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MONO ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH V 1.0...
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Our customer service department is dedicated to your satisfaction with Triobike and its products. If you have questions or need advice regarding assembly, parts, performance, or returns, please contact the experts at Triobike.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL It is important that you understand your new bicycle. By reading this manual before you go out on your first ride, you’ll know how to get better performance, comfort, and enjoyment from your new bicycle. It is also important that your first ride on your new bicycle is in a controlled environment, away from cars, obstacles and other cyclists.
WARNINGS DO NOT INSTALL ANY KIND OF ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC MOTOR OR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE TO THE BICYCLE. ADAPTING A BICYCLE IN THIS MANNER POSES AN EXTREME SAFETY RISK TO RIDER AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. INABILITY TO SAFELY REACH THE HANDLEBARS AND DISMOUNT THE BICYCLE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE BICYCLE.
- Never endanger yourself or others by reckless riding. - The usage of bicycles or any accessories such as lamps, bells etc. is the user’s own responsibility, and TRIOBIKE cannot be held responsible for any damage, accidents, personal injury or fines caused by the usage of these products.
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- Never ride against traffic. - Expect the unexpected (e.g., opening car doors or cars backing out of concealed driveways). - Take extra care at intersections and when preparing to pass other vehicles. - Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other riders, vehicles and objects. Safe braking distances and forces are subject to the prevailing weather conditions.
GENERAL SAFETY WET WEATHER - When riding in wet weather always use safety lights to enhance visibility. - Exercise extreme caution when riding in wet conditions. - Ride at a slower speed. Turn corners gradually and avoid sudden braking. - Brake earlier, it will take a longer distance to stop. - Pot holes and slippery surfaces such as line markings and train tracks all become more hazardous when wet.
GENERAL SAFETY NIGHT RIDING - Do not ride the bike at night without lights on, both front and rear. - If using battery powered lights, make sure batteries are well charged. - Wear reflective and light colored clothing. - Ride at night only if necessary. Slow down and use familiar roads with street lighting. HILL TECHNIQUE - Gear down before a climb and continue gearing down as required to maintain pedaling speed.
GENERAL SAFETY CORNERING TECHNIQUE - Brake slightly before cornering and prepare to lean your body into the corner. - Decrease your riding speed, avoid sudden braking and sharp turns. FRONT BOX - When loading and unloading passengers on the front box, be sure that the parking lock is activated.
ASSEMBLING THE BIKE 1- Unscrew the 4 M8 bolts from the front of the bike frame. M8 bolts are the big and long ones.
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2- Place the box on the front metal frame and place 4 M8 bolts. In case the bike is equipped with the Supernova Lights Kit, pay attention to the cables: they should not be squeezed between the box and the front frame. Place the nuts under the base and tight.
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ASSEMBLING THE BIKE 3- Unscrew the 4 M6 bolts-nuts you find on the backrest. M6 bolts are, compared to the M8 ones, smaller and shorter.
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ASSEMBLING THE BIKE 4- Mount the handlebar using the 4 M6 bolts (the ones with washers on the top, the ones without on the bottom) + 4 M6 nuts (bolt outside, nuts inside). If the bike is equipped with the Supernova Lights Kit, fix the light cables installing the specific cable stoppers under the box.
SAFETY CHECKLIST Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks. Do not ride a bicycle that is not in proper working condition! ACCESSORIES - The reflectors are properly placed and not obscured. - All other fittings on the bike are properly and securely fastened, and functioning (e.g.: lights).
CRANKS AND PEDALS - The pedals are securely tightened to the crank arms. - The crank arms are secured to the axle and are not bent. FRAME - The frame is not bent or broken. - The quick-release clamps are locked in place. STEERING - The handlebar and post are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering.
QUICK RELEASE SEAT CLAMP - Unlock the quick-release lever - Adjust the seat height up or down until the rider feels that he/she has control of the bicycle and are comfortable. IMPORTANT: be sure the minimum insertion marks do not go past the top of the seat clamp and are not visible.
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- Try to close the quick-release lever. If it closes easily, open it up and tighten the adjustment nut further. If it’s too difficult to close, open the quick release lever up and loosen the adjustment nut a little and try again. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TIGHTEN BY TURNING THE QUICK- RELEASE LEVER.
HANDLEBAR ADJUSTING THE STEM ANGLE - Using a 6 mm Allen wrench loosen the bolt at the front of the stem. IMPORTANT: do not loosen the bolts on the side of the stem. - Grasp the stem of the handlebar and rotate to the desired angle. - Re-tighten the handlebar bolt at the front of the stem and check the handlebar is securely attached and cannot move.
