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GROOVE GO
PEDELEC
EPAC ELECTRICALLY POWER ASSISTED CYCLE
ORIGINAL USER GUIDE PEDELEC | EN
Version 2 I 27.06.2017

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  • Page 1 GROOVE GO PEDELEC EPAC ELECTRICALLY POWER ASSISTED CYCLE ORIGINAL USER GUIDE PEDELEC | EN Version 2 I 27.06.2017...
  • Page 2 Notes User guides, service book and declarations of conformity Find dealers: are available for download in PDF format at: www.focus-bikes.com/int/storelocator/ www.derby-cycle.com/de/downloads/downloads.html...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS I. Introduction EN-4 VI. Pedelec weights EN-10 3.3.3 Clamp attachment: Shifting and tilting the saddle* EN-21 Explanation of the safety VI.I Overall weight EN-10 information symbols EN-4 Adjusting the sprung VII. The pedelec and its components EN-11 seatpost* EN-22 I.II The Groove Go pedelec EN-5...
  • Page 4 3.11 Suspension fork* EN-30 6.3.3.1 Safety information EN-39 9. Faults EN-49 3.11.1 Lockout system EN-30 6.3.3.2 Installing the front Drive unit, display luggage rack EN-40 and easy-reach control EN-49 3.11.2 Air system* EN-31 6.3.4 Storage EN-40 Battery EN-49 4. Before every trip EN-31 Battery charger EN-51...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction You can download this guide, the 'Original User Guide | General' and parts of the This user guide contains information on how to use, maintain and look information pack as PDFs from our website: after your Groove Go pedelec. www.derby-cycle.com/de/downloads/ downloads.html.

  • Page 6: I.ii The Groove Go Pedelec

    Information pack IMPORTANT In addition to this user guide, your Groove Go pedelec comes with a This symbol combined with the signal word "IMPORTANT" booklet, CD, a service book, two declarations of conformity, component indicates a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to comply with guides and if you have bought a Kalkhoff or Raleigh pedelec, a guarantee this safety instruction can result in damage to the pedelec and its card.

  • Page 7: Component Guides

    II.II Component guides Method B 1. Insert the CD. In the component guides you will find important information on using and 2. Right-click once "Open Folder to Show Files". maintaining the components of your pedelec. They often also provide information on any warranties. If there is no specific user guide included 3.

  • Page 8: Eu Declarations Of Conformity

    II.IV EU declarations of conformity Legal regulations for pedelecs IV.I International EU declarations of conformity confirm that we have complied with all of the safety requirements of the regulations applicable to the pedelec and the battery charger. DANGER Never ride "hands free". You could fall off and seriously injure or even II.V Guarantee card kill yourself –...

  • Page 9: Germany

    IV.II Germany IV.II.I Lights The following regulations (not exhaustive) were applicable in Germany In Germany, the requirements for lights on bicycles is regulated in Section when this guide was compiled (11/2016): 67 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulation (StVZO) and in the Technical Requirements for vehicle parts.

  • Page 10: Replacement Bulbs

    IV.II.II Disposal Type Number Position Characteristics Reflector 2 per Pedals Yellow Do not dispose of the drive unit, pedelec battery and pedal charger in the household waste. Hand them in at the Effective forwards and backwards. designated places (such as a recycling centre, battery Reflector (or At least 2 Per wheel...

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    Intended use VI.I Overall weight Pedelec DANGER This bicycle is designed and equipped for use on public roads and paved Do not exceed the overall weight of the pedelec because parts paths. It can also be used on non-challenging terrain. important for safety might fracture or fail.

  • Page 12: The Pedelec And Its Components

    VII. The pedelec and its components Pedelec Comfort Rear light Front wheel hub Luggage rack Reflective stripes Saddle Wheel Saddle post Pedal Saddle clamp Pedal crank Seat tube Motor Down tube Chain Down tube battery Drop-outs Handlebar stem Wheel rim Shifter Tyre Brake lever...
  • Page 13 Pedelec MTB Saddle Chain Saddle post Motor Saddle clamp Drop-outs Seat tube Wheel rim Seat tube battery Tyre Down tube Axle nut Handlebar stem Handlebars Shifter Brake lever Fork Disc brake Drop-outs (fork) Front wheel hub Wheel Pedal crank EN-12 Original User Guide | Groove Go Pedelec Version 2...
  • Page 14 Pedelec MTB Saddle Wheel Saddle post Pedal Saddle clamp Pedal crank Seat tube Chain Seat tube battery Motor Down tube Drop-outs Handlebar stem Rear light Handlebars Wheel rim Shifter Tyre Brake lever Axle nut Fork Front luggage rack Front light Disc brake Drop-outs (fork) Front wheel hub...

