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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K CONTENTS Declaration Of Conformity Contact Details Intended Use Personal Safety A note on luggage racks Before Your First Ride Standover height Saddle position Handlebar adjustment Basic operation Brakes Gears...
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    FOR1714 FORME BUXTON 1 E-BIKE BOSCH 19" 5013995435400 FOR1715 FORME BUXTON 1 E-BIKE BOSCH 21" 5013995435417 FOR1716 FORME BUXTON 1 FE E-BIKE BOSCH 17" 5013995435424 FOR1717 FORME BUXTON 1 FE E-BIKE BOSCH 19" 5013995435431 FOR1718 FORME BUXTON FOLDER E-BIKE 18"...
  • Page 5: Contact Details

    Please take the time to read it through thoroughly. Your Forme e-bike will be given to you already fully assembled and ready for use by your bicycle dealer. If that should not be the case, then please contact the place of purchase. A retailer’s failure to properly check and set-up your bike will invalidate any manufacturer’s warranty so it is...
  • Page 6: Intended Use

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K the rider. Any form of crack, scratch or colour change in highly stressed areas indicate that the life of the component has been reached and it should be replaced. We may refer you to separate suppliers’...
  • Page 7: Personal Safety

    YOUR FORME E-BIKE IS INTENDED: Forme e-bikes are designed for exclusive use on smooth paved roads, gravel or dirt roads that are in good condition, and bike paths only. YOUR FORME E-BIKE IS NOT INTENDED: For any kind of off-road, mountain bike, cyclocross, touring or any kind of jumping.
  • Page 8: A Note On Luggage Racks

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K traction. When crossing railway lines or cattle grids, do so carefully and at a 45° angle. If you are not sure of riding surface conditions, walk your bike. Ensure you use your bell to alert others of your approach.
  • Page 9: Before Your First Ride

    Also bear in mind that the weight of your e-bike may be greater than you have been used to with conventional bicycles; that the centre of gravity can be higher and that manoeuvring may be more difficult under certain circumstances.
  • Page 10 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K The saddle can be adjusted in three directions: 1. Up and down adjustment. To check for correct saddle height: • sit on the saddle; •...
  • Page 11: Handlebar Adjustment

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort. To find your best saddle position, make only one adjustment at a time. C.
  • Page 12 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K When you apply one or both brakes, the bike begins to slow, but your body wants to continue at the speed at which it was going. This causes a transfer of weight to the front wheel (or, under heavy braking, around the front wheel hub, which could send you flying over the handlebars).
  • Page 13: Gears

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K When you change gears, decrease the force on the pedals. Lower tension helps the chain change gears quickly and smoothly. This can decrease chain and gear wear, and prevent bent chains, derailleurs, or chainrings.
  • Page 14 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K Warning: A handlebar end that is not plugged or covered can cut in a crash. 3 Check the Wheels Check the tyre inflation. Inflate the tyres to the air pressure recommended on the sidewall of the tyre, but no higher than any recommendation that may be on the rim.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K 7 Check the Frame and Fork Closely examine your frame and fork, especially near junctions of the tubing and clamping or attachment areas, for signs of fatigue stress: •...
  • Page 16: Batteries And Charging

    Do not get any water on the contacts and plugs. Never clean an e-bike using a high-pressure cleaner or a jet of water from a hose. Use a slightly damp cloth or sponge to clean the system, but never use anything that is actually wet.
  • Page 17: Handling

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K • Do not place the charger or battery pack near to flammable materials. Charge battery packs only when dry and in a fireproof area. There is a risk of fire due to the heat generated during charging.
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Service

    Keep the battery clean. Clean it carefully with a soft, damp cloth. The battery must not be submerged in water or cleaned using a jet of water. When the battery pack is no longer operative, please refer to an authorised Forme e-bike dealer. After-sales Service and Application Service In case of questions concerning the battery packs, please refer to an authorised bicycle dealer.
  • Page 19: Controller Operation

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K Please return battery packs that are no longer usable to an authorised bicycle dealer. Controller operation Bosch...
  • Page 20 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K Safety Notes 2 Bike lights button 3 On-board computer Read all safety warnings and all instructions. 4 Holder for on-board computer Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 5 On/Off button for on-board computer may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious 6 “RESET”...
  • Page 21 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K toward the front out of the holder 4. Remove the on-board computer when you park As soon as you stop pedaling when in normal the eBike.
  • Page 22 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K the display. port 7 of the onboard computer via a suitable USB cable to a standard USB charger or the assistance level can be changed at any time, USB port of a computer (5 V charging voltage, even while cycling.
  • Page 23 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K the eBike drive assists you while pedalling. The while changing gears. This makes changing gears easier and reduces the wear of the drive one of the following train.
  • Page 24 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K The push assistance is switched off as soon as The default setting is “ NuVinci Cadence”. – “Trip distance”: Distance covered since the indication “+” to increase or scroll up. last reset If the on-board computer is inserted in the To switch between display functions, press...
  • Page 25 F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K scroll down, or the lighting button 2 next to – “Displ. vx.x.x.x”: This is the software version of the display. the on-board computer. Connect the USB –...
  • Page 26: Bafang

    1. The ON/OFF button will control the power supply of the controller for your e-bike .When the status is ON, the display will supply the current of 0-300mA for the controller. When the status is OFF, the total current will be less than 1uA.
  • Page 27: Folding Bike Instructions

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K BUXTON FOLDER FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fold the pedals. Release the locking mechanisms by pushing the platform of each pedal in towards the crank then turn it down so that it is vertical. 2.
  • Page 28: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    F O R M E B I K E S . C O . U K LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Moore Large & Co LTD (the Distributor) warrants all "Forme Buxton e-bikes" to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the periods and conditions set out below:...

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