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The BLADE has been our top-of-the-line model for a couple of years, and we have received a lot of amazing feedback from our customers. The concept for the Blade 2.0 is the same – an e-bike with one of the most powerful motors on the market and a The frames are painted and finally ready for assembly! large capacity integrated battery.
DEAR CUSTOMER CONTENTS BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL COMPONENTS TECHNICAL SPECS GEOMETRY CONTENTS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TOURING PACKAGE INSTRUCTIONS In this manual, we’re going to break down the basics to make sure USEFUL TIPS that your bike remains in top shape and performs to the highest standard.
BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL COMPONENTS Familiarize yourself with the components of your model. This are technical terminolagy used at the FLX engineering department. ` BATTERY HEADSET PAGE 16 HEAD TUBE SPEED SENSOR TOP TUBE INTERNAL GEAR HUB PAGE 17...
BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECS The bike has top of the line components throughout, this list is for the bike nerds that want to know every technical detail. CHASSIS WHEELS COCKPIT DRIVETRAIN FRAME HUBS SEAT MOTOR 6 Series Aluminium Alloy Tubes...
M2.5 Hex Key M4 Hex Key T25 Torx Key 15mm Flat Wrench BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL INCLUDED TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the instructions for assembly in the following INSTALL THE HANDLEBARS INSERT THE SEATPOST pages carefully and properly. If you dont feel 100% Remove stem plate.
BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL TOURING PACKAGE INSTRUCTIONS The touring package is optional and is not included with ATTACH THE FRONT AND REAR FENDERS every bike. Please follow the instructions for assembly of Riding can’t stop just because it is raining a little, therefore step carefully.
BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL USEFUL TIPS Your safety, comfort, and happiness are of great CLEANING & CARE REGULAR INSPECTION importance to us and we can’t stress enough how The biggest enemy of any bike is rust, so make sure to dry Inspect the bolts on a regular basis, to ensure that they important the use of proper safety equipment is.
BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL | 10 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS While FLX bikes are built for heavy use, proper care and maintenance should be performed to maintain optimal performance. Most adjustments can be performed with basic tools. Larger issues should be handled by a qualified bike mechanic.
BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL | 11 FLX BLADE 2.0 FRAME The frame is custom designed by our design and engineering team in San Diego. The four main dropout parts are custom made, (Left Dropout, Left Hanger, Right Dropout, and Right Hanger) so you will not be able to find replacements from a 3rd party.
BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL | 12 ROCKSHOX PIKE RTC3 AIR ADJUSTMENT LEVER SUSPENSION FORK REBOUND ADJUSTMENT LEVER PIKE was engineered to provide a plush and high-performance ride. Its Charger Damper™ with Rapid Recovery keeps you riding high in the travel.We recommend that you have your RockShox suspension serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic.
SPEED INDICATOR BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL | 13 BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHTS BUTTON BAFANG LCD SCREEN DISPLAY POWER BUTTON The DP C18 color LCD has many functions. The speed is shown MODE BUTTON in the middle, the trip distance at the bottom, and the time of the day in the top left.
| 14 BRAKE LEVER MAGURA MT5 DISC BRAKES The Blade 2.0 comes with powerful 4-piston, low maintenance, BRAKE CABLE hydraulic Magura MT5 disc brakes - designed, developed and manufactured in Germany. The 203mm rotor is the largest on the market for maximum stopping power. The front rotor is provided by Magura, and bolted to the front hub using the standard 6 bolt system.
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BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL | 15 BAFANG ULTRA G510 MOTOR The 1000W, 52V motor has a maximum torque rating of more than 160 N.m. It utilizes torque measurement technology, pedal- MOTOR COVER assist speed measurement and wheel-speed measurement to calculate the amount of assist needed.
BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL | 16 ROHLOFF SPEEDHUB 14 Experience the world with the most reliable bicycle drivetrain on the market. The Rohloff SPEEDHUB makes cycling simple. No longer is it necessary to constantly calculate which gear is required next or if the gear has correctly engaged yet. Simply TOURING SPINDLE BOLT rotate the Rohloff twist-shifter –...
| 17 GATES CARBON DRIVE BELT DRIVE To incorporate a belt drive, the Blade 2.0 frame includes an opening in the rear triangle. The front CDX chainring has 55Teeth, the rear cog has 20T, and the carbon belt has 122T.
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BLADE 2.0 | USER MANUAL | 18 SPANK OOZY 345 RIMS The SPANK Oozy 345 is a high performance alloy wheelset for Enduro, Trail and All Mountain use that’s lightweight and comfortable on any terrain. Hand built and trued to industry leading standards with 32H straightpull hubs updated for increased engagement.
| 19 MAXXIS MINION DHR II TIRES The tires on your Blade 2.0 are 27.5’’ and are 2.6’’ wide. The Maxxis DHR II has side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike.
Technical details in the text and illustrations of the translation of these operating instructions are subject to change. For the most up to date version of this FLX User Manual visit flx.bike/manual or email hello@flx.bike.
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