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1. gt Only ride at a speed at which you re comfortable Just because the bicycle is capable of reaching high speed does not mean you must ride it at high speed gt Make sure you consider how you are perceived by other road users Cars Riding an electric bike pedestrians and other cyclists will often underestimate your speed and make decisions assuming you are traveling slower than you are Be especially vigi lant around driveways and intersections or anywhere with cross traffic gt Use extra caution when overtaking other cyclists or pedestrians the greater dif ference in speed increases the risk and severity of a crash Local laws may prohibit the use of high speed electric bicycles on bike paths or trails Be sure you are familiar with the laws in your area Even if legal it is usually not safe to ride at high speed on paths or trails around other users gt Always wear a helmet bright colored clothing and suitable glasses while rid ing at high speeds N WARNING Do not tow a trailer using a high speed electric bicycle Higher speeds can cause instability and lead to a crash Riding a center drive bike Operation Since a center drive like the Bosch or TransX system outputs power through the bike s normal drivetrain the rider needs to be more active in controlling motor output than on a bike with a hub motor This is done by shifting the bicycle s gears Say a rider on a bike with a hub m
2. 100 kg 220 Ibs Accessories Maximum carrying weight Luggage racks front 10 kg 22 Ibs Luggage racks rear 25 kg 55 Ibs 1 Maximum carrying weight includes the weight of the rider plus clothing riding gear etc any added accessories and any cargo being carried The weights listed are for general reference only check the documentation included with your bike for specific weight limits 2 Maximum carrying weight includes any attached battery even if integrated into the rack Always check if the manufacturer s recommended weight is marked on the rack itself or included in separate documentation and do not exceed that recommendation 3 Unless otherwise noted check the instructions provided by the bike and wheel manufacturer High Performance Road Intended use of your electric bicycle 63 High Performance Road Condition 1 Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not lose ground contact 72 INTENDED To be ridden on paved roads only NOT INTENDED For off road cyclocross or touring with racks or 1 ee panniers aiid TRADE OFF Material use is optimized to deliver both light weight and specific performance You must understand that 1 these types of bikes are intended to give an aggressive racer or competitive cyclist a performance advantage over a relatively short product life 2 a less aggressive rider will enjoy longer frame life 3 you are choosing l
3. 22 Brake reachr xac RSS RUE INN 22 SecHornm 4 TCI do bou os meo pp ae RC S o Te or eee 24 Wheels 2 e rrt aes sS oup ut 24 Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices 25 Wheels with cam action systems 25 Removing and Installing wheels 26 Seatpost cam actionclamp 29 Adjusting the seatpost cam action mechanism 30 Brakes iodo M esr de o es d eue dod iis 30 Brake controls and features 32 How brakes work 22222 33 Shifting gears o 33 How a derailleur drivetrain works 34 How an internal gear hub drivetrain works 35 PedalSs 2 neue wo Bret mes S es ned a Rete eet Gols 36 Bicycle suspension lll sn 37 Tires and tubes llle ss 39 TIES oru io RUE up eg idu RU 39 Tire Valves a idem cuo Rule n s nbus 40 Section 5 Electric BikesS o o oooooooo 42 Electric bike components 42 Motors a ba See ae eR A A ee 42 Pedal assistsensors 2 ls 43 POTOSI A Re BAA a 43 Brakes s iua db oe ee hd b ird deg 43 Battery capacity gauges 43 Battery care amp safety a sn 44 What to do when you receive your new battery 44 General use and FAQ ln 45 Charging uu uh REO nom Ro Ae eS 45 SIOIAg ni os bse T Bh ees BORE Boe Se RE wo 46 Tran SDOLL se aie sn e ete e Sh age tet AAA 47 DISPOSAL o e emn ID mut be d udo 47
4. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices Most bicycles have front forks which uti lize a secondary wheel retention device to reduce the risk of the wheel disengag ing from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly secured Secondary retention devices are EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 Tech indd Tech 25 not a substitute for correctly securing your front wheel Secondary retention devices fall into two basic categories 1 The clip on type is a part which the manufacturer adds to the front wheel hub or front fork 2 The integral type is molded cast or machined into the outer faces of the front fork dropouts Ask your dealer to explain the particular secondary retention device on your bike N WARNING Do not remove or disable the secondary retention device As its name implies it serves as a back up for a critical adjust ment If the wheel is not secured cor rectly the secondary retention device can reduce the risk of the wheel disen gaging from the fork Removing or dis abling the secondary retention device may also void the warranty Secondary retention devices are not a substitute for correctly securing your wheel Failure to properly secure the wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage which could cause you to lose control and fall resulting in serious injury or death Wheels with cam action systems There are currently two types of over cen ter cam wheel retention
5. N WARNING To reduce the risk of injury use wheel skirts when carrying passengers or chil dren Pre ride checklist gt Ensure straps cannot get caught in the wheels gt Ensure bags boxes or any other item are in a position where they cannot be caught in the spoke Double check your load for security and stability gt Check that your brakes are well adjusted Check to see that your wheels are securely fastened That your helmet is securely fastened Thatno components or frame members are cracked or broken in general if at EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 6 Cargo indd Cargo 55 any time you notice a crack or bend in your bike stem forks or bars of your bicycle stop riding immediately take your rig to your local bike shop and have them inspect it gt That your bike is equipped with the proper passengers accessories child seat foot pegs handle bar wheelskirts Kickstand Abicycle kickstand is provided with each bicycle There are a few important points to take into consideration when using a kickstand with a cargo bicycle gt Kickstands are not designed for heavy loading or passenger loading gt The user should always hold on to the bike when loading it Or the user can lean the bike against a wall or a pole to prevent the bicycle from falling over Maximum payloads gt For the carrier 135kg 300lbs Behind axle 20kg 44lbs gt Side
6. what a bicycle can do SPICY CURRY CARGO BICYCLE EB Ct 23 CURRIE TECH Competence Center IMPORTANT This manual contains important safety performance and service information Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle and keep it for reference This manual is designed to be read together with the separate user manual provided with your electric bike s drive system Be sure to read all provided documents before your first ride Additional safety performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase may also be available Make sure that your dealer has given you all the manufactur ers literature that was included with your bicycle or accessories In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component manufacturer always follow the component manufacturer s instructions If you have any questions or do not understand something take responsibility for your safety and consult with your dealer or the bicycle s manufacturer NOTE This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use service repair or maintenance manual Please see your dealer for all service repairs or maintenance Your dealer may also be able to refer you to classes clinics or books on bicycle use service repair or maintenance Contents GENERAL WARNINGS amp iia e eek n e
7. ww Stronger more fit more aggressive rider ww Corrosive environment wet salt air win ter road salt accumulated sweat ww Presence of abrasive mud dirt sand soil in riding environment Factors that lengthen product life ww Smooth fluid riding style bd No hits crashes jumps other shots to the bike ww Low mileage ww Lower body weight ww Less aggressive rider Non corrosive environment dry salt free air The lifespan of your bike and its components Perspective gt Clean riding environment NWARNING Do not ride a bicycle or component with any crack bulge or dent even a small one Riding a cracked frame fork or component could lead to complete fail ure with risk of serious injury or death Understanding components It is often necessary to remove and dis assemble components in order to properly and carefully inspect them This is a job for a professional bicycle mechanic with the spe cial tools skills and experience to inspect and service today s high tech high per formance bicycles and their components Aftermarket Super Light components Think carefully about your rider profile as outlined above The more you fit the shorten product life profile the more you must question the use of super light com ponents The more you fit the lengthen product life profile the more likely it is that lighter components may be suitable for you Discuss you
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9. Do not set off on your bike with drive assistance if the control element shows a warning In such a case contact your bicy cle dealer immediately You can find further information in the corresponding chapter of the system man ual of the drive manufacturer Finally take a good look at the whole bike to detect any deformation color changes or cracks Ride back very care fully by taking the shortest route possible only if your bike went through this check without any problems Do not acceler ate or brake hard and do not ride your bicycle out of the saddle If you are in doubt about the performance of your bike have yourself picked up by car instead of taking any risks Back home you need to recheck your bike thoroughly once again The damaged parts must be repaired Ask your bicycle dealer for help N WARNING Deformed components especially those made of aluminum can break without previous warning They may not be repaired i e straightened as the immi nent risk of breakage will remain This applies in particular to the fork the han dlebars the stem the cranks the seat post and the pedals When in doubt it is always recommendable to have these components replaced as your safety comes first Ask your bicycle dealer for help 18 Fit Standover height Section 3 Fit NOTE Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety performance and comfort Making the adjustments to your bicycle which result
10. back with your right hand Put the chain on top of the smallest freewheel sprocket 3 On single speed remove the chain from the front sprocket so that you have plenty of slack in the chain Put the chain on the rear wheel sprocket Seatpost cam action clamp 4 Then insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts 5 On a single speed or an internal gear hub replace the chain on the chainring pull the wheel back in the dropouts so that itis straight in the frame and the chain has about 1 4 inches of up and down play 6 With a cam action system move the cam lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position fig 4 1 amp fig 4 2 The lever should now be parallel to the seat stay or chain stay and curved toward the wheel To apply enough clamping force you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade for leverage and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand 7 With a through bolt or bolt on system tighten the fasteners to the torque specifi cations in Fastener Torque Specifications on page 74 or the hub manufacturer s instructions NOTE If on a traditional cam action system the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the seat stay or chain stay return the lever to the OPEN position Then turn the tension adjusting nut counter clockwise one quarter turn and try tightening the lever again EBCC Technical and Custom
11. AND GROW FAST Think about the crack as forming a pathway to failure This means that any crack is potentially dangerous and will only become more dangerous The lifespan of your bike and its components 71 SIMPLE RULE 1 If you find crack replace the part ww CORROSION SPEEDS DAMAGE Cracks grow more quickly when they are in a cor rosive environment Think about the cor rosive solution as further weakening and extending the crack SIMPLE RULE 2 Clean your bike lubricate your bike protect your bike from salt remove any salt as soon as you can ww STAINS AND DISCOLORATION CAN OCCUR NEAR A CRACK Such staining may be a warning sign that a crack exists SIMPLE RULE 3 Inspect and inves tigate any staining to see if it is asso ciated with a crack ww SIGNIFICANT SCRATCHES GOUGES DENTS OR SCORING CREATE START ING POINTS FOR CRACKS Think about the cut surface as a focal point for stress in fact engineers call such areas stress ris ers areas where the stress is increased Perhaps you have seen glass cut Recall how the glass was scored and then broke on the scored line SIMPLE RULE 4 Do not scratch gouge or score any surface If you do pay frequent attention to this area or replace the part ww SOME CRACKS particularly larger ones MAY MAKE CREAKING NOISE AS YOURIDE Think about such a noise as a serious warning signal Note that a well maintained bicycle wil
12. Does it charge the battery when pedal Generally no Like electric cars some electric bikes are able to push a small amount of power back into the battery as the wheel spins This is called regenera tion When a motor is regenerating power its drag increases significantly slowing the bike down For this reason regen mode is usually triggered when the rider depresses the bike s brake lever Only direct drive hub motors can be used to regenerate power because they are always engaged the coils inside the motor are always moving Geared hub motors freewheel their coils remain sta tionary when not powered so they cannot generate power Center drive motors cannot generate power for the same reason the spinning wheel is mechanically disengaged from the electrical system except while the motor is running Pedal assist sensors Most electric bikes use pedal assist sen sors to naturally combine the motor s effort with the rider s The most common sensors electronically measure pedal crank rota tion cadence pedal pressure torque or wheel speed Many bikes make use of all three types together Throttles Most electric bikes sold in the United States are equipped with a throttle Like on a motorcycle throttles are designed to let the user apply 0 100 of the motor s power at will Depending on the bike the EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 5 Electrical indd Electric Bikes 43 t
13. Safelyz x auc ode me etn See ee ad 47 Riding an electric bike 48 SACO Ai d A ve ln aie Gui 48 Legality ore Len RU A 48 Hange 4d har x uae xvm RR ee 49 PAIS 229 32 bose ae te BE EE Rr NE Te rr dm ct 49 Weather conditions ln 49 Riding an off road electric bicycle 50 Riding a high speed electric bicycle 50 Riding a center drive bike 50 Electric bike Care 51 Electric bike service lll ll 52 Section 6 Calgorssses ie boto Es 54 The basics 22 0002 o 54 The carrier o o o 54 Children 3 3 2 os ig ea ex Pca GL jr Rn 54 Using good judgment 55 Additional cargo considerations 55 Pre ride checklist o 55 IKICKSIANG str da BOS SE eb Ge Bo eren 55 Maximum payloads 55 Sideloader add ons 55 Carrying long loads 56 Carrying passengers and children 56 Section 7 Service 0 00 cee eee 58 Service intervals 54 ias wae eae eee de sd 59 If your bicycle sustains animpact 61 Appx A Intended use of your electric bicycle 62 High Performance Road 63 Gondailion TS iia on NK Ra ec e Bs 63 General Purpose Riding 63 Condition2 2222s 63 Cross Country Marathon Hardtails 64 Condilion 3 4 iu ise dk G s B
14. children gt For more tips and pictures on how to carry loads by bicycle visit yubabikes com Cargo 57 EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Last Modified March 24 2015 12 42 PM 7 6 Cargo indd 58 Service Section 6 Service WARNING N WARNING Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more complex and the pace of innovation is increasing It is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly repair and or main tain your bicycle In order to help min imize the chances of an accident and possible injury it is critical that you have any repair or maintenance which is not specifically described in this man ual performed by your dealer Equally important is that your individual mainte nance requirements will be determined by everything from your riding style to geographic location Consult your dealer for help in determining your mainte nance requirements N WARNING Many bicycle service and repair tasks require special knowledge and tools Do not begin any adjustments or service on your bicycle until you have learned from your dealer how to properly complete them Improper adjustment or service may result in damage to the bicycle or in an accident which can cause serious injury or death Before performing ANY service inspec tion or maintenance on your electric bicycle you should first remove the bat tery Failure to remove the battery c
15. conditions of poor visibility check and be sure you com ply with all local laws about night riding and Night riding take the following strongly recommended additional precautions Purchase and install battery or generator powered head and tail lights which meet all regulatory requirements and provide adequate visibility gt Wear light colored reflective clothing and accessories such as a reflective vest reflective arm and leg bands reflec tive stripes on your helmet flashing lights attached to your body and or your bicy cle any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists pedestrians and other traffic gt Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light gt Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors gt While riding at dawn at dusk or at night Ride slowly Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast moving traffic Avoid road hazards If possible ride on familiar routes gt If riding in traffic Be predictable Ride so that drivers can see you and predict your movements Be alert Ride defensively and expect the unexpected If you plan to ride in traffic often ask your dealer about traffic safety classes or a good book on bicycle traffic safety Vehicle racks Vehicle racks WARNING Misuse of vehic
16. force is achieved If your bike is equipped with a brake force modulator take extra care in becoming familiar with its performance characteristics EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 Tech indd Tech 31 Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use Be careful not to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool See the brake manufacturer s instruc tions for operation and care of your brakes and for when brake pads must be replaced If you do not have the manufacturer s instructions see your dealer or contact the brake manu facturer If replacing worn or damaged parts use only manufacturer approved gen uine replacement parts Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 32 Tech Brake controls and features It s very important to your safety that you learn and remem ber which brake lever controls which brake on your bike Tradi tionally the right brake lever controls the rear brake and the left brake lever controls the front brake but to make sure your bike s brakes are set up this way squeeze one brake lever and look to see which brake front or rear engages Now do the same with the other brake lever Make sure that your hands can reach and squeeze the brake levers comfortably If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably consult your dealer before riding the bike The lever reach may be adjustable or you may need a different brake lever desig
