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This is the Quick Start Guide for the Optibike Pioneer Allroad electric bicycle. The Guide provides for basic information required to ride the Allroad. It is not intended to be an extensive manual. It is recommended that you always ride your Allroad with...
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The Pioneer Allroad is considered an electric bicycle by Federal Guidelines. It can be operated where electric bicycles are legal. Laws for electric bicycles vary by town and state. Generally, electric bicycles are allowed on all bicycle ...
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Electric bikes travel faster than conventional bikes. Car drivers may think you are going slower than you are and pull out in front of you. This may happen when they pull out from a side street or have just passed you and turning right. Use Hand Signals ...
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The following riding gear is recommended: Properly fitted helmet ◦ Bicycle Gloves ◦ Eye Protection ◦ Bright Clothing ◦ In areas with rapidly changing weather conditions, be sure to bring extra clothing. It is highly recommended that you carry a spare ...
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Check the tires for proper inflation and wear (35 psi is a good pressure) Be sure the brakes are in good working order and adjusted Make sure the chain is lubricated Have the battery charged Check the throttle for free operation, ...
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The seat should be adjusted for each rider. It is easily adjusted be rotating the lever on the seat clamp. Adjust the seat to your desired height and then retighten clamp.
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Place the battery in the frame mount. Turn the green switch on the right lower side of the battery to “1”. Hold down the “MENU” button on the keypad until the display turns...
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There are two ways to check the charge level of the battery. The charge level is shown on the display in the form of a small battery. When the last segment of the battery is flashing, the battery is nearly empty. Push the button on the battery and the led will light up.
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On the Pioneer Allroad, there are two ways to engage the motor. Thumb Throttle By Pedaling (Pedalec) The thumb throttle is located on the right handlebar. Push the thumb throttle forward to engage the motor. Alternatively, you can just start pedaling ...
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The Pioneer Allroad had 5 Assist Levels for the Motor. When the bike first turns on it will be in Assist Level 1, which is lowest power level. To increase the Assist level, push the “+” Button on the keypad.
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The display has multiple screens that can display different data. On start up, the display will show the speed. To change display, press the MENU button. You can cycle through the following options: To reset the Trip Time and Distance Speed ◦...
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Like regular bicycles the Allroad has front and rear brakes. The brakes are disk brakes and offer good stopping ability. Stopping ability is reduced in wet or slippery conditions. In this conditions, plan for extra time to stop. The rear brake is actuated with ...
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To be a safe rider, good braking skills are essential It is recommended that you practice braking in a vacant parking lot. Begin by braking gently and increase braking power as ◦ your skill level improves. Always start with rear brake and then apply front brake. ◦...
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The front and rear brakes can be adjusted with the Brake adjuster located on the Adjuster lever assembly. Lock Adjust the brakes so they engage fully before the lever touches the grip. Some people like to adjust the rear brake (right lever) so it engages sooner than the front brake (left lever).
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The Pioneer Allroad has a 24 speed Rear Derailleur System Shimano Microshift Derailleur gear shifting system. There are front and rear Derailleurs. With the Microshift system, each click of the lever, shifts one gear. There are 8 gears on the rear wheel ...
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There are 8 gears on the rear wheel cassette, which are shifted by the levers on the right handlebar. This is a Microshift system, so each click of the lever will shift one gear. There are two levers on right ...
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There are 3 front chain rings on the cranks which are shifted by the levers on the left handlebar. This is the front derailleur system. There are two levers on left side for shifting the front derailleur, one to shift into a higher gear and one to shift into a lower gear.
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The battery can be charged on the bike or taken off the bike to charge in another location. This is handy if your bike is stored in the garage and you wish to charge indoors. To remove the battery, ...
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Select a dry area Plug the charger into a AC wall outlet. The charger is automatically compatible with voltages from 100-230 volts. Plug the small round charge connector into the port on the lower left side of the battery. When the bike is charging, the rectangular LED ...
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The bike can be turned off two ways. Turn the green switch ◦ on the battery to “0” Or push and hold the ◦ “MENU” button on the keypad until display turns off.
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The battery can be stored during riding in the optional rear pannier sold by Optibike. This is also a great place to store tools, water and extra clothing.
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