General maintenance: Keeping your Rhino in top shape – ZuGo Bike

As with any bike, e-bikes require regular maintenance to stay safe and fun to ride. Here is a list of general maintenance activities you should do in order to extend the life of your Rhino:

Look over the bike before each ride

As part of your Pre-Ride Safety Checklist, check the bike for any wear and tear, malfunctioning components, and wheel alignment issues.

Keep your bike clean

Dirt, salt, and dust can damage your bike over time. Keeping your bike clean will ensure your Rhino is safe to ride and it will last for longer. After an off-road adventure or every couple of weeks, wipe down your bike with a damp rag and non-corrosive cleaning products. Pay special attention to your frame, disc brakes, battery compartment, and suspension forks. See the section below on cleaning your chain.

Get a yearly tune-up

Every year, take your bike to a local bike shop for a general tune-up. They’re usually inexpensive and essential for prolonging your Rhino’s life.

Replace the tires when worn

Maintain your tires at 25psi for every ride and replace them when the tread wears out or there are noticeable defects (e.g. cracking).

Keep the chain clean and lubricated

Just like any vehicle, it’s important to keep the moving parts clean and adequately lubricated. Clean your chain with a bike-specific degreaser according to the product’s. Once the chain is clean and dry, apply a chain-specific lubricant to each chain roller according to the product’s instructions. Complete 1-2 complete cycles and wipe off any excess lubricant. Replace your chain whenever it is rusty or damaged.

Replace brake pads every 400-750 miles

E-bike brake pads often wear down faster than normal bikes because of the speed the bike travels. Check the brake pads regularly and replace them when they’re worn. Send us an email at support@zugo.bike if you need some! Here's a handy video on how to replace your brake pads too.

Use the touch up paint

We include touch up paint with your bike as it’s important to paint over any chips or nicks on the frame. This will help prevent any rust or corrosion in the area.

If you have any other specific maintenance questions, just contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@zugo.bike and they’ll be happy to assist you.