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  • Page 1 Operating manual...
  • Page 4 In fo Mode Power...
  • Page 5 6. If you have a FLYER with an LCD control panel, press the “Power” button. Ensure that you do not place your feet on the pedals while switching the motor on or during POWER the two seconds subsequent to this.

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    DIN EN 15194 Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles DIN EN 14764 City and trekking bicycles - Safety requirements and test methods Technical documentation is available from: On behalf of Biketec AG: Biketec AG Hans Furrer Schwende 1 CH-4950 Huttwil Kurt Schär...

  • Page 7: Foreword

    In order to familiarise yourself with your sufficient experience with pedelecs and e- questions, please do not hesitate to contact new FLYER, it is essential to read this oper- bikes, this brief introduction provides you with your specialist retailer in the interests of your ating manual thoroughly before using it.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    20.6.2 Fitting the rear wheel – 48 The electrical motor – 33 Austria – 8 20.6.2.1 FLYER with chain gears – 48 Intended use – 9 Frame – 34 20.6.2.2 FLYER with hub gears – 48 Before the first ride – 10 Headset –...
  • Page 9 Inspection plan – 77 26.4 Basket – 71 30.1.1 Servicing/checks – 77 List of links – 79 26.5 Bar ends – 72 Car roof rack and rear carrier – 72 Exchanging components on the “Speed Carbon components – 73 FLYER” – 79...

  • Page 10: Legal Regulations

    This is capable of propelling your pedelec tor-assisted bicycles and motor-assisted bicy- many and Austria. Biketec AG does not accept slowly up to a maximum of 6 km/h or 20 km/h, cles can always ride with a maximum speed of any responsibility for the up-to-dateness and without you having to turn the pedals.

  • Page 11: Germany

    This is capable of propelling your pedelec why the use of cycle paths is not regulated in Your FLYER pedelec supports you with up to slowly up to a maximum of 6 km/h, without you the same way as with the speed pedelec (for 250 watts up to a maximum speed of 25 km/h.

  • Page 12: Austria

    The start aid Legally, no differentiation is made between license. This should be a moped licence ac- Your Speed FLYER is also equipped with a start pedelecs which only have the motor turned on cording to the regulations. aid. This enables you to ride purely using motor while turning the pedals and e-bikes, which do • However, if you own a German driver’s...

  • Page 13: Intended Use

    The term “intended use” is used to specify the may not be exceeded (see chapter 33 “Techni- For city and touring bikes, as well as all type of use intended for your FLYER as well cal information”). other FLYER models, as long as they are...

  • Page 14: Before The First Ride

    Before the first ride 5. Before the first ride The FLYER should be ready for use and adjust- Check tyres and wheels for: ed to your body. Before the first ride, please • Damage Modern brakes have a sub- check that the following components are se- • Cracks...

  • Page 15: Regular

    If you are not sure that your works after you stop riding your FLYER. FLYER is in perfect technical • The bell is working safely and is properly condition, do not start your ride.

  • Page 16: Torques For Screwed

    Possible positions of quick releases on the FLYER 7.1 Setting up the seating position To use the FLYER safely and comfortably, the...

  • Page 17: Operating Quick Releases

    The seat and stem can be attached 3. Before you use the FLYER, you first have to with screwed connections or quick securely close the quick release again. To releases. Always secure screwed do this, push the lever closed so that you connections with the correct torque, see can see the word “close”...

  • Page 18: Seat Height

    The ideal height is if you are sitting on your FLYER, and the crank is in a vertical position and you place your foot with the heel on the pedal. Allow somebody to aid you in...

  • Page 19: Seat Position

    7.4 Seat position Depending on the model, it may also be nec- The angle of the seat can also be set when the essary to loosen a screw at the front bottom clamps are opened. The horizontal posi- of the seat tion of the seat can and should be set too.

