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Please read pages 12-17 before your first ride!
Please perform the functional check on pages 18-21 before every ride!
Please observe bike card!
Your Wheeler bicycle and this translation of these original operating instructions comply with the safety
requirements laid down in the European standard EN 14764 for city and trekking bicycles, EN 14765
for bicycles for young children and EN 15194 are referred to as pedelecs.
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- Page 1 Please perform the functional check on pages 18-21 before every ride! Please observe bike card! Your Wheeler bicycle and this translation of these original operating instructions comply with the safety requirements laid down in the European standard EN 14764 for city and trekking bicycles, EN 14765 for bicycles for young children and EN 15194 are referred to as pedelecs.
- Page 2 BAuteilBeschreiBung 1 Sattel 13 Kette laufrad: rahmen: 2 Sattelstütze 27 Schnellspanner Oberrohr 14 Kettenblatt Unterrohr 3 Sattelstützenklemme 15 Tretkurbel 28 Speiche Zentralrohr 4 Gepäckträger 16 Pedal 29 Felge Sitzrohr 5 Rücklicht 17 Vorbau 30 Reifen 6 Refl ektor 18 Glocke 31 Nabe Kettenstrebe 7 Umwerfer...
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Page 3: Some Notes On These Original Operating Instructions
The following symbols always appear if it is necessary to bring your attention to special points concerning pedelecs. If you have purchased a WHEELER pedelec then you should pay special attention to this infor- mation and these warnings. Please note as well in all cases the general... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Additional information “Before Your First Ride” with your WHEELER Pedelec ........... 16 This symbol warns you of incorrect actions that could re- before every ride sult in damage to property and the environment when using Additional information “Before Every Ride”... - Page 5 Rim Trueness and Spoke Tension ........................66 By Public Transport ............................104 tyre puncture Special points concering Transport of your WHEELER Pedelec ............... 105 Wheel Removal ..............................67 general noteS on care and Servicing Clincher and Folding Tyres ..........................68 Maintenance and Servicing ..........................
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Page 6: General Safety Notes
Therefore, before setting off on your new the pedal system. Always ride carefully on public roads and observe the WHEELER bicycle, be sure to read at least the chapter “before your traffic rules so as not to endanger yourself or others. -
Page 7: Intended Use
You do not need an operating licence and need not insure the pedelec either. Please do not confuse your pedelec with a speed First of all, we would like to familiarize you with your WHEELER bicycle pedelec (S-Pedelec) (see item 4). - Page 8 / 3.7 mph. sistance to maximum 20 km/h (12 mph), with drive assistance to maximum 25 km/h (15 mph) or with the motor switched off com- These WHEELER pedelecs are not required to be insured for riding pletely. on public roads.
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Page 9: Before Your First Ride
1. Your WHEELER bicycle is designed for a maximum overall weight, including rider, baggage and WHEELER bicycle 2. If you want to use your pedelec on public roads, it has to comply all together. The maximum overall weight is specified in the following table and in the bicycle card enclosed with with the respective legal requirements. - Page 10 (a). Check whether your toes reach to the floor when you are sitting on the saddle. Your WHEELER bicycle dealer will be pleased to help you if you are not Make particularly sure there is enough space between your happy with your seating position.
