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  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the fi rst ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. This manual is designed to be read together with the separate user manual provided with your electric bike’s drive system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Co n tents GENERAL WARNING ........1 Warning and caution statements .
  • Page 4 Section 3 Fit ........18 Standover height .
  • Page 5 Section 5 Electric Bikes ......42 Electric bike components ....42 Motors .
  • Page 6 Appx. B The lifespan of your bike and its components ..64 Nothing lasts forever, including your bike ..64 Perspective ......64 Understanding metals .

  • Page 7: General Warning

    GENERAL WARNING Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicy- cle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury.

  • Page 8: A Special Note For Parents

    A special note for parents As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and safety of your child, and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fi tted to the child; that it is in good repair and safe operating condition; that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bicycle;...
  • Page 9 EBCC Technical and Customer Service: +1 800-377-4532 Last Modifi ed June 23, 2014 5:13 PM 3. General Warning.indd...

  • Page 10: First

    First Bike fi t Section 1: First  Are the stem and handlebars at the right NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your fi rst ride. height for you? If not, see “Handlebar At the very least, read and make sure that height and angle”...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Safety Check

    First Mechanical safety check gage from the bicycle, and cause serious To make sure that the many fasteners on injury or death. your bicycle are correctly tightened, refer to “Fastener Torque Specifi cations” on page  If your bike has toeclips and straps or 70 of this manual or to the torque speci- clipless (“step-in”) pedals, make sure fi...

  • Page 12: Tires & Wheels

    First Mechanical safety check Tires & Wheels  Make sure tires are correctly infl ated Bicycle wheel rims are subject to wear. (see “Tires” on page 39). Check by Ask your dealer about wheel rim wear. putting one hand on the saddle, one Some wheel rims have a rim wear indi- on the intersection of the handlebars cator which becomes visible as the rim’s...

  • Page 13: Handlebar And Saddle Alignment

    First First ride Handlebar and saddle familiar with the controls, features and per- formance of your new bike. alignment Familiarize yourself with the braking  Make sure the saddle and handlebar action of the bike (see “Brakes” on page stem are parallel to the bike’s center 30).

  • Page 14: Safety

    Safety The basics Section 2: Safety The basics Be sure to read the Electric Bikes sec- tion on page 42 for important safety information related to electric bikes. The area in which you ride may require specifi c safety devices. It is your respon- ...

  • Page 15: Riding Safety

    Safety Riding safety its components. Riders who insist on of traffi c fl ow or as directed by local gov- jumping their bikes risk serious damage, erning laws. to their bicycles as well as to themselves.  Stop at stop signs and traffi c lights; Before you attempt to jump, do stunt slow down and look both ways at street riding or race with your bike, read and...

  • Page 16: Off-Road Safety

    Safety Off-road safety  Always take along some kind of identifi - competition riding” on page 13 now. Think carefully about your skills before cation, so that people know who you are deciding to take the large risks that go in case of an accident;...

  • Page 17: Off-Road Electric Bicycles

    Safety Electric bike safety Off-road electric bicycles stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and Riders of off-road electric bikes must take more gradually than you would under nor- additional precautions, and follow additional mal, dry conditions.
  • Page 18 Safety Night riding all regulatory requirements and provide adequate visibility. Check refl ectors and their mounting  Wear light colored, refl ective clothing brackets regularly to make sure that and accessories, such as a refl ective they are clean, straight, unbroken vest, refl...

  • Page 19: Vehicle Racks

    Safety Vehicle racks Vehicle racks Extreme, stunt or competition riding Whether you call it Aggro, Hucking, Misuse of vehicle racks could result in Freeride, North Shore, Downhill, Jump- a potentially hazardous situation which, ing, Stunt Riding, Racing or something if not avoided, could result in serious else, if you engage in this sort of extreme, injury or death.

  • Page 20: Changing Components & Adding Accessories

    Safety Changing components & adding accessories  Take your bicycle to your dealer if any- thing breaks or bends. Do not ride your Although many catalogs, advertisements bicycle when any part is damaged. and articles about bicycling depict riders If you ride downhill at speed, do stunt engaged in extreme riding, this activity riding or ride in competition, know the lim- is extremely dangerous, increases your...