PARKING LOCK LOCK - Press the LEFT brake lever IN. - Rotate the small lever to the left. UNLOCK - Press the LEFT brake lever IN. - Rotate the small lever to the right.
GEAR EXTERNAL SHIMANO GEARS The rear shifter is placed on the right handlebar and has an indicator that reads either low or high or a series of number from 1 and up. First gears are used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow for easier peddling.
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ENVIOLO TRANSMISSION Shifting with the Enviolo system, while riding: - Shifting into low ratios for starting or climbing - Using the Nfinity grip, rotate in the direction indicating more of a “hill” - Shifting into high ratios for higher speeds - Using the Nfinity grip, rotate in the direction indicating more of a “flat”...
REAR DRIVE E-SYSTEM TURNING ON THE SYSTEM Triobike taxi rear drive features a pedal-assist electric drive system manufactured by Promovec: please carefully read its manual. - Rotate the key on the battery case to the right: the rear light should switch on when the system is active.
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THROTTLE POWER BUTTON USING THE SYSTEM - Choose the desired assist level by pushing the arrows on the handlebar control up/down. Choose between level 1-5. - To make the bike move with electric assistance you just have to pedal. The throttle works as walk assist from 0 to 6 km/h.
MID DRIVE E-SYSTEM TURNING ON THE SYSTEM Triobike taxi mid drive features a pedal-assist electric drive system provided by BMZ: please carefully read its manual. - Insert the battery in the specific space in the rear rack, then rotate the key on the battery case to the right: the battery now is locked.
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LIGHT BUTTON POWER BUTTON WALK ASSIST BUTTON USING THE SYSTEM - Choose the desired assist level by pushing the “+/-” on the handlebar control. Choose between level 1-5. - To make the bike move with electric assistance you just have to pedal. - To activate the walk assist, just press for 3 seconds the specific button on the handlebar control.
SEATS LIFTING THE SEAT To fold the seat, simply turn the seat of almost 90° to a vertical position. You can use the space below the seat to store small things.
SEAT BELTS FASTEN THE SEAT BELTS - Hold the buckle placed at the end to the belt coming from the bottom of the seat. - Insert the side belts in to the buckle. Listen for the click. - Tug on the seat belts to make sure the belts is securely fastened. RELEASE THE SEAT BELTS -Press the 4 flaps on the buckle to release the latches.
HOOD UNFOLDING/ FOLDING THE HOOD - Loosen the black screw handles on every side. Just one complete turn is enough. - Unfasten the clip that holds the hood on the rear of the box - Unfold the hood. Cover the front metal rail with the front part of the hood. Apply some pressure in order to fix it firmly with the Velcro.
KICKSTAND OPERATING THE KICKSTAND The kickstand allows big children to step in and out of the front pod without the rear wheel lifting from the ground. It’s easily operated by foot. UNFOLDING Using the tip of one foot, push it towards the ground. FOLDING Using the tip of one foot, push it towards the bike pod.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FRAME: aluminium 7005 vacuum formed ABS + PU foam – sandwich BOX: 26” REAR WHEEL: 20” FRONT WHEELS: Tektro hydraulic disc brakes on front, Shimano hydraulic disc brake on rear BRAKES: GEARS: Shimano Nexus 8 speeds internal hub Shimano Deore 9 speeds (E VERSIONS ONLY) Enviolo CA (MID DRIVE MOTOR VERSION ONLY) E-SYSTEMS:...
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OPTION: integrated Supernova 2x front lights + rear light MID DRIVE VERSION: FRONT LIGHT: 2x LED REAR LIGHT: integrated in the battery pack Schwalbe Marathon Plus puncture free TIRES: Triobike gel SADDLE: SEAT POST: Ø: 31,6 mm LENGTH: 450 mm adjustable...
The bicycles are intended to be used for city biking. TRIOBIKE shall not be held responsible for any accidents, injury, losses or damage caused by use of the bicycle, being that of responsibility of the owner.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL ADVISE Please remember to have your first check & fine tune after 3 months. Hereafter we recommend a complete service and fine tuning of your bike every year/2000 km. Please consultant your local dealer or local shop. For specific control point for each service contact your local bike shop - this bike must be serviced only by trained and quilified bike mechanic.
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operation year/km dealer stamp checklist brakes grears 3 months bearings check spokes brakes grears bearings 1 year battery status 2000 km tires check 1240 miles chain spokes brakes grears bearings 2 years battery status 4000 km tires check 2480 miles chain spokes brakes...
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Triobike A/S Manufacturer: Nyropsgade 6 1602 Copenhagen - Denmark Hereby declares that the following product: mono Product Name: Transport bike with electric support Function: mid drive, rear drive Type: 2018 Year: - meets all the provisions of the Directive 2006/42 / EC (on machinery);...
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