17. keep the wheel rotating just short of lockup It s important to develop a feel for the amount of brake lever pressure required for each wheel at different speeds and on different surfaces To better understand this experi ment a little by walking your bike and apply ing different amounts of pressure to each brake lever until the wheel locks When you apply one or both brakes the bike begins to slow but your body wants to continue at the speed at which it was going This causes a transfer of weight to the front wheel or under heavy braking around the front wheel hub which could send you flying over the handlebars EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 Tech indd Tech 33 Awheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup a wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake pressure So as you apply brakes and your weight is transferred forward you need to shift your body toward the rear of the bike to transfer weight back on to the rear wheel and at the same time you need to both decrease rear braking and increase front braking force This is even more important on descents because descents shift weight forward Two keys to effective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel lockup and weight transfer This weight transfer is even more pronounced if your bike has a front suspension fork Front suspension dips under braking increasing the weight transfe
18. laws of the areas where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws w Do you know how to correctly secure your front and rear wheels Check Wheels on page 24 to make sure Riding with an improperly secured wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disen Mechanical safety check gage from the bicycle and cause serious injury or death ww If your bike has toeclips and straps or clipless step in pedals make sure you know how they work see Pedals on page 36 These pedals require special techniques and skills Follow the pedal manufacturer s instructions for use adjustment and care ww Do you have toe overlap On smaller framed bicycles your toe or toeclip may be able to contact the front wheel when a pedal is all the way forward and the wheel is turned Read Pedals on page 36 to check whether you have toeclip overlap h gt Does your bike have suspension If so check Bicycle suspension on page 37 Suspension can change the way a bicycle performs Follow the suspen sion manufacturer s instructions for use adjustment and care gt Because electric bicycles are so differ ent from regular bikes additional steps are needed to ride them safely Please be sure to read Riding an electric bike on page 48 Cargo bicycles handle differently than regular bikes Please be sure to read Cargo on page 54 Mechanical safety check Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ri
19. light weight bicycles and their components will usually have a shorter life than heavier bicycles and their components In selecting a lightweight bicycle or components you are making a tradeoff favoring the higher performance that comes with lighter weight over longevity So If you choose lightweight high performance equipment be sure to have it inspected frequently You should have your bicycle and its components checked periodically by your dealer for indicators of stress and or poten tial failure including cracks deformation corrosion paint peeling dents and any other indicators of potential problems inap propriate use or abuse These are important safety checks and very important to help prevent accidents bodily injury to the rider and shortened product life Perspective Today s high performance bicycles require frequent and careful inspection and service In this Appendix we try to explain some underlying material science basics and how they relate to your bicycle We discuss some of the trade offs made in designing your bicycle and what you can expect from your bicycle and we provide important basic guidelines on how to main tain and inspect it We cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your bicycle and that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your bicycle to your dealer for professional care and attention Perspective N WARNING Frequent inspection of your b
20. over center cam action fastener for easy height adjust ment check that it is properly adjusted and in the locked position See Seat post cam action clamp on page 29 First ride Handlebar and saddle alignment gt Make sure the saddle and handlebar stem are parallel to the bike s center line and clamped tight enough so that you can t twist them out of alignment See Saddle position on page 19 and Handlebar height and angle on page 21 Handlebar ends and grips Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in good condition If not have your dealer replace them Make sure the handlebar ends and extensions are plugged If not have your dealer plug them before you ride If the handlebars have bar end extensions make sure they are clamped tight enough so you can t twist them WARNING Loose or damaged handlebar grips or extensions can cause you to lose control and fall Unplugged handlebars or exten sions can cut you and cause serious injury in an otherwise minor accident VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Please also read and become thoroughly familiar with the important information on the lifespan of your bicycle and its components on page 68 First ride When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first familiarization ride on your new bicycle be sure to pick a controlled environment away from cars other cyclists obstacles or other hazards Ride to become EBCC Technical and Cust
21. overheat Further failure to pedal up steep hills to assist the bicycle will overstress the battery reducing its capacity and shorten ing its useful life Weather conditions Your electric bike is built with components that are sealed against dust and water and can safely operate in most weather con ditions To ensure the longest life of your Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 50 Electric Bikes components however you should avoid riding in wet weather if possible N WARNING To avoid risk of electric shock and prop erty damage never submerge any of the bike s electrical components in a liquid AN WARNING Electric bikes are faster and heavier than normal bikes When riding in wet weather you should use extra caution You are more likely to fall from a wet road surface when traveling at high speed Heavy electric bikes also take longer to slow down and the required stopping distance in wet weather is even greater be sure to leave ample room for stop ping and brake gently and evenly to avoid falling Riding an off road electric bicycle See Off road safety on page 10 Riding a high speed electric bicycle High speed electric bikes are capable of easily traveling over 20 miles per hour The same principles of operation and the same safety considerations apply as with other electric bicycles However even more caution must be taken because the higher speed of travel makes accidents more likely
22. power that you provide is one watt less that the battery has to provide Make your bicycle a true human electric hybrid gt Check your tire pressure regularly and inflate the tires to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 5 Electrical indd Electric Bikes 49 Have your bicycle serviced periodically to ensure that the bearings turn freely and the brakes do not rub the rims or rotors for a disc brake when they are not applied gt Minimize the weight that you carry gt Ride at slower speeds gt Accelerate gently Assist the system by pedaling as you accelerate to your cruis ing speed As your battery ages it will gradually lose capacity With proper care and main tenance your Li ion battery will retain up to 70 of its capacity for at least 500 dis charge recharge cycles As capacity dimin ishes you will notice a gradual drop off in maximum range capability When range falls to an unacceptable level contact your authorized dealer for information regarding purchasing a replacement battery Hills If you encounter a hill that causes the speed of your bicycle to drop below 7 miles per hour 11 kilometers per hour on electric power only throttle mode with no pedaling with the throttle fully applied PEDAL to assist the bicycle up the hill Failure to do so could overstress the motor and control ler possibly causing those components to
23. regenerative braking see Does it charge the battery when pedal on page 43 They also produce less torque especially at low speed and have some inherent drag when freewheeling Center drive motors Centrally mounted motors which add power to the bike s normal drivetrain by driving the chainwheel are growing in popu larity These center drive systems are ideal for off road applications because of their high torque as well as other factors For example in full suspension bikes a cen ter drive motor greatly reduces unsprung weight when compared to a hub motor Because they integrate with the bicy cle s standard drivetrain center drive motors usually require more interaction from the rider than a hub motor does The rider must shift the bicycle s chain into the proper position for a given situation high gear for speed low gear for torque This extra effort is paid back by a system that is able to excel in a wide variety of terrains Motor power Electric bike motors are generally clas sified by wattage and torque Watts are a measurement of the capacity of the motor to do work A motor that is consuming more watts feels more powerful and usu ally reaches higher speeds but drains the battery faster Torque is measured in New ton meters and is a measurement of the rotating force produced by the motor This Electric bike components is most felt when starting from a standstill or climbing a hill
24. see fig 4 11 The part of this information which is most important to you is Tire Pressure N WARNING 2 Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire s sidewall Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim which could cause damage to the bike and 57 559 26 X 2 125 injury to the rider and bystanders The best and safest way to inflate a bicy cle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built in pres sure gauge NWARNING There is a safety risk in using gas sta tion air hoses or other air compressors They are not made for bicycle tires They move a large volume of air very rapidly and will raise the pressure in your tire very rapidly which could cause the tube to explode Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a pressure range How a tire performs under different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire pres EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 Tech indd sure Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance but also produces the harshest ride High pressures work best on smooth dry pavement Very low pressures atthe bottom of the recommended pressure range give the best performance on smooth slick terrain such as hard packed clay and on deep loose surfaces such as deep dry sand Tire pressure
25. sudden situations and also respect the laws governing bicycle use where they ride regardless of age If you have an impairment or disability such as a visual impairment hearing impair ment physical impairment cognitive language impairment or a seizure disorder con sult your physician before riding any bicycle Warning and caution statements This Manual contains many Warnings and Cautions concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle and of failure to follow safe cycling practices The combination of the A safety alert symbol and the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or is an alert against unsafe practices The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty Many of the Warnings and Cautions say you may lose control and fall Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or death Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle un
26. traffic laws gt You are sharing the road or the path with others motorists pedestrians and other cyclists Respect their rights gt Ride defensively Always assume that others do not see you Look ahead and be ready to avoid Vehicles slowing or turning entering the road or your lane ahead of you or coming up behind you Parked car doors opening Pedestrians stepping out Children or pets playing near the road Pot holes sewer grating railroad tracks expansion joints road or sidewalk con struction debris and other obstructions that could cause you to swerve into EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 5 Safety indd Safety 9 traffic catch your wheel or cause you to have an accident The many other hazards and distrac tions which can occur on a bicycle ride gt Ride in designated bike lanes on desig nated bike paths or as close to the edge of the road as possible in the direction of traffic flow or as directed by local gov erning laws gt Stop at stop signs and traffic lights slow down and look both ways at street intersections Remember that a bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way gt Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping gt Never ride with headphones They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle sirens distract you from concentrating on what s going on arou
27. your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when rid ing but also make sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is for bicycling only and must be removed when not riding A helmet must not be worn while playing in play areas on playground equipment while climbing trees or at any time while not riding a bicycle Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death Your electric bicycle is for use by persons 16 years old and older only Do not let a child younger than 16 years old ride the bicycle EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Last Modified March 24 2015 11 59 AM 3 General Warning indd 4 First Bike fit Section 1 First NOTE We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride At the very least read and make sure that you understand each point in this section and refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don t completely understand Please note that not all bicycles have all of the features described in this Manual Ask your dealer to point out the features of your bicycle N WARNING Your bicycle comes with additional man uals and documents provided by the manufacturers of the bicycle s drive sys tem and other components You should read each of them before riding your bike for the first time Bike fit Is your bike the right size To check see Standover height on page 18 If your bicycle is too larg
28. Instead the Maximum Extension mark on the seatpost limiting dimension is determined by saddle height range You must be able to adjust your saddle position as described in Saddle position on page 19 without exceeding Saddle position Saddle position Fit 19 Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle If the saddle position is not comfortable for you see your dealer The saddle can be adjusted in three directions 1 Up and down adjustment To check for correct sad dle height fig 3 2 gt Sit on the saddle Place one heel on a pedal Rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on itis in the down position and the crank arm is par allel to the seat tube If your leg is not completely straight your saddle height needs to be adjusted If your hips must rock A y for the heel to reach the pedal the saddle is too high If your leg is bent at the knee with your heel on the pedal the saddle is too low Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make this adjustment ES If you choose to make your own saddle height adjustment n gt Loosen the seatpost clamp Raise or lower the seatpost in the seat tube gt Make sure the saddle is straight fore and aft Re tighten the seatpost clamp to the recommended torque Fastener Torque EBCC Technical and Cu
29. RNING An insufficiently tightened stem clamp bolt handlebar clamp bolt or bar end extension clamping bolt may compro mise steering action which could cause you to lose control and fall Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar stem assembly If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel turn the handlebars in relation to the stem or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar the bolts are insuffi ciently tightened Control position adjustments The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on the handlebars can be changed Ask your dealer to make the adjustments for you If you choose to make your own control lever angle adjust ment be sure to re tighten the clamp fasten ers to the recommended torque Fastener Torque Specifications on page 74 or the manufacturer s instructions Brake reach Many bikes have brake levers which can be adjusted for reach If you have small hands or find it difficult to squeeze the brake levers your dealer can either adjust the reach or fit shorter reach brake levers Brake reach Fit 23 N WARNING The shorter the brake lever reach the more critical it is to have correctly adjusted brakes so that full braking power can be applied within available brake lever travel Brake lever travel insufficient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control which may result in serious
30. Section 5 Electric Bikes Electric bike components Motors Electric bicycles can be built with various types of motors which differ in strength efficiency rotational speed mounting loca tion and other factors Electric motors are generally mounted on bicycles in one of 3 locations the front wheel the rear wheel or centrally on the seat tube or around the bottom bracket Hub motors Most wheel mounted motors are hub type motors These motors sit in the center of the front or rear wheel and drive that wheel directly The hub motor s axle is held fixed in either the front or rear dropouts and its shell is soun by internal electronics The rotation of a hub motor is independent of any bicycle drivetrain components like the cranks derailleur or cassette Most electric bikes use rear hub motors meaning the motor is contained in the rear wheel This configuration usually gives the best handling characteristics which means the bike is easier to control in some cases however a front hub motor is preferable for a given application Hub motors are further classified by whether they are gearless direct drive or geared Geared motors are built with internal planetary reduction gearing They give high torque at low speeds and free wheel without any drag Gearless motors generally reach higher speeds than geared motors are quieter some are completely silent can be rated for higher wattage and are capable of
31. ain Last Modified March 24 2015 12 56 PM 8 Safety The basics Section 2 Safety The basics N WARNING The area in which you ride may require specific safety devices It is your respon sibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the area where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws includ ing properly equipping yourself and your bike as the law requires Observe all local bicycle laws and regu lations Observe regulations about bicy cle lighting licensing of bicycles riding on sidewalks laws regulating bike path and trail use helmet laws child carrier laws special bicycle traffic laws It s your responsibility to know and obey the laws gt Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the latest certification standards andis appropriate for the type of riding you do Always follow Y the helmet manufacturer s instructions for fit use and care of your helmet Most seri ous bicycle injuries involve fig 2 1 head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn an appropriate helmet WARNING Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death WARNING Be sure to read the Electric Bikes sec tion on page 42 for important safety information related to electric bikes WARNING Be sure to read the Cargo section on page 54 for important safety informa tion related to cargo and passengers Always do the Mechanical Safety Chec
