2 Questions from an E-bike Newbie

[leehop71]

I’ve heard that before you purchase a bike online make sure you can verify that a local shop will work in THAT particular model, or you could be up a creek if you need maintenance and/or repair?

Those of you that HAVE ordered online, do they normally come pre-assembled or do you have to assemble, and if so, isn’t it also a good idea to have a local technician check it out before riding in case of any tweaks that might need to be done?

 

[ElHegpah]

If you want support from a local bike shop, buy the bike there.

Otherwise, for 99% of all online purchases, you are on your own.

If you can handle a wrench without hurting yourself, there are detailed vids on youtube about just about everything you will need to do.

 

[bobmcc81]

What ElHegpah said. If you're not handy with wrenches and screwdrivers you had best stick to a local bike shop. There are some eBike specialty shops popping up as well that will service what they sell.

 

[leehop71]

What ElHegpah said. If you're not handy with wrenches and screwdrivers you had best stick to a local bike shop. There are some eBike specialty shops popping up as well that will service what they sell.

Actually, Lectric Bikes has a local shop that do work ON their bikes!

IF I do go the folding bike route, I will probably go with them as their bikes also come completely assembled!

 

[ElHegpah]

Call the shop personally and verify that they will work on a bike purchased online. Ask them specifically if they will do warranty work at no charge, including BOTH parts and labor, on the brand they support.