The technician's guide to e-bikes

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About The Technician's Guide To E-bikes

Bicycles are mostly powered by human energy and developments in bicycle technology often focus on improving the efficiency in which this power is transformed into wheel motion. As bicycle technology improves, sales and service technicians also need to update their skills and knowledge in order to market new innovations to the cycling public and to provide effective after sales maintenance and repair services.Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are a technological innovation that is becoming more popular throughout the world. In particular, improvements in battery technology have increased the versatility of e-bikes making them more attractive to cyclists.Electricity as a form of power is not a new concept and most people will have a fundamental understanding of how it is used in just about every aspect of their lives. However, for people working in roles associated with sales, servicing and repairs of e-bikes, it is necessary to know more than just the basics. E-bikes use sophisticated battery, motor and controller technology, but their functionality is also constrained by this. By understanding how e-bikes work, it is possible to maximise their functionality without causing unnecessary wear and tear that generates expensive maintenance and repair costs.This book is the first in a series and is primarily intended for e-bike sales people. Customers expect sales people to have an in depth technological understanding of e-bike products and any shortcomings in a sales person's knowledge will often result in unsuitable product recommendations and unhappy customers. The book is also relevant for bicycle mechanics who need to improve their knowledge of e-bike technology and its application in the servicing, maintenance and repair of e-bikes. Unlike the automotive industry, which is complex and requires highly skilled auto-electricians, e-bike technician skills can easily be learned by professional bicycle mechanics or non-professiona