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Best Practices:. Store your bike in a clean, dry place to a…</p> <p class="card-text"> <img class="img-fluid img-circle" src="https://files.helpdocs.io/djeddasp2e/other/1621284573470/logo.png"> <span class="text-muted"> Updated <time datetime="2023-04-04T15:15:54Z">2 years ago</time> </span> <span class="text-muted"> by Lectric eBikes </span> </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6"> <a class="card-link" href="/article/kkvimwdoyp-can-my-local-bike-shop-work-on-the-xp"> <div id="article" class="card hvr-card"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title"> Can my local bike shop work on my eBike? </h3> <p class="card-text">Many, but not all, bike shops are experienced at fixing electric bikes. Some shops that do service e-bikes might not service the brand or type of e-bike you purchased, so it's important to verify the…</p> <p class="card-text"> <img class="img-fluid img-circle" src="https://files.helpdocs.io/djeddasp2e/other/1621284573470/logo.png"> <span class="text-muted"> Updated <time datetime="2022-08-19T22:57:08Z">2 years ago</time> </span> <span class="text-muted"> by Lectric eBikes </span> </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6"> <a class="card-link" href="/article/8hp2ye6bjl-old-bike-brakes-are-rubbing-squealing"> <div id="article" class="card hvr-card"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title"> How to fix brakes that are rubbing or noisy </h3> <p class="card-text">If the disc brakes are excessively noisy or rub to the point where they stop the wheel within one or two rotations after you stop pedaling, then they may need to be adjusted. We recommend waiting unt…</p> <p class="card-text"> <img class="img-fluid img-circle" src="https://files.helpdocs.io/djeddasp2e/other/1621284573470/logo.png"> <span class="text-muted"> Updated <time datetime="2023-05-05T18:26:52Z">2 years ago</time> </span> <span class="text-muted"> by Lectric eBikes </span> </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6"> <a class="card-link" href="/article/kgzlvhieln-optimal-battery-health"> <div id="article" class="card hvr-card"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title"> How to maintain battery health </h3> <p class="card-text">How to store your battery : When storing your battery for a week or longer, we recommend charging it no higher than 75%. At 75%, your battery's cells will degrade less compared to a higher charge lev…</p> <p class="card-text"> <img class="img-fluid img-circle" src="https://files.helpdocs.io/djeddasp2e/other/1621284573470/logo.png"> <span class="text-muted"> Updated <time datetime="2021-05-25T16:47:59Z">3 years ago</time> </span> <span class="text-muted"> by Lectric eBikes </span> </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6"> <a class="card-link" href="/article/6crsjkyzlj-what-size-spoke-wrench-do-i-need-and-how-tight-should-they-be"> <div id="article" class="card hvr-card"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title"> What size spoke wrench do I need and how tight should they be? </h3> <p class="card-text">Here are all of the dimensions and details pertaining to the Lectric XP spokes: Nipple size 4.2mm Gauge 12 Material Stainless Steel Diameter 2.6mm Tension 50-80 kilogram force *1kgf=10newtons Front w…</p> <p class="card-text"> <img class="img-fluid img-circle" src="https://files.helpdocs.io/djeddasp2e/other/1621284573470/logo.png"> <span class="text-muted"> Updated <time datetime="2021-05-19T23:06:29Z">3 years ago</time> </span> <span class="text-muted"> by Lectric eBikes </span> </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6"> <a class="card-link" href="/article/amfypyqb5g-chain-replacement"> <div id="article" class="card hvr-card"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title"> Chain Removal/Attachment </h3> <p class="card-text">Part of maintaining a healthy bike is knowing how to remove and reattach your chain. Watch a detailed demonstration on how to perform that process:. Follow along using this guide: Before removing the…</p> <p class="card-text"> <img class="img-fluid img-circle" src="https://files.helpdocs.io/djeddasp2e/other/1621284573470/logo.png"> <span class="text-muted"> Updated <time datetime="2021-05-19T23:50:23Z">3 years ago</time> </span> <span class="text-muted"> by Lectric eBikes </span> </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6"> <a class="card-link" href="/article/c17lniv8v4-xp-3-0-mechanical-brakes-to-hydraulic-brakes-instructions"> <div id="article" class="card hvr-card"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title"> XP 3.0 Mechanical Brakes to Hydraulic Brakes Swap </h3> <p class="card-text">These instructions are applicable only to Lectric eBikes XP 3.0 Hydraulic Brake Upgrade Kit (171-00910-A001). Third-party hydraulic brakes may vary in components, instructions, and safety guidelines.…</p> <p class="card-text"> <img class="img-fluid img-circle" src="https://files.helpdocs.io/djeddasp2e/other/1621284573470/logo.png"> <span class="text-muted"> Updated <time datetime="2023-07-24T20:45:43Z">1 year ago</time> </span> <span class="text-muted"> by Lectric eBikes </span> </p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-6"> <a class="card-link" href="/article/y5pabekl1p-product-recall-xp-3-0-mechanical-brake-calipers"> <div id="article" class="card hvr-card"> <div class="card-block"> <h3 class="card-title"> Product Recall: XP 3.0 Mechanical Brake Calipers </h3> <p class="card-text">XP 3.0 Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers Voluntary Recall. 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