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Spring Cycling Checklist 2023: What to Do Before You Get Back on Your e-Bike

Spring Cycling Checklist 2023: What to Do Before You Get Back on Your e-Bike At the beginning of March, temperatures are gradually rising and spring has quietly arrived……The best season for cycling is coming! (image from Tim A.Fuller ) For eMTB enthusiasts, this season would not be missed. In early spring, outdoor cycling can not only exercise the body and strengthen the immune system, but also dispel the winter blues and enjoy the refreshing natural scenery and the breath of spring. However, preparation is an essential step before getting on your e-bike. To ensure a safe and smooth journey, why not follow our advice and prepare accordingly?   Maintenance and Checklist: Perhaps you haven't ridden your electric bike all winter, and sometimes even forget to maintain it. Even if it's stored in the garage, it's not guaranteed that the bike won't have various problems. At least before hitting the road, let's do a comprehensive check on the bike! Make sure all the compone...

An introduction to Bafang Mid-Drive Motor M620 (Bafang Ultra Motor)

  An introduction to Bafang Mid-Drive Motor M620 (Bafang Ultra Motor) The Bafang M620, also known as G510 & Ultra, is a high-power, large-capacity mid-drive motor introduced by Bafang in 2018. Since then, it has undergone multiple updates and improvements to its controller and transmission system. Many manufacturers of electric bikes (including our Frey bike models) choose to use it as the Bafang eMTB drive system, not only because of its outstanding performance in mountain bike riding but also because Bafang offers customizable options to meet the demand of mountain bike riders for more power.   As for the performance of the Bafang M620, you can refer to the review of EX by Michael ( it may be somewhat different from the current M620, after all, this review was published in 2020, and Bafang would improve their motor every year ): Powerful : 1000W nominal, 1500 peak, tunable pass 2000W.    While torque remains constant at 160 Nm in stock form, the nylon gear was ...

Understand the Basic: E-bike Battery Explained

Understand the Basic: E-bike Battery Explained In the last few articles, we've talked about the motor system in electric bikes, which is powered by a battery that has not yet been mentioned. Today, we'd talk in detail about electric bike batteries. Bafang battery  BT F010   In a transition from the days of bulky lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion batteries (LI-ION), most electric mountain bikes on the market today use lithium-ion batteries, which have the advantages of light weight, large capacity and long lifespan. The quality and positioning of a battery has a lot to do with these terms: voltage, capacity, energy, cell, battery pack, Battery Management System (BMS). In general, the voltage of an e-bike is between 36 and 48 volts. Battery capacity is expressed in ampere hours (Ah).  Battery capacity (Ah) x battery voltage (V) = battery energy (Wh) , watt-hours (Wh) is a measurement unit of total battery energy. Assuming a battery voltage of 36V and a capacity of 13.6 Ah,...

Bike Fit: How to Adjust Your Electric Mountain Bike?

Bike Fit: How to Adjust Your Electric Mountain Bike? The warm spring season is about to begin. Are you ready to go outside and have a ride on your electric mountain bike? In the new year, there are not only cyclists who have lots of experience out there, but also a group of new cyclists. If you want to become a great cyclist, it is necessary to practice and accumulate experience over a long period. With some basic knowledge, beginners can train themselves more effectively and go further and further on the way to cycling. The most important thing to know is that the structure of the bike is not fixed, the seat, handlebars, frame, and other components need to be bought and adjusted according to different road conditions, and individual physical conditions. A bike that fits poorly can lead to inefficient riding, muscle aches and pains, and general discomfort that might discourage you from riding as long or as far as you want. Learning to tune your bike to its best condition can greatly he...