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USER MANUAL
To prevent DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY or PROPERTY DAMAGE,
you should read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual. Keep for future reference.

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL To prevent DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY or PROPERTY DAMAGE, you should read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. Keep for future reference.
  • Page 3 Evolve Project BMX, its features, capabilities and limitations. To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your Project BMX, provide it with the proper care and maintenance as described in this manual. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your Project BMX.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY MESSAGES RULES OF THE ROAD ALWAYS RIDE CAREFULLY YOUR BIKE BEFORE YOU RIDE ASSEMBLY GUIDE SEAT POST INSTALL SADDLE INSTALL HANDLEBARS FRONT FORK AND FRONT WHEEL PEDALS REFLECTORS TORQUING AND ALIGNMENT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST CONTROLS CHANGING MODES BATTERY...
  • Page 5 BATTERY CHARGING REMOVE BATTERY WALK ASSIST TAIL LIGHT BATTERY CAPACITY LOCKING YOUR BIKE/BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION BRAKE WEAR AND CARE STORING YOUR BIKE AND BATTERY BATTERY CARE CHARGING SAFETY WARRANTY...

  • Page 6: Signal Words

    SIGNAL WORDS Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not DANGER avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not CAUTION avoided, could result in minor or Moderate injury.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    These regulations may change at any time. INTENDED USE The intended use of your Project BMX is to be ridden by one adult rider (Age 16 and up) and up to 120kg at a time for personal transportation and recreational use.

  • Page 8: Safety Messages

    TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Read all safety warnings and all instructions. • Always ride within your limits and the limits of your Project BMX. ALWAYS ride at speeds at which you are comfortable without power or brakes.
  • Page 9 HELMETS, REFLECTORS, LIGHTS Always wear a helmet. Wearing a helmet properly may reduce the risk of a severe head injury. When riding, always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds the standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). • Ensure your helmet ts your head and is properly secured.

  • Page 10: Riding At Night

    • Your Evolve Bike may be able to withstand light rain and small splashes, but is not designed to be subjected to inclement weather, extremely heavy showers or submersion in water.
  • Page 11 ALWAYS RESPECT PEDESTRIANS!! RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE • YOUR PROJECT BMX HAS A MAXIMUM SPEED OF 36 KPH (23 MPH). 250W REGION SPECIFIC MODEL HAS A MAXIMUM SPEED OF 25KPH (15.5MPH) • FOR THE DRIVE UNIT AND DISPLAY COMPONENTS, THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE IS -20°C TO +45°C (-4°F TO 113°F) AND...

  • Page 12: Rules Of The Road

    RULES OF THE ROAD Listed below are general rules of cycling. You should contact your local law enforcement of cials for any additions to these rules. WARNING RULES OF THE ROAD Failure to obey these could result in injury to the rider or to others. Learn the local bicycle laws and regulations, especially those pertaining to electrically assisted bicycles in your area.

  • Page 13: Always Ride Carefully

    9. NEVER carry a passenger. 10. NEVER carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle, or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle. 11. NEVER hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle. Don't do stunts, wheelies or jumps.

  • Page 14: Your Bike

    YOUR BIKE SADDLE DRIVE SYSTEM 13. THROTTLE FRONT WHEEL TAILLIGHT 14. GRIPS REAR WHEEL BRAKE AND CONTROL WIRING 15. CHROMOLY FRAME SPEED SENSOR 10. STEM 16. ACCESSORY MOUNTS CHAIN 11. DISPLAY 17. PEDALS CRANK SET 12. HANDLEBARS 18. RACK MOUNTING WEIGHT TOTAL BUILD - 20.5KG FRAME - 15KG...

  • Page 15: Before You Ride

    THIS BIKE MUST BE ASSEMBLED BY A PROFESSIONAL FOR PROPER AND SAFE FUNCTION. IMPROPER UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BIKE AND/ OR BODILY HARM AND IS NOT COVERED BY THE EVOLVE BIKES WARRANTY. • Be aware that bikes need maintenance and upkeep periodically. It is recommended to check all bolts and test all mechanical components before each ride.

  • Page 16: Assembly Guide

    ASSEMBLY GUIDE FOR A VIDEO GUIDE FOR THIS INSTALLATION, PLEASE REFER TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. YOUTUBE.COM/EVOLVESKATEBOARDS...
  • Page 17 UNBOXING Open the box. Be careful to not to damage the bike with sharp tools while removing any packaging. Your bike comes mostly pre-assembled, with the front wheel and handlebars strapped to the frame of the bike. Lift the bike out of the box with another person's assistance.

  • Page 18: Seat Post Install

    SEAT POST INSTALL Loosen the hex bolt on the seat post clamp completely (1), gently lift and install the seat post into the frame make note of the minimum insertion mark on the seat post (2). Ensure the cable fed into the frame and is not obstructing 6-8NM (4).

  • Page 19: Saddle Install

    SADDLE INSTALL To install the saddle, loosen the hex bolts (1) either side of the saddle rail clamp on the seat post. Do not completely remove, the side clamps should remain attached to the seat post. Place the saddle rails in the grooves either side of the seat post (2). Ensure the rails are sitting in the grooves.

