Stem And Handle Bar Clamps; Quick Release Saddle Height Adjustment; Rims And Spokes; Chain And Drive Wheel Removal - Edbikes 26" City Bike Owner's Manual

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3.7 Stem and handle bar clamp
Be sure to check tightness of handle bar and stem clamps bolts. Recommended 12N.m

3.8 Quick release saddle height adjustment

3.10.3 Adjust the seat to the correct height and close the lever firmly. When you sit on the saddle
there should be no vertical movement at all in the saddle post beyond the seat post
suspension movement. Never apply grease to the saddle post, also make sure the clamp
holding the seat to the post is very tight

3.9 Rims and spokes

3.11.1 It is essential to have your spokes checked and tightened after 500 km. This is a free
service provided by your supplier. If this service has not been undertaken at the correct
time, this may cause damage to the wheels and spokes that will not be covered under our
Warranty.

3.10 Chain and drive wheel removal

3.12.1 To completely remove the rear wheel, it is necessary to disconnect the main motor cable
connecting the motor to the bicycle electrical system. This operation is best achieved by
turning the bicycle upside down.
3.12.2 Locate the motor cable where it emerges from the centre of the wheel axle on the left hand
side of the bicycle, slide back the top hat protector to locate wheel nut.
3.12.3 Trace the route of the motor cable along the rear stays and locate the quick release motor
cable connector shown in the image above. Disconnect the two halves of the connector,
taking care not to strain the cables, and unclip the motor cable from the frame. Note the
alignment marks on the two halves of the connector.
3.12.5 Loosen the two large motor axle nuts and remove the nut from the right hand side, taking
care to note the position of any tab washers fitted. Unscrew the left hand nut as far as is
possible towards the cable exit from the motor axle, being careful not to damage the cable,
remove the brake caliper to avoid damaging brake rotor by removing the screws attaching
the caliper to the frame, this keeps the caliper in correct alignment when re-assembling
3.12.6 Lift the wheel from the frame dropouts, being careful not to snag or strain the motor cable.
3.12.7 Installation is the reverse of the above. Take care to locate the tab washers correctly in the
drop out slots and tighten the axle nuts to the torque specified in the manual, it is
sometimes necessary to spread the frame to refit the wheel, place the brake side in first then push
on the axle while pulling the frame leg out, the wheel will drop into the slots, give the wheel a good
push to ensure it is fully seated into the slots tighten wheel nuts . Reconnect the power cable
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