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Owners Manual
V1.0
Optibike Essex
This is the Owners Manual for the Optibike
Essex Electric Bicycles. The Guide provides
for basic information required to ride the
bike. It is recommended that you always
ride your electric bike bike with a helmet
and observe all traffic regulations.
Optibike Essex Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Owners Manual V1.0 Optibike Essex This is the Owners Manual for the Optibike Essex Electric Bicycles. The Guide provides for basic information required to ride the bike. It is recommended that you always ride your electric bike bike with a helmet and observe all traffic regulations.
  • Page 2 Bike. The Essex is the ultimate E Bike for smaller riders and riders that want a bike that is easy to get on and off. The Essex is built with the finest parts available. Your bike was hand built in Colorado by dedicated craftsman, who build, ride and design the bikes you ride to create an unmatched level of performance.
  • Page 3 Failure to perform the repairs and maintenance correctly can result in death or injury. • NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ride. Contact Optibike EMAIL: info@optibike.com Phone 303.443.0932 Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 You must use active lights when riding at night. This means a headlight and taillight. It is also recommended that you ride with a reflective coat or vest. Contact Optibike EMAIL: info@optibike.com Phone 303.443.0932 Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5 • This may happen when they pull out from a side street or have just passed you and turning right. • Use Hand Signals • Be Aware! • Be Courteous to pedestrians and other cyclists. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6 Ebike laws vary by state. The most popular and latest laws are the three Class classifications. The Optibike Essex can be configured to be a Class 1, 2 or 3 E Bike. In standard form the Essex is a Class 3 E Bike.

  • Page 7: Riding Gear

    It is highly recommended that you carry the following tools and spares: – Spare inner tube – Tire changing levers – Basic tool kit – Tire pump • A water bottle for hydration is also a good idea. • Use Sun Screen if riding in sunny areas. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Be sure the brakes are in good working order and adjusted • Check the battery charge • Check the throttle for free operation, prior to turning on the bike. • Each 100 miles of riding check all bolts on the bike. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 9 5 inches with pushing the lever on the left side of the handlebar. You can have the seat low when stopping and then raise it for long distance touring. Seat Post in Up Position Seat Post in Down Position Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10 1. Stand up slightly and release pressure on the seat. 2. Push the lever on the left side of handlebar. 3. The seat will begin to move up. 4. Release the lever when at the desired seat height. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 Step 3: Use your finger to pull the cable from bottom of frame while pushing cable into frame at top. Do only about 2 inch of cable at a time. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12 Step 5: Tighten the Allen bolt on seat post clamp. Caution! Do not extend seat post beyond maxim extension mark. If the seat post is still not high enough at maximum extension, a longer seat post is required. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Step 4: Tighten the Allen bolt on seat post clamp. If the seat post lever does not actuate the seat post after adjustment, the cable may have been pulled too far out of seat tube. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14 When the bike is first turned on it will always be in Power Level 1 How to Turn the Bike Off • Press the rear button on the left control pad until the display turns on. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: How To Read The Display

    How to Read the Display The Essex has an LCD display mounted to the handlebar which provides information to the rider. • Battery Charge Level • Speedometer • Power Level • Odometer Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 16 When climbing hills the charge level may reduce due to high power drain from battery. When done climbing, the charge level will return to previous level. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17 How to Engage the Motor The power on the Essex is controlled by either the half twist throttle on the right handlebar or by pedaling. The spring loaded half twist  throttle is located on the right handlebar. To accelerate, lightly grip ...
  • Page 18 How to Change the Power Level • The Essex has 5 Power Levels for the Motor. Each Power Level limits the maximum power the motor can deliver. • When the bike first turns on it will be in Power Level 1, which is lowest power level.
  • Page 19 Trip A will show in lower left side of screen. To view Trip B, Press the Menu Key quickly again. To Reset the Trip Distance hold the Menu and Down Button at the same time until the Trip Distance reads “0”. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20 How to Turn On The Headlight The Essex has optional custom LED Headlight and Taillight. • To turn on the headlight, push the switch on the side of the headlight forward. This will turn on the headlight and taillight. •...
  • Page 21 How to Use the Brakes to Stop • Like regular bicycles the Essex bikes have front and rear brakes. • The brakes are hydraulic disk brakes and offer great stopping ability. • The rear brake is on the right side and should always be used first.
  • Page 22 – Skidding can be dangerous, as it results in the bike losing traction. – If you find yourself skidding, release pressure on the brake slightly and shift your weight slightly to the skidding wheel. – This is definitely a skill where practice makes perfect. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 You can shift the Rohloff while at a stop. You need to stop pedaling and turn off throttle to shift while riding. Quick Tip: You can slightly pull the brake lever to stop the motor and then shift the Rohloff hub. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24 For optimum efficiency, you should keep your pedaling speed between 60 -90 RPM. Going below 60 RPM, especially on hills will greatly reduce the efficiency and range of the bike. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Do not leave charger plugged into bike if charger is disconnected from the wall plug (This may drain the battery) Charging the battery when it is under 35F will damage the battery and void the warranty. Only use the Optibike supplied charger. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Plug the charger into the wall socket. (A standard 15 amp wall plug is fine) • Plug the Charger into the bike charge port. • The LED on the charger will turn red while charging, and green once finished. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 How to Charge the Battery off the Bike • Remove the battery from the bike. • Remove the cap from charge port in end of battery. • Plug the Charger into the charge port. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28 • When the charger is plugged into the bike, the LED on charger will turn from green to a red. Red indicates charging. • When the charging is complete, the LED will turn to Green. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: How To Remove The Battery