32. ak ing characteristics of the bicycle after a suspension adjustment by taking a careful test ride in a hazard free area Suspension can increase control and comfort by allowing the wheels to better follow the terrain This enhanced capability may allow you to ride faster but you must not confuse the enhanced capabilities of the bicycle with your own capabilities as a rider Increasing your skill will take time and practice Proceed carefully until you have learned to handle the full capabilities of your bike Bicycle suspension N WARNING Not all bicycles can be safely retrofitted with some types of suspension systems Before retrofitting a bicycle with any suspension check with the bicycle s manufacturer to make sure that what you want to do is compatible with the bicycle s design Failing to do so can result in catastrophic frame failure Tech 39 Tires and tubes Tires and tubes Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifications ranging from gener al purpose designs to tires designed to perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions If once you ve gained experience with your new bike you feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs your dealer can help you select the most appropriate design The size pressure rating and on some aera yy high performance tires the specific recom 30 80 PSI 2 5 5 5 BAR mended use are marked on the sidewall of the tire
33. art protective safety gear you could be seriously injured or killed when jumping stunt riding riding downhill at speed or in competition WARNING Bicycles and bicycle parts have limita tions with regard to strength and integ rity and this type of riding can exceed those limitations We recommend against this type of riding because of the increased risks but if you choose to take the risk at least Take lessons from a competent instruc tor first Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop your skills before trying more difficult or dangerous riding Use only designated areas for stunts jumping racing or fast downhill riding gt Wear a full face helmet safety pads and other safety gear Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by this kind of activity may break or damage parts of the bicycle and void the warranty Changing components amp adding accessories Take your bicycle to your dealer if any thing breaks or bends Do not ride your bicycle when any part is damaged If you ride downhill at speed do stunt riding or ride in competition know the lim its of your skill and experience Ultimately avoiding injury is your responsibility Changing components amp adding accessories There are many components and acces sories available to enhance the comfort performance and appearance of your bicy cle However if you change components or add acce
34. ary retention device disengage it and go to step 4 If your front fork has an integral secondary retention device and Wheels a traditional cam action system fig 4 1 loosen the tension adjusting nut enough to allow removing the wheel from the dropouts If your front wheel uses a cam and cup sys tem fig 4 2 squeeze the cup and cam lever together while removing the wheel No rotation of any part is necessary with the cam and cup system You may need to tap the top of the wheel with the palm of your hand to release the wheel from the front fork Installing a disc brake or rim brake front wheel N CAUTION If your bike is equipped with a front disc brake be careful not to damage the rotor caliper or brake pads when re inserting the rotor into the caliper Never activate a disc brake s control lever unless the rotor is correctly inserted in the caliper See also Brakes on page 30 1 If your bike has cam action front wheel retention move the cam lever so that it curves away from the wheel fig 4 2 This is the OPEN position If your bike has through bolt or bolt on front wheel retention go to the next step 2 With the steering fork facing forward insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the axle seats firmly at the top of the fork dropouts The cam lever if there is one should be on rider s left side of the bicycle fig 4 1 amp fig 4 2 If your bike has a clip on type secondary retentio
35. at extended riding with a saddle which is incorrectly adjusted or which does not support your pelvic area correctly can cause short term or long term injury to nerves and blood vessels or even impotence If your saddle causes you pain numb ness or other discomfort listen to your body and stop riding until you see your dealer about saddle adjustment or a dif ferent saddle Handlebar height and angle Your bike is equipped either with a threadless stem which clamps on to the outside of the steerer tube or with a quill stem which clamps inside the steerer tube by way of an expanding binder bolt If you aren t absolutely sure which type of stem your bike has ask vour dealer Te If your bike R j has a thread 4 less stem fig lt o 3 5 your dealer may be able to fig 3 5 change handle bar height by moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to above the stem or vice versa Otherwise you ll have to get a stem of different length or rise Consult your dealer Do not attempt to do AA EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 6 Fit indd this yourself as it requires special knowl edge If your bike has a quill stem fig 3 6 MN you can ask i your dealer to adjust the han 4 dlebar height a bit by adjusting stem height A quill stem has an etched or stamped mark on its shaft which designates the stem s Minimum Insertion or Maxim
36. at there is no simple statement that can be made that charac terizes the use of different metals for bicy cles What is true is how the metal chosen is applied is much more important than the material alone One must look at the way the bike is designed tested manufactured supported along with the characteristics of the metal rather than seeking a simplistic answer Metals vary widely in their resistance to corrosion Steel must be protected or rust will attack it Aluminum and Titanium quickly develop an oxide film that protects the metal from further corrosion Both are therefore quite resistant to corrosion Alu minum is not perfectly corrosion resistant and particular care must be used where it contacts other metals and galvanic corro sion can occur Metals are comparatively ductile Ductile means bending buckling and stretching before breaking Generally speaking of the common bicycle frame building mate rials steel is the most ductile titanium less ductile followed by aluminum Metals vary in density Density is weight per unit of material Steel weighs 7 8 grams cm3 grams per cubic centimeter titanium 4 5 grams cm3 aluminum 2 75 grams cm3 Contrast these numbers with carbon fiber composite at 1 45 grams cm3 Metals are subject to fatigue With enough cycles of use at high enough loads metals will eventually develop cracks that lead to failure It is very important that you read The basics of metal fatigue
37. attach it to the carrier using a rope cam straps or some type of bungee cord gt Standing kneeling sitting backwards or sideways both legs on the same side of the bike on the carrier seat while the bike is moving or stopped can easily loss of control of the bike destroyed rims a destroyed bike frame severe injury or worse Children N WARNING The user of this product acknowledges both an understanding and an assump tion of the risks involved in cycling cycling with cargo and cycling with a passenger Children who are incapable of riding a bicycle on their own or are under the age of four should not ride on the bicy cle as a passenger unless it is equipped with an approved Child Seat accessory gt Children should not ride as passengers without an adult operating the bicycle gt When carrying children older than four years old a passenger handlebar and feet support must be installed on the bike Additional cargo considerations Using good judgment No warning is a substitute for good judgment Always use good judgment If you have reason to suspect that your own judgment isn t great share your plans with somebody you respect and ask for a second opinion Additional cargo considerations WARNING Always make sure you have at least two well adjusted brakes Under severe loads as when carrying a passenger or cargo at high speed a very strong front brake can lead to failure of the front fork
38. avy duty than Freeride bikes 2 lighter and more nimble than Freeride bikes 3 heavier and have more suspension travel than a cross country bike allowing them to be ridden in more difficult terrain over larger obsta cles and moderate jumps 4 intermediate in suspension travel and use components that fit the intermediate intended use 5 cover a fairly wide range of intended use and within this range are models that are more or less heavy duty Talk to your retailer about your needs and these models NOT INTENDED For use in extreme forms of jumping riding such as hardcore moun tain Freeriding Downhill North Shore Dirt Jumping Hucking etc No large drop offs jumps or launches wooden structures dirt embankments requiring long suspension travel or heavy duty components and no spending time in the air landing hard and hammering through obstacles TRADE OFF All Mountain bikes are more rugged than cross country bikes for riding more difficult terrain All Mountain bikes are heavier and harder to ride uphill than cross country bikes All Mountain bikes are lighter more nimble and easier to ride uphill than Freeride bikes All Mountain bikes are not as rugged as Freeride bikes and must not be used for more extreme riding and terrain EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM Appendix Intended use indd 66 Intended use of your electric bicycle Gravity Freeride and Downhill Gra
39. battery High temperatures especially reduce overall battery life amp run time Do need to break in my battery No Although battery break in may be necessary with some products our bat tery packs go through the break in process before they leave the manufacturer Is it normal that the battery gets warm when recharging Yes it is normal that the battery will become warm to the touch during the recharging process This is because of the pack s internal resistance and losses in energy conversion efficiency from elec tric energy to chemical energy How long will my battery last before needing replacement Average battery life depends on use and conditions Even with proper care rechargeable batteries do not last forever Conservatively a Li lon battery will last about 500 750 cycles A partial charge discharge counts fractionally against those numbers running the battery down halfway then recharging it completely uses up one half of a charge cycle EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 5 Electrical indd Electric Bikes 45 End of useful life refers to the point at which a battery can no longer supply 7096 of its original rated capacity in ampere hours After this point the aging process will accelerate and the battery will need to be replaced Does my battery have a memory No Li lon batteries do not have any memory Partial discharge charge cycles will not harm the batter
40. below Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 70 Let s say you hit a curb ditch rock car another cyclist or other object At any speed above a fast walk your body will continue to move forward momentum carrying you over the front of the bike You cannot and will not stay on the bike and what happens to the frame fork and other components is irrelevant to what happens to your body What should you expect from your metal frame It depends on many complex factors which is why we tell you that crashworthi ness cannot be a design criteria With that important note we can tell you that if the impact is hard enough the fork or frame may be bent or buckled On a steel bike the steel fork may be severely bent and the frame undamaged Aluminum is less duc tile than steel but you can expect the fork and frame to be bent or buckled Hit harder and the top tube may be broken in tension and the down tube buckled Hit harder and the top tube may be broken the down tube buckled and broken leaving the head tube and fork separated from the main triangle When a metal bike crashes you will usu ally see some evidence of this ductility in bent buckled or folded metal The basics of metal fatigue Common sense tells us that nothing that is used lasts forever The more you use something and the harder you use it and the worse the conditions you use it in the shorter its life Fatigue is the term used to describe accumulated
41. bicycle by your dealer Ask your dealer to check the adjustment every six months Do not use a cam and cup front wheel on any bicycle other than the one for which your dealer adjusted it Wheels Removing and Installing wheels WARNING If your bike is equipped with a hub brake such as a rear coaster brake front or rear drum band or roller brake or if it has an internal gear rear hub do not attempt to remove the wheel The removal and re installation of most hub brakes and internal gear hubs requires special knowledge Incorrect removal or assembly can result in brake or gear failure which can cause you to lose control and fall N CAUTION If your bike has a disc brake exercise care in touching the rotor or caliper Disc rotors have sharp edges and both rotor and caliper can get very hot during use Removing a disc brake or rim brake front wheel 1 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to increase the clearance between the tire and the brake pads See Brakes on page 30 fig 4 5 through fig 4 9 2 If your bike has cam action front wheel retention move the cam lever from the locked or CLOSED position to the OPEN position fig 4 1 amp fig 4 2 If your bike has through bolt or bolt on front wheel retention loosen the fastener s a few turns count er clockwise using an appropriate wrench lock key or the integral lever 3 If your front fork has a clip on type second
42. cal and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Appendix Fasteners indd Last Modified March 24 2015 10 56 AM 76 High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger Charging a battery Appendix D High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger Charging a battery 1 Plug the battery charger into the battery charge cord 2 Plug the battery charger into the wall outlet power cord 3 The charger will begin to charge the battery Refer to the Charge indicator LED table below for details After charging 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall or from the back of the charger 2 Disconnect the charge cord from the battery pack If the charger is plugged into the wall before being plugged into the battery it will not be able to sense the battery and will not charge Charge indicator LED STATUS Flashing amber Pre charge CC mode Steady amber MEANING Charger is pre conditioning the battery Charging at constant current 4A Flashing green CV mode Charging at constant voltage battery is 80 full Steady green Charge complete Flashing red Abnormal Battery is fully charged Battery is not being sensed properly Troubleshooting High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger 77 Troubleshooting INDICATOR LED SOLUTION Make sure your wall socket is working Check the charger power cord If the charger still does not work it Does not illuminate may need to be repaired or
43. ce 1 800 377 4532 8 Service indd Service 61 Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 62 Intended use of your electric bicycle Appendix A Intended use of your electric bicycle N WARNING Understand your bike and its intended use Choosing the wrong bicycle for your purpose can be hazardous Using your bike the wrong way is dangerous No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes Your retailer can help you pick the right tool for the job and help you understand its limitations There are many types of electric bicycles and many varia tions within each type There are also bicycles that mix features Some may be suitable for more than one purpose but there will always be trade offs Within each of type of bicycle one can optimize for certain purposes Visit your bicycle shop and find someone with exper tise in the area that interests you Do your own homework Seemingly small changes such as the choice of tires can improve or diminish the performance of a bicycle for a certain purpose On the following pages we generally outline the intended uses of various types of bikes Industry usage conditions are gener alized and evolving Consult your dealer about how you intend to use your bike MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Bicycles Maximum weight with cargo Non folding bicycles 110 kg 242 Ibs Folding bicycles 100 kg 220 Ibs Bicycles with carbon fiber wheels
44. d lightly lubricate the chain s rollers with a good quality bicycle chain lubricant Wipe off excess lubricant with a lint free cloth Lubrication is a function of climate Talk to your dealer about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication fre quency for your area After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours of riding Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and back Everything feel solid If you feel a clunk with each for ward or backward movement of the bike you probably have a loose head set Have your dealer check it Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from side to side Feel smooth If you feel any binding or roughness in the steering you may have a tight head set Have your dealer check it Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away from the centerline of the bike then do the same with the other pedal Anything feel loose If so have your dealer check it Take a look at the brake pads Starting to look worn or not hitting the wheel rim squarely Time to have the dealer adjust or replace them Carefully check the control cables and cable housings Any rust Kinks Fray ing If so have your dealer replace them Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 60 Service Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each wheel between your thumb and index finger Do they all feel about the same If any feel loose have your dealer check the wheel for t
45. damage to a part caused by repeated loading To cause fatigue dam age the load the part receives must be great enough A crude often used exam ple is bending a paper clip back and forth repeated loading until it breaks This sim The lifespan of your bike and its components Perspective ple definition will help you understand that fatigue has nothing to do with time or age A bicycle in a garage does not fatigue Fatigue happens only through use So what kind of damage are we talking about On a microscopic level a crack forms in a highly stressed area As the load is repeatedly applied the crack grows At some point the crack becomes visible to the naked eye Eventually it becomes so large that the part is too weak to carry the load that it could carry without the crack At that point there can be a complete and immediate failure of the part One can design a part that is so strong that fatigue life is nearly infinite This requires a lot of material and a lot of weight Any structure that must be light and strong will have a finite fatigue life Aircraft race cars and motorcycles all have parts with finite fatigue lives If you wanted a bicycle with an infinite fatigue life it would weigh far more than any bicycle sold today So we all make a tradeoff the wonderful light weight performance we want requires that we inspect the structure Perspective What to look for ONCE A CRACKS STARTS IT CAN GROW
