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Summary of Contents for McLaren Extreme 250 eMTB
- Page 1 C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on the purchase of your Extreme 250 eMTB...
- Page 2 Tires, Removing you tire Safe riding Replace your Tire, Cleaning Different riding conditions Carbon fiber care, Brakes, Suspension 26 Battery, Charging your Bike Assembly Seat post and handlebar installation Warnings and Error Codes Front wheel installation and charging 8 Battery warnings Disclaimers and Notices How to ride your McLaren eMTB Manuals Know before you ride Using the display Menu operation Menu functions Turning your eMTB on and off Pedal assistance Frame size and saddle height Frame size and saddle height Bed-in your disc brakes Before every ride...
- Page 3 Your McLaren Extreme eMTB Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E e M T B Hypercar design meets high- performance electric bike. The new McLaren Extreme applied McLaren’s automotive legacy to an aggressive and uncompromising eMTB platform. The full carbon fiber frame was designed in-house by McLaren over more than 1,000 engineering hours, perfected to a painstaking Class A surface development — a level of craftsmanship rarely seen outside the high-performance automotive world. Rounding out the build is the cutting- edge SRAM XX Eagle AXS Transmission and SRAM G2 RE 4-piston brakes. A...
- Page 4 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS concerning the consequences of local regulations. failing to adhere to safe riding practices and properly maintain your eMTB. Ride smart Know your skill level and do not ride above it. The word ! WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury • W hen riding, always keep your focus and attention on or death. your surroundings and where you’re going. • D o not ride too fast. Higher speed creates higher risk, The word ! CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous and results in higher forces if a crash occurs. You may situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in be surprised at the power of an eMTB. minor or moderate injury, serious damage to your eMTB and the voiding of your warranty. • W hen riding the McLaren eMTB, keep both hands on the handlebar grips and the brake levers within reach at Maximum total system weight: 130Kg/287 Pounds. all time in order to be able to immediately respond to any circumstances. Failure to hold the handlebars Adhere to local regulations regarding children using this whilst riding may cause a loss of control over the bicycle. product. Adult supervision is required. • D o not ride while intoxicated or while using medications Adhere to local regulations regarding eMTB use. It is the that can make you drowsy or less attentive. customer’s sole responsibility to ensure that the eMTB is at all...
- Page 5 Different riding conditions A bicycle can be dangerous, especially if you try to ride beyond the limits of your ability. Know your skill level and don’t ride beyond it. Take extra precautions when you ride in wet or snowy weather, because the grip of your tires is greatly reduced. Braking distances increase in wet weather. Apply your brakes earlier and use extra caution than when riding in dry conditions. Liability and waivers It’s always important to ride safely, no matter your skill or experience level. Ensure you use your integrated front light on all rides. Make sure that your reflectors are clean and correctly positioned. Helmet Other safety equipment Trailers and carriers Always wear a fully certified and It’s a good idea to wear appropriate Trailers, bicycle passenger seats and approved helmet (as per local clothing when riding your eMTB. carriers are not permitted on the regulations) when riding your eMTB. Avoid wearing loose clothing or McLaren eMTB. The manufacturer Be sure to affix the helmet properly accessories that may get caught will not assume liability or provide using the chin strap and follow the in your wheels or other moving guarantee for the use of trailers, manufacturer’s instructions for components. It’s also a good idea child seats and luggage carriers. proper use. to wear bright, fluorescent and reflective clothing to increase visibility to other trail and road users.
- Page 6 Assembly M c L A R E N E X T R E M E A S S E M B LY Your McLaren Extreme has been fully assembled and Unprofessional assembly can render the bike unsafe. tested at the factory. The bicycle is fully functional If you have any concerns or are not comfortable without any further adjustments being made once the assembling your McLaren Extreme, please contact assembly steps explained below have been completed. customercare@mclarenbikes.com for further After carrying out assembly work, always do a test ride in assistance. an unfrequented place or on a quiet road. Tools Required Before your first ride, carry out the checks described in • Carbon assembly paste the section “Before every ride.” • Provided allen key multi-tool On receiving your McLaren Extreme, carefully open the • Torque wrench...