  • Page 20: Handlebars

    HANDLEBARS Using a 6MM Allen key, loosen the 2 Stem Bolts (1) from the sides of the handlebar Stem. Rotate the Stem and forks (2) to face the front of the bike (3). Ensure the Stem is facing the front of the bike (1) and is parallel to the frame (2).
  • Page 21 Using a 6MM Allen key. Remove the 4 Stem Bolts (A) from the top of the handlebar Stem and remove the Stem Clamp (B). Lift the handle bars in place and loosely assemble the Stem Bolts and Stem Clamp to hold the handlebars in place. Position the handlebars at an upright angle.
  • Page 22 Position the handlebars with the knurling centered inside the handlebar clamp (1). Make sure that the control cables are not tangled or kinked (2). NOTE: POSITION OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LEVER IS DEPENDANT ON REGION. ENSURE YOU ARE AWARE WHICH BRAKE IS CONTROLLED BY EACH LEVER BEFORE RIDING.

  • Page 23: Front Fork And Front Wheel

    FRONT FORK AND FRONT WHEEL Remove the plastic axle brace (1). Prepare the front wheel axle for mounting by loosening the front axle nuts and retainer washers. Lift the bike from the handlebars to lower the front forks onto the front wheel axle (2).

  • Page 24: Pedals

    PEDALS RIGHT SIDE Ensure you have the correct pedal. Identify the on the threaded spindle of the pedals (1). It is advised to heavily grease the threaded spindles before installation. Thread the spindle onto the crank arms by hand, ensure the threads of the pedal match the grooves on your crank arm to avoid damage to the threads.

  • Page 25: Mounting Reflectors

    REFLECTORS Your bicycle is supplied with a re ector kit based on the requirements of your region. These are an important safety and legal requirement, and should remain securely tted and in good, clean conditions at all times. Periodically, inspect all re ectors, brackets and mounting hardware for signs of wear or damage.

  • Page 26: Torquing And Alignment

    TORQUING AND ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Be sure that the axle is completely settled in the axle slots (1), retainer 29.4–44NM (3). washers are in place (2) and the axle nuts are torqued to PLEASE REFER TO TIRE PRESSURE (PG29) WARNING BEFORE RIDING.
  • Page 27 STEM, FORK & HANDLEBAR The stem controls your handlebar alignment and must be tted correctly for safe riding. The steerer tube and stem must be tight and exhibit no "play". You can check this by loosening the bolts on the side of the stem (1) and tightening the cap bolt (2) to pull the "stack"...
  • Page 28 CRANK ARMS ALIGNMENT 23 NM. Crank bolts should be checked and torqued to Apply light grease whenever re-assembling. Do not over tighten due to risk of stripping the bolts. REAR WHEEL & CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Rear wheel alignment and chain tension should be checked often. Electric bikes sustain higher speeds and forces than standard bikes.
  • Page 29 SADDLE ADJUSTMENTS HEIGHT NOTE: SEAT POST CONTAINS ELECTRONIC CABLING. FAILURE TO ADJUST PROPERLY AS OUTLINED BELOW OR OUTSIDE THE ACCEPTABLE RANGE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR BIKES ELECTRONIC SYSTEM. 1. Use a hex tool to loosen the seat post clamp screw. 2.

  • Page 30: Tire Pressure

    4. Raise the saddle to a position so that toe of other foot can touch the ground. Ride must be able to straddle the bicycle with at least 25.4mm (1inch) clearance above the top tube. 5. Adjust the saddle angle and front to back position. The saddle should be parallel to the ground and aligned straight with the bicycle frame.

  • Page 31: Brake Adjustment

    BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NOT CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY, PROBLEMS MAY OCCUR. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. IF UNSURE, ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL FOR PROPER AND SAFE FUNCTION. KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM THE ROTATING DISC BRAKE ROTOR. SHARP EDGES CAN CAUSE INJURY IF CAUGHT IN OPENINGS WHILE THE DISC ROTOR IS MOVING.
  • Page 32 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT As brake pads and cables wear, slack can be taken up by the barrel adjusters. If the lever touches the handlebars, the brake cable is too loose. If you can barely squeeze it at all, the cable is too tight. If the brake lever is too loose, adjust the barrel adjuster away from the brake lever housing;...

  • Page 33: Pre-Ride Checklist

    PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST 1. BEFORE EACH RIDE, INSPECT YOUR BIKE FOR DAMAGE. DO NOT RIDE IF DAMAGED. 2. CHECK BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ARE ALIGNED AND SECURE 3. BE SURE TO MAINTAIN TYRE PRESSURE BETWEEN MIN 40 - MAX 65 PSI. 2.8 -4.5 BAR 280-450 KPA 4.

  • Page 34: Controls

    CONTROLS 1. BRAKE LEFT HAND SIDE 3. BRAKE RIGHT HAND SIDE 2. DISPLAY 4. THROTTLE (500w Model Only) NOTE: POSITION OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LEVER IS DEPENDANT ON REGION. ENSURE YOU ARE AWARE WHICH BRAKE IS CONTROLLED BY EACH LEVER BEFORE RIDING. SEE REGION SPECIFIC SET UP AND CONTROL ON PAGE 10.