  • Page 20: Height Of The Handlebars

    Adjusting the bike to the rider 7.5 Height of the handlebars Speedlifter If your FLYER is equipped with a Speedlifter When the seat has been securely and comfort- stem, this can be done in an instant. ably positioned, the handlebars have to be set You only have to open the quick release lever to your requirements.

  • Page 21: Ahead Stem

    7.6 Ahead stem The optionally available angle-adjustable stem is very easy to operate. Pull the lever on the top of the stem up in order to adjust the stem. By In order to adjust the height of an Ahead stem, replacing the lever back in its original position, it is removed and spacer is either added or tak- the stem is then fixed in place.

  • Page 22: The Battery

    The battery for the electrical motor of the battery is used in the 36 Volt system. This com- Safety information about your FLYER is located in a holder in the seat tube bines the most advantages for use in a FLYER. FLYER battery: below the seat.

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery

    If you have acquired NO lights message (2Hz) FLYER. It is a good idea to remove the key af- a speed pedelec with ter doing this and keep it safe, so that it is not an operating voltage damaged or lost.

  • Page 24: Re-Fitting The Battery

    The battery 8.4 Storage After completing the charging process, please remove the power cord of the charger from the There is no memory effect. For mains. Remove the battery from the charger that reason, you should charge • The best way to store the battery is with a and disconnect the charger from the mains if the battery after every ride.

  • Page 25: Checking The Charge Level

    +10°C and increase the life span of your 30°C. At low loading temperatures, FLYER battery. the charging time is longer while the • Ensure that the battery is completely battery does not charge at tempera- charged before initial use and after tures over +30°C.

  • Page 26: Checking The Battery Capacity

    After exceeding the technical definitions listed • In winter, the range of your FLYER is re- 8.6.1 Battery wear above, the battery counts as being used. duced compared to its normal perfor- The battery also ages if you do not use it.

  • Page 27: The Charger

    Only use the original charger sup- You can make the most of the life span of plied with the bicycle by FLYER. your battery by fully recharging the battery af- ter every ride.
  • Page 28 The display panel 10. The display panel 10.1 LED display panel unlit currently being provided. After switching the The LEDs for dis- motor on, the middle support level is always playing the charge The display panel on the handlebars has four on.
  • Page 29 1 LED slowly start to notice flashing ° a slight loss of Automatic switch off performance. If your FLYER does not move - 0% for ten minutes after stopping, 1 LED quickly The system will the system turns off automatically. If you flashing °...

  • Page 30: Lcd Screen

    The display panel 10.2 LCD screen Name and function of the individual buttons Light display View of the rear side Energy consumption display Light button Power button POWER Charge lever display Speed display Power Button for selecting km/h the support mode 0000 Display showing: Assist...
  • Page 31 Power Changing support represents 70% of your pedal force You can regulate the strength of the motor In NO ASSIST mode, your FLYER will operate POWER km/h support by applying one of the two “Assist” like a normal bicycle and the motor does not buttons.

  • Page 32: Measurement And Display Ranges

    Automatic switch off If your FLYER does not move POWER Average speed 0 - 99,9 km/h for ten minutes after stopping, the system turns off automatically. If you...
  • Page 33 * For faster shifting, press the button for longer than 2 seconds button stands for the button in the support select button stands for the button in the support select...

  • Page 34: Battery Charge Level Display

    The display panel 10.3 Large LCD screen 10.2.2 Battery charge level display 10.2.3 Energy consumption display The energy consumption display shows the cur- A large, centrally positioned LCD screen is also rent energy consumption at one of six levels. available as an optional extra. In addition to POWER You can improve this by riding economically.

  • Page 35: Operating The Large Lcd Screen

    STANDARD Support level Lighting display Motor performance display Speed km/h Time of day GESAMT-KM Plus: • Distance of current trip Remaining distance • Total distance covered with this battery charge • Average speed • Maximum speed achieved It also has a “Delete all data” button Battery charge level (on the rear).
  • Page 36 The display panel E3: Communication error A cable is possibly jammed or damaged E9: Motor defect In case of E1, E9: • “No assist” is displayed • There is no support • Light can be switched on • The remaining battery charge is displayed • It is possible to reset the displays Deleting data In order to delete all data including the total...