  • Page 15: General Safety Information

    General safety information DANGER Comply with the safety and user instructions at the start of the following Inspect your pedelec before every trip, and after each time it has been sections. transported anywhere or has been left unattended  4. Before every trip Page EN-31.

  • Page 16: Protection From Theft, Manipulation And Loss

    DANGER IMPORTANT Ask your cycle dealer to show you how to use, and explain, the special Always park your pedelec so that it cannot tip over. Components can features of the components. Please also follow the component guides be damaged if the bike tips over. If your bike is not equipped with EN-6.
  • Page 17 Always lock the bike and battery even if you leave it for Use a high-quality bike lock. Invest about 10 % of the a short while. Ideally, the lock(s) should block the wheel purchase price of the bike in locks. Your cycle dealer will be powered by the motor.

  • Page 18: Before Your First Ride

    Before your first ride Attaching the pedals 1. Screw the right-hand pedal (marked ‘R’) into the right-hand pedal Make sure that your pedelec is adjusted to your height and ready to use. crank in a clockwise direction. Familiarise yourself with the basic functions of your pedelec. 2.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Saddle Height

    Adjusting the saddle height 3.2.2 Adjusting the saddle height: Saddle clamp bolt(s) 3.2.1 Determining the correct saddle height 1. Undo the saddle clamp bolt(s) by turning it/them anticlockwise with an Allen key. 1. Sit on the pedelec and at the same time lean against a wall.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Saddle Height: Quick-Release Skewer

    3.2.3 Adjusting the saddle height: Quick-release skewer DANGER It should be so hard to close the quick-release skewer that you need DANGER to use the balls of your hands (120 N: corresponds to a weight force The quick-release skewer must be correctly closed before you set off. of 12 kg). You should have the mark of the lever imprinted on your Otherwise the seatpost can loosen or fracture –...

  • Page 21: Shifting And Tilting The Saddle

    Shifting and tilting the saddle 3.3.1 Screw supports: Shifting and tilting the saddle 1. Loosen the clamping screw by turning it DANGER anticlockwise. Turn the screw completely Never clamp the saddle in the curve of the saddle rail; always do it in two to three times at most or the whole the straight section.

  • Page 22: Twin-Screw Supports: Shifting And Tilting The Saddle

    3.3.2 Twin-screw supports: Shifting and tilting the 6. Ensure that the newly-tightened saddle does not tip; test it by pressing down on the front and back alternately. saddle 3.3.3 Clamp attachment: Shifting and tilting the saddle DANGER Screw the clamping screws fully in a straight position in the nuts. 1.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Sprung Seatpost

    Adjusting the height and angle of the handlebars Adjusting the sprung seatpost DANGER DANGER It is best to ask your cycle dealer to adjust the suspension elements of Ask your cycle dealer to perform these adjustments. You can otherwise the seatpost. run the risk of loosening the handlebars which could lead to a fall causing severe injuries.

  • Page 24: Braking

    Braking CAUTION Make sure that you can always reach the brakes comfortably and that you Disc brakes: Avoid touching the brake discs are familiar with their operation and position. Note which brake lever after intensive use of the brakes – they can operates the front and rear brakes.

  • Page 25: Measuring And Adjusting The Chain Tension

    3.8.1 Measuring and adjusting the chain tension 3.8.2 Checking for chain wear 1. Remove the pedelec battery. Measuring the chain tension 1. Remove the pedelec battery. 2. Check chain wear with a chain wear indicator or a vernier calliper. 2. Press the chain up or down at its tautest point. The tension is correct if 3.

  • Page 26: Gears

    Gears 3.10 Wheel 3.10.1 Changing the wheel The gears are operated by controls on the handlebars (gear lever, twist 3.10.1.1 Axle nut grips, ...). The gear shift allows you to adjust the gear of your bicycle and the transmission to the current situation. On a straight level stretch, a Removing the rear wheel higher gear is sensible to achieve and maintain a higher speed without having to pedal too much.

