Checking the brake system ......... 29 ...................7 Bedding in the brakes ..........29 Technical data............. 17 Manufacturer: ............. 7 Porsche eBike Cross ..........17 Grip width ..............29 Online Registration............ 7 Porsche eBike Sport..........18 Brake chafing............30 Copyright..............7 First use and before every ride ......
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Adjusting the handlebars ........47 Checking that the rims run true......61 Recommended tightening torques....72 Headset ..............47 Transporting the PORSCHE eBike ....62 List of tables ............72 Transporting the eBike by car......62 Stem ................48 EU Declaration of Conformity ......73 Adjusting the saddle ..........
The standard equipment required on bicycles manual carefully before you go for your first If you are not able to contact the Porsche in other countries may differ from that in ride, centre or dealer, you will find a list of other Germany.
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Your Porsche Centre or ROTWILD authorised powered eBike. dealer will help you to choose the right frame You should only use your PORSCHE eBike for size for your height. The PORSCHE eBike its intended purpose (see the section “Proper comes in different frame sizes. for people of use of the eBike”).
If you do not follow the safety instructions in provided in this instruction manual: owner’s manual. the “Note” category, you could cause damage to the PORSCHE eBike. Separate disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries. Serious injuries or death.
(EPACs) this instruction manual are electrically list of approved accessories. assisted (EPAC). They meet the Before you fit accessories to your PORSCHE requirements of the EN 15194 standard, eBike, please check with your dealer that among others.
General information Version of the product and edition can request an extended manufacturer’s for the rider and operator of the PORSCHE warranty. eBike described here. of the manual You will find more information in the The operator generally has the right of...
Emergency stop drive system. Figure 3:ON/OFF switch The drive system does not switch off when Power you apply the brakes, which means that it is The power is switched off as soon as the always available. rider stops pedalling. The eBike can be Figure 2:Applying the brakes / pulling away stopped mechanically using the brakes.
Important information The frame of the PORSCHE eBike is made by hand from high-quality carbon fibre If the fibres have broken, take care when Specific information about carbon. Please composite and is designed to be robust handling the material. The fine carbon fibres...
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If you notice any signs of material fatigue Always use a torque wrench and note the Material fatigue in carbon components. while you are using the bike, you must stop recommended tightening torques (see the Carbon components that are exposed to high using it immediately and ask your ROTWILD section “Recommended tightening torques”).
The instruction manual has been Overloading the eBike. Overloading the the eBike breaking down. PORSCHE will not written specifically for your PORSCHE eBike, eBike can cause safety-related components be liable for the resulting damage.
Do not ride with your websites. Problems while using the eMTB hands off the handlebars. Only ride on Your Porsche Centre or ROTWILD authorised If you notice unusual noises, vibrations, suitable surfaces that have sufficient grip. dealer will be happy to answer any further smells, discolouration, deformed questions you may have.
PORSCHE eBike on and EP8 operating system is on the left of the off. If you do not use the PORSCHE eBike for handlebars when you are sitting on the bike. around 10 minutes, the system switches off The display is on the right of the handlebars automatically to save energy.
Support switch (X/Y) Settings menu You use the support switch (X/Y) to select On the settings menu you can choose Using pushing aid mode. the level of support you want while you are different options. Using the (Light) menu You must steer the eBike using both hands in riding.
Figure 8: The charging process starts automatically. The Porsche Centre or ROTWILD authorised dealer that supplies the eBike will inform the Charging the drive battery rider or the operator about its functions at Before using the bike for the first time, the latest during the handover process.
First use and before every ride Drive battery in the down tube Figure 10: .Checking the clamping screws on the front wheel. The drive battery is in the down tube of the The drive battery must only be charged eBike. It has an integrated electronic using the charger supplied with the eMTB.
Figure 12: Checking the wedge bolt on the seat Wheels and tyres You should never let the tyre pressure post. exceed the maximum limit or fall below the Please check that the wheels and tyres are in minimum limit. good condition. You will find the tyre pressure table in the section “List of tables”.
First use and before every ride Brake system Pedals Please check the brake system the first time PORSCHE eBikes are supplied from the Sudden braking. you use the bike. First of all, check the brake factory with pedals. If you apply the front brake suddenly, this can levers.