46. de Nuts bolts screws amp other fasteners Because manufacturers use a wide vari ety of fastener sizes and shapes made in EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 4 First indd First 5 a variety of materials often differing by model and component the correct tighten ing force or torque cannot be generalized To make sure that the many fasteners on your bicycle are correctly tightened referto Fastener Torque Specifications on page 74 of this manual or to the torque speci fications in the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the component in question Correctly tightening a fastener requires a calibrated torque wrench A professional bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torque the fasteners on you bicycle If you choose to work on your own bicycle you must use a torque wrench and the cor rect tightening torque specifications from the bicycle or component manufacturer or from your dealer If you need to make an adjustment at home or in the field we urge you to exercise care and to have the fasteners you worked on checked by your dealer as soon as possible NWARNING Correct tightening force on fasteners nuts bolts screws on your bicycle is important Too little force and the fas tener may not hold securely Too much force and the fastener can strip threads stretch deform or break Either way incorrect tightening force can result in component failure which can cause you to
47. der all conditions There are risks associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided and which are the sole responsibility of the rider You should save this manual along with any other documents that were included with your bicycle for future reference However all content in this manual is subject to change or withdrawal without notice Visit www CurrieTech com to download the latest version Currie Tech makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of its documentation and assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear herein EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Last Modified March 24 2015 11 59 AM 3 General Warning indd A special note for parents As a parent or guardian you are responsible for the activities and safety of your child and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child that it is in good repair and safe operating condition that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle and that you and your child have learned understand and obey not only the applicable local motor vehicle bicycle and traffic laws but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling As a parent you should read this manual as well as review its warnings and the bicycle s functions and operating procedures with your child before letting your child ride the bicycle NWARNING Make sure that
48. e or too small for you you may lose control and fall If your new bike is not the right size ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it Is the saddle at the right height To check see Saddle position on page 19 If you adjust your saddle height follow the Minimum Insertion instruc tions in Saddle position on page 19 Are saddle and seatpost securely clamped A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any direction See Saddle position on page 19 gt Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you If not see Handlebar height and angle on page 21 Can you comfortably operate the brakes If not you may be able to adjust their angle and reach See Control position adjustments on page 22 and Brake reach on page 22 gt Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle If not before your first ride have your dealer explain any functions or features which you do not understand Safety first gt Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions for fit use and care w Do you have all the other required and recommended safety equipment Proper attire such as helmets bright clothing protective glasses and sturdy shoes are recommended even where not demanded by law See the section discussing Safety on page 8 It s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the
49. e sure the rims are clean and undamaged at the tire bead and if you have rim brakes along the braking sur face Check to make sure that any rim wear indicator marking is not visible at any point on the wheel rim Mechanical safety check WARNING Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear Ask your dealer about wheel rim wear Some wheel rims have a rim wear indi cator which becomes visible as the rim s braking surface wears A visible rim wear indicator on the side of the wheel rim is an indication that the wheel rim has reached its maximum usable life Riding a wheel that is at the end of its usable life can result in wheel failure which can cause you to lose control and fall Brakes gt Check the brakes for proper operation see Brakes on page 30 Squeeze the brake levers Are the brake quick re leases closed All control cables seated and securely engaged If you have rim brakes do the brake pads contact the wheel rim squarely and make full con tact with the rim Do the brakes begin to engage within an inch of brake lever movement Can you apply full braking force at the levers without having them touch the handlebar If not your brakes need adjustment Do not ride the bike until the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic Wheel retention system gt Make sure the front and rear wheels are correctly secured See Wheels on page 24 Seatpost gt If your seatpost has an
50. ecycling center Do not throw them in the garbage Check www Call2Recycle org for more infor mation on free battery dropoff locations Safety N WARNING Use only the battery provided with your bicycle Even if it is physically possible to connect another type of battery it is dangerous and potentially damaging to do so DO NOT use this battery with any other vehicle or appliance Use of this battery with any other product will void the warranty and may cre ate a hazardous condition that could cause a fire resulting in severe injury or death and property damage Never disassemble the battery or open the battery case There is a risk of electric shock and damage to the battery EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 5 Electrical indd Electric Bikes 47 gt Never short circuit the discharge ter minals of the battery A short circuit will damage the battery and could cause a fire resulting in severe injury or death and property damage When handling the battery outside the bicy cle be aware of conductive materials that may short the battery terminals such as coins nails etc Never crush or puncture the battery A punctured or crushed battery could catch fire or explode which could lead to serious injury or death Protect the battery from water or other moisture If the battery becomes wet from rain during use dry it as soon as possible Remove the battery from the electric bicycle b
51. efore washing the bicycle Clean the battery with a dry or slightly moist rag do not sub merge or spray with pressurized water Keep the battery away from excessive heat 104 F or higher and or open flames Avoid long term exposure to direct rays from the sun N CAUTION gt Protect the battery from materials that may contaminate the charge port or the output port such as dirt and sand the ports may be difficult or impossible to clean out To avoid damage to the battery never subject it to intense physical shock or severe vibration Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 48 Electric Bikes Riding an electric bike Safety N WARNING Because electric bikes are faster and heavier than normal bicycles they require extra caution and care while rid ing Failure to heed the following safety instructions could lead to a crash injury or death gt Before your first ride familiarize yourself with the model specific operation instruc tions included with your bike gt Before traveling on streets or around oth ers practice riding in a safe area away from pedestrians and traffic such as a driveway or empty parking lot gt Always use the lowest assist setting until you are comfortable with the bike and feel confident controlling the elec tric assist See the specific operation instructions included with your bike for more information gt When mounting your bike make sure not to step on the pedals unt
52. electrical connectors for damage Frayed or heat damaged wires loose plugs or bad connections could even tually cause damage to the system w Store your bike indoors A bike left out side in the weather will deteriorate very Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 52 Electric Bikes quickly Never cover a stored bike with plastic as condensation buildup could cause damage to electrical components Battery packs especially should be kept in a temperature controlled dry envi ronment Review all component manuals and exercise caution before applying any chemicals paint or cleaning agents to the electrical components of the bike Electric bike service If you have any questions issues or concerns please call the EBCC Techni cal and customer service department at 800 377 4532 Do not ride a bike you suspect may not be functioning fully To find an authorized dealer in your area check the Dealer Locater on www CurrieTech com N WARNING There are no user serviceable elements incorporated into the motor motor con troller battery battery charger throttle or wiring harness of your electric bicycle DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR ADJUST ANY OF THESE COMPO NENTS Doing so may cause extensive damage to these components will void your warranty and may cause a hazard ous condition If you cannot resolve a problem contact your authorized dealer or call the EBCC technical and customer service departmen
53. ension and trueness Check the tires for excess wear cuts or tears If you are unsure whether your tires are worn or damaged ask your dealer who can replace them if nec essary Check the wheel rims for excess wear dings dents and scratches Consult your dealer if you see any rim damage Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure and tighten any which are not Check the frame particularly in the area around all tube joints the han dlebars the stem and the seatpost for any deep scratches cracks or discolor ation These are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a partis at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced See also The lifespan of your bike and its components on page 68 Service intervals N WARNING Like any mechanical device a bicy cle and its components are subject to wear and stress Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and have dif ferent life cycles If a component s life cycle is exceeded the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail caus ing serious injury or death to the rider Scratches cracks fraying and discolor ation are signs of stress caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced While the materials and workmanship of your bicycle or of individual compo nents may be covered by a warranty for a specified period of time by the
54. er Service 1 800 377 4532 7 Tech indd Tech 29 N WARNING Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device takes consid erable force If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fin gers around the seat stay or chain stay for leverage the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand and the serrations on the wheel fastener do not emboss the surfaces of the drop outs the tension is insufficient Open the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn then try again See also the first WARNING in this Sec tion on page 25 8 If you disengaged the brake quick re lease mechanism before removing the wheel as described above re engage it to restore correct brake pad to rim clearance 9 Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are oper ating correctly Seatpost cam action clamp Some bikes are equipped with a cam action seatpost binder The seatpost cam action binder works exactly like the tradi tional wheel cam action fastener Wheels with cam action systems on page 25 While a cam action binder looks like a long bolt with a lever on one end and a nut on the other the binder uses an over center cam action to firmly clamp the seatpost see fig 4 1 Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 30 Tech AN WARNING Riding with an improperly tigh
55. g the lever again 5 With a through bolt or bolt on system tighten the fasteners to the torque specifi cations in Fastener Torque Specifications on page 74 or the hub manufacturer s instructions Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 28 Tech N WARNING Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device takes consid erable force If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the fork blade for leverage the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand and the serrations on the wheel fastener do not emboss the surfaces of the dropouts the tension is insufficient Open the lever turn the ten sion adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn then try again See also the first WARNING in this Section on page 25 6 If you disengaged the brake quick re lease mechanism before removing the wheel as described above re engage it to restore correct brake pad to rim clearance 7 Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the frame and clears the brake pads then squeeze the brake lever and make sure that the brakes are oper ating correctly Removing a disc brake or rim brake rear wheel 1 If you have a multi speed bike with a derailleur gear system shift the rear derail leur to high gear the smallest outermost rear sprocket If you have an internal gear rear hub con sult your dealer or the hub manufacturer s instructions before attempting to rem
56. hat are too tight can stretch and deform Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue Either mis take can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt causing you to lose control and fall Note If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seatpost the suspension mechanism may require periodic ser vice or maintenance Ask your dealer for recommended service intervals for your suspension seatpost Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort To find your best saddle posi tion make only one adjustment at a time Handlebar height and angle N WARNING After any saddle adjustment be sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is prop erly seated and tightened before riding A loose saddle clamp or seatpost clamp can cause damage to the seatpost or can cause you to lose control and fall A correctly tightened saddle adjusting mechanism will allow no saddle move ment in any direction Periodically check to make sure that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened If in spite of carefully adjusting the sad dle height tilt and fore and aft position your saddle is still uncomfortable you may need a different saddle design Saddles like people come in many different shapes Fit 21 sizes and resilience Your dealer can help you select a saddle which when correctly adjusted for your body and riding style will be comfortable N WARNING Some people have claimed th
57. her riding N WARNING Wet weather impairs traction braking and visibility both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road The risk of an accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 5 Safety indd Safety 11 Under wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dra matically reduced and your tires don t grip nearly as well This makes it harder to con trol speed and easier to lose control To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under nor mal dry conditions See also Brakes on page 30 N WARNING Wet weather may lessen the grip of the rider s feet on the pedals If your feet slip off the pedals it could lead to a fall Night riding Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see Therefore children should never ride at dawn at dusk or at night Adults who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding at dawn at dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing specialized equipment which helps reduce that risk Consult your dealer about night riding safety equipment NWARNING Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights Riding at da
58. hifters gt One or two control cables gt One front sprocket called a chainring gt Adrive chain Shifting internal gear hub gears Shifting with an internal gear hub drive train is simply a matter of moving the shifter to the indicated position for the desired gear ratio After you have moved the shifter to the gear position of your choice ease the Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 36 Tech pressure on the pedals for an instant to allow the hub to complete the shift Which gear should I be in The numerically lowest gear 1 is for the steepest hills The numerically largest gear is for the greatest speed Shifting from an easier slower gear like 1 to a harder faster gear like 2 or 3 is called an upshift Shifting from a harder faster gear to an easier slower gear is called a downshift It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence Instead find the starting gear for the conditions a gear which is hard enough for quick acceleration but easy enough to let you start from a stop without wobbling and experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the different gears At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles hazards or other traffic until you ve built up your con fidence Learn to anticipate the need to shift and shift to a lower gear before the hill gets too steep If you have difficulties with shifting the problem could be mechan ical adjustment See
59. hrottle either acts independently or in tan dem with a pedal assist sensor Brakes The brakes on an electric bike are the same as on a normal bike with one excep tion most have integrated cutoff switches which kill the motor when activated These inhibitor switches are a safety feature designed to prevent the motor from acci dentally engaging and causing injury If for any reason you need the motor to stop turning remember to simply squeeze one of the brake levers N CAUTION Not all electric bikes have brake inhibitor switches Be sure to read the instruc tions provided with your bike to learn more about its specific features NWARNING You should check the operation of your brake inhibitor switches before every ride While riding slowly in a controlled environment like a driveway engage the motor then squeeze each brake in turn The motor should lose power immediately and remain off as long as a brake lever is depressed Battery capacity gauges Most electric bikes have a gauge that indicates remaining battery charge The gauge may be either on the battery itself on the throttle on an LCD display near the handlebars or elsewhere The most basic battery charge gauges are based on a simple measurement of battery voltage This voltage is translated directly to what is shown on the display for Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 44 Electric Bikes example the gauge may call the battery full abo
60. ift gears in sequence Instead find the starting gear which is right for your level of ability a gear which is hard enough for quick accel eration but easy enough to let you start from a stop without wobbling and experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the different gear combinations At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles hazards or other traffic until you ve built up your confidence Learn to EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 Tech indd Tech 35 anticipate the need to shift and shift to a lower gear before the hill gets too steep If you have difficulties with shifting the prob lem could be mechanical adjustment See your dealer for help NWARNING Never shift a derailleur onto the largest or the smallest sprocket if the derailleur is not shifting smoothly The derailleur may be out of adjustment and the chain could jam causing you to lose control and fall What if it won t shift gears If moving the shift control one click repeatedly fails to result in a smooth shift to the next gear chances are that the mech anism is out of adjustment Take the bike to your dealer to have it adjusted How an internal gear hub drivetrain works If your bicycle has an internal gear hub drivetrain the gear changing mechanism will consist of gt A3 5 7 8 12 speed or possibly an infinitely variable internal gear hub gt One or sometimes two s