  • Page 37: The Electrical Motor

    11. The electrical motor The electrical support The range of your FLYER is optimised to the How does the support work? state of the art. It is influenced by the battery The motor starts to work as soon as you you select as well as various other factors.

  • Page 38: Inspection

    So despite a low step- Please only ride your pedelec again You should regularly have the headset checked through, you can still be sure that your FLYER when the parts affected have been re- by a specialist retailer for play and ease of is always safe on the roads, even with luggage placed.

  • Page 39: Suspension Frames And Suspension

    • The so-called “sag” is adjusted to the type of equipped with suspension forks. This part helps If you are riding a FLYER bicycle with full sus- use. When the rider sits on the bicycle, the cushion the impact of bumps on the driver and pension, another suspension/shock absorber suspension goes down.
  • Page 40 A typical suspension resembles the following: post is equipped with softer or harder suspension springs or the preload changed. To do this, please contact your FLYER retailer. To ensure effective functional- You can identify the location of the suspension ity, it is important to regularly part in the frame using the diagram above.
  • Page 41 Do not clean your bicycle with Suspension and chassis com- full-suspension FLYER a high pressure cleaner! The ponents are vital parts on your is also permitted to ride with pressure means that the clean- bike. Care for and check your a trailer.

  • Page 42: Folding Instructions For The Flyer

    1. First fold the pedals of your FLYER. To do this, push the sides of the pedals towards the Then close the quick release again, ensuring Then close the quick release again, ensuring crank and fold them up to 90°.
  • Page 43 6. First open the safety on the frame joint and chte Seite des Rades. then push the lock lever back. 8. This is how your FLYER should look in cor- rectly folded position: and fold the handlebar stem to the right side Then you can fold the front part of the frame of the bike.

  • Page 44: Bottom Bracket And Cranks

    16. Bottom bracket and 17. Checking the bottom cranks bracket In order to unfold your FLYER folding bike, sim- ply follow the instructions above in the reverse Chain wheels are subject to wear due to their order. constant use. Their functionality and life span...

  • Page 45: Checking The Wheels

    18. Wheels 18.1 Checking the wheels 18.3 Checking the rims All screws have to be tightened The pedelec is connected to the ground by the with the correct torque. If the The rims will wear more quickly if the wheels wheels.

  • Page 46: Tyres And Inner Tubes

    Wheels 19. Tyres and inner tubes 19.1 Tyres Modern rims from size 24” up- Tyres are subject to wear due wards have a marking which Tyres are produced in different types. The tyre to their constant use. Check shows rim wear. On the rim profile differs from type to type.

  • Page 47: Dealing With A Flat Tyre

    • Screw the valve cap onto the valve clock- • Possibly a replacement valve wise. • 15 mm open-ended spanner (if your FLYER does not have any quick releases) • A suitable air pump for the specific valve It is best to ask your specialist...

  • Page 48: Opening A V-Brake

    20.2.1 Removing the front wheel • You may have to remove the light cable be- fore removing the wheel • Open the quick release if your FLYER has one (see chap. 7.2 “Operating quick re- leases”) • If your front wheel is fixed with an axle nut, loosen this anti-clockwise with a suitable spanner (15 mm).

  • Page 49: Removing The Rear Wheel

    “Using quick releases”). the counterholder of the ratchet. Step 1: Change the gear lever to position “1” • Now lift the rear part of your FLYER slightly with your left hand in order to free up the Cable fastening screw rear wheel.

  • Page 50: Removing The Tyre And Inner Tube

    • Then press the rubber patch on the dam- of your FLYER. • Insert the second tyre lever approx. 10 cm aged area as firmly as possible and allow...