- Page 7 Assembly M c L A R E N E X T R E M E A S S E M B LY Seat post installation Headset and handlebar adjustment Take care to observe the minimum and • L oosen the seat post collar bolt. • E nsure stem bolts are loosened, maximum insertion points on the seat then ensure handlebar top cap is • I nstall a thin covering of provided carbon post.
- Page 8 M c L A R E N E X T R E M E A S S E M B LY Front wheel installation • W hile holding the bike off the ground with one hand, unscrew the front axle from the fork and remove any protective packaging. • R emove the front hydraulic disc brake caliper protective insert. • W ith the bike in one hand, use your other hand to place the wheel into the fork, ensuring that the disc brake rotor is on the same side as the brake caliper. Guide the rotor into the caliper and the ends of the hub into the dropouts. • S lide the axle into the hub from the right side of the bike (opposite Your McLaren Extreme features an integrated one-piece the brake caliper). Tighten the axle to 9-13.5NM. Rear axle torque handlebar and stem. Handlebar position (handlebar setting 10Nm. reach and relative height) is fixed, maintaining maximum McLaren styling. • C heck for alignment of disc rotor and disc brake pads by slowly spinning the front wheel by WARNING: Once the bike’s fit has been determined, hand. Refer to SRAM user...
- Page 9 M c L A R E N E X T R E M E A S S E M B LY Charging your bike Battery Warnings • O nly charge your down tube battery system using the provided When you remove your battery from the holder for battery charger or certified replacement purchased from charging it with your pedelec left in the open during the McLaren Bikes. charging process, you should protect the connections, e.g. with a plastic bag against rain, water, moisture and • U sing a third party battery charger risks the life of the battery and dirt. If the connections of the rechargeable battery are presents a potential fire hazard. soiled, clean them with a dry rag.
- Page 10 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E 1. Saddle / Seat 2. Stem Cap 3. Handlebar Assembly 4. Head Tube 5. Disc Rotor 6. Brake Caliper 7. Mid Drive Motor 8. Rear Derailleur...
- Page 11 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E Know before you ride The rechargeable battery of your eMTB must be charged before you set off for the first time. Before you set off, check that your battery is fully charged and is properly mounted. Turning and handling Shifting gears add pressure to both brakes until you Be careful of toe overlap when turning The gears on your bicycle allow you to...
- Page 12 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E e M T B Using the display Menu operation Your eMTB is equipped with a custom integrated 1. W hen the bike is stationary, long press the “i”...
- Page 13 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E Menu functions Clear trip Backlight brightness setting Automatic headlight Trip mileage, Trip total time, maximum Screen brightness can be manually adjusted Auto headlight mode can be set. When speed, average speed, total calories...
- Page 14 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E Menu functions Set time Set password System information The display time can be set. Default Display four-digit pass code can be set. Current system information.
- Page 15 Turning your eMTB on and off Lights Ensure the fully charged battery is locked into place. Auto headlight mode can be set. When set to ON, it will turn on or turn off headlight automatically according Long press the “power” button for two seconds to turn to the ambient light and set OFF will turn off auto on your display and wake up the eMTB system. headlight function. Switching Power Assist (PAS) levels Light settings are manually controllable (sequentially) via Using the handlebar control switch, short press the handlebar control switch. “+” button to increase the assist level; short press the Single press the control light switch to cycle between low “-” button to decrease the assist level. and high beam settings. The McLaren Extreme 250 has three Power Assist levels: The position or day running light will remain on if auto Eco, Trail, and Sport. Trail is the default power assist level. headlight mode is toggled ON. Walk Mode Press and hold the “-” button to start walk mode, and release the “-” button to exit walk mode.