61. ight weight shorter frame life over more frame weight and a longer frame life 4 you are choosing light weight over more dent resistant or rugged frames that weigh more All frames that are very light need frequent inspection These frames are likely to be damaged or broken in a crash They are not designed to take abuse or be a rugged workhorse See also Intended use of your electric bicycle on page 62 5 General Purpose Riding Condition 2 Bikes designed for riding Condition 1 plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground contact INTENDED For paved roads gravel or dirt roads that are in good condition and bike paths NOT INTENDED For off road or mountain bike use or for any kind of jumping Some of these bikes have suspension features but these features are designed to add comfort not off road capability Some come with relatively wide tires that are well suited to gravel or dirt paths Some come with relatively narrow tires that are best suited to faster riding on pavement If you ride on gravel or dirt paths carry heavier loads or want more tire durability talk to your dealer about wider tires EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM Appendix Intended use indd 64 Intended use of your electric bicycle Cross Country Marathon Hardtails Cross Country Marathon Hardtails Condition 3 Bikes designed for riding Co
62. ike is important to your safety Follow the Mechanical Safety Check on page 5 of this Manual before every ride Periodic more detailed inspection of your bicycle is important How often this more detailed inspection is needed depends upon you You the rider owner have control and knowledge of how often you use your bike how hard you use it and where you use it Because your dealer cannot track your use you must take responsibility for periodically bringing your bike to your dealer for inspection and service Your dealer will help you decide what frequency of inspection and service is appropriate for how and where you use your bike For your safety understanding and com munication with your dealer we urge you to read this Appendix in its entirety The materials used to make your bike deter mine how and how frequently to inspect Ignoring this WARNING can lead to frame fork or other component failure which can result in serious injury or death Understanding metals Steel is the traditional material for building bicycle frames It has good characteristics but in high performance bicycles steel has been largely replaced by aluminum and some titanium The main factor driving this change is interest by cycling enthusiasts in lighter bicycles EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Appendix Lifespan indd The lifespan of your bike and its components 69 Properties of Metals Please understand th
63. il you are sitting on the saddle and gripping the handlebars tightly If you apply pressure to the pedals or move them the motor assistance might switch on suddenly and result in an uncontrolled start of your bike gt Always wear a helmet closed toe shoes and eye protection when riding gt Never ride at a speed outside your com fort zone or that you feel may be unsafe for the given conditions Keep your hands on the brake levers and remember that they will always Riding an electric bike slow or stop the bike if pulled Even on bikes without brake inhibit switches see Brakes on page 43 the brakes are always more powerful than the motor gt Heavy electric bikes take longer to slow down leave extra space for stopping safely Electric bikes are considerably heavier than normal bicycles For this reason parking pushing lifting and carrying the bike is more difficult Bear this in mind when loading your bike into a car and unloading it or when mounting it on a bicycle carrier system Remember that all the information in this manual referring to bicycle safety also applies to your electric bike NWARNING Make no modifications to the bike s electrical system that are not explicitly approved by the manufacturer Legality In the United States electric bikes are defined as a two or three wheeled vehi cle with fully operable pedals and an elec tric motor of less than 750 watts 1h p who
64. in and cause serious damage to the bicycle Shifting the Rear Derailleur The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter The function of the rear derailleur is to move the drive chain from one gear sprocket to another The smaller sprock ets on the gear cluster produce higher gear ratios Pedaling in the higher gears requires greater pedaling effort but takes you a greater distance with each revolution of the pedal cranks The larger sprockets pro duce lower gear ratios Using them requires less pedaling effort but takes you a shorter distance with each pedal crank revolution Moving the chain from a smaller sprocket of the gear cluster to a larger sprocket results in a downshift Moving the chain from a larger sprocket to a smaller sprocket results in an upshift In order for the derail Shifting gears leur to move the chain from one sprocket to another the rider must be pedaling forward Shifting the Front Derailleur The front derailleur which is controlled by the left shifter shifts the chain between the larger and smaller chainrings Shifting the chain onto a smaller chainring makes pedaling easier a downshift Shifting to a larger chainring makes pedaling harder an upshift Which gear should I be in The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears fig 4 10 is for the steepest hills The smallest rear and larg est front combination is for the greatest speed It is not necessary to sh
65. in correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires experience skill and special tools Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle or if you have the experience skill and tools have your dealer check your work before riding WARNING If your bicycle does not fit properly you may lose control and fall If your new bike doesn t fit ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it Standover height Diamond frame bicycles Standover height is the basic element of bike fit It is the distance from the ground to the top of the bicycle s frame at that point where your crotch is when strad dling the bike To check for correct standover height straddle the bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which you ll be riding and bounce vigorously on your heels If your crotch touches the frame the bike is too big for you Don t even ride the bike around the block A bike which you ride only on paved surfaces and never take off road should give you a minimum standover height clearance of two inches 5 cm A bike that you ll ride on unpaved surfaces should give you a minimum of three inches 7 5 cm of standover height clearance And a bike that you ll use off road should give you four inches 10 cm or more of clearance Step through frame bicycles the limits set by the height of the top of the Standover height does not apply to bicy seat tube and the Minimum Insertion or cles with step through frames
66. ing you will get hurt and you voluntarily assume a greatly increased risk of injury or death Not all bicycles are designed for these types of riding and those that are may not be suitable for all types of aggressive rid ing Check with your dealer or the bicycle s manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before engaging in extreme riding When riding fast down hill you can reach speeds achieved by motorcycles and therefore face similar hazards and risks Have your bicycle and equipment care fully inspected by a qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition Consult with expert riders area site personnel and race officials on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride Wear appropriate safety gear including an approved full face helmet full finger gloves and body armor Ultimately it is your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be familiar with course conditions Last Modified March 24 2015 12 56 PM 14 Safety AN WARNING Although many catalogs advertisements and articles about bicycling depict riders engaged in extreme riding this activity is extremely dangerous increases your risk of injury or death and increases the severity of any injury Remember that the action depicted is being performed by professionals with many years of training and experience Know your lim its and always wear a helmet and other appropriate safety gear Even with state of the
67. injury or death EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Last Modified March 24 2015 12 31 PM 6 Fit indd 24 Tech Wheels Section 4 Tech It s important to your safety performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle We urge you to ask your dealer how to do the things described in this section before you attempt them yourself and that you have your dealer check your work before you ride the bike If you have even the slightest doubt as to whether you understand something in this section of the Manual talk to your dealer See also Appendix A B and C Wheels Bicycle wheels are designed to be remov able for easier transportation and for repair of atire puncture In most cases the wheel axles are inserted into slots called drop outs in the fork and frame but some sus pension mountain bikes use what is called a thru axle wheel mounting system If you have a mountain bike equipped with thru axle front or rear wheels make sure that your dealer has given you the ADJUST P ADJUSTING NUT CLOSED ADJUST OPEN manufacturer s instructions and follow those when installing or removing a thru axle wheel If you don t know what a thru axle is ask your dealer Wheels are secured in one of three ways 1 A hollow axle with a shaft skewer running through it which has an adjustable tension nut on one end and an over center cam on the other cam actio
68. k Mechanical safety check on page 5 before you get on a bike gt Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle brakes Brakes on page 30 pedals Pedals on page 36 shifting Shifting gears on page 33 Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth of chainrings the moving chain the turn ing pedals and cranks and the spinning wheels of your bicycle gt Always wear Shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals Make sure that shoe laces cannot get into moving parts and never ride barefoot or in sandals Bright visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the bicy cle or snagged by objects at the side of the road or trail Protective eyewear to protect against airborne dirt dust and bugs tinted Riding safety when the sun is bright clear when it s not ww Don t jump with your bike Jumping a bike particularly a BMX or mountain bike can be fun but it can put huge and unpredictable stress on the bicycle and its components Riders who insist on jumping their bikes risk serious damage to their bicycles as well as to themselves Before you attempt to jump do stunt riding or race with your bike read and understand Extreme stunt or compe tition riding on page 13 Ride at a speed appropriate for condi tions Higher speed means higher risk Riding safety gt Obey all Rules of the Road and all local
69. kwise a quarter turn then try again Brakes There are three general types of bicy cle brakes rim brakes which operate by squeezing the wheel rim between two brake pads disc brakes which operate by squeezing a hub mounted disc between two brake pads and internal hub brakes All three can be operated by way of a han dlebar mounted lever On some models of bicycle the internal hub brake is operated by pedaling backwards This is called a Coaster Brake N WARNING gt Riding with improperly adjusted brakes worn brake pads or wheels on which the rim wear mark is visible is dangerous and can result in seri ous injury or death gt Applying brakes too hard or too sud denly can lock up a wheel which could cause you to lose control and fall Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars which may result in serious injury or death gt Some bicycle brakes such as disc brakes fig 4 5 and linear pull brakes fig 4 6 are extremely powerful Take Brakes extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular care when using them Some bicycle brakes are equipped with a brake force modulator a small cylindrical device through which the brake control cable runs and which is designed to provide a more pro gressive application of braking force A modulator makes the initial brake lever force more gentle progressively increasing force until full
70. l be very quiet and free of creaks and squeaks SIMPLE RULE 5 Investigate and find the source of any noise It may not a be a crack but whatever is causing the noise should be fixed promptly In most cases a fatigue crack is not a defect It is a sign that the part has been worn out a sign the part has reached the end of its useful life When your car tires wear down to the point that the tread bars are contacting the road those tires are not defective Those tires are worn out EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Appendix Lifespan indd and the tread bar says time for replace ment When a metal part shows a fatigue crack it is worn out The crack says time for replacement Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 72 Fatigue Is Not A Perfectly Predictable Science Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable sci ence but here are some general factors to help you and your dealer determine how often your bicycle should be inspected The more you fit the shorten product life profile the more frequent your need to inspect The more you fit the lengthen product life profile the less frequent your need to inspect Factors that shorten product life gt Hard harsh riding style Hits crashes jumps other shots to the bike Towing a trailer ww ww High mileage i Riding near the bike s maximum weight capacity combined weight of rider bike and luggage
71. le racks could result in a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death Be sure to read and fol low the instructions provided by the rack s manufacturer for more complete safety information CAUTION Misuse of vehicle racks could result in damage to your bicycle vehicle or other property Especially when dealing with electric bikes caution must be used when mount ing a bicycle on a vehicle rack gt Be aware that your electric bike is con siderably heavier than a normal bicy cle Check the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your vehicle rack for information on maximum carrying capacity gt If you cannot comfortably lift your bicy cle onto a vehicle rack by yourself you should request assistance Never try to lift an electric bike onto a roof mounted vehicle rack without assistance gt When mounting your electric bicycle on a vehicle rack always remove the bat tery first A battery installed on a bicycle that is mounted on a vehicle may be damaged by water intrusion suffer an impact to the battery housing or even fall off the bike and become a projectile EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 5 Safety indd Safety 13 Extreme stunt or competition riding Whether you call it Aggro Hucking Freeride North Shore Downhill Jump ing Stunt Riding Racing or something else if you engage in this sort of extreme aggressive rid
72. ling efficiency They have a plate called a cleat on the sole of the shoe which clicks into a mating spring loaded fixture on the pedal They only engage or disengage with a very specific motion which must be practiced until it becomes instinctive Clipless pedals require shoes and cleats which are compatible with the make and model pedal being used Many clipless pedals are designed to allow the rider to adjust the amount of force needed to engage or disengage the foot Follow the pedal manufacturer s instruc tions or ask your dealer to show you how to make this adjustment Use the easi est setting until engaging and disengag ing becomes a reflex action but always make sure that there is sufficient tension EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 Tech indd Tech 37 to prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal N WARNING Clipless pedals are intended for use with shoes specifically made to fit them and are designed to firmly keep the foot engaged with the pedal Do not use shoes which do not engage the pedals correctly Practice is required to learn to engage and disengage the foot safely Until engag ing and disengaging the foot becomes a reflex action the technique requires con centration which can distract your atten tion and cause you to lose control and fall Practice engaging and disengaging clip less pedals in a place where there are no obstacles hazards or traffic and be su
73. loaders 30kg 65lbs each side gt Kickstand 50kg 110lbs Sideloader add ons gt The integrated open end tubes found on the upper and lower sections of the carrier are enclosures for Yuba specific Sideloader add ons gt These add ons can be used as a hor izontal racks or platforms for carrying wide or big boxes They are essentials to carry long objects gt They can also be used for passenger s feet support Last Modified March 24 2015 12 42 PM 56 Cargo Additional cargo considerations gt Visit yubabikes com for more information about sideloader add ons Carrying long loads gt Long loads up to 5m or 15 ft can be carried on the sideloaders of Yuba cargo bikes sold seperately gt In some cases a block foam for exam ple might be needed to keep the load s away from the pedal s gt Carrying long loads on the non kickstand side of the bike helps keep the load s away from moving traffic and facilitate mounting on the bicycle Carrying passengers and children Carrying passengers by bicycle is sub jectto limitations and regulations in most countries Check local traffic and regu lations to learn more and comply with the law Carrying children on a bicycle should only be done when using approved and certified child seat and equipment Please call Yuba Bikes or visit the near est bicycle dealer for more information gt We recommend that you always use Wheelskirts when carrying
74. lose control and fall gt Make sure nothing is loose Lift the front wheel off the ground by two or three inches then let it bounce on the ground Anything sound feel or look loose Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike Any loose parts or accessories If SO secure them If you re not sure ask someone with experience to check Last Modified March 24 2015 12 56 PM 6 First Tires amp Wheels gt Make sure tires are correctly inflated see Tires on page 39 Check by putting one hand on the saddle one on the intersection of the handlebars and stem then bouncing your weight on the bike while looking at tire deflection Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated and adjust if necessary Tires in good shape Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall Replace damaged tires before riding the bike gt Wheels true Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side to side wobble If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly or rubs against or hits the brake pads take the bike to a quali fied bike shop to have the wheel trued N CAUTION Wheels must be true for rim brakes to work effectively Wheel truing is a skill which requires special tools and expe rience Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge expe rience and tools needed to do the job correctly gt Wheel rims clean and undamaged Mak
