Guides
Repairs, batteries, winter riding and the rules, for riders in Canada.
Are 750W e-bikes legal in Canada?
They aren't legal as e-bikes. Every province we've checked caps e-bike motors at 500 W, and a stronger bike counts as a motor vehicle. Why 750 W bikes are sold here anyway, and what to check before buying one.
Read the guideCharging an e-bike battery safely
Use the original battery and charger, charge where a fire won't block your way out, and stop using any battery that's damaged. Health Canada's advice, the warning signs, and what to do with an old battery.
Read the guideRiding a Onewheel in Canada
Where Onewheels are legal to ride, where to buy one, and where to get it fixed. Most provinces don't allow them on public roads yet, and repairs go back to the maker in California.
Read the guideMy online e-bike broke: who will fix it?
Plenty of bike shops won't repair an e-bike bought online, but some will. Here they are by city, along with the kinds of bikes shops usually turn away.
Read the guideBuying a used e-bike: checklist
Check the serial number, the battery, the motor system and the paperwork before you pay. A checklist for buying a second-hand e-bike in Canada.
Read the guideStoring your e-bike battery over a Canadian winter
Bring the battery indoors, store it partly charged at room temperature, and top it up every few months. What Bosch and Shimano recommend, and how to ride and charge in the cold.
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