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BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL | 11th Edition, 2015 ORIGINAL USER MANUAL PEDELEC IMPULSE 2.0 SPEED | Version 2 | 05.2015 SERVICE BOOKLET | 04.2015 English Item no. 1973K0016021...
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Bicycle Owner’s Manual 11th Edition, 2015 This manual meets ISO-4210, 16 CFR 1512 and EN 14764, 14766 and 14781 Standards IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it completely before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. 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...
Contents GENERAL WARNING p. 4 A special note to parents p. 5 1. First A. Bike fit p. 6 B. Safety first p. 6 C. Mechanical Safety Check p. 6 D. First ride p. 7 2. Safety A. The Basics p.
GENERAL WARNING: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, 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.
A special note for parents: WARNING: This manual does not cover children's bikes, Juvenile or BMX bicycles. As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor 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;...
1. First 4.F. Suspension can change the way a bicycle performs. Follow the suspension manufacturer’s instructions for use, adjustment and care. NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this manual in its entirety before your first ride. At the very least, read and C.
▸ Handlebar ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated; and adjust if necessary. secure and in good condition, with no cuts, tears, or worn ▸ Tires in good shape? Spin each wheel slowly and look out areas.
2. Safety jump, do stunt riding or race with your bike, read and understand Section 2.F. 7. Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions. Higher A. The Basics speed means higher risk. WARNING: The area in which you ride may require B.
may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road. Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your 14. Observe and yield the right of way. brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the 15. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of road) is dramatically reduced and your tires don’t grip alcohol or drugs.
be familiar with course conditions. If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you comply with all local laws about WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements night riding, and take the following strongly recommended and articles about bicycling depict riders engaged additional precautions: in extreme riding, this activity is extremely •...
WARNING: Failure to confirm compatibility, properly 2. Step-through frame bicycles install, operate and maintain any component or Standover height does not apply to bicycles with accessory can result in serious injury or death. step-through frames. Instead, the limiting dimension is determined by saddle height range.
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NOTE: Some bicycles have a sight hole in the seat tube, WARNING: When making saddle angle adjustments with a single bolt saddle clamp, always check to the purpose of which is to make it easy to see whether make sure that the serrations on the mating surfaces the seat post is inserted in the seat tube far enough to be of the clamp are not worn.
C. Handlebar height and angle relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, the bolts are insufficiently Your bike is equipped either with a “threadless” stem, tightened. which clamps on to the outside of the fork shaft, or with a “quill”...
If you have a mountain or road bike equipped with through axle front or rear wheels, make sure that your dealer has given you the manufacturer’s instructions, and follow those when installing or removing a through axle wheel. If you don’t know what a through axle is, ask your dealer.
2. Wheels with cam action systems (2) If your bike has cam action front wheel retention, There are currently two types of over-center cam wheel move the cam lever from the locked or CLOSED position retention mechanisms: the traditional over-center cam to the OPEN position (figs.
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should leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand. remove it from the rear dropouts. (b) With a through-bolt or bolt-on system, tighten the d. Installing a disk brake or rim brake Rear Wheel fasteners to the torque specifications in Appendix D or the hub manufacturer’s instructions.
fastener do not emboss the surfaces of the dropouts, the WARNING: If you can fully close the cam lever tension is insufficient. Open the lever; turn the tension without wrapping your fingers around the seat post adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again. 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.
1. Brake controls and features lever, progressively increasing the braking force. If you It’s very important to your safety feel the wheel begin to lock up, release pressure just a that you learn and remember little to keep the wheel rotating just short of lockup. It’s which brake lever controls which important to develop a feel for the amount of brake lever brake on your bike.
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a. Shifting Gears d. Which gear should I be in? There are several different types and styles of shifting The combination of largest rear and smallest front controls: levers, twist grips, triggers, combination shift/ gears (fig. 16) is for the steepest hills. The smallest rear brake controls and push-buttons.
matter of moving the shifter to the indicated position for rider’s shoe and the pedal. If your bicycle has this type of the desired gear ratio. After you have moved the shifter high-performance pedal, you must take extra care to avoid to the gear position of your choice, ease the pressure on serious injury from the pedals’...
WARNING: Not all bicycles can be safely retrofitted Practice is required to learn to engage and disengage with some types of suspension systems. Before the foot safely. Until engaging and disengaging the retrofitting a bicycle with any suspension, check foot becomes a reflex action, the technique requires with the bicycle’s manufacturer to make sure that what concentration which can distract your attention and you want to do is compatible with the bicycle’s design.