  • Page 51: Fitting A Tyre And Inner Tube

    Ensure that no foreign bodies can en- • Check again that the valve is correctly posi- If your FLYER has disc brakes, ter the inside of the tyre during fitting. tioned and pump the tyre up slightly.

  • Page 52: Fitting The Rear Wheel

    Step 3: Tense the chain by pulling the rear wheel backwards and attach this as centrally as pos- Lock washer (left side) 20.6.2.1 FLYER with chain gears sible in the rear fork with the axle nut using the Gear shift arm Place the chain in the smallest sprocket.
  • Page 53 10 mm • Reattach the brake cable (if required) or spanner to tighten the clamp bracket close the brake quick release if your FLYER screw. has an additional brake. • Check that the brake pads correctly con-...
  • Page 54 Dealing with a flat tyre Attach the cable to the pulley as shown in the ing the pulley in order to fit the cable fasten- diagram. Pull the cable through the slot in the ing screw correctly in the open side. You should only take part in pub- cassette joint bracket and plug the end of the ca- lic road traffic after first taking...

  • Page 55: Bicycle Gears

    21. Bicycle gears 21.1 Chain gears • The rear derailleur or other gear shift- The use of spoke guards is re- This operating manual describes the use of ing components appear to be dam- quired. Otherwise, only minor common commercial gear components on a aged or loose.

  • Page 56: Operating The Gears

    Bicycle gears 21.1.1 Operating the gears Switching from a small to a larger sprocket 21.1.1.2 Gear grip shift (Lever A) By turning the gear grip shift, you can vary 21.1.1.1 Gear shift lever For switching just one gear, push lever (A) to the required amount of pedal force.
  • Page 57 Transporting a FLYER with chain gears: et. Then push the gear lever until you feel ing sound is no longer perceived. If you want to transport your FLYER by car or some resistance and then turn the cranks. To ensure smooth gear shifts, all force-bear- train, please ensure that the rear derailleur ing parts have to be greased.

  • Page 58: Hub Gears

    21.2.1 Operating hub gears • If the rear wheel of your 21.2.1.1 Shimano 7/8 gear grip shift This operating manual describes the use of FLYER is difficult to turn, the common commercial gear components on a brake shoes and/or the hub (Nexus/Alfine) pedelec as an example.

  • Page 59: Setting Up Shimano Hub Gears

    Switching into a lower gear (Lever A) 21.2.2 Setting up Shimano hub gears Bicycle in normal position The number of gears switched is specified by Aligned together 7 or 8 hear hubs. the lever stroke – for switching just one gear, Pulley push lever (A) to position (1), or into position (2) • Switch the grip shift into position 4...

  • Page 60: Bicycle Chain

    Bicycle gears 22. Bicycle chain 22.1 Bicycle chain maintenance 11 gear hub: • Put the gear lever to position 6. On a general level, you should know that there are two different basic types of bicycle chain: • Narrow chains which are used for chain gear systems.

  • Page 61: Bicycle Chain Maintenance

    • Hub gears: from approx. 3,000 km loosens. • Chain gears: approx. 1,500-2,000 km In your FLYER Tandem, the eccentric is clamped internally. The fixture is administered by an allen key screw from the side.

  • Page 62: Brakes, Brake Levers And Braking Systems

    Bicycle chain 23. Brakes, brake levers and braking systems Only loosen this screw with two or three turns anti-clockwise - In this operating manual, the servicing and do not completely unscrew it! handling of the typical and commonly sold brake components as featured in modern pe- delecs are described.

  • Page 63: Brake Levers

    Only use original replacement parts. Oth- erwise it is possible that the functionality of Brake cables are subject to wear If you would like to swap the position your pedelec is impacted or damage could be due to their constant use. Check of the brake levers on the handlebars, caused.

  • Page 64: Hub Brakes

    Brakes, brake levers and braking systems 23.3 Hub brakes • Check that the screws on the brake lever are secure at regular intervals. remove the rust film. This avoids the As the calipers are located in the hub, hub • By turning the screws clockwise, you can brakes suddenly blocking.

