If your e-bike motor stopped working after a tire change or rear-wheel removal, check wheel seating, brake drag, motor connections, wiring and sensors before assuming the motor or controller failed.

When an e-bike suddenly stops working, cuts out under load, or powers on but will not move, it is easy to assume the worst. The problem might be the e-bike battery, the controller, or the motor, but ...

DIY e-bikes are often easy to spot. If they’re not built out of something insane like an old washing machine motor, the more subtle kits that are generally used still stand out when compared to a ...