Safety Checks; Test Ride - Espin NERO Quick Start Manual

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SAFETY CHECKS

Before the first ride, please make sure the following are tight and secure:
▯ All bolts on the stem and stem faceplate (DO NOT tighten the top cap bolt unless adjusting the
headset)
▯ Seatpost Collar and Saddle Bolt
▯ Front Wheel Axle Bolt or Quick Release
▯ Pedals (right side/drive side clockwise, left side/non-drive side counter-clockwise)
▯ Front Fender, Light, and Rack Bolts
▯ All electronic plugs, including the motor cable plug behind the pedals, as well as the plugs by
the handlebar for the display, throttle, and brake motor cutoffs. All the plugs have arrows on the
male and female sides that should be aligned when plugged in.
▯ There are two small screws on the derailleur that look like they are unscrewed partway. They
are limiting screws and are set as intended. DO NOT screw these in unless you have experience
adjusting bicycle derailleurs.
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TEST RIDE

For the first test ride, please test the following at slow speeds with the power off and
while wearing a helmet:
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Brakes, rear and front separately, then together. Right brake is rear, left brake is front. When
squeezing the rear brake lever all the way, there should be enough braking force for the tire to
skid. Disc brakes might squeak for the first mile because of the fresh brake rotors and pads. If
the brakes continue squeaking or if there seems to be a lack of braking force, contact us at hel-
lo@espinbikes.com.
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While constantly pedaling, shift all the way from gear 1 to 8, then back to 1. Pedal several rev-
olutions for each gear. If the chain is making unusual noises, feels like it's getting stuck on any
gears or skipping, contact us at hello@espinbikes.com.
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After ensuring operational brakes and smooth shifting, stand up off the saddle and pedal as
hard as you can! If the maximum rider pedaling force produces any rhythmic clicking or creaking
sounds, contact us at hello@espinbikes.com. Get a feel for the brakes when riding fast. For op-
timal braking force and brake pad wear, always squeeze both brake levers at the same time with
equal force. Never lean forward when braking.
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Turn the power on. The Nero and Nesta will need the battery switched on before the display
can be turned on. Test the throttle without any pedaling. Then, without using the throttle and
while pedaling, test the Pedal Assist System starting with PAS 1, progressively moving to PAS 5.
As programmed, PAS 1 should be about 10mph, and PAS 5 should be about 25mph. There will be
a slight delay when the PAS turns on or off, but the throttle should be immediate. If there seem
to be any issues with the motorized performance or any unusual sounds coming from the motor,
contact us at hello@espinbikes.com.
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Before riding at night, test the front and rear lights by holding the + button to turn them on. If
either do not turn on, contact us at hello@espinbikes.com.
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