Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
1)
About this manual ................................................................................................................. 4
Important notices .................................................................................................................. 4
General warning ................................................................................................................... 4
A special note to parents ........................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2: Getting Started ......................................................................................................... 5
2)
Unpacking your box .............................................................................................................. 5
Folding and unfolding ............................................................................................................ 5
Contents of the box ............................................................................................................... 6
e.
Registering your new bike ...................................................................................................... 6
3)
Bicycle fit ............................................................................................................................ 7
Adjusting the saddle .............................................................................................................. 7
Safety first ........................................................................................................................... 9
Mechanical safety check ........................................................................................................ 9
First motorized ride ............................................................................................................... 10
Riding an electric bicycle ........................................................................................................ 10
Using your twist throttle .......................................................................................................... 10
Using your brakes ................................................................................................................. 11
Pedaling ............................................................................................................................. 11
Charging your battery ............................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 4: Safety ...................................................................................................................... 12
4)
The basics ........................................................................................................................... 12
Riding safety ........................................................................................................................ 12
Wet weather riding ................................................................................................................ 13
Reflectors ............................................................................................................................ 13
Night riding .......................................................................................................................... 13
Adding accessories ............................................................................................................... 13
5)
The basics ........................................................................................................................... 13
Frame size ........................................................................................................................... 14
Recommended sizing ............................................................................................................ 14
Suspension fork adjustment .................................................................................................... 15
6)
Replacing a tube or tire .......................................................................................................... 17
7)
Keeping your bike clean .......................................................................................................... 18
Avoid scratching your bike ....................................................................................................... 19
Brake pad replacement .......................................................................................................... 21
Wheel check ......................................................................................................................... 22
Lubricating ........................................................................................................................... 22
Crankset .............................................................................................................................. 22
Pedals ................................................................................................................................ 22
Headset ............................................................................................................................... 22
Maintenance schedule ............................................................................................................ 22
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