How to keep your ebike ALIVE!
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- čas přidán 4. 12. 2019
- Catching up with Chris from Berkshire Cycles and learning how to keep your ebike running well over the winter, and stop the electrics failing. The flashing lights seem to be caused by water, so some tips on how to keep it running.
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I wish Chris at Berkshire Bike was my dealer, I've just had the main cable replaced and a new TCU after getting loss of Bluetooth and motor faults, my dealer put it down to using the Blevo App (thanks for your video about that app Rob) he even wrote that on the report sheet. He said if I keep using the app it will break again. After searching the forums and through this video I've subsequently found damp on the TCU after washing my bike. So I'm now very careful about getting water around there when washing the bike, I take the TCU off and keep it indoors till I go riding again. And I've wrapped some tape around it like Chris has done. Thanks Rob..
"This is a rubber plug and it seals to a certain degree" - what!!!! - no mate, for £5k, it should be IP66 certified. I can buy a £6 socket box that's IP66 rated, yet Specialized can't seal their components?...utter madness...the Trading Standards people would have a field day with them if they were to get involved!
All excellent advice. 2 things that destroy electronics is vibration and water. Even invisible water vapour will condensate somewhere and slowly degrade components or start corrosion.
On my 4th ebike now left Haibike due to trying to get hold of one for a start..waited a year gave up (flyon Xduro Nduro) now I have the 2020 Specialized Turbo Levo and Chris is bang on the money not many people i listen to but he is one I do listen to. I use the Cordless Makita DUB362Z leaf blower does the job perfectly very powerful i then on all the sensitive connections use the wd40 electrical cleaner which expels all other water and then evaporates it, just works. Keep up the good work guys we are a team of six riders and yours is our go to site.
Well done Rob....about time riders were given some info about how to look after the electric on an E Bike. Chris is understandably being a little political in his critique of what are fairly obvious design flaws in terms of weather proofing, but as he said there are some fairly simple DIY hacks anyone can do to help avoid water ingress. On the basis you and/or Chris may use feedback from this video to give Specialized more information I have a few suggestions they may wish to consider.
Refreshing to hear Chris talking about his vision and ways to keep the bike sound. Although Specialized has still problems to solve, I will definitely make my purchase from Chris when the time comes
Rob need more videos like this, hour or two would come in handy..... 😎 Taking my time building my Custom Levo and listening to you and Mr. Chris, doesn't get better than this. 👍
I’ve tried using compressed air canisters that you’d use on laptops etc to blow dust and grime away from the electrics. Worked quite well so far.
Cheers to Chris @ Berkshire Cycles for the tips! Stop getting those motor errors on your ebike with these tips, keep riding as much as you can this winter!
Brilliant video Rob! Had a compressor for a while now and was used for another hobby I had. Such an essential tool to have in the garage. More vids like this please 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for letting Chris speak he's obviously full of knowledge and Ive seen a lot of other CZcams presenters constantly interupting the flow when interviewing people in the industry.
Great instructions!! Answered my questions about my 2021 Levo electric issues. No WD 40, great tip, I have yet to hose off my EMTB in the first 6 months of riding, I use my air compressor and cloth rags, a toothbrush for my gears. Jolly good video.
Anyone else watch 44teeth? This guy is awesome just like Jerry! I think it's a British mechanic thing lol. Great video
Great video content Rob, always enjoyable hearing tips from the pros on bike maintenance
Great video!! I really enjoy videos like this, I wish we had a nice bike shop like this around here, the guy is really knowledgeable!!
Awesome video, thanks Rob and Chris.
I use only 2 spray bottles.
The old school tube TV in the back ground. Love it!
Great to listen to Chris' voice and counsels.