Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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If one of our many Mobile Experience Center (MXC) is near to where you are (check the location calendar of MXCs here), we recommend you try taking a test ride of eBike. You can also visit our store here. In case there is no store or MXC close to you, you can pick your eBike on the website. The website features all the tools and assistance required to make your purchase seamless. We also have a host of images including close ups for eBikes from all possible angles for you to explore.
eBikes come with a battery-powered assist that comes via pedalling and, in some cases, a throttle. When you push the pedals on a pedal-assist eBike, a motor engages & gives you a boost, so you can ride uphill without tiring yourself. The throttle mode engages the motor when twisted. The throttle allows you to take a break while your eBike continues to move ahead with the help of the motor. This is most useful in Stop-and-Go traffic.
eBikes with speed limit of 25kmph and power limit of 250 watts, require no registration. Raptric by Esthria Mobility qualifies under this criteria and hence doesn’t need registration or license to ride.
The assistance from the motor cuts off at the speed of 25kmph, but you can go faster by combining your pedal power in the pedal-assist mode. We suggest that every time you hit the pedal, wear the essential biking gear for your safety and follow the state and city rules.
Though an eBike is sufficient to make your ride easy by itself, you can still opt for gears on our eBike to make that extra difference in comfort of riding when electric assist is switched off.
In order to go green and save environment, all our documentation is digital. You can find the user manual here which gives you all information related to the vehicle use, ride, safety, service & warranty.
There is no legal regulations in India that prevents kids/minors from using the eBike. So, defintely, kids/minors can ride eBike. However, caution should be exercised (wear the essential biking gear for your safety and follow the state and city rules) as the cycle is powered with a battery and can reach a speed of up to 25kmph.
There are several accessories readily available for use. Check our accessories section on the website to take your pick. The eBike comes with a wide range of accessories to choose from as per your requirement. You could also visit the eSthira store to check them out!
Yes, you can ride your eBikes in the monsoon. You have to take some precautions like you should not ride in deep water or heaving rains. After riding, the eBike should be parked in a dry place or under a covered place. After the ride, make sure the eBike and components are kept dry.
Yes, you can wash your e-cycle with water but do not put pressure-wash.
- Net weight – 22kg
- Capacity – 120kg
No, you cannot do any kind of electrical modification on the eBike. If done, you will void the warranty.
Owning a eBike in India has many advantages, including being economical and friendly to the environment.
– Low cost of maintenance.
– Beneficial to the environment.
– Regular use keeps you in shape.
– Simple to use. – eBike’s portable battery design makes charging incredibly simple.
– eBikes also have warranties that ensure peach of mind.
– There is no need for a license or registration.
– Dedicated service station is an added advantage of buying an eSthira’s eBike.
A MXC is a on-the-move eSthira store which offers you the option of taking a test drive of our eBikes at various locations across Bengaluru. These MXCs are moving across Bengaluru and to know the exact location of it, please check here.
eSthira Mobility is a startup which was founded in 2018. In the last 5 years, we have studied the market, analyzed all the existing eBikes and perfected our product Raptric, that offers a very safe and quality product to our consumers.
The headquarters of eSthira Mobility is located in the garden and silicon city – Bengaluru
Firstly, congratulations!!! You are going to have a great riding experience with your Raptric eBike, get ready to create some fun riding memories. You can order a Raptric here on our website or visit our store. Order your Raptric and in most cases you will have your bike delivered within 10 working days.
All Raptric eBike models run on regular pedalling and electric power modes. The Raptric is powered by a 36V 10.4Ah Li-on battery and gives you two modes to work with – Pedal Assist and Throttle.
To ride on Pedal Assist mode, turn on the power button on the LCD Display module, set the power assist level between 1 to 5 and start pedalling. The power boost kicks in as soon as you start pedalling. You can change the power assist levels on the move.
To ride on the throttle mode, turn on the power button on the LCD Display module. Once the bike is on the move, use the throttle to power ahead without pedalling.
Yes, eBikes can be used without pedalling when you shift to the throttle mode. Although, it is not recommended to do this for a long duration as it will considerably reduce the range and of course, it will beat the whole purpose of cycling. Pedal-assist mode is much more fun than throttle mode.
You can ride an eBikes without the use of battery just like a normal cycle. The effort required will be slightly more than normal cycles because the battery and other electronics tends to increase the overall weight by 5-6kgs.