Handlebars, stem and suspension Switching the drive system on and fork An incorrectly adjusted suspension fork You can adjust the handlebars, stem and Use the on/off button to switch the system can lead to a crash. suspension fork to suit your requirements. on.
Fatigue damage and wear. public roads The section “Riding on public Damage due to fatigue and wear can take If you want to ride your PORSCHE eBike on roads” on page 24 must be observed. the form of scratched, bent or cracked public roads, you must ensure that it has the components or a poorly functioning eMTB.
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In snowy or icy conditions Do not ride with dirty or damaged reflectors. you could lose control of your PORSCHE eBike and have a bad crash. Avoid riding your bike in extreme weather conditions. Only ride...
What to check after a crash Handlebars and stem - Wear protective gloves. - Keep your fingers away from moving parts Check the handlebars and stem for damage. A crash can prevent your eBike from and make sure they do not get trapped. Make sure that the handlebar and stem functioning correctly and can also cause Figure 16: Front wheel and tyre.
- Check your eBike for loose screw connec- Do not use the PORSCHE eBike if the rear Drive train tions and components. dérailleur is bent! - Apply the brake levers to make sure that Check that the chain is on the front chainring they work.
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What to check after a crash Bent components. Poor technical condition. You must not straighten bent components An eBike that is in poor condition can because there is a serious risk that they will become damaged and cause a crash or an break.
Brake system Checking the brake system Grip width You can adjust the distance between the You can adjust the grip width using the If the front wheel or rear brake is not brake lever and the handlebar grip to suit the adjustment knob on the brake lever.
Brake system Brake chafing If the brake pads rub on the brake disc while Leaking brakes. If the wheels are removed, there is a risk of the bike is moving, the causes could be as If brake fluid is leaking, the brakes may fail. damage being caused to the brake system.
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Brake drag. Risk of damage to brake components Brake fluid will cause damage to the If the brakes drag all the time, they can through overheating. paintwork of your eBike and its components. overheat. As a result, they may not function Do not undo the brake cables.
Drive system Electric drive Motor Mechanical drive The bikes described in this instruction The mechanical drive train consists of all the manual are fitted with an integral electric components of the eBike that convert your Your eBike will make an audible noise! drive system.
Cranks Chain Shoe laces, scarves and other items of clothing can get trapped in the spokes and Check to make sure that both cranks are Cleaning and lubricating your chain regularly the chain. securely fitted by shaking them. There will give it a longer life. Clean your chain with should be no play.
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Drive system Figure 21: Cleaning the chain Risk of injury! Poor braking. If you do not have the necessary technical Oil or grease on the brake pads and brake knowledge or do not carry out the discs will reduce the friction coefficient and maintenance correctly, you could be the effectiveness of the brakes.
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Only use original spare parts that are Replacing your chain regularly can extend Sudden loss of power and drive. approved by ROTWILD when replacing your the life of your chain rings and cassettes. A worn chain can suddenly break or jump off chain.
Gear system Changing gear Adjusting the gear system Figure 24: The position of the shifting lever The shifting lever for the rear dérailleur is on If you cannot change gear cleanly, you need the right-hand side of the handlebars. to make adjustments to the gear system on the shifting level housing.
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You will find more information about Please check the parts list for your model to The levers may be arranged differently adjusting the gear shifter in the instruction see which type of gear shifter it is fitted with. depending on the model and the manual provided by the manufacturer of the manufacturer.
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Gear system Incorrectly adjusted gear system. You need technical knowledge to be able to Problems with changing gear can distract adjust the rear dérailleur. Incorrect you from what is happening on the road and adjustments can cause mechanical damage. from possible dangers. The result can be a Read the instructions provided by the gear crash or an accident.
Drive battery Drive battery The drive battery is in the down tube of the Do not put paper clips, screws, coins, keys or If a crash or an accident causes external eBike. It has an integrated electronic other small objects in the battery charging damage to the down tube, you must not use protection system that is designed for use socket.
