Questions we get asked
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Can I buy an extra battery from SLIDER?
Yes. The battery is the same model across the range and we supply it for the life of the product.
Can I order a SLIDER bike in my own colour?
Not as a single unit. Custom colour is available through the OEM / ODM programme at production volume — talk to us about volumes.
Can I replace individual parts on my e-bike with others?
Yes. If a part fits, it can be installed on the bike.
Can I ride a SLIDER bike in the rain?
Yes — the bikes are water resistant. In heavy rain we recommend switching the electrical system off to protect it, and only using it again once everything is dry.
Can I ride a SLIDER bike in winter?
Yes. Down to −10 °C the system works without any problems; only the range may be a little shorter in the cold. At very low temperatures, charge and store the battery indoors, fit it to the bike immediately before setting off, and ride with the assistance adjusted. Take the battery back inside on arrival and charge it there.
How do I look after the battery?
After use, charge it to 80% or more before storing. For long-term storage, top it back up to 80% or more every two months.
Can I carry a SLIDER bike on a car?
Yes. Plenty of carrier systems on the market will take it. Before buying one, check with the dealer that the carrier is suitable for an e-bike — they are heavier than a conventional bicycle.
How do I charge the battery?
Each bike comes with a separate charging device that connects to any 110 / 220 V socket. The charge level can be read from the display on the handlebars or directly on the battery. If the battery is not going to be used for a long time, it is best stored at around 60% charge, in a dry place at room temperature.
What does a charge cost?
Around 0.7 kWh is required to fully charge a 500 Wh battery. At an electricity price of 28 cents per kWh, that is roughly 20 cents per charge.
How far can I travel on one charge?
It depends heavily on the assistance level, the pace and the terrain. Temperature, wind, rider weight, cargo and tyre pressure all move the number as well, which is why a single range figure is never the whole story.
How do I change the rear wheel?
The rear wheel bolt is square, so it goes in and comes out the same way. Unplug the motor wires, carefully undo the bolts, note how the washer is fitted, then remove in the same direction.
What speed does the system assist to?
Depending on the country, dealers offer models assisting up to 25 km/h. Above that the motor assistance switches off. Levels 1–5 give different amounts of assistance below that limit.
How do I switch the lights on?
Long-press the + button.
How do I turn the electrical system on?
Press the power button on the display.
How do I check for a fault?
Display on but no motor power — check the motor wires. Display blank — check the display wires and the battery. Assistance not working — check the controller. Motor does not cut out when braking — check the brake wires. Motor noisy under load — check whether the bike has been ridden for a long stretch. Battery not charging — check the battery. Battery dead with no level lights — replace the battery.
Still stuck?
Send the model and frame number and we will come back with the right document or part.