  • Page 21: After An Accident

    Safety After an accident  Be sure to read, understand, and comply with the drive system user manual. Do Changing the components on your bike not disassemble or attempt to service with other than genuine replacement components unless explicitly allowed by parts may compromise the safety of the manufacturer.
  • Page 22 Safety After an accident  Make sure the saddle is not out of align- on page 30, and “Wheels” on page 24 of this manual. ment, using the top tube or the bottom bracket shell as a reference. If necessary, ...
  • Page 23 Back home you need to recheck your bike thoroughly once again. The damaged parts must be repaired. Ask your bicycle dealer for help. Deformed components, especially those made of aluminum, can break without previous warning. They may not be repaired, i.e. straightened, as the immi- nent risk of breakage will remain.

  • Page 24: Fit

    Standover height Section 3: NOTE: Correct fi t is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making the adjustments to your bicycle which result in correct fi t for your body and riding conditions requires experience, skill and special tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your bicycle;...

  • Page 25: Saddle Position

    Saddle position Saddle position Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not comfortable for you, see your dealer. The saddle can be adjusted in three directions: fig.
  • Page 26 Saddle position make sure the seatpost is inserted in the the clamp bolt suffi ciently to allow any ser- seat tube far enough to be visible through rations on the mechanism to disengage the sight hole. before changing the saddle’s angle, and then that the serrations fully re-engage If your bike has an interrupted seat tube, before you tighten the clamp bolt to the...

  • Page 27: Handlebar Height And Angle

    Handlebar height and angle sizes and resilience. Your dealer can help you select a saddle which, when correctly After any saddle adjustment, be sure that adjusted for your body and riding style, will the saddle adjusting mechanism is prop- be comfortable. erly seated and tightened before riding.

  • Page 28: Control Position Adjustments

    Control position adjustments Your dealer can also change the angle of the handlebar or bar end extensions. A quill stem’s Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visible above the top of the headset. If the stem is extended beyond An insuffi ciently tightened stem clamp the Minimum Insertion Mark the stem bolt, handlebar clamp bolt or bar end may break or damage the fork’s steerer...
  • Page 29 Brake reach The shorter the brake lever reach, the more critical it is to have correctly adjusted brakes, so that full braking power can be applied within available brake lever travel. Brake lever travel insuffi cient to apply full braking power can result in loss of control, which may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 30: Tech

    Tech Wheels Section 4: Tech It’s important to your safety, performance manufacturer’s instructions, and follow and enjoyment to understand how things those when installing or removing a thru work on your bicycle. We urge you to ask axle wheel. If you don’t know what a thru your dealer how to do the things described axle is, ask your dealer.

  • Page 31: Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices

    Tech Wheels securing method for your bicycle with your not a substitute for correctly securing your dealer. front wheel. It is very important that you understand Secondary retention devices fall into two the type of wheel securing method on basic categories: your bicycle, that you know how to 1.

  • Page 32: Removing And Installing Wheels

    Tech Wheels have a cam-and-cup front wheel retention Removing and Installing wheels system and a traditional rear wheel cam action system. If your bike is equipped with a hub brake Adjusting the traditional cam action such as a rear coaster brake, front or mechanism (fi...
  • Page 33 Tech Wheels a traditional cam action system (fi g. 4-1 ) tighten the tension adjusting nut with your loosen the tension adjusting nut enough to left hand until it is fi nger tight against the allow removing the wheel from the dropouts. fork dropout (fi...
  • Page 34 Tech Wheels rim and the brake pads (see “Brakes” on page 30, fi g. 4-5 through fi g. 4-9 ). Securely clamping the wheel with a cam 3. On a derailleur gear system, pull the action retention device takes consid- derailleur body back with your right hand.