75. m During the charging process place the battery on a non flammable surface such as metal ceramic or glass Charger FCC information The charging equipment provided with your bike has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Battery care amp safety Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help N CAUTION Changes or modifications to the battery charger not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to opera
76. man ufacturer this is no guarantee that the product will last the term of the warranty Product life is often related to the kind of riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the bicycle The bicy cle s warranty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever It only means that the bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty Please be sure to read Intended use of your electric bicycle on page 62 and The lifespan of your bike and its components on page 68 gt As required If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety Check Section 1 C don t ride the bike Have your dealer check the brakes gt If the chain won t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear the derailleur is out of adjustment See your dealer If your bicycle sustains an impact Every 25 hard off road to 50 on road hours of riding Take your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup If your bicycle sustains an impact For information on necessary service after an accident see The lifespan of your bike and its components on page 68 and After an accident on page 15 WARNING Acrash or other impact can put extraor dinary stress on bicycle components causing them to fatigue prematurely Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastroph ically causing loss of control serious injury or death EBCC Technical and Customer Servi
77. manufacturer consult with your dealer or the manufacturer s customer service representative for clarification O ORQ A OMPO Headset Handlebar Seat area Seat fixing bolt seat rail binder 174 347 19 7 39 2 Stem handlebar binder bolts 2 174 260 19 7 29 4 m c m bolt quill type for 174 260 19 7 29 4 Threaded headset locknut 130 150 14 7 16 9 Threadless stem clamp bolts 120 144 13 6 16 3 Crankset Bottom Bracket Pedal area Chainring bolt aluminum 44 88 5 0 9 9 Chainring bolt steel 70 95 7 9 10 7 Crank bolts 305 391 34 5 44 2 Pedal into crank 307 350 34 7 39 5 Derailleur Shift lever area Front derailleur cable pinch 44 60 5 0 6 8 Fastener Torque Specifications 75 A O ORQ A OMPO Front derailleur clamp mount 44 60 5 0 6 8 Rear derailleur cable pinch bolt 35 45 4 0 5 1 Rear derailleur mounting bolt 70 86 7 9 9 7 Shift lever MTB thumb type 22 26 2 5 2 9 Shift lever SRAM grip shift type 17 1 9 Rack area Bicycle rack to frame 6mm bolts 88 5 10 Wheel area Wheel axle nuts to frame fork 360 390 29 4 44 1 Brakes Brake cable pinch bolt linear pull 53 69 6 0 7 8 Brake caliper linear pull to frame fork 45 60 5 1 6 8 Brake lever MTB type to handlebar 53 69 6 0 7 8 Brake pad to caliper 50 70 5 6 7 9 Brake caliper disc to frame fork 60 90 6 8 10 2 Disc rotor to hub 35 55 4 0 6 2 EBCC Techni
78. mechanisms the traditional over center cam fig 4 1 and the cam and cup system fig 4 2 Both use an over center cam action to clamp the bike s wheel in place Your bicycle may Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 26 Tech have acam and cup front wheel retention system and a traditional rear wheel cam action system Adjusting the traditional cam action mechanism fig 4 1 The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the over center cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut by way of the skewer against the other dropout The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjust ing nut Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force turning it counter clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force WARNING The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the wheel securely Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will not clamp a cam action wheel safely in the dropouts See also the first WARNING in this Section on page 25 Adjusting the cam and cup mechanism fig 4 2 The cam and cup system on your front wheel will have been correctly adjusted for your
79. n Most rim brakes have some form of quick release mechanism to allow the brake pads to clear the tire when a wheel is removed or reinstalled When the brake quick release is in the open posi tion the brakes are inoperative Ask your dealer to make sure that you understand the way the brake quick release works on your bike see fig 4 6 through fig 4 8 and check each time to make sure both brakes work correctly before you get onthe bike g Brakes Shifting gears How brakes work The braking action of a bicycle is a func tion of the friction between the braking sur faces To make sure that you have max imum friction available keep your wheel rims and brake pads or the disc rotor and caliper clean and free of dirt lubricants waxes or polishes Brakes are designed to control your speed not just to stop the bike Maximum braking force for each wheel occurs at the point just before the wheel locks up stops rotating and starts to skid Once the tire skids you actually lose most of your stopping force and all directional control You need to practice slowing and stopping smoothly without locking up a wheel The technique is called progressive brake mod ulation Instead of jerking the brake lever to the position where you think you ll gener ate appropriate braking force squeeze the lever progressively increasing the braking force If you feel the wheel begin to lock up release pressure just a little to
80. n device engage it 3 If you have a traditional cam action mechanism holding the cam lever in the ADJUST position with your right hand EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 Tech indd Tech 27 tighten the tension adjusting nut with your left hand until it is finger tight against the fork dropout fig 4 1 If you have a cam and cup system the nut and cup fig 4 2 will have snapped into the recessed area of the fork dropouts and no adjustment should be required 4 While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork a With a cam action system move the cam lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position fig 4 1 amp fig 4 2 The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel To apply enough clamping force you should have to wrap your fingers around the fork blade for leverage and the lever should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand b With a through bolt or bolt on system tighten the fasteners to the torque specifi cations in Fastener Torque Specifications on page 74 or the hub manufacturer s instructions NOTE If on a traditional cam action system the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade return the lever to the OPEN posi tion Then turn the tension adjusting nut counter clockwise one quarter turn and try tightenin
81. n system fig 4 1 amp fig 4 2 2 A hollow axle with a shaft skewer running through it which has a nut on one end and a fitting for a hex key lock lever or other tightening device on the other through bolt fig 4 3 3 Hex nuts or hex key bolts which are threaded on to or into the hub axle bolt on wheel fig 4 4 Your bicycle may be equipped with a dif ferent securing method for the front wheel than for the rear wheel Discuss the wheel Wheels securing method for your bicycle with your dealer It is very important that you understand the type of wheel securing method on your bicycle that you know how to secure the wheels correctly and that you know how to apply the correct clamping force that safely secures the wheel Ask your dealer to instruct you in correct wheel removal and installation and ask him to give you any available manufac turer s instructions AN WARNING Riding with an improperly secured wheel can allow the wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle which can cause serious injury or death Therefore it is essen tial that you 1 Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely 2 Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your wheel in place 3 Each time before you ride the bike check that the wheel is securely clamped The clamping action of a correctly secured wheel must emboss the sur faces of the dropouts
82. n your bicycle The Schrader valve fig 4 12 is like the valve on a car tire To inflate a Schrader valve tube remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem To let air out of a Schrader Tires and tubes valve depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object The Presta valve fig 4 13 has a narrower diameter and is only found on bicycle tires To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed bicycle pump remove the valve cap unscrew count Ux er clockwise the valve stem lock nut and push down on the valve stem to free it up Then push the pump head on to the valve head and inflate To inflate a Presta valve with a Schrader pump fitting you ll need a Presta adapter available at your bike shop which screws on to the valve stem once you ve freed up the valve The adapter fits into the Schrader pump fitting Close the valve after inflation To let air out of a Presta valve open up the valve stem lock nut and depress the valve stem NWARNING We highly recommend that you carry a spare inner tube when you ride your bike Patching a tube is an emergency repair If you do not apply the patch correctly or apply several patches the tube can fail resulting in possible tube failure which could cause you to lose control and fall Replace a patched tube as soon as possible 42 Electric Bikes Electric bike components
83. nce on your electric bicycle you should first remove the bat tery Failure to remove the battery could lead to the bicycle turning on unexpect edly causing serious damage or injury If you have to perform maintenance that requires the battery to be installed you must be sure that even if the bicycle wheel chain or other drivetrain com ponents begin moving unexpectedly they will not be in a position to cause injury or damage EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 5 Safety indd Safety 15 gt Be sure to read understand and comply with the drive system user manual Do not disassemble or attempt to service components unless explicitly allowed by the manufacturer w Check the rechargeable battery If the rechargeable battery is no longer prop erly in its holder or shows any damage do not use your bike any longer at least not in assistance mode Switch off the motor and the battery separately if nec essary A damaged battery can lead to a short circuit or a sudden failure of the electric assistance right at the moment when you need it Damage to the outer housing of the rechargeable battery can result in the entry of water or moisture and that can lead to short circuits or electric shocks The rechargeable battery could catch fire or even explode In such a case contact your bicycle dealer immediately gt Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the dropouts and whether the rims are
84. nd you and their wires can tangle in the moving parts of the bicycle causing you to lose control Never carry a passenger unless it is a small child wearing an approved helmet and secured in a correctly mounted child carrier or a child carrying trailer N WARNING Check the drive system manufactur er s manual or other system manual included with your bike for warnings regarding trailer usage When towing a trailer do not exceed 20 miles per hour gt Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle or which could become Last Modified March 24 2015 12 56 PM 10 Safety entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle ww Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle bd Don t do stunts wheelies or jumps If you intend to do stunts wheelies jumps or go racing with your bike despite our advice not to read Extreme stunt or competition riding on page 13 now Think carefully about your skills before deciding to take the large risks that go with this kind of riding ww Don t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road ww Observe and yield the right of way ww Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs ww If possible avoid riding in bad weather when visibility is obscured at dawn dusk or in the dark or when extremely tired Each of these conditions increa
85. nditions 1 and 2 plus rough trails small obstacles and smooth technical areas including areas where momen tary loss of tire contact with the ground may occur NOT jumping All mountain bikes without rear suspension are Condition 3 and so are some lightweight rear suspension models INTENDED For cross country riding and racing which ranges from mild to aggressive over intermediate terrain e g hilly with small obsta cles like roots rocks loose surfaces and hard pack and depressions Cross country and marathon equipment tires shocks frames drive trains are light weight favoring nimble speed over brute force Suspension travel is relatively short since the bike is intended to move quickly on the ground NOT INTENDED For Hardcore Freeriding Extreme Downhill Dirt Jumping Slope style or very aggressive or extreme riding No spending time in the air landing hard and hammering through obstacles TRADE OFF Cross Country bikes are lighter faster to ride uphill and more nimble than All Mountain bikes Cross Country and Marathon bikes trade off some ruggedness for pedaling efficiency and uphill speed All Mountain Intended use of your electric bicycle 65 All Mountain Condition 4 Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1 2 and 3 plus rough techni cal areas moderately sized obstacles and small jumps INTENDED For trail and uphill riding All Mountain bicycles are 1 more heavy duty than cross country bikes but less he
86. o d Ra 64 AllMountain llle 65 Condition4 222r 65 Gravity Freeride and Downhill 66 Gondilion 5 1 ia a uia e i Sa rand 66 Appx B The lifespan of your bike and its components 68 Nothing lasts forever including your bike 68 Perspective 2222s 68 Understanding metals 69 Understanding components 72 Appx C Fastener Torque Specifications 74 Headset Handlebar Seat area 74 Crankset Bottom Bracket Pedal area 74 Derailleur Shiftleverarea 74 Rack area 222222 75 Wheelarea 2222 eee 75 Brakes sk uv ei vt IT ET Bde d 75 Appx D High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger 76 Charging a battery o o 76 After charging 2 22222 llle 76 Charge indicatorLED 76 Troubleshooting 0 o 77 GENERAL WARNING Like any sport bicycling involves risk of injury and damage By choosing to ride a bicy cle you assume the responsibility for that risk so you need to know and to practice the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury Your bicycle is designed for use by persons 16 years old and above Riders must have the physical coordination reaction time and mental capability to ride and manage traffic road conditions
87. o set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make this adjustment If you choose to make your own front and back adjustment make sure that the clamp mechanism is clamping on the straight part of the saddle rails and is not touching the curved part of the rails and that you are using the recom mended torque on the clamping fastener s Fastener Torque Specifications on page 74 or the manufacturer s instructions 3 Saddle angle adjustment Most people prefer a horizontal saddle but some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little Your dealer can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it If you choose to make your own saddle angle adjustment and you have a single bolt saddle clamp on your seatpost it is critical that you loosen Saddle position the clamp bolt sufficiently to allow any ser rations on the mechanism to disengage before changing the saddle s angle and then that the serrations fully re engage before you tighten the clamp bolt to the recommended torque Fastener Torque Specifications on page 74 or the man ufacturer s instructions NWARNING When making saddle angle adjustments With a single bolt saddle clamp always check to make sure that the serrations on the mating surfaces of the clamp are not worn Worn serrations on the clamp can allow the saddle to move causing you to lose control and fall Always tighten fasteners to the cor rect torque Bolts t
88. o stunt riding or race with your bike read and understand Extreme stunt or compe tition riding on page 13 Off road respect Obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride off road and respect pri vate property You may be sharing the trail with others hikers equestrians other cyclists Respect their rights Stay on the designated trail Don t contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessary sliding Don t disturb the ecosystem by cutting your Electric bike safety own trail or shortcut through vegetation or streams It is your responsibility to minimize your impact on the environment Leave things as you found them and always take out everything you brought in Off road electric bicycles Riders of off road electric bikes must take additional precautions and follow additional rules of trail etiquette gt Maintain a minimum of 10 feet behind the bike in front of you gt Do not use electric assist on level and downhill grades if people are visible on the trail gt Do not use electric assist if small chil dren or pets are within 100 feet Be aware that your extra speed and the extra weight of your bike mean you must be more careful especially around other trail users Electric bike safety Because electric bicycles are so differ ent from regular bikes additional steps are needed to ride them safely Please be sure to read Riding an electric bike on page 48 Wet weat
89. omer Service 1 800 377 4532 4 First indd First 7 familiar with the controls features and per formance of your new bike Familiarize yourself with the braking action of the bike see Brakes on page 30 Test the brakes at slow speed put ting your weight toward the rear and gen tly applying the brakes rear brake first Sudden or excessive application of the front brake could pitch you over the han dlebars Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel which could cause you to lose control and fall Skidding is an example of what can happen when a wheel locks up If your bicycle has toeclips or clipless pedals practice getting in and out of the pedals See the paragraph about toeclips on page 5 and the paragraph about clipless pedals on page 37 If your bike has suspension familiarize yourself with how the suspension responds to brake application and rider weight shifts See the paragraph about suspension on page 5 and Bicycle suspension on page 37 Practice shifting the gears see Shift ing gears on page 33 Remember to never move the shifter while pedaling back ward nor pedal backwards immediately after having moved the shifter This could jam the chain and cause serious damage to the bicycle Check out the handling and response of the bike and check the comfort If you have any questions or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it should be consult your dealer before you ride ag
90. otor twists the throttle to 100 The motor in response spins the bike s wheel to 100 of its maximum speed and the bike travels say 20 miles per hour Electric bike care In contrast on a bike with a center drive motor when the rider twists the throttle to 100 the motor also spins to maximum speed However since the motor is driv ing the rear wheel through the pedal chain the bike s current gear affects how fast the wheel actually spins If the bike is in sec ond gear the bike may only go say 10 miles per hour even though the motor is spinning at maximum speed Just like on a car with a manual transmis sion the rider needs to cycle through first gear second gear third gear and so on until the desired speed is reached Each gear shift up increases speed but reduces torque and acceleration Unlike a car though the gear selection is not critical You can just as easily start pedaling with the bike in 6th gear but for the best acceleration and performance it s a good idea to start in a low gear and shift up as you gain speed Hills If your objective is not to reach maximum speed but to efficiently ride up a hill you should consider that the system will give you more torque when in a lower gear Shift down when you encounter a steep hill the motor will be put under less strain and your battery s range will increase Extending the life of your drivetrain Acenter drive motor can put extra stress on d