  • Page 65: Rim Brakes (V-Brakes)

    23.4.1 Adjusting brakes rim can be set by turning the cable adjustment screw on the brake lever. If you turn the adjust- Your FLYER will be handed over to you by your ment screw inwards and clockwise, you can Spring adjust-...

  • Page 66: Brake Pad Wear

    Brakes, brake levers and braking systems 23.4.3 Brake pad wear 23.4.4 Hydraulic rim brakes Also ensure that you at least car- Magura HS 33 hydraulic rim brakes: The brake pads for rim brakes are almost all fit- ry out a test braking before you ted with grooves or notches.

  • Page 67: Disc Brakes

    23.5 Disc brakes brakes cool down. If required, you have to have Ensure you have the brake pads replaced the brake pads replaced. if they are tainted with oil or grease. Clean In the case of disc brakes, the brake discs are the brake disc with isopropyl alcohol if oil or located on the hub and the brake caliper on the grease gets onto the disk, otherwise the brak-...

  • Page 68: Formation Of Vapour Bubbles

    Do not ride with your FLYER if fluid is es- Ensure that the brake lever is the rest of the bike with warm water and mild caping from the braking system.

  • Page 69: Fitting/Removing Wheels

    24. Lighting systems 24.1 Lighting system regulations 23.5.4 Fitting/removing wheels • If you remove a wheel from your FLYER The front headlight has to be pointing in the for transport, e.g. in a car, ensure that you direction to illuminate the road five metres in place a spacer in the brake caliper where front of you.

  • Page 70: Dynamo

    ® 24.3 Failure of the lighting system Front wheel fork If your FLYER uses a hub dynamo, you can switch this on and off easily on the rear side The lighting system is a key part of your front headlight with the on/off switch.

  • Page 71: Additional Parts

    Keep contact points clean and con- your riding style to the braking and steer- ductive with a suitable maintenance oil! ing behaviour of your FLYER, and always Your FLYER is fitted with modern anticipate a longer braking distance! Only lighting technology.

  • Page 72: Front Wheel Rack

    Additional parts 25.1.1 Front wheel rack When transporting panniers or You have to stop riding im- other loads, ensure that they mediately if a foreign body is Luggage racks can be fixed to are reliably and safely attached. trapped between the tyre and the front wheel axle or the fork.

  • Page 73: Re-Locking A Safety Release

    26. Accessories and equipment 26.1 Child seat 25.2.1 Re-locking a safety release You always have to fit the en- closed accessories in line with the guidelines and instructions. You have to ensure that screwed con- nections are secured with the correct torque (see chapter 33.3 “Torques for screwed connections”).
  • Page 74 Accessories and equipment A child seat may not be fitted to • The child always has to be strapped The handling of the pedelec is a pedelec with a carbon frame, into the child seat. Otherwise there is negatively impacted by riding otherwise it can be damaged.

  • Page 75: Kickstand

    • Ask your specialised dealer about the maximum permissible weight of the trailer you may tow with your Flyer. Please inform yourself about the applicable national guide- lines before you use a trailer, e.g. to transport children!

  • Page 76: Bar Ends

    Accessories and equipment 27. Car roof rack and rear carrier 26.5 Bar ends • Only use rear carries which • Do not transport your pe- satisfy the requirements of the delec upside down. Only secure applicable national legislation the pedelec on the handlebars for transporting your bike by car.

  • Page 77: Carbon Components

    That is why carbon add-on parts as well as the threads of the bottom bracket cups. involving your carbon FLYER. If you are not ab- well as carbon frames should be thor- solutely certain that the frame is undamaged, oughly inspected at regular intervals.

  • Page 78: Car Transport

    • Damaged parts have to be replaced. Otherwise, the cleaning fluid could en- Please only ride your pedelec again If you want to fix your FLYER to an assembly ter enclosed bearings due to the high after this check has been carried out.

