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- Page 1 OPTIBIKE High Performance Electric Bikes OWNER’S MANUAL V4.0 Opti-Bike, LLC. U.S. PATENTS #6,296,072 #6,629,574...
- Page 3 About the Manual This is the owner’s manual for your Optibike. Please read the entire manual carefully before riding your Optibike in order to ensure maximum safety and performance. Opti-Bike, LLC. assumes no liability for any injury resulting from failure to read and comply with the information within this manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
.............15 TTACHING ENDER 2. BEFORE YOU RIDE ............16 2.1 F ............16 ITTING PTIBIKE 2.2 S ..............18 AFETY HECKLIST 3. OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE ..........20 3.1 R ..............20 IDING AFELY 3.2 O ............21 PERATING ONDITIONS 3.3 P ..........22 ROPER BIKING ECHNIQUE 3.4 P... -
Page 6: Important Symbols And Terms
IMPORTANT SYMBOLS AND TERMS This manual provides many important instructions, as well as some specific operating precautions. The following symbols will help you navigate the manual: Symbol Meaning Important: This symbol denotes a crucial detail to the specified task. Take extra time to read this point and follow it closely. - Page 7 COMPONENTS...
- Page 8 COMPONENTS...
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Page 9: Initial Assembly
INITIAL ASSEMBLY 1. INITIAL ASSEMBLY After unpacking your Optibike according to the instructions packaged with your bike, you must complete the initial assembly process as illustrated in the following pages. If, at any time, you feel the initial assembly is beyond... -
Page 10: Rotating Tem And Handlebars
INITIAL ASSEMBLY 1.2 R OTATING TEM AND ANDLEBARS Tools: bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench. STEP 1: STEP 3: Loosen the bolts on the side Rotate stem proper of the handlebar stem. position: handlebars should be parallel to the top of the front fork. - Page 11 INITIAL ASSEMBLY STEP 6: Loosen four bolts on front of handlebar stem. remove these bolts. STEP 7: Rotate handlebars within stem to a comfortable riding position. STEP 8: Tighten four bolts on the front of the stem. Using a criss- cross pattern, rotate each bolt a few turns at a time until all are tightened to 35 in-lbs.
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Page 12: Attaching
INITIAL ASSEMBLY 1.3 A TTACHING EDALS Tools: 15mm wrench, bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench. STEP 1: STEP 3: Determine the left pedal; it is Tighten pedal using 15mm engraved with an L on the wrench. axle. Torque setting: 307 in-lbs. STEP 2: STEP 4: Screw left pedal onto left... -
Page 13: Attaching Seat Post
INITIAL ASSEMBLY 1.4 A TTACHING Tools: Ruler, bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench. STEP 1: STEP 3: Insert seat post into bike Firmly tighten the seat clamp frame. bolt. Minimal torque required to prevent seat post from slipping. STEP 2: Adjust seat to appropriate height. -
Page 14: Front
INITIAL ASSEMBLY 1.5 A TTACHING RONT HEEL Tools: Sturdy scissors, safety goggles STEP 1: Wear safety goggles. This step is safer with two people. One person should maintain weight front handlebars so as to slightly depress the front suspension. The other cuts the large cable- tie on the front fork. - Page 15 INITIAL ASSEMBLY STEP 4: STEP 6: Loosen quick release and lift The axle should sit in the fork bike off of the mount. Support mounts. Tighten the nut on the bike to prevent it from the skewer so that the quick- falling.
- Page 16 INITIAL ASSEMBLY STEP 8: STEP 9: Unclamp the quick-releases Place the wheel into the fork on the bottom of the fork, and ensure that the brake unscrew the axle and slide the rotor slides cleanly into the axle out of the fork. front caliper—see step 5.
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Page 17: Attaching Rear Fender
INITIAL ASSEMBLY 1.6 A TTACHING ENDER Tools: Bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench. STEP 1: STEP 3: Remove the four bolts and Place the four bolts with washers from the fender washers through mounts below the seat post mounting holes in the fender clamp. -
Page 18: Before You Ride
BEFORE YOU RIDE 2. BEFORE YOU RIDE To ensure a safe and comfortable ride on the Optibike, the rider must maintain a proper riding position. This includes setting the correct saddle height, handle bar reach and height, and maintaining proper physical stance on the bike. - Page 19 In the optimal Handlebar Height: riding position, the rider must All Optibike models are fitted maintain a slight bend in the with threadless headsets, elbows. This position ensures...
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Page 20: Safety Checklist
This safety checklist will ensure that the Optibike is safe to ride. If the Optibike fails any of the safety inspections listed below, DO NOT RIDE the bike. Take the bike to a local bicycle shop for professional inspection. - Page 21 Check that front, rear, and crank arms. Crank arm bolts wheel reflectors are mounted must be securely tightened to securely the Optibike specified torque (see section before riding. 4.1). Check that crank arms are not bent or damaged. DERAILLEUR:...