- Page 16 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E How to ride your eMTB Your bike is designed to be used like a conventional bicycle. When power assist is switched on, your eMTB will accommodate strain on the pedals to provide power assistance. The functions of your eMTB are operated with the buttons of the control switch on the handlebar. Front light control and power assist levels are controlled via the handlebar control switch. Set off for your first ride in the lowest power assist setting (“Comfort”). Gradually increase power assist levels as you become accustomed to the power application.
- Page 17 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E Frame size, saddle height adjustment The saddle should be set to a height from To avoid damage to the seatpost or Prior to riding your eMTB for the first which you can just reach the pedal in its bike frame, do not position the saddle time, you should take care to adjust and lowest position (crank arms positioned beyond the minimum insertion line on...
- Page 18 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E ! CAUTION Do a test ride on private roads or a private space before riding on public roads or infrastructure. Make yourself familiar with the increased acceleration and become accustomed to the braking distances. Never ride without a region-specific fully certified helmet. Do not step on the pedals before being fully seated on the bike. If any of the power assistance modes are engaged, pressure on one pedal will engage the mid drive motor and could cause an accident. Always have the brakes ready to engage when you first set off with power assist levels switched on.
- Page 19 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E Bed-in your disc brakes WARNING: Disc brakes can get hot during use. New disc brakes require a bed-in (burn-in) process. The Do Not touch disc brake rotors, shoes or calipers process helps ensure consistent and powerful braking feel, directly after stopping. along with the quietest braking in most riding conditions. WARNING: The bed-in process requires you to perform heavy braking. You must be familiar with the power and operation of disc brakes. Braking heavily when not familiar...
- Page 20 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E Before every ride During production, your bike was quality checked repeatedly. Regardless, be sure to complete the following precautionary safety checks before every ride. below 50%). Check charge of the battery 1. Check the handlebar on your tires to determine if tires via the handlebar display dashboard • C heck that the stem is centered over...
- Page 21 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E 4. Test the brakes 9. Check pedals • T est the brakes while standing bike to ensure all components and • C heck that your pedals are by firmly pulling the brake levers...
- Page 22 How to Ride H O W T O R I D E Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E Range Play close attention to the battery The range of your eMTB is dependent You can take a number of precautions to charge indication on screen throughout on a range of factors. Level of help extend battery range: your ride, ensuring that you will have assist,road or trail condition, weather, 1. C heck tire pressure regularly sufficient battery charge to complete weight of the rider, pedal force, power (before each ride).
- Page 23 Included Accessories and Tools Storing your eMTB Special tools and skills are necessary for • 7 in 1 folding hex tool Do not leave your eMTB unattended servicing some aspects of your eMTB. If a in public places. Whilst your display is • Carbon assembly paste repair or adjustment is not specifically listed equipped with password control, your • Battery charger in this manual or you require assistance, bike can still be ridden manually. Ensure please contact support or get in contact with • Handlebar spacer / accessories your bike is always secured and parked in your local bike shop. a safe, dry place away from the elements • Tubeless sealant where possible. If a component requires replacing, it is • Tubeless valves recommended that only original, authorized If the McLaren eMTB is not used for a long • Pedals spare parts are used. Substitution of period (one month or more) the battery spare parts (e.g. brake pads, disc brake pack is best store separate from the bike, • Down tube battery key 2x rotors or drivetrain components) with between 40-60% charge level. with non-identical parts may result in damage to your bike and cause risk of accident.
- Page 24 Maintenance M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E e M T B Tires resistance. Follow these steps to remove the tire. Do not over-inflate your Checking your tires and ensuring or replace your tire. tires. If your tire is over the correct tire pressure will help ensure recommended range, release air safe and comfortable riding. Using a tire...
- Page 25 Maintenance M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E e M T B Replace your tire 1. P lace a new, slightly inflated inner tube 4. C heck to make sure that the tire is chain and scrub with a brush or (ensure that the inner tube dimensions...