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Drive battery Do not try to open or repair the drive Faulty batteries are classed as hazardous A flashing LED on the charger means that a battery or the charger. materials. fault has been identified. The charger and the There is a risk of electric shock and They must not come into contact with water drive battery must not be used.
Charging the drive battery description above, the charger and the drive battery must not be used. You must take If you are charging the drive battery when it The eBike must not be used with the drive them to your ROTWILD authorised dealer. has been removed from the eMTB, you must battery removed.
Removing the drive battery Removing the drive battery Figure 31: Releasing the drive battery. Put the key in the lock cylinder on the drive Take the weight of the drive battery into battery holder at the top end of the down account when you are removing it from the tube on the left-hand side of the frame and down tube as you will have to support this...
Installing the drive battery Installing the drive battery Finally, secure the drive battery in the down tube. To do this, put the key in the lock Follow these instructions to install the drive Check that the drive battery has clicked into cylinder on the drive battery holder at the top battery: the battery lock mechanism.
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Installing the drive battery Check whether the drive battery is If the drive battery is not properly installed, Do not ride your bike if the drive battery is connected to the drive system by pressing it can come loose while you are riding and fall not properly secured in the down tube.
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Charger The PORSCHE eBike is supplied with a charger from the manufacturer Shimano. Do not put paper clips, screws, coins, keys or The drive battery must only be charged using The charger is designed for a 100-240 V other small objects near the charging the charger supplied with the eMTB.
Charger The charger must only be used in a clean area that is free from dust. The temperature Risk of electric shock caused by moisture. A flashing LED on the charger means that a must be between 0°C and 40°C. The charger The charger must not be used outdoors.
Handlebars, stem and headset Adjusting the handlebars Headset The Porsche Centre or ROTWILD authorised The headset, which is also referred to as the Adjusting the headset is a job for a specialist. dealer will adjust the handlebars to suit the...
A loose stem can cause a crash. Check that your leg straight. When you sit on the the stem is held securely in position by the PORSCHE eBike, your leg should be slightly shaft clamp and the handlebar clamp. bent. To get the best results, both your feet should be on the pedals.
Seat post Adjusting the AERO seat post Loosen the clamping screws on the saddle Please check the parts list for your model to If you ignore the minimum insertion depth, clamp with a hexagonal socket wrench (size see which type of seat post it is fitted with. the frame and the seat post can break.
Seat post Adjusting the Dropper seat post Lowering the saddle Figure 43: Wedge bolt/Dropper seat post Loosen the bolt on the wedge with a If you are riding off road, it can be helpful to hexagonal socket wrench (size 3) and the lower the seat post temporarily.
Suspension - suspension fork Adjusting the suspension fork Your PORSCHE eBike is fitted with a suspension fork to make riding on different The ROTWILD authorised dealer will check You will find the recommended air pressures types of terrain as comfortable and safe as...
The compression damping of the suspension The adjustment knob for rebound damping is cause the suspension fork to bottom out fork on your PORSCHE eBike is set in the at the bottom of the right-hand fork leg. First during rapid consecutive impacts, because it factory and cannot be changed.
The air valve for adjusting the shock is under the screw cap. You will find more information about On the Porsche eBike Cross/Sport models, adjusting the air pressure in the instruction the shock is correctly adjusted if it is manual provided by the shock manufacturer.
Running gear - rear triangle Compression damping Rebound damping Figure 47: Damping settings. You can adjust the shock compression You can adjust the rebound damping using damping using the blue lever. By turning the the red adjuster wheel on the shock. lever to the FIRM position you make the Too little damping will cause the fork to shock stiffer.
Testing the fork and shock settings Find some suitable ground to test the You will find more information about The suspension element manufacturers suspension fork and shock settings. adjusting the shock rebound damping in the provide detailed instruction manuals on instruction manual provided by the shock setting up the suspension.
Wheels and tyres Checks before every ride Check the bolts before every ride to make Risk of injury! Loose wheels. sure that the wheel is securely fixed in the If you do not have the necessary technical A loose wheel can cause a crash or an fork.
Push the lightly greased axle in from the right-hand side If too much pre-load force is applied, this The front wheels of the PORSCHE eBike through the dropout and the hub until it have bolted axles. When fitting the front hub, will damage the bolts and they will no longer reaches the stop.