  • Page 35: Changing Modes

    20% gradient. Your Project BMX has xed earing. Use the Speed Modes as you would gears on a bike. Cycle back down from Mode 4 or 5 according to the riding situation.

  • Page 36: Battery

    BATTERY Lock Bar Rear Tail Light Push Button Lock Charge Port Connection to drive system. Power button TURNING THE BIKE ON/OFF To turn the bike ON, press the ON/OFF button on the side of the battery pack (1). Then turn the display (2), hold down for 3 seconds.

  • Page 37: Install Battery

    INSTALL BATTERY EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERY, AS THERE IS A WARNING POTENTIAL PINCH POINT BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SADDLE, SADDLE RAILS AND BATTERY. To install your battery into the Saddle, ensure the battery is turned off. Ensure the battery is off and check there is no obstacle inside the Saddle. Shift the Drive System Cable to the side.

  • Page 38: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING ALWAYS charge your battery before use to maintain the best battery health. There is a charging port on the battery. To access, ex the cover to the side (1) and Insert the Charger Cable (2). You can remove the battery from the saddle and charge in another location or charge it when assembled to the saddle.

  • Page 39: Remove Battery

    REMOVE BATTERY EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE BATTERY, AS THERE IS A WARNING POTENTIAL PINCH POINT BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SADDLE, SADDLE RAILS AND BATTERY. To remove your battery from the Saddle dock, ensure the battery is turned off. On the underside of the battery, press the Push Button Lock in.

  • Page 40: Walk Assist

    WALK ASSIST The Walk Assistance function propels the bike forward at slow speeds when you are walking alongside it. This mode is ideal when walking your bike up hills. To activate Walk Assist, Ensure you have your hands on your handlebars and the bike is motionless.

  • Page 41: Battery Capacity

    BATTERY CAPACITY The battery capacity is indicated with 5 levels. When the lowest level indicator ashes that means battery needs to charge. INDICATION CHARGE 80%-100% 5 bars 60%-80% 4 bars 40%-60% 3 bars 20%-40% 2 bars 5%-20% 1 bar <5% 1 ashing LOCKING YOUR BIKE/BATTERY Ensure the security of your bikes battery with the integrated lock bar.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual. For detailed information regarding tips, maintenance and troubleshooting, please visit RIDEEVOLVE.COM. Here you will nd links to your local distributor for detailed information. Please contact your local distributor for maintenance and troubleshooting questions.

  • Page 43: Error Codes

    ERROR CODES The display can provide warning for failures. The codes will appear when an error is detected. Note: please read carefully the description of the NOTICE error code. When the error code appears, please first restart the system and check all connectors. If the problem is not eliminated or error code appear that is not listed here, please contact rideevolve.com ERROR...

  • Page 44: Inspection & Maintenance

    INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE This section is intended to be a general guide for inspecting your bicycle. Detailed instructions for maintenance and repair will be found in the "Assembly and Adjustment" section of this manual. GENERAL Nuts and bolts should be re-tightened every 1- 2 weeks. Check frequently for damaged parts, fork alignment, and positioning of all components.
  • Page 45 HANDLEBAR Adjust for comfort. Tighten bolts securely. Replace worn grips, making sure they do not slip on handlebars. CHAIN Check frequently for damage or stretch, replacing when necessary. Lubricate often, taking care to oil each link. SADDLE ADJUSTMENT Adjust height and angle for comfort. Do not raise seat past the MINIMUM INSERTION mark.

  • Page 46: Lubrication

    STORING YOUR BIKE AND BATTERY Always store your Project BMX and battery indoors in a dry space, away from heat, hot surfaces or ame sources and out of direct sunlight. Avoid magnetic objects and ensure the room is ventilated.

  • Page 47: Battery Care

    BATTERY CARE Fire and Explosion hazards. Only use original Evolve battery packs. Never use any other battery WARNING pack with your bike. To prevent death, serious injury or property damage: • Do not leave your battery unattended while charging. •...

  • Page 48: Charging Safety

    • Only use the original Project BMX battery charger supplied with your bike. Bypassing the battery charger or the use of a non-approved battery charger can lead to death or serious injury.
  • Page 49 ENJOY YOUR RIDE!

  • Page 50: Warranty

    WARRANTY THIS BIKE IS COVERED BY A 12 MONTH MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY (TIME PERIOD MAY BE DIFFERENT IN OTHER COUNTRIES. PLEASE CONSULT THE WEBSITE OR SELLER YOU PURCHASED FROM) THAT COVERS DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL. THIS DOES NOT COVER MISUSE, PERISHABLE ITEMS (SUCH AS TYRES, TUBES, GRIPS BRAKE PADS AND DISCS, CHAIN), NEGLECT, ABUSE, ACCIDENT OR RIDING IN WATER AND SHIPPING DAMAGE.

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