The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the on a car tire. To inflate a Schraeder valve tire, remove the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built- valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the in pressure gauge.
1. Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer’s hours of riding: installation and service instructions for the components • Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and on your bike, or contact the component manufacturer. back. Everything feel solid? If you feel a clunk with each 2.
Appendix A read Appendix A, Intended Use of your bicycle and Appendix B, The lifespan of your bike and its components, Intended use of your bicycle starting on page 28. WARNING: Understand your bike and its intended 5. As required: If either brake lever fails the use.
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT and marathon equipment (tires, shocks, frames, drive trains) are light-weight, favoring nimble speed over brute RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL force. Suspension travel is relatively short since the bike is intended to move quickly on the ground. lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg NOT INTENDED For Hardcore Freeriding, Extreme...
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cross country bikes. All-Mountain bikes are lighter, more Mountain bikes. MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT nimble and easier to ride uphill than Freeride bikes. All- Mountain bikes are not as rugged as Freeride bikes and RIDER LUGGAGE* TOTAL must not be used for more extreme riding and terrain. lbs / kg lbs / kg lbs / kg...
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Mountain Tandems Cyclo-cross CONDITION 2 CONDITION 2 Bikes designed for riding Condition Bikes designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel roads and 1, plus smooth gravel roads and improved trails with moderate grades improved trails with moderate grades where the tires do not lose ground where the tires do not lose ground contact.
Appendix B Periodic, more detailed inspection of your bicycle is important. How often this more detailed inspection is The lifespan of your bike and its needed depends upon you. components You, the rider/owner, have control and knowledge of how often you use your bike, how hard you use it and 1.
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cracks that lead to failure. It is very important that you Common sense tells us that nothing that is used lasts read The basics of metal fatigue below. forever. The more you use something, and the harder you Let’s say you hit a curb, ditch, rock, car, another cyclist use it, and the worse the conditions you use it in, the or other object.
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In most cases a fatigue crack is not a defect. It is a Carbon fiber composites are typically a strong, light sign that the part has been worn out, a sign the part has fiber in a matrix of plastic, molded to form a shape. reached the end of its useful life.
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components is irrelevant to what happens to your body. quiet and free of creaks and squeaks. Investigate and What should you expect from your carbon frame? It find the source of any noise. It may not be a crack or depends on many complex factors.
Appendix C Coaster Brake 1. How the coaster brake works The coaster brake is a sealed mechanism which is a part of the bicycle’s rear wheel hub. The brake is activated by reversing the rotation of the pedal cranks (see fig. 5). Start with the pedal cranks in a nearly horizontal position, with the front pedal in about the 4 o’clock position, and apply downward foot pressure on the pedal that is to the...
Appendix D Fastener Torque Specifications Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your safety. Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component manufacturer, consult with your dealer or the manufacturer’s customer service representative for clarification.
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ORIGINAL USER MANUAL PEDELEC IMPULSE 2.0 SPEED | Version 2 | 05.2015 English...
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Shipping Disposal 6 Charger 7 Control unit and display Control unit 7.1.1 Switching on/off 7.1.2 Pushing assistance 7.1.3 buttons Display 7.2.1 Assistance indicator 7.2.2 Battery charge state indicator 7.2.3 Remaining range indicator Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
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1. Insert the CD. Thank you for choosing the Pedelec Impulse Speed 2.0 from Derby Cycle. This S-Pedelec (= fast Pedelec) is 2. Double-click on the file shelexec.exe using the left equipped with an innovative electric drive that assists you mouse button.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or special information on using the S-Pe- delec. If you wish to make any adjustments to the ride characteristics of your S-Pedelec, please consult your specialist cycle shop. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
External heat can cause the many, you can obtain the small registration mark battery to explode. In addition, high temperatures from any insurance company. shorten battery life. When charging, always ensure there is adequate ventilation. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
A charger with a damaged mains plug or mains ca- ble must not be connected to the mains and must be replaced by a specialist. The same applies for extension cables that are not in perfect condition. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
Be careful not to touch it with your hands, feet or legs. You could burn yourself. Live parts may be exposed when you open covers or remove parts. Connection points may also be Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
Batteries are subject to dangerous goods legislation. Therefore, they must not be carried on passenger planes – neither in the cargo hold, nor the cabin. Please contact the relevant airline for detailed information. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
1. Display 2. Small display Seatpost clamp (with quick-release lever or bolt) Frame 1. Seat tube Handlebar Saddle 2. Down tube Seatpost Motor Pedal Battery Fork Wheel (on down tube or seat tube) Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