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Wheels and tyres Figure 51: Fitting the safety cover Figure 53: Inserting the breakdown tool Before you fit the axle, make sure that the thread is clean and undamaged. You will find more detailed information about fitting the front axle in the instruction manual provided by the fork manufacturer.
Rear wheel Figure 54: Fitting the rear wheel axle. Tools are needed to remove the rear wheel, in Before you fit the axle, make sure that the this case an Allen key (size 5). Before you fit thread is clean and undamaged. the axle, make sure that the thread is clean and undamaged.
Wheels and tyres Tyres Checking the tyres Checking the spokes If your tyres have cracks, some other sort of - Use an air pump with a pressure gauge to The spokes may come loose as a result of the damage or too little tread, have the tyres pump up the tyres bike being ridden.
Checking that the rims run true Lift the eBike slightly off the ground at the Risk of injury! If the wheels are removed, there is a risk of front or the back and spin the front or rear If you do not have the necessary technical damage being caused to the brake system.
If you are sending your PORSCHE eBike by courier, we recommend that you ask your ROTWILD authorised dealer to partially disassemble and pack the bike for you.
Measure the total height of the vehicle and The lithium ion drive battery in your note it down inside the vehicle where it can PORSCHE eBike is classed as a hazardous clearly be seen. material because of the risk of fire if there is Remember how tall the vehicle is when a short circuit.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Battery will Charging socket and con- Clean and dry If you cannot resolve the problem by not charge nector fouled the charging socket following the instructions below, contact and connector your ROTWILD authorised dealer. Insufficient Drive train not operating in Optimum range the optimum...
Some components of your PORSCHE eBike including tyres and inner tubes, brake cables. are subject to normal wear and tear. Wear does not constitute a manufacturing defect.
Warranty, wear and brake pads Brake pads The pads used in disc brakes systems will Have your bike serviced and maintained at Riding a bike with worn parts is dangerous wear with use. If the bike is ridden fast or in the intervals specified in the instruction and can lead to accidents.
Clean your This is essential in order to make sure that by experts. Specialist knowledge and special PORSCHE eBike with a damp cloth. your PORSCHE eBike functions correctly and tools are needed. is safe to ride.
The drive battery and the charger will not be disposing of waste products. dismantled before disposal. Packaging material The PORSCHE eBike, the drive battery and The packaging material (mainly cardboard Never try to open the drive battery. Any the charger are recyclable and must not be and plastic film) must be sorted and residual voltage can cause fire and injuries.
Parts replaced or repaired Maintenance measures have been Maintenance measures have been Maintenance measures have been carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in accordance with the service interval.
Parts replaced or repaired Maintenance measures have been Maintenance measures have been Maintenance measures have been carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in accordance with the service interval.
Parts replaced or repaired Maintenance measures have been Maintenance measures have been Maintenance measures have been carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in carried out on the PORSCHE eBike in accordance with the service interval.
(Nm) The tightening torque depends on the Model Recommended tyre pressure at one’s own material and diameter of the bolt and on the Porsche discretion material and design of the component. Bolt (stem) eBike Cross (no play in 2-2.5 bar / 29-36 psi...
Am Bauhof 5 DIN EN 15194:2018 Cycles. Electrically power assisted cycles. EPAC bicycles 64807 Dieburg, Germany DIN ISO 4210:2015 Mountain bicycles hereby declares that the PORSCHE electrically assisted DIN ISO 4210:2015 City and trekking bicycles bicycles Product names: Porsche eBike Sport...
List of figures Sample type plate for PORSCHE electric The chain on the chainring / cassette ..27 Wedge bolt/Dropper seat post ....50 power assisted cycles (EPACs)....6 Brakes / grip width......... 29 Valve for adjusting the fork pressure..51 Applying the brakes / pulling away....
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This instruction manual has been written ADP ENGINEERING GMBH Instruction manual for PORSCHE eBikes, with the greatest of care. However, many of 2020 Am Bauhof 5 the functions and add-on parts described 1st edition 08/2020 64807 Dieburg, Germany here may change as a result of ongoing Editor: Thomas Kraus development work.