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  • Page 1 Espin Reine User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword......................... 6 Guide to Safe Operation ....................8 A Word About Bicycles, Accidents, and Safety ............8 Bicycle Type and Use Condition................10 Before a First Ride......................13 Checklist: Check Before Each Ride ................17 Rules to ride safely ....................... 22 Riding instructions......................
  • Page 4 Chain ......................... 39 Rear Derailleur ......................40 Shift-levers ........................ 42 Brake ......................... 43 Brake-levers....................... 46 Wheels ........................47 Suspension ......................... 50 Maintenance ......................... 52 Prevent Theft of Your Bicycle .................. 52 Write down your serial number ................. 52 Park your bicycle carefully..................52 Keep the bicycle clean ....................
  • Page 5 Derailleurs ......................... 57 Headset ........................58 Brakes and Brake-levers .................... 58 Wheels ........................58 Suspension Forks ....................... 58 Motor ......................... 59...

  • Page 6: Foreword

    Foreword This manual shows how to ride your new Espin electric bicycle safely. Even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for EACH person to read this manual before you ride this electric bicycle! This manual also shows you how to do basic maintenance.
  • Page 7 If You Have Questions There are many models of bicycles with a variety of equipment, so this manual might contain some instruction that does not apply to your bicycle. Some illustrations might be different from your bicycle. If you have questions after you read this manual, speak to your dealer.

  • Page 8: Guide To Safe Operation

    Guide to Safe Operation A Word About Bicycles, Accidents, and Safety A bicycle can be fun when used for transportation, recreation, exercise, or competition. But riding a bicycle can also be dangerous, especially if you try to ride beyond the limits of your ability or the limits of your bicycle.
  • Page 9 likely to cause damage to the bicycle or its parts. If your bicycle has damage and you crash or load it again later, the previous impact can cause your bicycle to break at a much lower load. A Bicycle Cannot Protect You in an Accident Bicycles are not designed to withstand every situation.

  • Page 10: Bicycle Type And Use Condition

    crash). Bicycle Type and Use Condition There are many types of bicycles. Each bicycle type is made for a specified use. If your use of a bicycle applies more stress than the limit of its use condition, this could cause breakage of the bicycle (or a part of the bicycle). This section shows the Use Condition for different types of bicycles.
  • Page 11 Condition 3 A bicycle made to ride on Conditions 1 and 2, plus rough trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical areas, and also areas where tires momentarily are not on the ground; NOT for jumps. Any mountain bike that does not have rear suspension is Condition 3. Any mountain bike with short-travel rear suspension is also Condition 3: ...

  • Page 13: Before A First Ride

    Before a First Ride Make Sure Your Bicycle is the Correct Size Your dealer will help you find a bicycle that has the correct dimensions for your body. There should be at least 1” (25 mm) clearance between the top tube and you when you stand over your bicycle.
  • Page 14 Learn the Power of Your Brakes The power of bicycle brakes changes with the Use Condition of the bicycle. If you think it is necessary for your bicycle to have more—or less—power to stop, speak to your dealer about brake adjustments or other brake options for your bicycle.
  • Page 15 If Your Frame or Fork has a Problem, Stop Riding Frame problems are not common, but as an example, some riders could get a “shimmy” or “harmonic oscillation” or “frame wobble” at some speeds. If you get a shimmy or any other problem, decrease your speed immediately and do not ride the bicycle.
  • Page 16 scratch, or change of color in a high-stress area indicates that the life of the part (including the frame or fork) has been reached and the part should be replaced. If you are not sure if you should replace a part, consult your dealer. In some cases, a lighter frame or part has a longer life than a heavier one.

  • Page 17: Checklist: Check Before Each Ride

    Checklist: Check Before Each Ride The checklist that follows shows critical areas for you to examine. If a part of your bicycle does not have the correct function, use the instructions in this manual to repair your bicycle or transport your bicycle to your dealer for repair. Do not ride a bicycle with a part that is damaged;...
  • Page 18 are correctly inserted into the ends of the handlebar. Check the frame and fork Closely examine your frame and fork, especially near junctions of the tubing, and clamping or attachment areas. Look for signs of fatigue stress: • Dents • Cracks •...

  • Page 19: Check The Brakes

    Your bicycle may use one or more systems to attach the wheels to the frame. WARNING A wheel attachment device that is not correctly adjusted and closed can allow the wheel to be loose or come off, suddenly stop the wheel, decrease your control, and cause you to fall.
  • Page 20 brake-pads to apply pressure to the rim. Pull the brake-lever to make sure the brake moves freely and stops your bicycle. If the brakelever can be pulled to the handlebar, the brake is too loose. When the brakes are not applied, the brake-pads should be 1 to 2 mm from the rim. If the brake-pads are too near the rim, the brake is too tight.
  • Page 21 “bottom-out,” or be fully compressed. Check the lights and reflectors Make sure all reflectors are clean and in their correct position. Also make sure the reflectors are not covered or obstructed by clothing or anything on your bicycle. Make sure the lights operate correctly and that batteries are charged. If the lights use a dynamo, make sure the dynamo is mounted correctly and cannot move.