Yes, the battery is fully removable from the Raptric eBike and you can carry it with you. It makes it easier for you to charge it anytime, anywhere.
Yes, the battery across all Raptric eBikes are structurally the same and interchangeable. You can use a battery pack of another Raptric ebike on yours or buy a spare one at any point of time.
It takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours for a full charge. You can charge the battery with a 5 Amps electrical wall socket.
No, it does not charge during pedaling. Pedaling is used normally to climb uphill and to increase mileage.
Well, it depends upon your travel plan and state of charge. Otherwise, it is recommended to charge the battery full once in a month if not in use. The battery can also be kept idle for a period of 1 month without charging.
(Note – It is advisable not to let the battery to run out of charge <10% to extend the life of battery)
You can always check the battery charge level on the LED display console on the handlebar.
(Note – It is advisable not to let the battery to run out of charge fully. To maximise the battery life, always charge the battery well before running out of charge)
Following are the ranges for different capacity of battery:
- 5.2Ah – 25 Kms
- 7.8 Ah – 40 Kms
- 10.4 Ah – 50 Kms
- 13.0 Ah – 60 Kms
All claimed ranges are based on standard riding conditions. Please contact us to know more.
Yes, you can buy any number of additional batteries at any point of time.
The life of a Li-on battery is measured in charge cycles. The Raptric battery comes with 800 charge cycles. However, we have found the actual life in test conditions to be 1000+ charge cycles. You can be rest assured of a life of 4-5 years minimum. Essentially, the battery life depends on how often you charge it. Even after the 800 charge cycles, the battery can still be used with a drop in range.
(Note: The Raptric battery comes with a warranty of 24 months)
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Yes, the battery is locked to the bike and a key should be used to remove it.
Please handle the removed battery carefully without dropping it. Please store it in a cool and dry place. Make sure that there is no metal objects near the battery connectors. Also ensure that the battery is switched off. Keep it away from kids and liquid items.
We wish you a very safe ride. However, if you come across an accident, then we recommend you to please visit our store for a health checkup to ensure your safety, while continuing to use the eBike in future.
Replacement keys needs to be ordered at our store at additional cost.
The Raptric eBike is equipped with a CE & UL certified, 36V 250W BLDC motor. The motor is programmed to deliver a maximum speed of 25 kmph as a measure of rider safety (ARAI certification requirement)
With good care, the motor has a minimum life of 5 years and can go well beyond.
(Note: The motor comes with a warranty of 24 months)
In pedal-assist mode, the motor gives a boost to your pedalling effort. The idea of providing a motor is to reduce tension in your body when you are tired. You can easily push back to the pedal-assist mode and continue pedalling. So, riding an eBike is definitely not cheating. It just enables you to do a lot more.
Raptric eBike has a power lock on the handle bar. You will be provided keys using which you can power it on. Addiitonally, you have to press the ON/OFF switch on the LCD Display module. Please remember to turn on the battery before the above steps.
While it does not cause any damage to the vehicle, it does drain the battery and the cycle might accelerate if somebody accidentally touches the throttle.
You can pay online on our website with complete peace of mind. When you make the payment on our website, the payment is processed through our fully secured and PCI DSS compliant payment gateway (Razorpay). Your transaction is fully protected and eSthira does not access or keep any of your card, netbanking details.
We only accept payments by UPI, credit, debit cards and netbanking.We accept cash payments only in our store.
Unfortunately, we do not support COD. Please make your payment online using your UPI, credit, debit or netbanking accounts. Or pay cash at our store.
Yes, we have easy EMI options available. You will find them during the checkout stage, on the payment gateway page. Do browse the options and select the one that suits you.
Congratulations on your purchase of eBike. You can log in to your account to track your order and get all your updates. You can also click here: Track My Order to track your order and estimate the delivery.
Do not worry. Please call us at +91-93802-76355 and confirm the payment status with us. If we have not received the payment, then usually the amount will get reversed to the same payment method. You can check with your bank for more details.
If the store already has the eBike that you have chosen/placed order for, you can take on-the-spot delivery. We suggest calling the store before leaving the house. In case of non-availability, you can still place your order at the store and the eBike will be delivered to you within 10 working days.