  • Page 27: Quick-Release Wheels

    3.10.1.2 Quick-release wheels Replacing the rear wheel 1. Attach the chain. DANGER 2. Insert the rear wheel centrally in the drop-outs as far as it will go. wrong Front wheel: The quick-release skewer must be positioned on the opposite side to the brake disc If your pedelec has disc brakes, make sure that the brake (where fitted). If the quick-release skewer is on disc is placed exactly in the middle between the brake...
  • Page 28 IMPORTANT DANGER Detach all cables from the wheel (e.g. lighting cables), otherwise you It should be so hard to close the quick-release skewer that you need could tear them. to use the balls of your hands (120 N: corresponds to a weight force of 12 kg).

  • Page 29: Quick-Release Axle

    Replacing the front wheel WARNING 1. Apply a thin layer of grease to the quick-release axle. Reattach any cables disconnected before (such as light cables), otherwise they can get caught in the spokes. If that happens while you 2. Push the wheel into the front forks are riding the bike you could be thrown off and seriously injured.

  • Page 30: 3.10.2 Rims

    3.10.2 Rims 1. Open the quick-release skewer. 2. Hook the quick-release skewer into the Wear slot and turn it clockwise. This will screw Quick-release skewer is too easy to the axle in the thread. Make sure that close your wheel is correctly centred. WARNING 3.

  • Page 31: 3.10.3 Tyres

    3.10.3 Tyres Brand Fork type Total suspension travel Sram 100 mm DANGER Suntour XCR Air 120 mm Do not either overinflate or underinflate the tyres. If the air pressure Suntour 100 mm is too high, this could lead to a worst-case scenario of the tyres Suntour CR85 63 mm bursting and you could fall.

  • Page 32: Air System

    Inspect your pedelec before every trip, and after each time it has been DANGER transported anywhere or left unattended. Use the following checklist to Do not ride over rough terrain with the suspension locked. It can help you. damage the suspension forks. A broken fork could cause you to fall off Checklist and seriously injure yourself.

  • Page 33: Quick-Start Guide

    Type Characteristics Display Description Battery charge level 5 LEDs light up and no LED flashes 100 – 97% Threaded joints Check that all threaded joints are tightened as specified. ¢¢¢¢¢ 4 LEDs light up and the 5th LED flashes 80 – 96 % Luggage Check it is attached securely.

  • Page 34: Display Panel

    2. Hold the battery with both hands Pedelec Compact and Pedelec MTB Pedelec Compact with the discharge plug down on to 2. Push the battery against the the docking station. docking station whilst simultaneously pushing downwards. The locking pin clicks once.

  • Page 35: Switching On The Pedelec

    Switching on the pedelec 2. If the LEDs on the battery display panel light up blue, you can change the assist mode by briefly pressing the battery button. The number Do not switch on the pedelec when you are riding. of LEDs which are illuminated blue gives information on how much Otherwise the motor can stop and you will not be provided assistance the motor is providing.

  • Page 36: Battery Charge Level

    Battery charge level S witching off the pedelec 1. If the LEDs on the battery display panel light up blue, please wait for a 1. Press the battery button for four seconds. short period. After a few seconds the LEDs light up green and display the battery charge level.
  • Page 37 5. Pull the battery parallel to the seat tube and pull out of the docking If you are having difficulty pulling the battery out of the station upwards with a jerk. docking station, you can also stand in front of the handle bars against the direction of travel and remove the battery Pedelec Compact from there.

  • Page 38: Drive Unit

    Drive unit Technical details Safety information Drive unit WARNING Do not attempt any modifications to the drive unit. For example, it is not permitted to raise the cut-off speed above 25 km/h. Pedelecs with modified drive power may no longer comply with the legal requirements of their relevant country. You may be liable to Type Rear wheel motor prosecution if you ride on public roads with a 'tuned' pedelec. There Free-wheel is also the risk of a technical failure.

  • Page 39: Tips

    Tips 6.3.2 Trailer bikes and trailers 6.3.1 Transporting your pedelec The use of trailer bikes and trailers is generally permitted for the Grove Go pedelec, but please observe the following safety instructions: WARNING DANGER Remove panniers and other attachments during transport, as they can Do not exceed the overall weight of the pedelec because parts come off and cause serious accidents.

