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Congra tula tions on Your Purchase of vBike vBike tries all its best to offer you an enjoyable experience with your electric bike It is necessary to read this manual carefully before using your ebike. It will help you keep your ebike in good condition.
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Safety Check Read this entire manual before assembling or using your new vBike electric bike. Do not disassemble or replace the original vBike electrical components on your bike. Doing so will invalidate your warranty and could put you in danger.
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Canada Pre-ride Inspection Before each ride it is necessary to inspect your ebike to ensure there are no loose fasteners or accessories. If you are not sure how to conduct a complete check of the condition of your ebike before every ride, you should consult a certified, reliable bike mechanic for assistance.
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Canada Tips For Riding Safe Electric bike riders need to become adapted to the power controls before riding. So, you CAUTION should ride your new bike in an open area and set the power assist level to “0”. When you feel self-assured operating your bike, you can increase the power assist gradually.
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You are responsible for your own actions while using an electric bike. MAPTEC Inc. (vBike) is not responsible/nor liable for any accidents or injuries or death (whether caused by you or others) that may occur during your use.
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Canada CITO 20 CITO 20 NUTT Mechanical 27.5" X 18.5" Foldable Disk Brake Bafang Motor, 500w Samsung 48v 15Ah Charging Time SHIMANO 7 Speed 4-6h 12-32 Teeth Double Shoulder Pressure Max Speed Shock Absorber 32 km/h 4.8 - 6.8ft (Without suspension post)
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Canada CITO 20 Plus NUTT Mechanical 27.5" X 18.5" Foldable Disk Brake Samsung 48v 30Ah Bafang Motor, 500w SHIMANO 7 Speed Charging Time 12-28 Teeth 4-6h Double Shoulder Pressure Max Speed Shock Absorber 32 km/h 5.2 - 6.8ft (Without suspension post)
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Canada CITO 18 NUTT Mechanical 27.5" X 18.5" Foldable Disk Brake Samsung 48v 15Ah Bafang Motor, 500w SHIMANO 7 Speed Charging Time 12-32 Teeth 4-6h Double Shoulder Pressure Max Speed Shock Absorber 32 km/h 4.6 - 6.8ft (Without suspension post)
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Canada Models CITO 20/20 CITO 18 Plus 15Ah/30Ah 15Ah Samsung Hub Motor (Min/Max) 500w/800w 500w/800w Motor Bafang Bafang Suspension Front Fork Mechanical Mechanical NUTT Brake System (With Motor Inhibitor) (With Motor Inhibitor) CITO 20 7 vitesses 12-32 dents...
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CAUTION and Power limited to 20mph/32kph for on-road legal use. Riders may unlock the speed limit on the display for off-road use. MAPTEC Inc. (vBike) will not be held liable for riders that ride illegally configured bikes on-road. For video instructions on how to fold and unfold your vbike and other technical videos please visit www.vbike.ca/technical-video,, and follow vBike Canada Youtube Channel.
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Canada UnFolding the Bike vBike electric bike folds at the handlebars, pedals and in the center of the frame. First Step: Unfolding The Frame U-Lock Stand near where the battery is exposed. Grab the suspension fork and rear end of the bike, lift the bike slightly off...
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Canada Folding the Bike First Step: Folding the Pedals Push the pedal inwards, then lower it to the folding position. After folding the pedal make sure to hear the click. In this way, the pedal is locked into a folded position.
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Canada PREPARING TO RIDE Be sure you have read and understood the vBike manual carefully and completely. Do pre-ride Inspection (as mentioned in Pre-Ride Inspection Section), and before riding make sure all components are properly secured otherwise serious harm or death could happen. This includes all parts of ebike such as brake system, lights, tires, fenders, pedals, handlebars, handlebar clamp, cranks, seat, and seatpost clamp.
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Canada To adjust the angle of your seat, first loosen the nuts on both sides of the seat, then move the seat to the desired angle and after that tighten the nuts. You can see the nuts in the picture.