For opening, the quick-release lever must be folded back through 180° – you will see the lettering “OPEN”. For clos- ing, fold the quick-release lever back in through 180° – you will see the lettering “CLOSE”. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
➠ Chapter 5 “Battery”. Please note, the battery is heavy. Hold on tight to it! 7. Make sure that the battery is securely positioned and that the key is no longer in the lock. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
Seat tube battery: Grip the battery by the handle and remove it from the Pedelec by tilting it sideways. Hold the battery tight to prevent it from falling out. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
113 °F may be reached. If the docking station. The LED in the charger lights up the battery becomes any hotter than this, stop the green. charging process immediately. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
The battery is now locked in place. •••• 4 LEDs light up 80-60% 3 LEDs light up 60-40% ••• •• 2 LEDs light up 40-20% • 1 LED lights up 20-10% 1 LED flashes 10-0% ¡ Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
LEDs show the current capacity of the bat- button or push button on the battery. This “wakes up” the tery. battery. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
If you no longer have the key number, the only option is The age of the battery • to remove the bicycle lock. Contact your specialist cycle shop in this case. A battery also ages during storage. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
• Do not cover the charger or place any objects on it, as otherwise it could overheat and catch fire. Do not use any other charger. Only charge your battery using the charger provided, or a charger approved by us. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
If you press the button once, the level of assistance increases by one level. If you press the button once, the as- sistance becomes weaker by one level. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
• Savings achieved in both euros and CO2 in com- parison with the same journey by car. • Total number of miles covered. • Miles covered during the day and overall. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
This takes you back to the menu sub-items. Programming and settings After switching on the Impulse system, you can switch from the main menu to the menu sub-items, by pressing button for three seconds. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
Language: You can choose to have the information shown on the display in the following languages: • Deutsch • English • Francais • Nederlands • Espanol • Italiano • Suomi • Dansk Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
Software: This takes you to the items: Confirm your selection by tapping the button. • Version • Update • Back Make a selection using the button, then confirm and go to that item by tapping the button. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
CO saved in comparison using a car. This is displayed in the main menu of the informa- tion area under “Overall savings” ➠ Chapter 7.2 Display lower case letters “Display”. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
Then it reduces automatically and switches off at roughly 27,96 mph, irrespective of the gear you are in. Depending on the power-assist Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
The current battery capacity ➠ 5.2.2 Checking the capacity. Topography • You pedal harder when riding uphill. This is de- tected by the power sensor which then allows the motor to work harder. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
“Motor temperature is too high” The motor has overheated. Allow the motor to cool down before resuming For example, after riding up your journey. a long, steep incline in a high gear. Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
If you remove the motor from the frame of your Pedelec, check the plug from the motor and battery cable socket for Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
• Cranks • Pedals: Providing type-approved pedal reflectors are used. • Mudguard: The front edge of the front mudguard must be rounded. • Pannier rack • Saddle • Handlebar grips Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 speed...
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Service Booklet Contents 1 Terms and conditions of the warranty 2 Handover document 3 Service intervals 4 Bike passport 5 Change of ownership Bicycle Owner’s Manual I Service...
Terms and conditions of the warranty Congratulations on purchasing a quality bicycle from your specialist cycle shop The following are considered wear parts You can be sure that your bike is up to the state of the under the statutory warranty: art of technology and meets the conditions for safe and carefree biking.
Handover Document / Service intervals 2. Handover document Please get your dealer to fill out the handover document and sign it yourself. Ask the dealer to make a copy of the document – which he then keeps. Customer Dealer Customer number: Company: Surname: Street:...
Service intervals 3. Service intervals To ensure continued enjoyment of your bike, please adhere to the service intervals. This is also important for the following reasons: • Regular checks are worth it for the sake of your own safety. • Higher resale value, because the bike had been regularly serviced.
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Service intervals Service interval 3 Service interval 4 After no more than 620 miles or one year. After no more than 1250 miles or two years. Screws tightened Screws tightened Wheel bearings checked and adjusted Wheel bearings checked and adjusted Bottom bracket checked Bottom bracket checked Wheel checked and centred...
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Service intervals Service interval 7 Service interval 8 After no more than 3100 miles or five years. After no more than 3750 miles or six years. Screws tightened Screws tightened Wheel bearings checked and adjusted Wheel bearings checked and adjusted Bottom bracket checked Bottom bracket checked Wheel checked and centred...
Service intervals I Bike passport / Change of holder Service interval 11 Service interval 12 After no more than 5600 miles or nine years. After no more than 6200 miles or ten years. Screws tightened Screws tightened Wheel bearings checked and adjusted Wheel bearings checked and adjusted Bottom bracket checked Bottom bracket checked...
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