- Page 26 Maintenance M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R M c L A R E N E X T R E M E e M T B Carbon fiber care Your eMTB frame is constructed from inspection, they must be destroyed are worn and need to be replaced with high modulus Toray T700 carbon fiber.
- Page 27 A rechargeable battery that has reached Only charge your down tube service for front suspension fork every the end of serviceable life must not be battery system using the provided 50 hours, and a damper and spring disposed of in regular household rubbish. battery charger. service every 200 hours. Dispose of the battery responsibly at Using a third party battery charger relevant battery drop off point. Refer to RockShox user manual for risks the life of the battery and presents Should your battery need replacement, further details. It is recommended that a potential fire hazard. be sure to replace it with a new battery full service of suspension be undertaken To charge your bike, connect the from McLaren eMTBs. Batteries from by your local bike store given complexity provided battery charger to the wall other suppliers may claim to be of suspension systems. socket ensuring wall socket is switched compatible, but are not certified by RockShox Front Suspension Manual to off. Connect the charger plug to the McLaren, will void your warranty, and charging port, located non drive-side Battery could even create a fire hazard. face of the down tube. The battery of your eMTB will show signs of wear over the years. Gradual When the battery is fully charged, degradation of the lithium ion battery disconnect the battery from charging will result in reduced range and charge system and disconnect the charging capacity over time. After a certain period...
- Page 28 Warnings W A R N I N G S E R R O R C O D E S WARNING: If an error code displays on your eMTB handlebar display, please cease using the eMTB immediately and contact Support. Please reach out to our Support team via our website and provide the applicable error code so we are able to best assist you.
- Page 29 If the bike is modified or tampered to increase maximum years from the date of purchase. speed (or other purpose), it: This warranty covers the eMTB frame, motor, and drivetrain, • is against the law but does not cover consumables such as tires, drivetrain, • c an damage the motor, drivetrain, and electrical battery, and brakes. components beyond repair Your eMTB serial number is located on the lower front aspect • v oids all warranty on the eMTB as correct functionality of the seat tube. cannot be guaranteed DISCLAIMER: Do not tamper with your bicycle. Tampering is The A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the driver removing or replacing any original equipment or modifying ears is less than 70 dB(A). your bicycle in any way that may change its design and / or operation. Such changes may seriously impair the handling, The Consumer may have rights in relation to Goods stability and other aspects of the bicycle, making it unsafe to under the relevant consumer. Nothing in these terms and ride. Tampering can void the warranty and render your bike conditions excludes or restricts any of the Consumer’s not in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. To statutory rights. Where the Goods are not purchased for ensure safety, quality and reliability, use only original parts or personal, domestic or household use, we way limit the authorized replacements for repair and maintenance. Consumer’s remedies to replacing or repairing the Goods If a McLaren eMTB is tampered with in any way, both the eMTB or reimbursing the Consumer for the cost of repairing or and components warranty will be voided. McLaren eMTBs are replacing the Goods. factory programmed to meet the pedal assist speed limits for the sales destination.
- Page 30 Disclaimers D I S C L A I M E R S A N D N O T I C E S i. N eglect of Goods (lack of care and 5. W e reserve the right to repair Goods 1. T he warranty offered by us applies in maintenance); or replace them with a new model. In the event of a structural defect in the the event that it is necessary to change workmanship or materials at the time ii. F ailure to properly install or assemble the model, we will endeavor to replace of receiving the delivered Goods, the the Goods or use a properly qualified them in the original color subject to...
- Page 31 Manuals M A N U A L S A N D R E S O U R C E S SRAM RockShox Pike Rush RC fork SRAM GX Eagle transmission SRAM G2 RE Brakes You can also find component manufacturer manuals online via our website, which detail use, maintenance, care.
- Page 32 CONTACT US AU +61 1800 683 600 USA +1 833 288 0417 UK / EU +44 330 808 4279 EMAIL customercare@mclarenbikes.com SOCIAL @mclaren_bikes @mclarenbikes...
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