  • Page 22: Rules To Ride Safely

    Rules to ride safely Know and Obey Local Bicycle Laws Most state and local areas have special laws for bicycle riders, and you should obey the laws. The necessary items such as lights and reflectors change between areas. To learn what is necessary, speak to the local bicycle clubs or your Department of Transportation (or the equivalent).
  • Page 23 Wear a Helmet and Bicycle Clothing Wear a helmet that complies with CPSC or CE safety standards; it can prevent injury. Remove your helmet when you are not on your bicycle; if the helmet is caught, you could choke. Wear bicycle clothing, eye protection, and gloves. Do not wear clothing that is loose; it could get caught in the chain or the wheels.
  • Page 24 (generator light). Do not ride in wet weather when visibility is decreased. WARNING Wet or inclement weather can make a bicycle difficult to control. Decrease your speed and use extra caution, or use other types of transportation. Make Sure Other People Can See You Your bicycle has a full set of reflectors.
  • Page 25 • Do not ‘ride double.’ Most bicycles are designed for only one rider. • Do not ride abusively. Ride in the Use Conditions specified for your bicycle type. • Do not ride above your skill level. • Ride carefully when off-road. Ride only on the trails. Do not ride over rocks, branches, or depressions.

  • Page 26: Riding Instructions

    Riding instructions Use Your Brakes Carefully Always ride with a safe distance between you and other vehicles or objects; use your brakes. Adjust distances and brake forces for the conditions in which you ride. If your bicycle has two hand brakes, apply the two brakes at the same time. Over-use or incorrect use of a front-wheel brake could cause the rear wheel to lift from the ground which could decrease your control.

  • Page 27: Change Gears Correctly

    Change Gears Correctly You can change to the gear combination that is most comfortable for the conditions, a gear that lets you to pedal at a constant rate. To change gears with a derailleur Change gears only when the pedals and chain move forward. When you change gears, decrease the force on the pedals to change gears quickly and smoothly, to decrease chain and gear wear, and to prevent bent chains, derailleurs, or chainrings.

  • Page 28: Charging Your Battery

    interfere with the pedal system. Make sure any release mechanism operates correctly and adjust it for your riding. Charging Your Battery Fully charge your battery before your first ride and then after any operation, especially after long distance riding. Your charger plugs directly to your battery pack with either a round (RCA or XLR) connector or the same 3-prong plug as your bikes power cord.

  • Page 29: Operation Of Your Display

    Turn the key to the right to turn the bike on. To unlock the pack, push the key in slightly and turn to the left. It can then be removed. Push-in and turn right to lock it on. The red button on top of the pack shows the power level when pushed. The first light only comes on when the battery is too low to run the bike.
  • Page 30 Button Functions “+” button: Short Press Long Press (2s) Long Press & Hold Meter Interface Assist level Up i-Sport Mode Menu Interface Cursor Up / Increase “-” button: Short Press Long Press (2s) Long Press & Hold Meter Interface Assist level Down 6km/h Walk Mode Menu Interface Cursor Down / Decrease...
  • Page 31 ③ Motor Power: The progress bar shows how much power the motor outputs. ④ Real-time Speed: The real-time speed shows how fast the rider is cycling, it can be set to km/h or mph. ⑤ Remaining battery life: The remaining battery life shows how far the rider can cycle with the current assist level. It will be affected by road condition, weather, etc., and is only for reference.
  • Page 32 Special Functions ① 6km/h Walk Mode: A) Long press(2s) “-” button, E-bike enters 6km/h Walk Mode (no assistant power at this moment). B) Long press(2s) “-” button again, the motor will output assistant power incessantly to support the E-bike moving on at speed lower than 6 km/h without pedaling. Assistant power will be turned off once release “-”...
  • Page 33 Faults shown on cycle computer ① Battery: ② Motor:...

  • Page 34: Adjustment

    Adjustment This chapter gives instructions for adjustment of the parts of a bicycle. They are written for a person familiar with the basics of mechanics and with proper tools. Because your safety depends on the correct maintenance of your bicycle, we recommend you have your dealer service your bicycle.
  • Page 35 removed for shipping, position the bar in the center of the stem and check, to be sure that your grips are in the right place and the angle of the bar is comfortable. Tighten the screws to hold the bar in place, ensuring all brake cables is clear, the suggested torque is 6-8Nm.