    • Insert the key into battery lock and rotate. Battery will pop slightly out • Gently pull battery out from top. • Best to have front wheel in line with bike while removing battery. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: How To Install The Battery

    Insert the bottom of the  battery into the frame while holding the battery at an angle.  Gently rotate the battery and push the top into the frame.  The battery should click into place at the top. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 31 How to Install the Battery • Push the battery stop downwards so it engages the battery. • Pull on the battery to make sure it is securely mounted. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 32 The Fork is shipped without air and must be pressurized prior to riding with the supplied special suspension pump. A regular tire pump will not work. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 It is recommended to start with air pressure equal to 60 per cent of the riders weight in psi. Example. If rider weighs 200 lbs., start with 120 psi in fork. Add more pressure to make fork stiffer. Reduce pressure to make fork softer. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Tire Inflation

    Tire Inflation The Essex uses Presta bicycle valve on the tires. These are smaller than the standard Schrader valves commonly found on cars. Most common bicycle pumps come today with both Schrader and Presta. How to inflate the tires: Step 1: Remove the valve cap Step 2: Unscrew the locking nut on the end of the valve stem.
  • Page 35 Step 6: When pressure is correct, remove the pump, tighten nut on the end, and reinstall the cap. Recommended tire pressure is 20-40 Psi. Check the side wall of your specific tires for allowable pressure range. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Battery Charge Times

    It is OK to remove the bike from the charger at any time. There is no memory effect in the Lithium battery. Essex Charge Times 37 volt 17.5 AH Battery Charger Type Charger Output 70% Charge Time...

  • Page 37: Battery Storage

    The battery must be warmed to above 40F before  charging, to prevent damage to the battery. Colder storage temperature will prolong the life of the  battery. Do not store below zero degrees F.  Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 38 Care of the Frame Wash only with mild soap and water.  Do not use acetone or other solvents on frame surface.  Do not use a pressure washer. Use garden hose only to  wash the bike. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Front Wheel Removal

    Front wheel removal procedure: Step 1: Place the bike on a stand so the front wheel does not have weight on it. Step 2: Grasp the over center clamp lever. Step 3: Pull the lever away from the bike Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Wheel from fork. Do not pull the front brake lever while wheel is off. This will cause disk brake pads to move together. If this happens, use a clean straight blade screw driver to gently push pads apart. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Front Wheel Installation

    Step 2: Carefully insert the disk between the brake pads. If pads are too close together to fit disk, use a clean straight blade screw driver to gently push pads apart. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Front Wheel Installation Step 3: Insert the axle in the left side of fork. Step 4: Align wheel with axle and slide axle through fork. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 43 20 mm in front of the fork leg. If the lever does not have enough tension, or has too much tension when closed at the recommended position The over center clamp must be correctly tightened or the wheel could fall off. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 44 (You can also turn the bike upside down while being careful not to damage the display) Step 2: Shift the Rohloff into gear. Step 3: Loosen the knurled nut on shift box Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Rear Wheel Removal Step 4: Remove the shift box from hub. Step 5: Slide the Belt roller to the right Step 6: Loosen the axle quick release on left side. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Rear Wheel Removal Step 7: Support the wheel with one hand and allow wheel to fall out of drop outs. Step 8: Remove the Gates Belt Drive from Rear sprocket. Do not kink belt. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Rear Wheel Installation

    Rear Wheel Installation Rear wheel installation procedure: Step 1: Pick up the wheel. Be sure Quick Release lever is open. Step 2: Place belt around front sprocket and pull towards you. Step 3: Put belt around rear sprocket. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Use the 5 mm Allen wrench to tighten left and right bolts evenly to 130-170 in lbs. Step 8: Slide the belt roller to the left. Attention: Make sure the Rohloff anti rotation notch is in correct position. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49 It may take several times to get a reliable frequency. Standard tension is 45 Hz. If belt needs to be adjusted, loosen the two pinch bolts on either side of frame about 1 turn. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Use an 8mm wrench. Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten belt. Tighten both sides evenly. When belt is adjusted correctly, tighten the two bolts on left and ride side. Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Maintenance Intervals

    Throttle Tire Pressure Tire Condition Battery Charge Check Brake Function Check Belt Tension Check nuts and bolts Inspect Brake Pads (change as needed) Tension Spokes (as needed) Rohloff oil Change Change Fork Oil MBB Service Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Warranty Information

    Battery 2 years Optibike Warranty Items listed with Optibike Warranty are covered directly by Optibike. Other items are covered under the warranty of the company the makes the part. Warranty applies to original owner only. Warranty is valid for pleasure use only and does not cover racing or commercial use.
  • Page 53 Warranty is void if battery is not charged every month. In the event that a battery needs to be removed for return shipment to Optibike, Optibike will reimburse customer for labor in the first 12 months of bike ownership. Subject to terms and conditions.
  • Page 54 Subject to terms and conditions. In the event of a warranty claim requiring the electronics to be returned to Optibike customer is responsible for removal and shipment to Optibike. Optibike pays for parts, in house labor and domestic return shipping by FEDEX Ground.
  • Page 55 Contact Optibike Contact Optibike EMAIL: info@optibike.com Phone 303.443.0932 Optibike Essex Owner’s Manual...

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