Please check the availablity of stores here. Additionally, you can check if there is any Mobile Experience Center (MXC) near to you here.
eSthira has an authorised service centre in Bengaluru, giving you complete piece of mind. Please visit us at the store here for servicing your eBike.
Usually eBikes are maintenance free. However, we recommend to get regular health checkup at least once in 6 months. But, you need to service the eBike for its mechanical parts similar to a conventional cycle.
If you encounter any issue with your Raptric eBike, please refer to the YouTube videos for assistance. If you are not able to find any solution to the issue, then please email us at support@esthira.com or Whatsapp us at 919380276355 and we will help you out. Additionally, you could either take your Raptric to the nearest service store or have help at your doorstep.
We hope you never have to experience that as all our eBike go through high-quality manufacturing tests before they are dispatched. However, such things can happen and if it does, just get in touch with us and we will arrange for the replacement to be delivered.
The eBike comes to you 90% assembled, in a well-packaged carton box. You will need very little assembly to do before your Raptric is ready to ride. You will receive a video link for detailed step-by-step assembly instructions and assembling your Raptric won’t be difficult at all. In fact you will love doing it. See our Assembly page for more information.
As the assembly is simple and only mechanical, you can also visit your local cycle store for getting it assembled.
As Each Raptric electric bike comes to you 90% assembled, the assembly of the bike shouldn’t take more than an 30 mins, if done by an expert.
Every eSthira’s eBike is manufactured and tested with the highest quality standard. We are proud to say that finding a flaw in our cycle is quite rare. For any manufacturing defect or missing/defective components, you can drop us an email at support@esthira.com. We don’t accept return/exchange but we will support you for any issue/defect with your Raptric eBike.
Cycling is a great form of exercise to reduce weight. It can be adopted by those who are struggling in the gym or even those who prefer outdoor activities over gym workouts. Cycling helps burn calories within the first 30 minutes of hitting the pedal, so it is a great way to stay in form.
Yes, cycling is a great way to burn fat and lose calories. The outdoor activity is an excellent physical activity as well as aids mental wellness.
Cycling is one of the top three ways of losing belly fat. The stubborn belly fat is extremely difficult to get rid of however, cycling remains an effective way to lose it. Cycling not only gets your heart rate up but also has the capacity to burn a significant number of calories. Health experts suggest that regular cycling can burn more calories and thereby help you lose weight.
It is recommended that you must at least cycle for a span of 30 minutes for your body to start burning calories. According to Harvard Health Publishing, a 70-KG person can burn 446 calories in just 30 minutes by cycling at a speed of 25 to 30 kmph. Burning excess calories aids weight loss. Cycling is a great form of workout to help you lose weight and also give you a break from the monotony of life.
eBike make bike riding fun and more convenient especially when you are on a steep slope and want to reduce the pressure on your knees and joints. With a motor that takes up for you when you need a break, you can easily shift to the throttle mode if you are too tired. This helps relieve stress on your knees, hips and joints.
Cycling will help your child develop their leg muscles and strengthen their bones. The continued exercise will help build their stamina and improve their cardiovascular development. It will also increase their coordination and balance. Riding a bicycle is something all children should be able to experience. Moreover, cycling is a great teacher of different life lessons that children can learn and apply to their growth.
eBikes brings the best of both worlds together (option of cycling in the traditional form or using a motor when needed). For someone who is motivated from fitness perspective, one can still use an eBike in traditional form. But due to the various road and weather scenarios (like steep gradients, stop and go traffic, etc), an eBike can make your exercise more joyful.
Our recommendation – you can use the eBike on electric mode while going to work/study/to meet someone so that you are still fresh and energetic. While returning, you can either completely switch off the assist or lower the assit (based on your need) and return back home, completing your excercise for the day. In ths way, you do not have to reserve time specifically for excercise.
We are currently delivering the Raptric eBikes within 10 working days
We will deliver your Raptric eBike right at your doorstep, in a safe and well-packaged condition from our Bengaluru office.
We are trying our best to reduce the delivery time. However, due to various dependencies on third party logistics providers for delivery, it wouldn’t be possible to deliver sooner for now.
In order to provide the best in class service to our customers, we are only delivering within Bengaluru for now. We will soon be expanding to other cities too. Please check our store locations here for more details.
Based on the average range, cost of charging and average commuting distance, you will recover the cost of eBike in 3 years when compared to any other petrol 2 wheeler.