  • Page 79: Tyres

    29.3 Tyres • If you do not use your FLYER for a longer period of time, e.g. in winter, store the pe- delec in a dry place with a constant tem- Tyres are subject to wear due to their constant perature.

  • Page 80: Brake Discs

    • Check that the grips are secure at regular ately. 29.8 Chain wheels, sprockets and intervals. • Allow your FLYER specialist retailer to in- jockey wheels form you about taking care of the surfaces. 29.11 Hydraulic oils and lubricants 29.14 Bearings...

  • Page 81: Plain Bearings And Bearings In Full- Suspension Frames, Suspension Forks And Other Suspension Parts

    31. • All moving parts (excluding the brake sur- • Seat post and • If you have any other questions, your FLYER faces) have to be greased. • Attachment screws. retailer will be happy to advise you.
  • Page 82 Regular inspections After every ride with your pedelec After 1,000 kilometres ridden Please note that not all lu- Check the following parts: The brake hubs have to be checked by a spe- bricants and care products • Spokes, cialist retailer and greased or replaced. are suitable for your pedelec.

  • Page 83: Parts Which May Only Be Replaced With Approved Parts

    32.1 Parts which may only be re- The links provided contain important informa- In the case of the Speed FLYER, certain parts tion about your pedelec and the components it have to be used in order to attain the permis- placed with approved parts features.

  • Page 84: Components Which Do Not Have To Be Replaced With Approved Replacements

    Exchanging components on the “Speed FLYER” 32.3 Components which do not Model Line Type Size Max. load* have to be replaced with approved Marathon Supreme Evolution Falt /Draht 37-622 110 kg (6 bar) replacements Marathon Supreme Evolution Falt/ Draht 50-559 140 kg (5 bar) • Crankset...

  • Page 85: Technical Information

    Our bicycles are designed for a maximum Maximum load of the front luggage rack on the following table. overall weight (rider, luggage and bike) of: FLYER Cargo: • If you find a prescribed torque from the City and hybrid bikes 120 kg • Rack above the front wheel: 40 kg...

  • Page 86: General Torques For Screwed Con- Nections

    Technical information Carbon Screwed Torque Screwed Torque Thread Thread connection (nm) connection (nm) Screwed Torque Thread connection (nm) Crankset arm, Side dynamo, M8x1 aluminium attachment Carbon frame, seat clamp Derailleur Pedal 9 / 16“ M10 x1 hanger Carbon frame, Front wheel nut allg.

  • Page 87: Tyres And Tyre Pressure

    Thread Quality Please also inform yourself us- Size V2A / 10.9 12.9 Recommended Tyre width ing the information provided by tyre pressure your tyre manufacturer. This could possibly be different from the tyre pressures listed here. Not adhering to 20 mm 9,0 bar 130 psi these guidelines can lead to damage to 23 mm...
  • Page 88 Dynamo used to on your bicycle. • If the FLYER is to be held in an assem- • Please note that the motor of your bly stand, this should only be attached Hub dynamo FLYER can heat up during long as- by the seat post.

  • Page 89: Warranty And Guarantee Conditions

    34. Warranty and guarantee conditions By buying a FLYER electric bike, you are acquir- The Warranty and guarantee are also This guarantee and warranty are nullified if ing a high quality, custom-assembled product transferrable to subsequent owners. Proof of the FLYER electric bikes are used for anything made in Switzerland.
  • Page 90 Inspections inspection inspection inspection At the latest after 100 - 300 kilometres or At least after 2,000 kilometres or one year At least after 4,000 kilometres or two three months after date of purchase years Order no.: ............Order no.: ............Order no.: ............
  • Page 91 inspection inspection inspection At least after 6,000 kilometres or three At least after 8,000 kilometres or four At least after 10,000 kilometres or five years years years Order no.: ............Order no.: ............Order no.: ............Date: ..............Date: ..............Date: ..............
  • Page 94 Supplied by:...

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