  • Page 35: Seatpost Cam Action Clamp

    Tech Seatpost cam action clamp 4. Then, insert the wheel into the frame dropouts and pull it all the way in to the dropouts. Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device takes consid- 5. On a single speed or an internal gear erable force.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Seatpost Cam Action Mechanism

    Tech Brakes Riding with an improperly tightened If you can fully close the cam lever with- seatpost can allow the saddle to turn out wrapping your fi ngers around the or move and cause you to lose control seatpost or a frame tube for leverage, and fall.
  • Page 37 Tech Brakes  Disc brakes can get extremely hot extra care in becoming familiar with these brakes and exercise particular with extended use. Be careful not to care when using them. touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool. ...

  • Page 38: Brake Controls And Features

    Tech Brakes Brake controls and features It’s very important to your safety that you learn and remem- ber which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. Tradi- tionally, the right brake lever controls the rear brake and the left brake lever controls the front brake;...

  • Page 39: How Brakes Work

    Tech Shifting gears How brakes work A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lockup; a The braking action of a bicycle is a func- wheel with less weight will lock up with less tion of the friction between the braking sur- brake pressure.

  • Page 40: How A Derailleur Drivetrain Works

    Tech Shifting gears 35) or, in some special cases, a combi- larger gear at the rear. So, at the rear gear nation of the two. cluster, what is called a downshift looks like an upshift. The way to keep things straight How a derailleur drivetrain is to remember that shifting the chain in works...

  • Page 41: How An Internal Gear Hub Drivetrain Works

    Tech Shifting gears leur to move the chain from one sprocket to anticipate the need to shift, and shift to a another, the rider must be pedaling forward. lower gear before the hill gets too steep. If you have diffi culties with shifting, the prob- Shifting the Front Derailleur lem could be mechanical adjustment.

  • Page 42: Pedals

    Tech Pedals pressure on the pedals for an instant to down when making sharp turns. On any allow the hub to complete the shift. bicycle, this technique will also prevent the inside pedal from striking the ground Which gear should I be in? in a turn.

  • Page 43: Bicycle Suspension

    Tech Bicycle suspension make it more diffi cult for you to insert or to prevent unintended release of your foot remove your foot should not be used with from the pedal. toeclips and straps. Clipless pedals are intended for use Getting into and out of pedals with toe- with shoes specifi...
  • Page 44 Tech Bicycle suspension Failure to maintain, check and prop- Not all bicycles can be safely retrofi tted erly adjust the suspension system may with some types of suspension systems. result in suspension malfunction, which Before retrofi tting a bicycle with any may cause you to lose control and fall.

  • Page 45: Tires And Tubes

    Tech Tires and tubes Tires and tubes Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and specifi cations, ranging from gener- al-purpose designs to tires designed to perform best under very specifi c weather or terrain conditions. If, once you’ve gained experience with your new bike, you feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs, your dealer can help you select the most appropriate design.

  • Page 46: Tire Valves

    Tech Tires and tubes valve, depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other Pencil type automotive tire gauges can appropriate object. be inaccurate and should not be relied The Presta valve (fi g. 4-13 ) has upon for consistent, accurate pressure a narrower diameter and is only readings.

  • Page 47: Electric Bikes

    Electric Bikes Electric bike components Section 5 Electric Bikes motors, are quieter (some are completely Electric bike components silent), can be rated for higher wattage, and are capable of regenerative braking (see Motors “Does it charge the battery when I pedal?” Electric bicycles can be built with various on page 43).

  • Page 48: Pedal-Assist Sensors

    Electric Bikes Electric bike components is most felt when starting from a standstill throttle either acts independently, or in tan- or climbing a hill. dem with a pedal assist sensor. Does it charge the battery when I Brakes pedal? The brakes on an electric bike are the Generally, no.

  • Page 49: Battery Care & Safety

    Electric Bikes Battery care & safety example, the gauge may call the battery Battery care & safety full above 36 volts, and near empty around 32. This type of gauge is generally accurate, but because a battery’s voltage fl uctuates based on its load (how much energy is Failure to properly use, charge, and being drained from it at a given moment),...