91. ould lead to the bicycle turning on unexpect edly causing serious damage or injury If you have to perform maintenance that requires the battery to be installed you must be sure that even if the bicycle wheel chain or other drivetrain com ponents begin moving unexpectedly they will not be in a position to cause injury or damage If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike 1 Ask your dealer for copies of the man ufacturer s installation and service instruc tions for the components on your bike or contact the component manufacturer 2 Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair 3 Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area We recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride the bike just to make sure that you did everything correctly Since that will require the time of a mechanic there may be a modest charge for this service We also recommend that you ask your dealer for guidance on what spare parts Service intervals such as inner tubes light bulbs etc it would be appropriate for you to have once you have learned how to replace such parts when they require replacement Service intervals Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner and require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual The follo
92. ove the rear wheel If you have a single speed bike with rim or disc brake go to step 4 below 2 If your bike has rim brakes disengage the brake s quick release mechanism to increase the clearance between the wheel Wheels rim and the brake pads see Brakes on page 30 fig 4 5 through fig 4 9 3 On a derailleur gear system pull the derailleur body back with your right hand 4 With acam action mechanism move the quick release lever to the OPEN posi tion fig 4 2 With a through bolt or bolt on mechanism loosen the fastener s with an appropriate wrench lock lever or inte gral lever then push the wheel forward far enough to be able to remove the chain from the rear sprocket 5 Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and remove it from the rear dropouts Installing a disc brake or rim brake Rear Wheel N CAUTION If your bike is equipped with a rear disc brake be careful not to damage the rotor caliper or brake pads when re inserting the rotor into the caliper Never activate a disc brake s control lever unless the rotor is correctly inserted in the caliper 1 With a cam action system move the cam lever to the OPEN position see fig 4 1 amp fig 4 2 The lever should be on the side of the wheel opposite the derailleur and freewheel sprockets 2 Ona derailleur bike make sure that the rear derailleur is still in its outermost high gear position then pull the derailleur body
93. r see also Bicycle suspension on page 37 Practice braking and weight transfer techniques where there is no traffic or other hazards and distractions Everything changes when you ride on loose surfaces or in wet weather It will take longer to stop on loose surfaces or in wet weather Tire adhesion is reduced so the wheels have less cornering and braking traction and can lock up with less brake force Moisture or dirt on the brake pads reduces their ability to grip The way to maintain control on loose or wet surfaces is to go more slowly Shifting gears Your multi speed bicycle will have a derailleur drivetrain see How a derail leur drivetrain works on page 34 an internal gear hub drivetrain see How an internal gear hub drivetrain works on page Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 34 Tech 35 or in some special cases a combi nation of the two How a derailleur drivetrain works If your bicycle has a derailleur drivetrain the gear changing mechanism will have Arear cassette or freewheel sprocket cluster gt Arear derailleur gt Usually a front derailleur One or two shifters gt One two or three front sprockets called chainrings Adrive chain Shifting Gears There are several different types and styles of shifting controls levers twist grips triggers combination shift brake con trols and push buttons Ask your dealer to explain the type of shifting controls that are on yo
94. r needs and your profile very honestly with your dealer Take these choices seriously and under stand that you are responsible for the changes A useful slogan to discuss with your dealer if you contemplate changing com ponents is Strong Light Cheap pick two Original Equipment components Bicycle and component manufacturers tests the fatigue life of the components that are original equipment on your bike This means that they have met test criteria Perspective The lifespan of your bike and its components 73 and have reasonable fatigue life It does not mean that the original components will last forever They won t EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM Appendix Lifespan indd 74 Fastener Torque Specifications Appendix C Fastener Torque Specifications Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your safety Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt Always use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to tighten critical fasteners on your bike Carefully follow the torque wrench manufacturer s instructions on the correct way to set and use the torque wrench for accurate results In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by acomponent
95. re to follow the pedal manufacturer s setup and service instructions If you do not have the manufacturer s instructions see your dealer or contact the manufacturer Bicycle suspension Many bicycles are equipped with sus pension systems There are many different types of suspension systems too many to deal with individually in this Manual If your bicycle has a suspension system of any kind be sure to read and follow the sus pension manufacturer s setup and service instructions If you do not have the manu facturer s instructions see your dealer or contact the manufacturer Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 38 Tech N WARNING Failure to maintain check and prop erly adjust the suspension system may result in suspension malfunction which may cause you to lose control and fall If your bike has suspension the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of injury For example when braking the front of a suspended bike dips You could lose control and fall if you do not have experience with this system Learn to handle your suspension system safely See also Brakes on page 30 N WARNING Changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and braking char acteristics of your bicycle Never change suspension adjustment unless you are thoroughly familiar with the suspension system manufacturer s instructions and recommendations and always check for changes in the handling and br
96. reality In this kind of riding bad judgment bad luck or riding beyond your capabilities can easily result in an accident where you could be seriously injured paralyzed or killed NOT INTENDED To be an excuse to try anything Read Extreme stunt or compe tition riding on page 13 TRADE OFF Freeride bikes are more rugged than All Mountain bikes for riding more difficult terrain Freeride bikes are heavier and harder to ride uphill than All Mountain bikes 68 The lifespan of your bike and its components Appendix B The lifespan of your bike and its components Nothing lasts forever including your bike When the useful life of your bike or its components is over continued use is haz ardous Every bicycle and its component parts have a finite limited useful life The length of that life will vary with the construction and materials used in the frame and compo nents the maintenance and care the frame and components receive over their life and the type and amount of use to which the frame and components are subjected Use in competitive events trick riding ramp rid ing jumping aggressive riding riding on severe terrain riding in severe climates rid ing with heavy loads commercial activities and other types of non standard use can dramatically shorten the life of the frame and components Any one or a combina tion of these conditions may result in an unpredictable failure All aspects of use being identical
97. replaced Do not attempt to open the charger case yourself Even if the charger is unplugged you could still be injured by an electric shock Make sure the charger is fully plugged into the battery Unplug the charger from the wall and from the battery Wait Flashes red about 10 seconds then connect to the battery followed by the wall outlet If the indicator LED still flashes red there may be a problem with the battery or the charger The battery voltage is low and the charger is attempt ing to raise it back to normal voltage with a low current Flashes amber charge Leave the charger connected to the battery If the indicator still flashes amber after a few hours the battery may be damaged beyond easy repair Flashes amber then immediately to solid green No issue the battery is fully charged N CAUTION For indoor use only Charge only Li ion rechargeable batteries AN WARNING Charge in a well ventilated area Keep away from flames and sparks For more information please see Battery care amp safety on page 44 EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 Last Modified March 24 2015 12 56 PM High power charger instructions indd Y U ba what a bicycle can do EBC G3 CURRIE TECH Electric Bikes Competence Center North America Currie Technologies 3850A Royal Avenue Simi Valley CA 93063 Sto y currietech com sales currietech com 800 377 4532 E E
98. rivetrain components such as the chain cassette derailleur and derailleur hanger if not ridden with care The best way to avoid excess wear on the drivetrain is to avoid shifting under load Shifting under load means to shift the derailleur while the motor or rider is pulling EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 7 5 Electrical indd Electric Bikes 51 hard on the chain The extra chain tension keeps the derailleur from shifting effectively and can cause damage to the drivetrain To shift properly make sure you ease up on both the throttle and pedals just before and just after you shift Let the chain drop into place fully before you start pedaling or throttling hard again NWARNING Shifting under load can cause the chain or other drivetrain components to break suddenly leading to a crash Electric bike care N CAUTION This section contains instructions that must be followed to avoid damage to the bike or electrical components Like any bicycle you should take care of your electric bike to extend its life and keep it operating smoothly In addition to following the instructions in Service on page 58 mind the following instructions for keeping your electric bike like new gt Maintain your batteries as described in Battery care amp safety on page 44 This is especially important when storing batteries unused for long periods of time w Periodically inspect your bike s wiring and
99. se maximum speed on a paved level surface when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds is less than 20 mph However local and state regulations vary and it is your responsibility to ensure your bike is legal in your particular area before riding it on public roads If you re unsure ask your bicycle dealer for more information about local laws and regulations Riding an electric bike Range Many factors affect the range that you will experience with the bicycle These include gt Battery state of charge gt Mode setting the bike will use less power in the pedal assist Mode due to the required contribution of the rider gt Tire inflation pressure gt Adjustment of the wheel bearings and brakes tight bearings or a dragging brake shoe will adversely affect range gt Rider weight it takes more energy to accelerate a heavier person gt The speed at which you travel and local wind conditions air resistance increases exponentially with speed gt Terrain road surface and hills traveling on a soft surface such as dirt or gravel or climbing a hill uses energy faster Lots of starts and stops full power from a standing start draws the most amper age from the battery How to maximize your range gt Fully charge your battery before each ride Ride in pedal assist mode and pedal Enjoy the health benefits available from cycling Every watt of
100. ses the risk of accident Off road safety We recommend that children not ride on rough terrain unless they are accompanied by an adult gt The variable conditions and hazards of off road riding require close atten tion and specific skills Start slowly on easier terrain and build up your skills If your bike has suspension the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more difficult terrain Off road safety Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do gt Don t ride alone in remote areas Even when riding with others make sure that someone knows where you re going and when you expect to be back Always take along some kind of identifi cation so that people know who you are in case of an accident and take along some cash for food a cool drink or an emergency phone call gt Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals Ride in a way that does not frighten or endanger them and give them enough room so that their unex pected moves don t endanger you gt Signal with voice or bell when passing gt Don t block the trail Move your bike off to the side of the trail if you stop gt Walk your bike up and down access ramps gt Be prepared If something goes wrong while you re riding off road help may not be close gt Before you attempt to jump d
101. shin pads Your dealer can show you a number of options and make suitable recommendations Toeclips and straps are a means to keep feet correctly positioned and engaged with the pedals The toeclip positions the ball of the foot over the pedal spindle which gives maximum pedaling power The toe strap when tightened keeps the foot engaged throughout the rotation cycle of the pedal While toeclips and straps give some ben efit with any kind of shoe they work most effectively with cycling shoes designed for use with toeclips Your dealer can explain how toeclips and straps work Shoes with deep treaded soles or welts which might Bicycle suspension make it more difficult for you to insert or remove your foot should not be used with toeclips and straps WARNING Getting into and out of pedals with toe clips and straps requires skill which can only be acquired with practice Until it becomes a reflex action the technique requires concentration which can dis tract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall Practice the use of toeclips and straps where there are no obstacles hazards or traffic Keep the straps loose and don t tighten them until your technique and confidence in getting in and out of the pedals war rants it Never ride in traffic with your toe straps tight Clipless pedals sometimes called step in pedals are another means to keep feet securely in the correct position for max imum peda
102. ssories you do so at your own risk The bicycle s manufacturer may not have tested that component or accessory for compatibility reliability or safety on your bicycle Before installing any component or accessory including a different size tire make sure that it is compatible with your bicycle by checking with your dealer Be sure to read understand and follow the instructions that accompany the products you purchase for your bicycle See also Intended use of your electric bicycle on page 62 and The lifespan of your bike and its components on page 68 WARNING Failure to confirm compatibility prop erly install operate and maintain any component or accessory can result in serious injury or death After an accident N WARNING Changing the components on your bike with other than genuine replacement parts may compromise the safety of your bicycle and may void the warranty Check with your dealer before changing the components on your bike WARNING Choking hazard Some bicycle acces sories may present a choking hazard to small children Keep these accessories away from small children After an accident N WARNING After an accident you must consider your bike unsafe to ride until you follow the instructions in this section Failure to follow the instructions in this section could lead to component failure injury or death N WARNING Before performing ANY service inspec tion or maintena
103. still centered with respect to the frame or fork Spin the wheels and observe the gap either between the frame and tire or between the brake pads and rim sides If the width of the gap changes markedly and you have no way to true the wheel where you are you will need to release the rim brake a little so that the rim can run between the brake pads without touching them Please note that in this case the brakes may not act as powerfully as you are used to For more information see Wheels with cam action systems on page 25 Brakes Last Modified March 24 2015 12 56 PM 16 Safety on page 30 and Wheels on page 24 of this manual Check that handlebars and stem are nei ther bent nor broken and that they are level and upright Make sure the stem is firmly fixed on the fork by trying to turn the handlebars relative to the front wheel Briefly lean on the brake levers to make sure the handlebars are firmly fixed in the stem Realign the components if necessary and carefully tighten the bolts to ensure reli able clamping of the components The max imum torque values are printed directly on the components or specified in the enclosed operating instructions For more information see the section discussing Fit on page 18 especially Handlebar height and angle on page 21 gt Check whether the chain still runs on the chainrings and the sprockets If your bike fell over to the chain side check that the gears f
104. stomer Service 1 800 377 4532 6 Fit indd Specifications on page 74 or the man ufacturer s instructions Once the saddle is at the correct height make sure that the seatpost does not proj ect from the frame beyond its Minimum Inser tion or Maxi mum Extension A mark fig 3 3 e NOTE Some bicycles have a sight hole in the seat tube the purpose of fig 3 4 which is to make it easy to see whether the seatpost is inserted in the seat tube far enough to be safe If your bicycle has such a sight hole use it instead of the Minimum Insertion or Maximum Extension mark to Last Modified March 24 2015 12 31 PM 20 Fit make sure the seatpost is inserted in the seat tube far enough to be visible through the sight hole If your bike has an interrupted seat tube as is the case on some suspension bikes you must also make sure that the seatpost is far enough into the frame so that you can touch it through the bottom of the inter rupted seat tube with the tip of your finger without inserting your finger beyond its first knuckle Also see NOTE above and fig 3 4 NWARNING If your seatpost is not inserted in the seat tube as described in the paragraph about saddle adjustment on page 19 the seatpost may break which could cause you to lose control and fall 2 Front and back adjustment The saddle can be adjusted forward or back to help you get the optimal position on the bike Ask your dealer t