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Canada How To Bring Out THE Ba ttery 1. Turn OFF the display. Turn the handlebar key counterclockwise to turn OFF the bike. 2. Turn the battery key counterclockwise from locked position to unlock position. Bring the battery out of the frame with caution.
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BA TTERY CHARGING • vBike electric bike comes with charged battery, however prior to your first ride, that is a good idea to plug your battery in when you first receive your ebike to ensure it is fully charged. • Never charge the battery with chargers other than the charger you received from vBike.
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Do not charge the battery in a wet and humid place or anywhere exposed to strong sunlight and make sure there is no dirt or debris near when using the charger. Never charge the battery with chargers other than the supplied charger you received from vBike. Avoid leaving the battery unattended while charging.
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Canada Extending Range How you can get the maximum range out of your ebike: Pedal when starting from a standstill Ride in a lower level of pedal assist Use lower assist levels and pedal when climbing hills Set your max speed lower than 32km/h (20mph) on the LCD display Rough Range Estimates The range the ebike can go on a single battery are affected by many factors such as rider weight,...
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Please read "Safety Check" and "Pre-ride Inspection" sections of this manual carefully." CAUTION How to Turn ON/OFF vBike -To power ON/OFF the Bike, please use power key on the right side of your handlebar. -To turn ON/OFF the LCD display, please use the Power Button that is located on the Button Pad on the left handlebar.
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7 speed gear system The vBike electric bikes is equipped with a 7 speed Shimano freewheel which provide a convenient level of effort and pedaling speed during different terrains. First gear is the lowest gear of this drivetrain and 7th gear is the highest gear. By using lowest gear (the largest sprocket), you would be able to pedal up hills easier.
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Canada CONTROL PANEL & THROTTLE HEADLIGHT Short Press HEADLIGHT Key to Turn ON / OFF Turning Light Turning Right Power Button Turning Left TURN ON / OFF Electric Bell...
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Short press the headlight key again to switch OFF the lights. The vBike electric bikes come with high quality, LED wide angle headlight and integrated rear lights with brake light. Please Turn ON the lights when riding specially at night or in low visibility situations.
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MECHANICAL DISC BRAKES vBike is equipped with mechanical disc brakes in CITO 18, CITO 20 and CITO 20Plus. Mechanical disc brakes make you be able to stop quickly even at high speed. In comparison to rim brake, mechanical disc brakes allow the rider to apply much less force to the lever before the bike comes to a stop.
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Canada LCD Displa y Functions C600E-LCD Find More Information Please Download “C600E-LCD Instructions Manual” From vBike Website. www.vbike.ca/manual/...
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All vBike models are Class 2 electric bike and are delivered with Speed limit and Power limited to 20mph/32kph for on-road legal use. Riders may unlock the speed limit on the display for off-road use. MAPTEC Inc. (vBike) will not be held liable for riders that ride illegally configured bikes on-road.
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Canada Maint aining Your EBIKE • Your ebike is a combination of mechanical and electrical parts. If you want to ride your bike safe and reduce the risk of future repairs you need to maintain your ebike regularly and properly.
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Canada SIZING Max Load Capacity (Rider + Rear Rack) (Rider + Rear Rack) CITO 18 CITO 20 CITO 20 Plus 4.6-6.8 4.8-6.8 5.2-6.8 With Regular Seatpost With Regular Seatpost With Regular Seatpost 4.8-6.8 5.0-6.8 5.4-6.8 With Suspension Seatpost...
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Always keep a record of your serial number (Frame No.) upon receiving your bike because it could be needed in the future. This warranty only applies to the original owner of a vBike electric bike and under no circumstances shall the Limited Warranty apply to any subsequent owner or other transferee of the ebike.
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In no event vBike is responsible for any direct,...
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Canada MAPTEC Inc. (vBike) 21 Bradwick Dr. Unit 10, Concord, ON, Canada L4K1K6 Toll Free: 1 (866) 369-5545 E-mail: support@vbike.ca Website: www.vbike.ca Ver.: 2.6.17EN...
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