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Meet Mycle. Your New Best Mate. Equipped with motor-powered assistance, the Mycle Compact brings a boost to every journey. To get the most out of your bike – and ensure you’re using it safely and correctly – make sure you read this manual before you get out on the road.
Contents General Safety Meet Your Mycle 10-11 Quick Set-Up 12-13 Power Assist 14-15 On Board Display 16-18 Charging The Battery Charger Safety Precautions 20-21 Additional Comments 22-23 Folding The Bike Maintenance Warranty Servicing Intervals 26-27 How To's...
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If you experience any of the following, cease use immediately and contact Mycle support : • Your charger’s flexible power cord or output cable or any of the electrical cables on your bike is frayed, has broken insulation, or any other signs of damage •...
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Mycle Support. Failure to do so may result in damage to the part or bike, serious injury to yourself or others, pose a fire risk and even cause death.
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Mycle General Safety Always wear a helmet Watch the weather...
Mycle General Safety General Safety Your Mycle Compact has been built and tested in the UK by our trained Cytech bike technicians. However, before trying out your Compact, make sure you carry out the routine checks listed in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
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If at a point you have noticed that the battery connection has become loose or the black plastic end has started to show thread between the mental housing or any exposed wires. Stop using the battery immediately and contact Mycle support.
Mycle Quick Set Up Quick Set-up Before you get out on the road, make sure your bike is correctly set up and aligned to your height.
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Mycle Quick Set Up Handlebar Headset Lift the handlebar Release the lever stem into this position Set the brakes and gears to a position that suits you Fix the headset into position Re-fix the lever Lock the lever with the catch...
Mycle Power Assist Power Assist The Power Assist feature is what makes Mycle special. You can switch from fully manual to high speed assistance at the push of a button. Power Assist is initiated by the pedals and operated through the On Board Display. Simply pedalling the bike will create an additional level of power to increase your riding speed or help you tackle hills.
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Mycle Power Assist Level 0 fully manual for low speeds Level 1 & f lat riding for low speeds Level 2 & gentle slopes Level 3 for faster speeds & slopes for faster speeds Level 4 & uphills for high speeds Level 5 &...
Mycle On Board Display On Board Display Everything you need to know about your bike appears on the On Board Display. It’s also equipped with a USB interface so you can charge your phone as you ride. Battery Front Light On...
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Mycle On Board Display Get Started Hold the Power button for two seconds to switch on and off. Use The Lights Hold down the Level Up button for two seconds to switch on the front light. Hold down the Level Up button for two seconds to switch off the front light.
Mycle Charging The Battery High Power Uniformly Balanced...
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Mycle Charging The Battery Your Mycle Compact’s innovative design means that the battery is hidden in the seat post. The battery can be charged both with the seat post connected to the bike, or by itself. The battery is delivered with a minimum charge. Before riding for the first time, you must fully charge it for at least 5 hours.
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Mycle Charging The Battery Battery Battery Life Range The range can vary depending on; Battery performance will decline after prolonged • The level of assistance use. Depending on usage • The weight of the user patterns, the energy • The gradient of the road capacity can reduce by •...
Mycle Charging The Battery Charger Safety Precautions • Only use the charger supplied with this bike. • Avoid contact with water while charging the battery. If a plug becomes wet, dry thoroughly before use. • For indoor use, do not expose the battery charger to rain.
The Spokes Whilst your Mycle bike has been built and tested to the highest standard by Cytech certified technicians, it is important that your bike is serviced regularly, including the tightness of your spokes.
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Cracks, scratches and discoloration can indicate that a component has exceeded its service life and should be replaced. If in doubt, seek professional advice or contact Mycle.
Mycle Folding The Bike Folding The Bike The Mycle Compact is designed to be folded so it can fit in a car or be easily carried on public transport. Once you’ve mastered it, it takes just 10 seconds to fold. Here’s what to do:...
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Loosen the lever that allows on themselves. the upper tube and handlebars to fold along the fork. Rotate the frame folding lever And here is your folded Mycle! upwards, then pull it to enable the bike to fold in on itself.
Mycle Maintenance Maintenance While your Mycle Compact has been built and tested in the UK by our trained Cytech bike technicians, it’s important that you make the following routine checks before you first ride the bike, then on an ongoing weekly basis.
Warranty Your Mycle Compact comes with a 12 month warranty covering parts and labour (if returned to Mycle). Should you opt to have your bike worked on by an independent qualified bike repairer we will happily send you replacement parts subject to the terms of our warranty and with prior authorisation from us.
You should still carry out a pre-ride check before every ride. You can find more details at www.mycle.co.uk/pre-ride-check Weekly (100-200 miles/ 160-320 km) Inspect...
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Monthly (250-750 miles/ 400-1200 km) Inspect Service Replace Check brake pad alignment, brake cable Clean and tension. lubricate drive Check bike is shifting train . properly, proper derailleur cable Check crank Replace brake tension. set and pedal and shift cables Check chain stretch.
How To's To keep your e-bike in top condition, we've put together the following how to guides. If you are unsure, you should always seek advice from a reputable, qualified technician to make sure the tuning or fix is properly executed.
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Gears How to use your gears It might seem obvious, but using your gears effectively can make a massive difference to how your e-bikes perform up will and the pedaling effort required. Follow our top tips on using your gears: On the right-hand side of the handle bar you will find a gear shifter trigger and gear selection display integrated with the brake...
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3- Using the limit screws 4- Using the trigger with 2- Using the gear shifter ‘H’ screw using a Philip’s large thumb panel on the press the trigger with the small thumb panel. Click screwdriver turn counter shifter click through until it through all the gears till it or clockwise to align the stops.
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Display How to change the display unit Knowing how the caballing on your display unit is really helpful if you ever need to change your display or check your display connection. Find out how below: Tools you will need: -3mm -4 small zip ties -Philips screwdriver -Plier cutter...
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4. Peel controller away 5. Replace controller. Tip - 3. Lift up the lid to expose from the frame of the release and attach new the controller bike cables to controller one at a time and not undo the whole controller before attaching the new one.
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Brakes How to tune your brakes You should always check your brakes are in full working order before each ride and as part of weekly, monthly and 6 monthly servicing by a professional qualified technician. The rate of wear is quicker on a E bike to a manual bike due to motorized parts.
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4. Return to the break 6. Turning the piston 3. When turning the barrel adjuster counter clockwise leave to check the feel of adjuster be sure to not will draw the pads away the brake on every half turn the thread part of from the disc giving a later turn of the barrel adjuster.
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