105. t at 800 377 4532 for assistance Electric bike service 54 Cargo The basics Section 6 Cargo The basics Carrying a load and riding a medium long wheelbase bike both require get ting accustomed to Practice maneuvering and braking on a flat hazard and traffic free street with and without a load before going out onto a public or busy street Carrying a seated passenger or heavy load involves risks foremost of which can be decreased braking power and increased stopping distance Always make sure you have at least two well adjusted brakes Drum roller or coaster brakes are not suited to hilly riding or heavy loads and can fail under serious strain when you need them most gt We strongly recommend rim and or disc brakes though these carry their own risks under severe loads as when car rying a passenger or cargo at high speed a very strong front brake can lead to failure of the front fork For this reason don t use the front brake by itself the rear or rear and front brake should be used in all braking situations The carrier NWARNING The load s attached or placed on the carrier of the cargo bicycle have to be securely fastened Check that no edges or parts of the load can get come into contact with moving parts of the bicycle The carrier is the space to be used for the transport of boxes baskets and cartons gt Itis essential to position the load evenly and to securely
106. te the equipment Storage When storing your battery for a long period of time longer than two months gt Remove the battery from the bike gt Lithium ion batteries are best stored at a 40 60 charge level During long term storage recharge your battery to 40 6096 every 90 days Determine charge level using either the built in charge indicator on the battery pack or the battery gauge on the bike Batteries slowly self discharge when left unused for a long period of time if the battery cells are allowed to reach a critically low voltage their lifespan and capacity will be permanently reduced Always disconnect your charger from the wall outlet and battery before stor ing the battery gt Avoid storing your battery in extreme temperatures whether hot or cold gt Batteries are best kept in a cool dry place Do not allow your battery to accu mulate condensation as this could cause corrosion or a short circuit Battery care amp safety The recommended storage temperature for Li lon batteries is between 32 77 F 0 25 C Transport Lithium ion batteries are subject to many regulations and are often considered dangerous material by carriers Be sure to check for relevant laws and ask the carrier for approval prior to shipping a lithium ion battery or transporting it by air Disposal Be friendly to the environment Be sure to recycle your old batteries at a local battery r
107. tened seatpost can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall Therefore 1 Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to correctly clamp your seatpost 2 Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your seatpost 3 Before you ride the bike first check that the seatpost is securely clamped Adjusting the seatpost cam action mechanism The action of the cam squeezes the seat collar around the seatpost to hold the seatpost securely in place The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut Turning the tension adjusting nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force turning it counter clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamp ing force Less than half a turn of the ten sion adjusting nut can make the difference between safe and unsafe clamping force N WARNING The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the seatpost securely Holding the nut with one hand and turning the lever like a wing nut with the other hand until everything is as tight as you can get it will not clamp the seatpost safely Brakes N WARNING If you can fully close the cam lever with out wrapping your fingers around the seatpost or a frame tube for leverage and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand the tension is insufficient Open the lever turn the tension adjusting nut cloc
108. that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch the inner tube between the rim and the riding surface Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 40 Tech N CAUTION Pencil type automotive tire gauges can be inaccurate and should not be relied upon for consistent accurate pressure readings Instead use a high quality dial gauge Ask your dealer to recommend the best tire pressure for the kind of riding you will most often do and have the dealer inflate your tires to that pressure Then check inflation as described in Mechanical safety check on page 5 so you ll know how correctly inflated tires should look and feel when you don t have access to a gauge Some tires may need to be brought up to pressure every week or two so it is import ant to check your tire pressures before every ride Some special high performance tires have unidirectional treads their tread pat tern is designed to work better in one direc tion than in the other The sidewall marking of a unidirectional tire will have an arrow showing the correct rotation direction If your bike has unidirectional tires be sure that they are mounted to rotate in the cor rect direction Tire Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves The Schrader Valve and the Presta Valve The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to the valve stems o
109. tment at 800 377 4532 Proper maintenance and care of batteries will maximize their lifespan and capacity Accell North America ANA warrants your new battery from the date of purchase only if properly cared for please refer to the limited warranty for details Your hybrid electric bicycle uses a Li lon lithium ion battery Various types of lithi um ion batteries include LFP Lithium Iron Phosphate LMO Lithium Manganses Oxide and others Lithium ion is a very user friendly type of battery when cared for properly Even with proper care however rechargeable batteries do not last forever Every time the battery is discharged and subsequently recharged its relative capac ity decreases by a small percentage You can maximize the life of your battery by following the instructions in this guide What to do when you receive your new battery gt Batteries are not shipped with a full charge You should charge your bat tery for 4 6 hours as soon as possible after you receive it Battery care amp safety General use and FAQ gt Most electric bikes are equipped with a five minute sleep function If no activity is detected after five minutes the bike will go into stasis mode to conserve battery power Simply cycle the bike off then on again to re activate the battery The rated output capacity of a battery is measured at 77 F 25 C Any variation in this temperature will alter the perfor mance of the
110. um Extension This mark must not be visible above the headset Last Modified March 24 2015 12 31 PM 22 Fit NWARNING A quill stem s Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visible above the top of the headset If the stem is extended beyond the Minimum Insertion Mark the stem may break or damage the fork s steerer tube which could cause you to lose control and fall N WARNING On some bicycles changing the stem or stem height can affect the tension of the front brake cable locking the front brake or creating excess cable slack which can make the front brake inop erable If the front brake pads move in towards the wheel rim or out away from the wheel rim when the stem or stem height is changed the brakes must be correctly adjusted before you ride the bicycle NWARNING Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle stem If your bicycle has an adjustable angle stem ask your dealer to show you how to adjust if Do not attempt to make the adjustment yourself as changing stem angle may also require adjustments to the bicy cle s controls N WARNING Always tighten fasteners to the cor rect torque Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue Either mis take can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt causing you to lose control and fall Control position adjustments Your dealer can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions N WA
111. unction properly Ask somebody to lift the bike by the saddle and carefully shift through all the gears Pay particular attention when shifting to the small gears and make sure the rear derailleur does not get too close to the spokes as the chain climbs onto the larger sprockets If the rear derailleur or the dropouts derailleur hanger are bent the rear derail leur may collide with the spokes This can result in damage to the rear derailleur the rear wheel and the frame Check the func tion of the front derailleur as a displaced front derailleur can throw off the chain thus suddenly interrupting the drive of the bike For more information see Shifting gears on page 33 After an accident gt Make sure the saddle is not out of align ment using the top tube or the bottom bracket shell as a reference If necessary open the clamp realign the saddle and re tighten the clamp For more information see Seatpost cam action clamp on page 29 and Saddle position on page 19 gt Letyour bike bounce on the ground from a low height If there is any rattling see where it comes from Check the bear ings the bolts and the proper seating of the battery and the connectors as necessary w Check the display Are all the values dis played as usual Do not use your bike if the display shows an error message or a warning If necessary switch off the system and wait at least 10 seconds before checking it again
112. ur bike and to show you how they work The vocabulary of shifting can be pretty confusing A downshift is a shift to a lower or slower gear one which is easier to pedal An upshift is a shift to a higher or faster harder to pedal gear What s con fusing is that what s happening at the front derailleur is the opposite of what s happen ing at the rear derailleur for details read the instructions on Shifting the Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example you can select a gear which will make pedaling easier on a hill make a downshift in one of two ways shift the chain down the gear steps to a smaller gear at the front or up the gear steps to a Shifting gears larger gear at the rear So atthe rear gear cluster what is called a downshift looks like an upshift The way to keep things straight is to remember that shifting the chain in towards the centerline of the bike is for accelerating and climbing and is called a downshift Moving the chain out or away from the centerline of the bike is for speed and is called an upshift Whether upshifting or downshifting the bicycle derailleur system design requires that the drive chain be moving forward and be under at least some tension A derailleur will shift only if you are pedaling forward N CAUTION Never move the shifter while pedaling backward nor pedal backwards immedi ately after having moved the shifter This could jam the cha
113. ve 36 volts and near empty around 32 This type of gauge is generally accurate but because a battery s voltage fluctuates based on its load how much energy is being drained from it at a given moment the gauge will also not always be stable it will indicate less charge remaining while the bike is accelerating or climbing a hill and more when the bike is stopped or being ridden at a steady pace on flat ground When using a voltage driven battery gauge the best way to determine how much battery life is remaining is to check the throttle LEDs after reaching cruising speed on a flat straight road This allows the battery voltage to stabilize ata medium load and gives the best reading More advanced gauges do not rely on battery voltage Instead circuitry in the bat tery measures exactly how much energy has left or entered the pack during use and then calculates how much charge is remaining based on that measurement the battery s State of Charge This type of battery gauge is more accurate and will not fluctuate under load Battery care amp safety Battery care amp safety AN WARNING Failure to properly use charge and store your battery as instructed will void the warranty and may cause a hazard ous situation Before using your battery for the first time read this section of the manual in its entirety If you have any questions about this battery or its usage please contact EBCC customer service depar
114. vity Freeride and Downhill Condition 5 Bikes designed for jumping hucking high speeds or aggressive 4 riding on rougher surfaces or landing on flat surfaces However this VA type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on Y a bicycle which may overload the frame fork or parts If you choose to ride in Condition 5 terrain you should take appropriate safety pre nan Cautions such as more frequent bike inspections and replacement of Usercaution equipment You should also wear comprehensive safety equipment advised such as a full face helmet pads and body armor INTENDED For riding that includes the most difficult terrain that only very skilled rid ers should attempt Gravity Freeride and Downhill are terms which describe hardcore mountain north shore slopestyle This is extreme riding and the terms describing it are constantly evolving Gravity Freeride and Downhill bikes are 1 heavier and have more suspension travel than All Mountain bikes allowing them to be ridden in more difficult terrain over larger obstacles and larger jumps 2 the longest in suspension travel and use compo nents that fit heavy duty intended use While all that is true there is no guarantee that extreme riding will not break a Freeride bike The terrain and type of riding that Freeride bikes are designed for is inherently dan gerous Appropriate equipment such as a Freeride bike does not change this
115. wing are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself All other service maintenance and repair should be performed in a properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools and procedures specified by the manufacturer gt Break in Period Your bike will last longer and work better if you break it in before riding it hard Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch or seat when a new bike is first used and may require read justment by your dealer Your Mechanical Safety Check page 5 will help you identify some things that need readjust ment But even if everything seems fine to you it s best to take your bike back to the dealer for a checkup Dealers typically suggest you bring the bike in for a 30 day checkup Another way to judge when it s time for the first checkup is to bring the bike in after three to five hours of hard off road use or about 10 to 15 hours of on road or more casual off road use But if you think something is wrong with the bike take it to your dealer before riding it again gt Before every ride Mechanical Safety Check page 5 EBCC Technical and Customer Service 1 800 377 4532 8 Service indd Service 59 After every long or hard ride if the bike has been exposed to water or grit or at least every 100 miles Clean the bike first consult the drive system manufac turer s user manual for specific clean ing instructions or warnings an
116. wn at dusk at night or at other times of poor visibil ity without an adequate bicycle lighting system and without reflectors is dan gerous and may result in serious injury or death Last Modified March 24 2015 12 56 PM 12 Safety Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect car lights and street lights in away that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist N CAUTION Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to make sure that they are clean straight unbroken and securely mounted Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle cable safety catches which pre vent the straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks WARNING Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets from your bicycle They are an integral part of the bicycle s safety system Removing the reflectors reduces your visibility to others using the roadway Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury or death The reflector brackets may protect you from a brake straddle cable catching on the tire in the event of brake cable fail ure If a brake straddle cable catches on the tire it can cause the wheel to stop suddenly causing you to lose control and fall If you choose to ride under
117. x Warning and caution statements 1 A special note Tor parents x sca desde e es ss Section A ogee eae da eb dor VE Bike fit 5 at a SUE VES bveu e veu ete 4 Safety first ox nem mS ae s 4 Mechanical safety check 5 Nuts bolts screws amp other fasteners 5 Tires amp Wheels ooon 6 Brakes a h aa aa EE PE da A 6 Wheel retention system 6 SEPO 1 2 du Rid Ru s UR Oo toe a 6 Handlebar and saddle alignment 7 Handlebar ends and grips 7 EStdt Ge hs De a Ble dad 7 SECON 2 Safely co aeri eed ee bee ees be ey The DAsl6S e alee een mno Eom eee Bod A A 8 Ridingsafety cler 9 Off road safety a uas a x Ex xus 10 Off road respect 2l ln 10 Off road electric bicycles 11 Electric bike safety 0 11 Wet weather riding cles 11 Night riding su Ln ue doe E Rex moms 11 Mehicl racks p ass ome sexo m op eb aed 13 Extreme stunt or competition riding 13 Changing components amp adding accessories 14 After an accident ccc 15 Sections Fiteecv aaa d gor ke Cae se re ie das veu 18 Standover height 20 18 Diamond frame bicycles 18 Step through frame bicycles 18 Saddle position 0002002 e 19 Handlebar height andangle 21 Control position adjustments
118. y s capacity or per formance It is OK to charge the battery as often as is convenient Charging gt Be sure to read any documentation included with the battery charger or printed on the charger itself gt Improper use of the battery charger can cause a fire resulting in severe injury or death and property damage After a ride fully recharge your battery as soon as it has cooled to room tem perature A lithium ion battery left in a discharged condition will deteriorate much faster than a fully charged battery Do not block the fan vent on the char ger while charging the battery This can cause the charger to overheat gt The battery charger supplied with this battery is for INDOOR use only gt Avoid any contact with water or other flu ids while charging the battery If the bat tery charger or any connections become wet immediately unplug the charger and thoroughly dry all components prior to charging the battery gt Use only the battery charger supplied with this battery If you use any other bat Last Modified March 24 2015 12 44 PM 46 Electric Bikes tery charger you will void the warranty you may damage the battery and you could cause a fire resulting in severe injury or death and property damage ww Never charge a battery continuously for longer than 12 hours ww Charge your battery during the day and only in rooms which have a smoke or a fire detector but not in your bedroo
119. your dealer for help What if it won t shift gears If moving the shift control one click repeatedly fails to result in a smooth shift to the next gear chances are that the mech anism is out of adjustment Take the bike to your dealer to have it adjusted Pedals Toe Overlap is when your toe can touch the front wheel when you turn the handle bars to steer while a pedal is in the forward most position This is common on small framed bicycles and is avoided by keeping the inside pedal up and the outside pedal Pedals down when making sharp turns On any bicycle this technique will also prevent the inside pedal from striking the ground in a turn NWARNING Toe Overlap could cause you to lose con trol and fall Ask your dealer to help you determine if the combination of frame size crank arm length pedal design and shoes you will use results in pedal overlap Whether you have overlap or not you must keep the inside pedal up and the outside pedal down when mak ing sharp turns Some bicycles come equipped with ped als that have sharp and potentially danger ous surfaces These surfaces are designed to add safety by increasing grip between the rider s shoe and the pedal If your bicycle has this type of high performance pedal you must take extra care to avoid serious injury from the pedals sharp surfaces Based on your riding style or skill level you may prefer a less aggressive pedal design or chose to ride with

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