  • Page 36: Headset

    front of the handlebar, vise the front wheel by your legs and hold the handlebar , adjust the handlebar and the body of the bicycle to form an angle of 90 degree. Some models have a light/power meter console that attaches to the handlebar. Attach this with the plastic brackets and screws provided.
  • Page 37 of your legs and the fore-aft position of your body on the bicycle. With correct adjustment, your bicycle saddle will be comfortable—even for long rides. WARNING A saddle that is adjusted incorrectly or does not correctly support your pelvic area can cause injury to your nerves or blood vessels.

  • Page 38: Pedals

    4. Make sure the minimum-insertion mark on the seatpost (Figure 19) can not be seen above the bicycle frame. 5. Lock the seatpost quick-release, or tighten the seatpost-clamp bolt to 40-60 lb•in (4.5-6.8 Nm) for a 5mm bolt, or 60-80 lb•in (6.8-9 Nm) for a 6mm bolt. WARNING A seatpost that is too high can cause damage to your bicycle or decrease your control and cause you to fall.

  • Page 39: Chain

    Pedals are marked "L" and "R" on axle end, Screw the pedal marked "L" into the left side of crank and "R" to right. 1. The right pedal attaches to the chain side crank arm with (clockwise) thread. 2. The left pedal attaches to the other arm and has a left-hand (counter clockwise) thread.

  • Page 40: Rear Derailleur

    1. Slightly decrease the tightness of the rear wheel axle nut on one side of the wheel, then on the other side of the wheel. If you fully decrease the tightness of the axle nut on one side before you decrease the tightness of the other axle nut, you can cause the bearings to come out of adjustment.
  • Page 41 6. On the shift-lever or down tube, fully turn clockwise the barrel-adjuster. Fully turn clockwise the barrel-adjuster on the rear derailleur, then turn it one turn counterclockwise. 7. Put the cable into the clamp-bolt groove on the rear derailleur, pull the derailleur cable tight, and tighten the cable-clamp bolt to 44-60 lb•in (5.0-6.8 N•m).

  • Page 42: Shift-Levers

    To align the index system 1. Move the chain to the largest front chainring and the smallest rear cog. 2. Move the rear shift-lever for one click. 3. Make sure the chain moves smoothly to the second-smallest gear. If the chain makes too much noise or does not change gears, slightly turn the barreladjuster.

  • Page 43: Brake

    Brake The brake system allows you to slow or stop your bicycle. This operation is critical to your safety. The brake system is not easy to adjust without the correct tools and training. It is strongly recommended that only your dealer adjust a brake. If more aid is necessary, speak to your dealer.
  • Page 44 hub. A hub brake can be controlled by a hand lever, or by the pedals. Rim brake: brake pads apply pressure to the rim. The pressure is controlled with a hand lever that is connected to the brake by a cable. Examples include direct-pull or V-type brakes, cantilever brakes, and road or caliper brakes.
  • Page 45 To align a hydraulic disc brake 1. Decrease the tightness of the brake-attachment bolts. 2. Fully pull the lever, and tighten the bolts to 100-110 lb•in (11.3-12.4 N•m). To align a cable-actuated disc brake There are three parts to this procedure: A.

  • Page 46: Brake-Levers

    change. C. To align the brake with the disc 1. Decrease the tightness of the brake-attachment bolts. 2. Slide a business card or other thin object between the right brake-pad and the disc. 3. Pull the lever fully, and tighten the bolts to 100-110 lb•in (11.3-12.4 Nm). To remove disc brake-pads 1.

  • Page 47: Wheels

    To adjust the reach to the brake-lever With some brake-levers, you can adjust the reach, the distance from the handlebar to the lever. 1. Find the reach-adjustment screw and turn. To decrease the reach, turn the screw clockwise. To increase the reach, turn the screw counterclockwise. 2.
  • Page 48 it protects the inner tube from puncture. To examine the adjustment of the hub bearings 1. Lift the end of the bicycle off the ground with one hand and try to move the rim from the left to the right. Look, feel, and listen for a movement in the bearings. 2.
  • Page 49 2. With the lever in the adjustment position, tighten the adjustment-nut until it is slightly tight. 3. Lock the quick-release; with the lever in the palm of your hand, move the lever to the CLOSE position. When you move the lever to the adjustment position, you should feel some resistance.

