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The 12-Point eBike Tune-Up Checklist (What a Real Tune-Up Includes)
By Brayden Fraser, Mobile eBike Mechanic, Carlsbad CAFebruary 26, 2026
MaintenanceFebruary 26, 20266 min read
Exactly what should be checked during a professional eBike tune-up - and how to spot a shop that's cutting corners.
A real eBike tune-up is more than airing up tires and lubing the chain. Here's the full 12-point checklist we run on every visit.
The checklist
- Tire pressure and sidewall inspection
- Brake pad thickness and rotor trueness
- Brake lever pull and bleed check (hydraulic)
- Drivetrain wear (chain stretch with a gauge, cassette, chainring)
- Shifting adjustment (limit screws, indexing, hanger alignment)
- Wheel truing and spoke tension
- Headset, bottom bracket, and hub bearing check
- Bolt torque audit (stem, seatpost, motor mount, racks)
- Battery contact cleaning and voltage test
- Motor connector inspection and torque arm check
- Display firmware and error code review
- Test ride with PAS and throttle verification
What gets skipped
Most quick tune-ups skip the torque audit, motor connector check, and battery diagnostic - exactly the things that prevent expensive failures.
How often
Every 6 months for daily riders, once a year for weekend riders. Coastal salt air in Carlsbad and Encinitas accelerates corrosion, so don't stretch it longer.
Book a mobile tune-up and we'll run the full 12-point check in your driveway.
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