How to ride an electric cargo bike: Christiania Bikes E-Light 24"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ย. 2019
- How to ride an electric cargo bike: Christiania Bikes E-Light 24".
In this video, Andreas from Loop-Tours.com is presenting the Christiania Bikes Model E-Light 24" for all those curious, but in particular to guests who signed up to a Loop Tours cargo bike experience.
This video should give an overview of the main features of the E-Light and how to use them. Most features of this cargo bike are already known to cyclists, but some of them, such as the electric system (battery & assist) could be new to most.
Special attention on how to do turns! Turning really is the one big difference to regular bike and takes some time getting used to.
Based on your comments, we will optimize the video, so feedback is much appreciated!
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This video just saved my ass. Watch this for a smoother ride
This video has been extremely helpful for me. I'm very thankful!
Thanks Carla :)
Great tutorial well done!!!
Thank you Jackson :)
Very nice and informative!
When driving up a steep hill (on the road of course), wouls you suggest to use the booster or the pedal assist? :)
I think the main focus would be on getting a gear where you can efficiently pedal (lower down) so that the engine doesn’t need to do all the work. Then I would use the throttle myself in that situation rather than switching the pedal assist. But that’s also because I would be busy pedaling and holding the steering bar which leaves less attention left to switch around the pedal assist.
Hej Andreas, I have a question about the electric motor. Do you always have to use the throtthle grip or is the motor automatically when using the Pedals? Thanks, Regina
Regina Rampetzreiter, thanks for the question. I often call the manual throttle the “booster”, if you pull it all the way back you can go full acceleration and speed up to 25km (not recommended for beginners). There is also a pedal assist divided into 6 levels. Level 1 is a soft assist until you reach approximately 12 km/h, at level 6, the assist pushes you up to 20km/h or so. - personally I only use the manual assist to accelerate after stops at red lights and to take over other cyclists. Hope that helps :)
Loop Tours thanks! :)
I am considering getting one, but I dont like the idea of not being able to reach the brakes when turning. I assume the ones with handlebars are better for this?
I understand that concern. In my view it’s not an issue: when you turn so hard that you can’t reach both brakes you already have to be slow, otherwise you would tip over. When you do slight turns, like when overtaking someone on the lane, you never lose the brake handles out of reach.
However, the regular handle bar still has some advantages: it’s easier to get used and requires less “training”.
Hello Andreas
I’m thinking maybe about a cargo bike for travel in London around 50 miles a day 75km ( I think ) how long does the battery last under sensible riding, and if option of having a spare battery would work ,
Thanks
Hey :) first, I would consider whether or not you will want a trike vs. e.g. a long John... what do you transport and how fast should it be? - regarding battery: you can do 75km with a spare battery or possibly on one charge, depending on engine and how much it used. A central pedal engine that is just used to accelerate after red light / stops can last 75 km. If you want to “race” at 18mph through the city you will need a spare. Get in touch at copenhagen@loop-tours.com in case I can assist with choosing the right bike.
@@looptours8227 lovely thank you for your help
SMURFMORE ADVENTURES ... not sure how helpful this comment was :) in case you want to hear my opinion more i. depth you can always reach out. I will be glad to discuss the options I am aware of and the experience I personally have already.
@@looptours8227 yes thank you,I'm just feed up with traffic in London car driver, especially now with the new congestion charge times which now affect me, so was in
2 minds to get a motorbike££££ or as I used to live in Copenhagen and love the iconic cargo bike which could be more useful if needed than a normal bike , but ride in 25miles into London and 25 out which I have done before , if the cargo bike would be up to that sort of milage, with the cargo bike I could carry extra batteries or wet gear
Hej, Andreas... Thanks or the video. Im getting an error code of 4 on my new electronic Christiana bike. Do you know what it means and how I can fix it?
Hey s, the meaning of the error message depends on the engine you have. I am assuming you have a Promovec rearwheel internal engine with throttle. In that case EO4 would be an error occuring if the throttle is not in position "0"=off when you start. Try setting it to zero (maybe the cables are mounted incorrectly and are "pulling"?), then try turning on again. You could escalate to your dealer, if self-mounted, you could escalate to info@promovec.dk. Hope that helps and that you get to enjoy the unique feeling of freedom of a cargo e-bike soon!
@@looptours8227 thanks for your quick response
. I think it may be the cables pulling. Ill try it out.
@@Niksonite111 Let us know whether it worked! If you tell us where you are located, we might know someone in your country with localized advice =)
I’m out in cph... it was one of the copper connectors because it was jammed in a couple of time...
@@Niksonite111 Thanks for the feedback, who knows, somebody with the same issue might come by one day and this could help them =) ... hope you get to enjoy the great weather now with the bike!
Is it fine to only use the throttle rather than manually switching the power up and down?
Yes - it’s fine and I personally use it like that. Important to help the assist though and not just let it do all the work, especially when accelerating from standing still: always pedal to help the assist. Like that you decrease wear and tear of the chain and gear plates.
Hi, where i can buy these brakes? especialy front one with two calipers for my lovely christiania 24
Hey =) These brakes are hydrualic disc brakes. I would think that many bike shops can mount such.
@@ARJlives Thanks for reply but i think u didnt understand, Mounting and bleeding isnt a problem for me. Only buying, these ones are very rare, very hard to get.
My battery keeps getting stuck and is hard to remove, any advice?
either the underlying rail is uneven, or the battery contacts are too narrow… you could try spreading them if this is your own battery…