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Page 11: Additional Information "Before Your First Ride" With Your Wheeler Pedelec
Set off charged up. for your first ride by selecting the lowest level of drive assistance! Slowly approach the potential of your WHEELER pedelec in an area free of traffic. Charge your battery only with the supplied charger (d+e). -
Page 12: Before Every Ride
Your WHEELER bicycle has undergone numerous tests during produc- 4. Test the brakes when stationary by firmly pulling the brake levers tion and a final check has been carried out by your WHEELER bicycle towards the handlebars (e). The brake pads of rim brakes must dealer. -
Page 13: Additional Information "Before Every Ride" With Your Wheeler Pedelec
ADDITIonAL InFoRMATIon “BEFoRE EVERY RIDE” WITH 7. If you have a WHEELER bicycle with suspension (a), press down on YoUR WHEELER PEDELEC your bicycle and see whether the suspension components retract and extend as usual (b). 1. Are the connections of the rechargeable battery, the control ele- You can find further information in the chapters “Suspension... -
Page 14: After An Accident
(c). Realign the components, if neces- sary, and carefully tighten the bolts to ensure reliable clamping of 5. Lift your WHEELER bicycle up a few centimetres and let it bounce the components. The maximum torque values are printed directly onto the ground (g). -
Page 15: Additional Information "After An Accident" With Your Wheeler Pedelec
Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer for help. Do not use your WHEELER pedelec if the display shows an error message or a warning. If necessary, switch off the system com- If your WHEELER bicycle is assembled with carbon com- pletely and wait at least 10 seconds before checking it again. -
Page 16: How To Use Quick-Releases
Quick-releaSeS How to Fasten Components Securely with a Quick-Release Most city/trekking bikes are fitted with quick-releases to ensure fast adjustments, assembly and disassembly. Be sure to check that all the quick-releases are tight before you set off on your WHEELER bicycle. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Wheeler Bicycle To The Rider
WHEELER bicycle dealer. position or if you want something changed. They will see to your wishes the next time you leave your WHEELER bicycle at the workshop, e.g. for the first inspection. After any adjustment/assembly work, be sure to make a short func- tional check as described in the chapter “before every ride”... -
Page 18: Setting The Saddle Height
(e). If the seat post does not move easily inside the seat tube or if it cannot be tightened sufficiently, ask your WHEELER Clamp the seat post tight again, by closing the quick-release, as de- bicycle dealer for advice! Do not use brute force! scribed in chapter “how to use Quick-releases”... -
Page 19: Adjusting The Height Of The Handlebars
The bolted connections of stem and handlebars have to be the fittings on the handlebars. Inform yourself at your WHEELER bicycle tightened to the prescribed torque values (c). If you dis- dealer about the various stem types available. -
Page 20: Adjustable Stems
Adjust the headset, as described in the chapter “headset”. Before adjusting read the enclosed operating instructions of the stem manufacturer. Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer to explain to you both If you want to turn the stem around, you have to also release the bolts the function and adjustment of your stem or else let him do that work. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Tilt Of The Handlebars, Bar Ends And Brake Levers
This change is irreversible and in any case best Release the bolts, which are usually located on the underside of the bar carried out by your WHEELER bicycle dealer, but only after ends (f), by one to two complete turns. Turn the bar ends to the desired you have found your preferred position. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Brake Lever Reach
Hydraulic brakes are also fitted with adjusting devices at the brake lever manner. If it is tilted, you will constantly have to lean against the han- (c). There are different types of systems, ask your WHEELER bicycle dlebars to prevent yourself from slipping off the saddle. -
Page 23: Adjusting Saddle Position And Tilt
You might have to loosen the rear bolt a little as well. the bolt(s). The WHEELER bicycle should stand on level ground while To lower the rear part of the saddle, the rear bolt has to be tightened you adjust the saddle. -
Page 24: Single Bolt System
8 x 8.5 mm dimensions. Contact your In the process of such emergency braking, the rider’s weight shifts WHEELER bicycle dealer if you are uncertain what type of rails your abruptly forward, thus reducing the load on the rear wheel. The rate of saddle has or if you require more information. -
Page 25: Rim Brakes
Ensure that the braking surfaces and brake pads are abso- See your WHEELER bicycle dealer and ask them to examine the remain- lutely free of wax, grease and oil. risk of accidents! ing thickness of the rims when you have worn through your second set of brake pads at the latest. -
Page 26: Synchronising And Readjusting
Replacing and by an assembly plate and, if necessary by a brake booster. Actuating adjusting the brake pads is a job best left to your WHEELER the brake lever compresses the hydraulic pistons through oil pressure, bicycle dealer. -
Page 27: Synchronising And Readjusting
Follow the operating instructions of the brake manufacturer, which you can find on the enclosed CD, or else contact your WHEELER WHEELER bicycle or grease the chain. Dirty brake pads bicycle dealer. -
Page 28: Hydraulic Disc Brakes
If you find leaks in the brake system or for directly at the brake lever. Unscrew the knurled lock nut on the bolt kinked lines, contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer immedi- through which the cable enters the grip and then unscrew the bolt until ately! the lever has the desired travel (g). -
Page 29: Roller, Drum And Back-Pedal Brakes
