E-MTB tips for beginners

Uphill

• Start off in low gears and ensure an even pedalling frequency of between 80 and 90 revolutions.
• It is best to ride sitting down, otherwise the motor will push irregularly. Standing up leads to a loss of motor contraction.
• On very steep sections: slide your buttocks all the way forwards on the saddle.
• Get your shoulders low and place your elbows at the side of your body. This prevents the front wheel from rising.

Brakes

• Test the brakes before the tour.
• Due to the higher weight, the bike has a low centre of gravity. If the braking technique is incorrect, the front wheel can lock or slip. Therefore, raise the centre of gravity of your body.

Downhill in the bend

• Keep your shoulders low and push the bike into the bend. The centre of gravity remains centrally above the bike.
• It is better to brake hard into the bend and then accelerate again slightly.
• Do not use the front brake in the bend, or use it only a little.
• Try to look out of the bend as soon as you enter it. This favours the rotation of the upper body.

Save energy

• drive at the lowest possible level. This increases the range of the battery enormously.
• Keep an eye on the motor support on the display.
• Always recharge the battery during breaks if possible.
• Avoid stop-and-go as this consumes a lot of energy.
• Switch off the motor when riding downhill and, if available: Use the motor's energy recovery function.

With children

• Plan play breaks so that the whole family has a great mountain experience.
• Children in the trailer must wear a cycle helmet.
• if both parents use the same battery model: Swap the battery of the bike that is pulling the child trailer with your partner when it is half full. This way, both bikes have the same range.