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"How do I take out my battery?" "Where do I charge my bike?" Your battery is your bike's lifeline. This unsung hero keeps your riding strong day in and day out. Properly caring for your battery can increase your e-bike's life and get you outside more. This helpful video shows how to remove and charge Magnum Bike Batteries.Shop Magnum Bikes Magnum Pathfinder The button to check your charge status and to turn on the bike is located on the lower end of the battery. There are 5 indica …

IZIP Zuma 2.0 Step-Thru - Photo credit: IZIP The snow has melted, the bike paths are clear, and it’s time to break out the bikes! Here are our top 5 bikes to cruise into spring:Norco Scene VLT The Norco Scene is a step-thru e-bike with a Shimano STEPS E6100 mid-drive motor. Pedaling up to 20 mph is a breeze, and the pedal assistance is smooth and subtle. Unique to this bike is the JD TranzX Dropper, which helps maximize comfort and fits most heights. In our opinion, this bike is well t …

How hard is it to assemble my electric bike? Do I need to take it to a bike shop? Help! While we prefer some bikes are assembled by a bike store, we understand that not every bike can be purchased in store or sent to a nearby shop. That's why, when more information becomes available, we like to share unboxing videos from the brands we carry.  IZIP's helpful video provides an overview in unboxing their Vida e-bike. Many of these steps can be used on other bike models as well!S …

Magnum designs user-friendly e-bikes that can suit a variety of riders. Adjusting your bike’s stem allows you to customize your riding experience to best suit your needs. This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to adjust your bike’s stems with and without tools.Toolless Stem Adjustments Pull the safety release located on the left side of the stem. The lever will automatically rise upwards. Adjust the stem and handlebars as appropriate. Tighten the base of the stem using …

The open road can be inspirational and intrepid. It can also be perilous and hazardous. Imagine: A car makes a right turn, not paying attention to the biker that was next to them. Or, a bicyclist zooms through a four-way stop, not seeing the driver across from them make a left-hand turn. Do any of these sound familiar? Hopefully not. Unfortunately, this can be a dangerous reality for those who don't know how to share the road. Don't be a road hog! Here are 16 tips for Michigan bikers …