Shift lever left – front chainrings a case contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer immediately. Modern city/trekking bicycles can have up to 30 gears. As there are, Check regularly whether the torque support is firmly at- however, overlapping ranges, actually 15 to 18 gears are usable. It is tached to the frame or fork. -
Page 30: Checking And Readjusting
Please find below the principles of the shift lever types and their opera- smoothly and without too much force. Do not shift under tion. It is, however, also possible that your new WHEELER bicycle has a load, and in particular not at the front derailleur, as this will gear system that is not listed below. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Rear Derailleur
To find out you either have to visable to check its range of movement and readjust the turn the cranks by hand or ride the WHEELER bicycle and shift through limit screws, if necessary, after such an incident or after the gears. -
Page 32: Shimano Di2 And Hub Gears
If the indexed gear change does not work trouble-free, then contact tected from the influences of the weather by a sealed chain box. your WHEELER bicycle dealer. With multi-speed hubs normally the power transmission and the gear Adjusting multi-speed hubs ratio adjustment is guaranteed via one or several planetary gears, depending on the number of gears. -
Page 33: Operation And Control
3-speed multi-speed hub to match the topog- you are in doubt or if you have any questions, then contact raphy. The WHEELER bicycle should roll on for a fraction of a second your WHEELER bicycle dealer. -
Page 34: Wheels And Tyre Equipment
Once this is done, turn the cranks a few more times; then let tension on the first kilometres/miles. Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer the WHEELER bicycle rest for a few minutes so that the lubricant can to check and true up the wheels after you have bedded them in over penetrate into the chain. -
Page 35: Valves
This can even lock up the wheel. When buying tyres, ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer for advice. 3. dunlop or woods valve – the usual valve. Always ride your bicycle with the prescribed tyre pressure All valve types come with a plastic cap to protect them from dirt. -
Page 36: Rim Trueness And Spoke Tension
Before removing a wheel, read the chapters “wheel mount- and the wheel will no longer run true. The functioning of your WHEELER bicycle may even be impaired before you notice the wobbling appear- ing”... -
Page 37: Clincher And Folding Tyres
You will find it easier to remove the rear wheel, when you pull the rear pulling the other tyre bead off the rim. Repair the puncture according to derailleur slightly backwards (b). Lift your WHEELER bicycle off the the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer or replace the inner tube. -
Page 38: Wheel Mounting
(several times, if you have disc brakes). To do so, lift the stands upright. If not, dismount one bead again and reposition the in- WHEELER bicycle off the ground and spin the wheel with your hand. ner tube. -
Page 39: Checking And Readjusting
Bring your weight to bear on the saddle, pull the front brakes with your forehand the instructions of the headset manufacturer, other hand and push the WHEELER bicycle firmly back and forth with which you can find on the enclosed CD. -
Page 40: Glossary
If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, Delays or brakes the initial compression. In especially high-quality then contact your WHEELER bicycle dealer. spring elements this is split into “High Speed” (for hard impacts = rapid spring compression) and “Low Speed”... -
Page 41: Suspension Forks
If the adjustment the suspension forks is already fully extended. This means that an im- range of the coil spring is too small, have it replaced by your WHEELER portant comfort and safety factor is lost if the tyre briefly loses contact bicycle dealer. -
Page 42: Damping And Lockout
Be sure to have all the bolted con- ting when the suspension fork does not cycle more than once. Always nections checked at regular intervals by your WHEELER bicycle dealer. check a modified adjustment during a test ride. -
Page 43: Suspension Seat Posts
Gradually get used to the additional power. Slowly approach the maintenance routines and above all the disassembly of the potential of your WHEELER pedelec in an area free of traffic. suspension elements are jobs best left to your WHEELER bicycle dealer. -
Page 44: Range - Useful Information For A Long Ride
WHEELER pedelec in cooler weather, in particular when it is cold not parking your WHEELER pedelec in the blazing sun. -
Page 45: Riding Without Drive Assistance
Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer for advice. If your WHEELER pedelec is fitted with a lighting set that is pow- ered by the battery, the lighting will only work with a charged and mounted battery and with the system switched on. -
Page 46: Useful Information For Proper Handling Of The Battery
(b), but by law you are allowed to install and use a child-carrier seat if carrying children. Look in the bicycle card and ask your WHEELER For more information on the correct handling of the rechargeable bat- bicycle dealer whether you are permitted to attach a child-carrier seat tery see the chapter “handling and charging the battery”... - Page 47 (e). When you remove your battery from the holder for charging it with your WHEELER pedelec left in the open during the You can find further information on the proper handling of the recharge- charging process, you should protect the connections, e.g.
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Page 48: Children's Bicycles
For example, wearing the helmet at a park or play- If you want your child to use his/her WHEELER bicycle on the road, you ground can be hazardous; the helmet could get caught on should be willing to invest time in road safety instruction and help him/ features or obstacles and result in strangulation by the hel- her improve his/her riding skills (a+b). - Page 49 WHEELER children’s bicycle to the proportions and needs of your child, can repair possible failures yourself. read the chapter “adjusting the wheeler bicycle to the rider”. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your WHEELER The rear light and the front lamp...