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Page 22: Operating Your Optibike
Laws concerning electric bicycles vary by city, state and country. It is your responsibility to determine the electric bicycle laws for the areas in which your bike is operated. Optibike assumes no liability for use of your bike in violation of local laws. -
Page 23: Operating Conditions
OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE backing out of concealed bicycle. Do not use items that driveways. may restrict your hearing. Never ride with more than extra careful one person on the Optibike. intersections when preparing pass other Do not lock up the brakes. vehicles. -
Page 24: Technique
To absorb shock, keep your elbows slightly bent. BRAKING: Your Optibike may be pedaled Your Optibike is equipped as a normal bike and without with a front and rear brake, assistance from the motor. - Page 25 OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE The brake lever the handlebars to the desired RIGHT gear WHILE PEDALING with side slight pressure. It is not handlebars operates possible to shift the derailleur FRONT brake, while the brake when the bike is stopped or lever on the LEFT operates when pedaling backwards.
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Page 26: Powering
3.4 P OWERING PTIBIKE Optibike recommends that you become well acquainted with pedaling and operating your bike without motor assistance prior to using the full electric capabilities of your bike. TURNING ON THE BIKE bike. -
Page 27: Optibike Operating
If you ride at a cadence of less Optibike is clear and not than 70 pedal rotations per blocked. Optibikes minute (rpm), the motor will... - Page 28 OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE - Keep bike warm and indoors - Expect decreased capacity prior to riding for peak range lower performance. operating temperatures; maximum capacity will be - Do NOT charge the battery if normal it is below 0F (32F) or...
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Page 29: C Harging
OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE CHARGING YOUR BATTERY STEP 1 The charger can be set to operate with an input of 115 or 230 volts. Set the charger to the correct voltage by moving the inset switch on the side of the charger. -
Page 30: Odes
For maximum runtime, the bike must be turned on both SPEED switch may be set to at the main power switch and ECO. The Optibike’s economy at the headlight body. The mode limits the output power main power switch should be... - Page 31 Fast Flashing Fast Flashing KEY: KEY: SAFETY CODES the bike to cool until the The Optibike has a number of safety codes are no longer built-in safety measures to displayed. protect it from misuse or In the case of low battery possibly damaging conditions.
- Page 32 OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE LED Error Codes LED Error Codes LED Error Codes When displaying safety codes, all three LEDs flash quickly several times, followed by a solid glow. The solid When displaying safety codes, all three LEDs flash quickly several times, followed by a solid glow. The solid When displaying safety codes, all three LEDs flash quickly several times, followed by a solid glow.
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Page 33: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE Your Optibike is equipped with some of the highest quality components on the market today. Proper maintenance will extend the life of these components and ensure that your bike is operating at maximum performance. 4.1 T ORQUE... -
Page 34: Scheduled Aintenance
MAINTENANCE 4.1 S CHEDULED AINTENANCE LUBRICATION SCHEDULE: Tools: chain lubricant, specifically for bike chains. chain should that spatter lubricated with every immediately removed. month at the least, or after sure to lubricate all moving use in wet, muddy, or dusty pivots and parts on the rear conditions. -
Page 35: Storage
Pedals Ensure that pedals are tight ALL nuts & bolts Ensure all nuts and bolts are tightened correct torque specifications Yearly ENTIRE OPTIBIKE entire bike should professionally tuned inspected—your local bike shop can provide this service Mfgr. Dependent Brakes See manufacturer’s additional... -
Page 36: Security
MAINTENANCE 4.3 S ECURITY Optibike advises that the hack-saws and bolt cutters. following steps be taken to Always lock your bicycle to an prepare for and help prevent immovable object if it is left possible theft: unattended. 1. Maintain a record of the 4. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
- Check the status of an existing case - Download service documents and updates - Download manuals and technical tips - View service and technical videos. You can access the Opticare portal online at http://optibike.com. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Bike won’t turn on... - Page 38 DPC system, giving the Optibike maximum power. However, utilizing this system will result in shorter ride times. Worn battery The internal battery in the Optibike should retain significant capacity for 3 years of 30,000 miles. Under normal operating conditions,...
- Page 39 REMEDY Chain skips between Misadjusted included manual gears derailleur instructions derailleur adjustment Worn parts Please contact Optibike or your local bike shop discuss replacement parts. Speedometer does Dead battery Change the cycle computer battery. work See manufacturer’s manual for inaccurate further information.
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Page 40: Bicycle Warranty
* 90 DAY WARRANTY: TERMS AND CONDITIONS There will be no refunds on custom parts/accessories/paint. Custom parts include anything that is not normally stocked by Optibike. All products returned must be in original packaging; please keep your box. Failure to do so will affect your refund and the customer will pay the cost of repackaging for shipping. - Page 41 WARRANTY NOTES...
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