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5. If your suspension fork has an elastomer filling, you should regu-
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SUSPEnSIon SEAT PoSTS
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Suspension seat posts
rough ground. They can be used on roads and field tracks.
The seat posts are usually designed for a cyclist of average weight, i.e.
75 kilograms. Their shock-absorbing properties can be altered either
by adjusting the spring preload and/or by replacing the springs. Contact
your WHEELER bicycle dealer to have this done.
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c
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Check and Maintenance
Hold the saddle at the back and front and tug it crossways to the direc-
tion of travel (d). Check in this way if the suspension mechanism of the
saddle has any sideways play.
d
If you notice any play, have it checked and, if necessary, reduced by
your WHEELER bicycle dealer.
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larly clean and lubricate the synthetic springs with a non-corrosive
resin-free grease. Some fork manufacturers supply special greas-
es for fork maintenance. Strictly observe the recommendations of
the manufacturers. Suspension forks with pneumatic springs must
be checked regularly for air pressure (a), since the air escapes over
time.
Suspension elements are of sophisticated design. The
maintenance routines and above all the disassembly of the
suspension elements are jobs best left to your WHEELER
bicycle dealer.
Be sure to have your suspension fork of your WHEELER bi-
cycle checked by a service centre of the fork manufacturer
once a year at least.
(b)
enhance the cyclist's comfort when riding on
Be sure not to pull out the seat post too far. The mark on
the seat post (end, min, max, stop, limit etc.) should always
remain within the seat tube (c).
Seat post manufacturers normally include instructions with
their deliveries. Read them carefully before changing any
settings or doing any maintenance work on your suspension
seat post. You can find the instructions of the suspension
seat post manufacturer on the enclosed CD.
Have the seat post checked once a year by your WHEELER
bicycle dealer.
pedelecS
USEFUL TIPS FoR RIDInG A WHEELER PEDELEC
Your WHEELER pedelec
(e+f)
is designed to be used like a conven-
tional bicycle. The unique riding experience, however, starts when you
actuate the drive system. At that moment the assistance generated by
the powerful motor increases with its high torque the harder you pedal.
Set off for your first ride by selecting the lowest level of drive assist-
ance! Gradually get used to the additional power. Slowly approach the
potential of your WHEELER pedelec in an area free of traffic.
Practice typical riding situations such as starting off and braking, tight
corners and riding on narrow cycle paths and lanes. This is where a
WHEELER pedelec clearly differs from a conventional bicycle.
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Be aware that the brakes of your WHEELER pedelec are al-
ways more effective than the drive. If you face any problems
with your drive (e.g. because it pushes you forward before a
turn), slow down your WHEELER pedelec carefully.
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Pulling the brake lever of the rear brake
(g)
Emergency stop! However, if you have a front-mounted mo-
tor you must operate the front brake very carefully.
Riding with Drive Assistance
The system is switched on and off at the buttons of the control element
on the battery or on the handlebars (h). Furthermore, different assist-
ance modes can be selected, the remaining capacity of the recharge-
able battery is displayed and different functions of the cycle computer
can be selected, if necessary.
When switched on the system activates during pedalling and the drive
assistance is available. Sensors measure your pedalling movements
and control the fully automated drive assistance according to the se-
lected assistance mode. The level of the additional propulsion depends
on the assistance mode, your speed and, as applicable, the amount of
force applied to the pedals.
The drive assistance switches off when you reach a speed of more than
25 kmh/15 mph.
stops the motor.
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f
f
g
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