DIY Ebike Toolbox

[Eric Luna]

Here is a list of tools we think are almost mandatory for every Ebike Builder to have for builds and repairs.

Multi-meter - so essential for basic trouble shooting. As essential as an air pump to a regular bicycle rider.\

Wire cutter/sripper

Soldering kit or crimping kit - sorry..but a big part of ebike building and repair is to do your own electrical wiring.

Shrink tube and shrink wrap - makes electrical wiring so much cleaner....a great replacement for the old school electrical tape

Zip ties - essential for cleaning up wiring and some unexpected quick fixes. we strongly suggest black color since most ebike wires are black.

For more on ebike tool recommendations see this great forum section:

[Christian Livingstone]

Yeah,

And though not a tool or super-critical, about a dozen spokes for the electric driven wheels are something I keep in the eBike Toolbox, since it probably equates to replacing a couple per year. But my setup includes hub motors, which requires custom length spokes which aren't available locally, and I don't like paying sales tax anyway, so I order them to size from wheelbuilder.com.

[commuter ebikes]

And a heat gun for the shrink tubing.

[gman1971]

commuter ebikes Regular lighter works great for heat shrink. :)

I totally agree with Eric. At some point I even carried my Lithium dremel tool with me with cutting wheels and drill bits... along with a small butane powered soldering kit.. However, reliability has gotten so good that I am leaving most of my power tools at home now... Only carry the essentials now: chain tool, cutters and screwdrivers along with hex drives and assorted wrenches, air pump and 3 replacement tubes (I have a trike)


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[PoweredRide]

Here is a list of tools we think are almost mandatory for every Ebike Builder to have for builds and repairs.

For more on ebike tool recommendations see this great forum section:

Eric, this link you posted is broken.

[New Mariner]

I now carry bear spray with me where every I go. So far I have been able to outrun dogs. It may not always be possible. And if you have extreme issues with 2 legged animals, it may be a life saver. Remember to call 911 and an ambulance if you use it.

[dennis_young]

I now carry bear spray with me where every I go. So far I have been able to outrun dogs. It may not always be possible. And if you have extreme issues with 2 legged animals, it may be a life saver. Remember to call 911 and an ambulance if you use it.

note to self. Secure bear repellant...