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When you were first learning how to ride a bike as a kid, the bike you were learning on probably didn't have any special bells or whistles on it, aside from perhaps a literal bell on the handlebars.

Your e-bike motor is the heart of your ride. It gives you that smooth boost, helps you climb hills, and keeps you moving when the wind is against you.But even tough motors need care. Small mistakes — ...