eMTB suspension made simple: understanding sag, rebound and compression
A poorly set-up eMTB feels heavy, clumsy and insecure. Four steps can help you get much more from the bike you already own.
A poorly set-up eMTB feels heavy, clumsy and insecure. Four steps can help you get much more from the bike you already own.
A new eMTB should leave the shop with its suspension, brakes, motor, battery and tyres checked. Otherwise, your first ride could start with avoidable problems.
Many riders buy bikes costing 5,000, 8,000 or 10,000 euros and leave without a setup, an explanation or an understanding of their eMTB's true potential.
How cold, heat and storage affect an eMTB motor and battery.
Cadence, shifting under load and drivetrain wear explained for eMTB riders.
Bed in your eMTB brakes to avoid noise, weak braking and glazed pads.
Do not judge by Wh alone: weight, assistance mode, elevation gain, temperature, wheels and motor can completely change real-world range.
Waxes, lubricants, cleaners, degreasers and sealants: affiliate products should still be assessed critically.
Choose a casing for your own riding: rider weight, rim, terrain, pressure, inserts and punctures.
Wax, dry lube, wet lube and real-world eMTB maintenance: what to use, when to use it and why not every option works when a motor is driving the chain.