- Page 50 They are vir- tually non-wearing and extremely effective. Some models are switched Cycling helmets are a must when riding a bicycle. Your WHEELER bicy- on electronically, some others mechanically. Hub dynamos are either cle dealer has a variety of styles and sizes (e).
- Page 51 WHEELER bicycle, be sure to have the proper equip- between shoe and pedal and allow an acceptable walking position. ment and to keep a few tips in mind. Your WHEELER bicycle dealer has a variety of useful accessories on offer enhancing both your safety and The main advantage is that these cycling shoes and clipless pedals convenience.
- Page 52 Another possibility of transporting baggage are handlebar bags. They on your ride. The only way to effectively protect your WHEELER bicycle often have snap buckles for quick mounting and removal. Handlebar against theft is to lock it to an immovable object.
- Page 53 CHILD-CARRIER SEATS not all WHEELER city and trekking bikes and pedelecs are If you want to use your WHEELER bicycle to tow a trailer, suitable for the installation of child carriers with a special please check whether it is approved for towing. Have a look mounting device.
- Page 54 If applicable. comply with the required supporting load on the trailer hitch. If you want to use your WHEELER bicycle to mount a towing device, please check whether it is approved for towing. Ask Make sure that you remove all the parts of your WHEELER your WHEELER bicycle dealer for advice.
- Page 55 Always make sure the WHEELER pedelec is securely fastened outside or inside the car and check the fastenings Bear in mind that your car has a greater overall height with regularly.
- Page 56 WHEELER bicycle or pedelec restrict yourself to jobs for If you intend to take your WHEELER pedelec by plane or to dispatch it which you are equipped, e.g. with a torque wrench, includ- by a forwarding agent, you have to observe the particular packing and ing the bits, and that you have the necessary knowledge.
- Page 57 Dried sweat, dirt and salt from riding during the winter can harm your Keep in mind that the drive assistance of your WHEELER WHEELER bicycle or pedelec. You should therefore make it a habit of pedelec can increase the amount of wear. This primarily af- cleaning all the components at regular intervals.
- Page 58 Service and maintenance Schedule It is advisable to have your WHEELER bicycle serviced regularly after the bedding in phase. The schedule given in the If you consistently ride more or if you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces, the maintenance periods will shorten table below is a rough guide for cyclists who ride their bicycle between 1,000 and 2,000 km (600 to 1,200 miles) or accordingly.
- Page 59 RECoMMEnDED ToRQUE SETTInGS FoR DISC BRAKES AnD HYDRAULIC RIM BRAKES All bolted connections of the WHEELER bicycle components have to be tightened carefully and checked regularly to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the bicycle. This is best done with a torque wrench that disengages as soon...
- Page 60 (a+b) and reflectors (c+d). Ask your WHEELER bicycle dealer to inform you about the regulations in force in your country. Make yourself familiar with the road traffic regulations for riding on public roads...
- Page 61 To ensure a long service life and good durability of your WHEELER bicycle, use it only for its intended purpose (see the chapter “before your first ride”). Please observe the permissible load specifications as specified in the bicycle card.
- Page 62 WHEELER bicycle is for you and how hard it can be to replace a frame or components at your own cost. In order to try and help you here, intercycle offers its customers a replacement program. Under this program you are the warranty of the product as a whole is not extended in the event of a repair being done.
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- Page 64 Service Schedule (to be Stamped) 1. st Service 3. rd Service After 100 – 300 kilometres (60 – 180 miles) or 5 – 15 All necessary maintenance work carried out (see After 4,000 kilometres (2,400 miles) or 200 hours of ...
- Page 65 5. th Service 7. th Service After 8,000 kilometres (4,800 miles) or 400 hours of All necessary maintenance work carried out (see After 12,000 kilometres (7,500 miles) or 600 hours of All necessary maintenance work carried out (see use at the latest or after four years service and maintenance schedule);...
- Page 66 9. th Service 11. th Service After 16,000 kilometres (10,000 miles) or 800 hours of All necessary maintenance work carried out (see After 20,000 kilometres (12,500 miles) or 1,000 hours All necessary maintenance work carried out (see use at the latest or after eight years service and maintenance schedule);...
- Page 67 bike card handover report (Hint to the dealer: Please copy the bike card and the handover report The above-described bicycle was delivered to the customer ready for use, i. e. after completion of assembly, inspec- and keep one copy in your customer file. Send another copy to the tion, and operational checks as described below (additionally required routines in parentheses): manufacturer.) ...