  • Page 50: General Use And Faq

    Electric Bikes Battery care & safety General use and FAQ “End of useful life” refers to the point at which a battery can no longer supply 70%  Most electric bikes are equipped with a of its original rated capacity in ampere- fi...

  • Page 51: Storage

    Electric Bikes Battery care & safety  Connect the equipment into an outlet tery charger, you will void the warranty, you may damage the battery, and you on a circuit different from that to which could cause a fi re resulting in severe the receiver is connected.

  • Page 52: Transport

    Electric Bikes Battery care & safety  The recommended storage temperature  Never short circuit the discharge ter- for Li-Ion batteries is between 32–77°F minals of the battery. A short circuit (0–25°C). will damage the battery and could cause a fi re resulting in severe injury Transport or death, and property damage.

  • Page 53: Riding An Electric Bike

    Electric Bikes Riding an electric bike slow or stop the bike if pulled. Even on Riding an electric bike bikes without brake inhibit switches (see “Brakes” on page 43), the brakes are Safety always more powerful than the motor.  Heavy electric bikes take longer to slow down;...

  • Page 54: Range

    Electric Bikes Riding an electric bike  Have your bicycle serviced periodically Range to ensure that the bearings turn freely Many factors affect the range that you will and the brakes do not rub the rims (or experience with the bicycle. These include: rotors, for a disc brake) when they are ...

  • Page 55: Riding An Off-Road Electric Bicycle

    Electric Bikes Riding an electric bike  Make sure you consider how you are ditions. To ensure the longest life of your components, however, you should avoid perceived by other road users. Cars, riding in wet weather if possible. pedestrians and other cyclists will often underestimate your speed, and make decisions assuming you are traveling slower than you are.

  • Page 56: Electric Bike Care

    Electric Bikes Electric bike care of its maximum speed, and the bike travels, Shifting under load means to shift the say, 20 miles per hour. derailleur while the motor or rider is pulling hard on the chain. The extra chain tension In contrast, on a bike with a center drive keeps the derailleur from shifting effectively motor, when the rider twists the throttle to...

  • Page 57: Electric Bike Service

    Electric Bikes Electric bike service  Store your bike indoors. A bike left out- side in the weather will deteriorate very quickly. Never cover a stored bike with plastic as condensation buildup could cause damage to electrical components. Battery packs especially should be kept in a temperature controlled, dry envi- ronment.

  • Page 58: Service

    Service Section 6: Service Technological advances have made Before performing ANY service, inspec- bicycles and bicycle components more tion, or maintenance on your electric complex, and the pace of innovation bicycle, you should fi rst remove the bat- is increasing. It is impossible for this tery.

  • Page 59: Service Intervals

    Service Service intervals  After every long or hard ride; if the bike such as inner tubes, light bulbs, etc., it would be appropriate for you to have once has been exposed to water or grit; or at you have learned how to replace such parts least every 100 miles: Clean the bike when they require replacement.

  • Page 60: Section 6 Service

    Service Service intervals • Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of each wheel between your thumb and index fi nger. Do they all Like any mechanical device, a bicy- feel about the same? If any feel loose, cle and its components are subject to have your dealer check the wheel for wear and stress.

  • Page 61: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact

    Service If your bicycle sustains an impact  Every 25 (hard off-road) to 50 (on-road) hours of riding: Take your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup. If your bicycle sustains an impact For information on necessary service after an accident, see “The lifespan of your bike and its components”...

  • Page 62: Intended Use Of Your Electric Bicycle

    Intended use of your electric bicycle Appendix A: Intended use of your electric bicycle Within each of type of bicycle, one can optimize for certain purposes. Visit your Understand your bike and its intended bicycle shop and fi nd someone with exper- use.

  • Page 63: High-Performance Road

    Intended use of your electric bicycle High-Performance Road High-Performance Road High-Performance Road Condition 1 Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not lose ground contact. INTENDED To be ridden on paved roads only. NOT INTENDED For off-road, cyclocross, or touring with racks or panniers.

