How to Care for Your ZuGo Bike Supercharger This Winter?

There is nothing quite like an electric bike in terms of ease of use, cost, and accessibility. E-bikes offer a level of convenience that conventional bicycles typically cannot match while avoiding the hassles and costs that come with an automobile. But since they are relatively new how do you care for your bike properly once the colder weather hits. body { font-family: proxima-nova, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #676d76; } h2 { color: #1b2432; font-weight: bold; font-family: proxima-nova, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; } h3 { color: #1b2432; font-weight: bold; font-family: proxima-nova, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; } h4 { color: #1b2432; font-weight: bold; font-family: proxima-nova, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; } h1 { color: #1b2432; } p a:link { color: #190D3A; } Understanding Your Bike's Battery A primary feature of your electric bike is its removable lithium battery, which can be either a 15Ah or 21Ah battery. On the larger size — which offers one of the best e-bike battery types out there — you may be able to ride up to 90 miles on one charge! That allows for a long trip — and return journey — without charging your bike. window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS.push({ hoverImage: '', uuid: 's-50f046da-7b5f-4f53-ae2a-1ba14bbcbc91' }) Using a Bike Supercharger Even with the best e-bike battery, you are going to need to charge it eventually. That is where our bike supercharger comes in. This essential accessory allows for super-fast charging for your bike's battery, ensuring you can be back out on the road in no time. The ZuGo bike supercharger kit comes with a 48V 5A lithium-ion battery charger, requiring a 110V AC input. Using the bike supercharger, you can charge a standard ZuGo battery in less than three hours, and a long-range battery in less than four! window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS.push({ hoverImage: '', uuid: 's-8b91052e-36e7-4e4a-8266-64ca839b97be' }) Maintaining Your Supercharger Caring for both your e-bike battery and supercharger is simple. While both are relatively low-maintenance, a little extra TLC can go a long way in ensuring that all your e-bike components last. An important element of electric bike maintenance is proper storage in the colder months. After all, you are typically less likely to ride an e-bike in frigid temperatures. That said, you should give your bike — and supercharger — some attention before just throwing them into a closet. Winter E-Bike Storage A few practices can make a world of difference in ensuring your bike and battery safely last the winter. Aim to store your bike in a location that will not experience extreme temperatures. Do not leave your e-bike charging over the winter — or fully charged. Aim to store it with a partial charge in the battery (40-50% during storage is ideal). Ensure the bike — and supercharger — stay dry over winter. Check the status of your bike, battery, and supercharger intermittently over the winter, to ensure everything is functioning properly. Consider a partial recharge of the battery if it’s fallen below 40-50%, but don’t fully recharge it. This helps to prolong battery life. Clean the bike and oil the chain before winter, so as to avoid the buildup of any dust, debris, or other materials while the bike is being stored. window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS.push({ hoverImage: '', uuid: 's-51439b1d-6153-4b4c-b572-dc261d17cd85' }) Why Buy an Electric Bike? For some, simply owning an electric bike may still seem novel — much less searching for the best e-bike battery. But e-bikes continue to become more popular — sales have continued to grow over the last decade — and for good reason. In many ways, electric bikes offer the best of both worlds between automobiles and non-automated forms of transportation. Read on to learn a little more about why. Great Battery Life Even without a bike supercharger, your e-bike will have great battery life and ease of recharge that will get you where you're going and back with comfort and ease. The standard ZuGo Rhino and Rhino Step-Thru battery has a 15.6Ah (750 W) capacity and will carry you between 30 and 60 miles. As listed, the longer range, 21Ah battery can carry you up to 90 miles on a single charge. That's why we believe this is the best e-bike battery out there! Sturdy Frame Some people are hesitant about bikes for fear of weak frames and dangers that may arise in traffic. While caution is always essential when riding your electric bike, ZuGo bikes come with an aluminum alloy frame, aluminum pedals, all-terrain fat tires, 2-piston hydraulic brakes, and double wall punch-out rims. These components combine to form a sturdy, durable, and highly reliable frame that can manage minor collisions far better than your typical bicycle. The brakes have the added effect of being able to quickly help you prevent any collisions in the first place. Meanwhile, the tires are capable of taking on varied and challenging terrain, ensuring you do not need to fret about unnecessary spills. Meanwhile, our sturdy frames can support heights up to roughly 6'5", and weights up to 325 pounds, ensuring they are suitable for almost any rider. Connectivity Stay connected with an easy-to-access USB phone charging port on the handles. This will help ensure that even on those really long rides, if you do drain the battery, you will easily be able to reach family or friends if any assistance is needed. Reliable in the Elements It is essential to take proper winter care of your electric bike, but rest assured that even in unsavory conditions, your Zugo bike is equipped to perform excellently. The sturdy frame and wide tires are capable of taking on rain, snow, and mud. Moreover, all ZuGo bikes have water and dust-proof electronics and connectors, ensuring that even when the weather is not great, all your bike's electronic components will stay in good working order.Plus, the overall water and dust-proof frame ensures that the body of the bicycle itself will be capable of meeting whatever the elements throw at you on your next winter ride. Get Your Electric Bike Today ZuGo bike is an industry leader in making all season electric bikes. Our Rhino and Rhino Step-Thru models both offer an unparalleled ease of use and reliability that simply cannot be beat. Plus, our wide range of accessories — like our ZuGo Bike Supercharger — ensure the best in convenience while operating your electric bike. Best of all, proper seasonal storage and maintenance of our bikes and equipment will ensure they are a joy to ride in the years to come.    Visit ZuGo bike today to learn more about our all season bikes. window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS || new Array(); window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS.push({ hoverImage: '', uuid: 's-f4c31350-b96f-4ecd-9d9d-64b94085db70' })

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