Test Ride; Caring For Your Bike - Espin Aero Quick Start Manual

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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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After ensuring operational brakes, 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 optimal braking force and
brake pad wear, always squeeze both brake levers at the same time with equal force. Never lean
forward when braking. Squeezing the front brake by itself too hard can cause the bicycle to tip
forward resulting in a crash.
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Turn the power on by holding the power button on the toggle switch for one second. While
pedaling, test the Pedal Assist System starting with PAS 1, progressively moving to PAS 3. As pro-
grammed, PAS 1 should be about 10mph, and PAS 3 should be about 20mph. There will be a slight
delay when the PAS turns on or off when the cadence sensor detects pedaling. 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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CARING FOR YOUR BIKE

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The most frequent maintenance necessary for a bicycle is to inflate the tires once a week and to
keep the chain clean and lubricated. Any bicycle chain lube can be used, but most mechanics use
Tri-Flow. If the chain gets dirty or gunked up, good chain cleaners are either isopropyl alcohol or
Clean Streak. These can be sprayed directly onto the chain and wiped clean with a rag or paper
towel. Most bicycle shops offer complete drivetrain cleaning services.
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The main components of a bicycle that wear out are the tires, brake pads, chain, cassette, and
brake cable/housing. If the bike is being ridden almost every day, these will likely all need to be
replaced about once a year. Most bicycle shops carry replacement parts that will fit our bikes.
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Other components that can wear out over a much longer period of time are the chainring,
spokes, saddle, handlebar grips, and all of the bearings including those for the headset, bottom
bracket, and hubs. All of these items will likely be fine for at least 5 years.
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For e-bikes, the main component that can wear out is the battery. Espin batteries are rated to
maintain their charge capacity for at least 500 charge/discharge cycles. The hall sensor of the
hub motor can burn out, but this is a fairly rare occurrence and should always be brought up with
Espin at hello@espinbikes.com.
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If the bike gets dirty or dusty, it can be washed off like a regular bicycle. First, turn off the
power at the display, and make sure the charging port cover is in place. Use a hose on the mist
or shower setting to rinse off the bike. DO NOT use the jet setting or high-pressure flow on any
bearings or electrical components. The bike can be wiped off with a soft cloth or paper towels.
Leave the bike outside to dry completely before turning the bike back on.
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