DUOTTS C29 maintenance and battery care
Ten minutes of checks a week, a few battery rules, and knowing when it’s a workshop job. On a rented bike the repairs are the workshop’s; the daily care is yours.
- Charge
- 5–7h
- Battery
- 48V
- Repair
- 24–48h
Your job, and the workshop’s
01As the renter
- Charge with the original charger, somewhere dry and at room temperature.
- Check the bike once a week using the list below.
- Clean off mud and road salt, especially in winter.
- If anything feels off (a rattle, weaker brakes, an error message), tell e-renty straight away.
02e-renty and its repair partners
- Repairs at a certified partner, usually within 24–48 hours.
- A replacement bike where possible; always on Max.
- Priority repair and tire puncture coverage on Max.
- Service points: Basic 1, Plus several, Max nationwide.
The ten-minute check
Once a week, before you set off. If any step turns up a problem, don’t ride; report it.
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Tire pressure
Check both wheels against the pressure range printed on the tire sidewall. Low pressure cuts range and raises the risk of punctures.
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Brakes
Pull both levers: they should feel firm and not reach the grip. If a brake squeals or weakens, report it, and don’t touch the rotors with oily hands.
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Chain
Wipe the chain with a rag, then apply a little chain lube. Do it more often in wet weather.
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Bolts and axles
Check that the handlebar, saddle and wheels don’t wobble. If anything moves, don’t ride it.
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Lights and display
Switch on the front and rear lights and make sure the display starts without an error message.
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Battery mount
Make sure the battery is seated and locked, and that the contacts are clean and dry.
Rules for a long battery life
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01
Original charger
Use only the charger supplied with the bike. Another charger can damage the battery.
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02
Room temperature
Don’t charge below freezing, and after a cold ride wait until the battery has warmed up.
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03
Don’t run it flat
Draining to zero regularly speeds up wear. Charge more often instead.
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04
Longer breaks
If you won’t ride for days, store it about half charged, somewhere cool and dry.
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05
Heat
In summer, don’t leave the bike in full sun for hours, and don’t charge a hot battery.
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06
Damaged battery
If the battery has been knocked, is deformed or smells unusual, don’t use or charge it; report it at once.
Cold changes things
A lithium-ion battery delivers less energy in the cold, so expect less range in winter; the calculator assumes 15% higher consumption below 10 °C and 30% below freezing. Bring the battery indoors overnight and let it reach room temperature before charging. After salted roads, wipe down the chain and brakes.
Servicing included
45,000Ft / month and up · Basic plan
On a rented C29, a repair partner handles repairs; on Max you get priority, a replacement bike and puncture coverage.