  • Page 40: 6.3.3.1 Safety Information

    DANGER DANGER *Check for different specifications on the luggage rack itself or in the The maximum carrying capacity of the luggage rack must not be luggage rack manufacturer's installation instructions. Otherwise it exceeded, otherwise it may result in the luggage rack fracturing. If may result in the luggage rack fracturing. If this happens while you this happens while you are riding the bike, you can seriously injure are riding the bike, you can seriously injure yourself.

  • Page 41: 6.3.3.2 Installing The Front Luggage Rack

    6.3.3.2 Installing the front luggage rack 6.3.5 Cleaning Pedelec Comfort WARNING Remove the battery before cleaning the pedelec. Accidental activation of the battery button can result in serious injuries. IMPORTANT Do not clean the pedelec and its components with a water hose or high pressure washer.

  • Page 42: Battery

    CAUTION WARNING Do not clean the drive unit when it is warm (e.g. straight after a ride). Only use the correct original battery charger to charge your battery. You may burn yourself otherwise. Wait until the drive unit has cooled The use of other battery chargers can cause explosions, serious burns down.
  • Page 43 WARNING CAUTION Batteries must not be destroyed, shredded, taken apart, opened up or Batteries must not be immersed in water. This presents a risk of repaired. They can explode and cause serious burns and fires. Contact explosion. Do not extinguish a burning battery with water, only the your cycle dealer for help if you have problems with the battery.

  • Page 44: Technical Details

    Technical details Overview Label Discharge plug 7 Ah 7 Ah 7 Ah Type Seat tube Down tube Seat tube Position 7 Ah 7 Ah 7 Ah Nominal capacity Nominal voltage 36 V 36 V 36 V 252 Wh 252 Wh 252 Wh Power 1900 g...

  • Page 45: Tips

    Tips Total weight: The lower the total weight supported by the bike, the easier it will be to ride  VI.I Overall weight Page EN-10. 7.4.1 Range Outside temperatures: The lower the outside temperatures (e.g. cold in Various factors determine how far you can go with your battery: winter), the shorter the range.

  • Page 46: Storage

    7.4.2 Storage CAUTION 1. Remove the battery from the pedelec. Batteries must not be immersed in water. This presents a risk of explosion. Do not extinguish a burning battery with water, only the 2. Store the battery in a dry, not excessively warm room. The battery surrounding burning material.

  • Page 47: Battery Charger

    Battery charger WARNING Safety information Check the charger, cable and plug before each use. Do not use the charger if you detect signs of damage. Do not open the charger DANGER yourself, and only have it repaired by qualified experts using original Battery chargers are not a toy and must not be used by children spare parts.

  • Page 48: Technical Details

    Technical details WARNING Battery voltage Keep battery chargers away from sparks and fires. It can explode 36 V causing severe burns and fires. Further consequences can include AC input voltage 100 - 240 V malfunctions and a reduced service life. Ensure there is adequate Frequency 50 – 60 Hz ventilation for charging.

  • Page 49: Overview

    Overview Tips 8.4.1 Cleaning Charger cable Power cable DANGER Always unplug the charger from the mains before cleaning and especially before wiping it, otherwise you could get an electric shock if you touch the contacts. IMPORTANT Do not immerse the charger in water. Damage may still result even though the components are sealed.

  • Page 50: Faults

    Faults Drive unit, display and easy-reach control Description Cause Remedy No motor assist a) Battery is in Sleep mode. a) Wake battery from Sleep mode. If the battery does not respond, briefly connect it to the battery charger  5.1 Charging a battery Page EN-32.
  • Page 51 Display Description Cause Remedy The range appears too short a) The range depends on: a) The are many reasons why the range may seem low  7.4.1 Range Page EN-44. » Assist mode » Tyre pressure » Riding style » Physical condition »...

  • Page 52: Battery Charger

    Battery charger Screw fixing Thread Tightening torque (Nm) Pedal crank screw Display Description Cause Remedy Pedal 9/16 Unplug the charger from the The red There is a Front axle nut General 25 – 30 LED flashes charging fault. mains immediately. If the continuously.
  • Page 53 DERBY CYCLE WERKE GMBH Siemensstraße 1-3 49661 Cloppenburg, Germany www.derby-cycle.com © Copyright, reprinting, reproduction and distribution, even in part, only with the permission of Derby Cycle Werke GmbH. Subject to misprints, errors and technical alterations. 1973K0018012...

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