  • Page 50: Suspension

    4. If you can lock the lever with little or no resistance, the clamp-force is not sufficient. Go back to Step 2 and tighten the adjustment-nut. For more information, read the actual measurements (below). 5. Align the levers so they do not touch a part of the bicycle or an accessory part (such as rack or fenders), and so obstacles in the path of the bicycle can not catch the levers.
  • Page 51 a rear shock at approximately 25% sag. Try small changes to find your preference. With the correct adjustment, you should not be able to fully compress the suspension. If the suspension is fully compressed, its movement will stop suddenly and could decrease your control.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance Prevent Theft of Your Bicycle Purchase and use a lock that resists bolt cutters and saws. Do not park your bicycle unless it is locked. Also, get a license for your bicycle from your local police department. Write down your serial number Write the serial number of your bicycle in the front of this manual, and put the manual in a safe location.

  • Page 53: Keep The Bicycle Clean

    Keep the bicycle clean Do not use high pressure water streams to clean your e-bike, as water might seep inside the motor or the wiring compartment and cause rusting of electric parts or short circuits. Please use damp cloth with neutral detergent to clean the bike body. Do not use alkali-based or acid based detergent such as rust cleaners as it may result in damage and/or failure of the bike body.

  • Page 54: Battery Maintenance And Charging

    approval of the manufacturer. As an example, a child carrier puts weight high on the bicycle. This can make your bicycle less stable. Although some child carriers are compatible with some of our bicycles, always check with your dealer before making any change to your bicycle.

  • Page 55: Battery Disposal

    type of charger for fear of burning out battery and causing danger. 7.Battery storage conditions: cleanliness, coolness, dryness and airiness, temperature 0℃～45℃。No solarization, fire, water-logging and mixing the battery together with corrosive substance during battery shipping and storage. 8.Please let the key on the head of the battery case be "on" when you charge it. 9.Please sure that there is no short-circuit in your wall socket for fear of burning out battery and causing danger.

  • Page 56: Lubrication

    Lubrication Using a light machine oil (20W) and the following guidelines, lubricate the bicycle: Stem Each year apply lubricant to the stem. To apply lubricant to a direct-connect stem, adjustment of the headset bearings is necessary. Only your dealer should do this. To apply lubricant to a quill stem: 1.

  • Page 57: Chain

    3. Apply a thin layer of grease to the section of the seatpost that will be in the frame. 4. Put the seatpost into the frame. 5. Adjust the saddle to the correct height and align it. Tighten the seatpost binder-bolt or lock the quick-release.

  • Page 58: Headset

    together with the derailleur pulleys on the rear derailleur. Headset Each year, replace the grease in the headset bearings. To service bearings, special tools and training are necessary, so only your dealer should do this. Brakes and Brake-levers Every three months, apply lubricant to the brake-lever pivots and brake arm fixing pivots.

  • Page 59: Motor

    Motor Each year, maintain your motor. To maintain your motor, special tools and training are necessary, so only your dealer should do this.
  • Page 60 FAULTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Faults Causes Troubleshooting Battery gauge 1)Power cord is not 1)Properly plug in power cord to lights properly plugged into battery bicycle does not battery 2)Disengage brake cut-off or operate 2)Brake cut-off engaged replace or faulty 3)Adjust speed sensor 3)Speed sensor adjusted 4)Replace fuse too low...
  • Page 61 4)Low tire pressure 4)Inflate tires to recommended 5)Brakes dragging pressure against rim 5)Adjust brakes and/or rim Bicycle 1)Loose connectors 1)Check all connectors intermittent 2)Loose fuse 2)Check fuse connector power 3)Damaged wires 3)Inspect all wires Charger light 1)Power outlet faulty 1)Try another outlet does not operate 2)Charger is not plugged 2)Check all plugs...
  • Page 62 adjustment Gear shifts not 1)Derailleur cables 1)Lubricate/tighten/replace working properly sticking/stretched/damag cables 2)Adjust derailleur 2)Front or rear derailleur 3)Adjust indexing not adjusted properly 3)Indexed shifting not adjusted properly...
  • Page 63 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 64 Fill in and retain for your records. ( Please retain sales receipt for warranty claims ) Warranty Support Form Full Name : _________________________________ Address : _________________________________ City, state, Zip(Postal) Code : _________________________________ Country : _________________________________ Email : _________________________________ Phone : _________________________________ Model Purchase : _________________________________...
  • Page 65 Retailer service schedule 1st Inspection 2nd Inspection 3rd Inspection After approx. 200 kilometers(120 miles) After approx. 1000 kilometers(600 miles) After approx. 2000 kilometers(1200 miles) Work done: Work done: Work done: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Materials used:...
  • Page 66 CAUTION This assembly and operation manual shall remain an integral part of the e-bike. When you transfer the e-bike to others, please enclose this manual as it contains important safety guidance and operation instructions. Anyone riding the e-bike shall carefully read the safety guidance and operation instructions first.

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