  • Page 64: Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails

    Intended use of your electric bicycle Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails Cross-Country, Marathon, Hardtails Condition 3 Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1 and 2, plus rough trails, small obstacles, and smooth technical areas, including areas where momen- tary loss of tire contact with the ground may occur. NOT jumping. All mountain bikes without rear suspension are Condition 3, and so are some lightweight rear suspension models.

  • Page 65: All Mountain

    Intended use of your electric bicycle All Mountain All Mountain All Mountain Condition 4 Bikes designed for riding Conditions 1, 2, and 3, plus rough techni- cal areas, moderately sized obstacles, and small jumps. INTENDED For trail and uphill riding. All-Mountain bicycles are: (1) more heavy duty than cross country bikes, but less heavy duty than Freeride bikes, (2) lighter and more nimble than Freeride bikes, (3) heavier and have more suspension travel than a cross country bike,...

  • Page 66: Gravity, Freeride, And Downhill

    Intended use of your electric bicycle Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill Condition 5 Bikes designed for jumping, hucking, high speeds, or aggressive riding on rougher surfaces, or landing on fl at surfaces. However, this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame, fork, or parts.

  • Page 67: Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Your Bike

    The lifespan of your bike and its components The lifespan of your bike and its components Nothing lasts forever, including your bike Nothing lasts forever, including your bike Nothing lasts forever, including your bike Appendix B The lifespan of your bike and its components You should have your bicycle and its Nothing lasts forever,...

  • Page 68: Understanding Metals

    The lifespan of your bike and its components Perspective Perspective Properties of Metals Please understand that there is no simple Frequent inspection of your bike is statement that can be made that charac- important to your safety. Follow the terizes the use of different metals for bicy- Mechanical Safety Check on page 5 cles.

  • Page 69: The Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components

    The lifespan of your bike and its components Perspective Perspective Let’s say you hit a curb, ditch, rock, car, ple defi nition will help you understand that another cyclist or other object. At any speed fatigue has nothing to do with time or age. A above a fast walk, your body will continue bicycle in a garage does not fatigue.
  • Page 70 The lifespan of your bike and its components Perspective Perspective What to look for  ONCE A CRACKS STARTS IT CAN GROW AND GROW FAST. Think about the crack as forming a pathway to failure. SIMPLE RULE 1: If you fi nd crack, This means that any crack is potentially replace the part.

  • Page 71: Understanding Components

    The lifespan of your bike and its components Perspective Perspective  Clean riding environment Fatigue Is Not A Perfectly Predictable Science Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable sci- ence, but here are some general factors to Do not ride a bicycle or component with help you and your dealer determine how any crack, bulge or dent, even a small often your bicycle should be inspected.
  • Page 72 The lifespan of your bike and its components Perspective Perspective and have reasonable fatigue life. It does not mean that the original components will last forever. They won’t. EBCC Technical and Customer Service: +1 800-377-4532 Last Modifi ed June 23, 2014 5:19 PM Appendix - Lifespan.indd...

  • Page 73: Fastener Torque Specifi Cations

    Fastener Torque Specifi cations Appendix C Fastener Torque Specifi cations Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your safety. Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform. Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue. Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt.

  • Page 74: Wheel Area

    Fastener Torque Specifi cations RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUE COMPONENT IN–LB Front derailleur clamp mount 44–60 5.0–6.8 Rear derailleur cable pinch bolt 35–45 4.0–5.1 Rear derailleur mounting bolt 70–86 7.9–9.7 Shift lever (MTB thumb–type) 22–26 2.5–2.9 Shift lever (SRAM “grip–shift” type) Rack area Bicycle rack to frame (6mm bolts) 88.5 Wheel area...

  • Page 75: High Power Hp0180Wl3 Battery Charger

    High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger Charging a battery Charging a battery Appendix D High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger After charging... Charging a battery Disconnect the power cord from Plug the battery charger into the the wall, or from the back of the battery (charge cord).

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting INDICATOR LED... SOLUTION Make sure your wall socket is working. Check the charger power cord. If the charger still does not work, it Does not illuminate may need to be repaired or replaced. Do not attempt to open the charger case yourself.

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