5 kWh…
Charging Habits That Extend E-Bike Battery Life
The charging habits that extend e-bike battery life are simple: charge at room temperature, do not leave the pack at…
E-Bike Battery Lifespan: How Many Years to Expect
A quality e-bike battery lasts 500 to 1,000 full-charge cycles before dropping to about 80% capacity, which for most commuters…
E-Bike Winter Battery Storage: The Half-Charge Rule
Store an e-bike battery at roughly 40-60% charge, somewhere cool, dry, and indoors, and top it back into that window…
Is a Second E-Bike Battery Worth It? An Honest Take
A second e-bike battery is worth it if you regularly need more range than one charge gives you, or want…
Charge Your E-Bike Battery to 80 or 100? The Honest Answer
Charge your e-bike battery to about 80% for daily riding and to 100% only when you need the full range.…