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PASSensor
Ring
PAS/TAG
SelectorSwitch
Throttles are equipped on some models of electric bicycles. Throttles
operate by rotating the throttle towards the rider much like a motorcycle.
They generally are the inner half of the right side handlebar grip and
may also contain a battery gauge. The more you twist the throttle, the
faster the motor system will propel the bicycle.
Before you begin riding, turn the main power switch on, then start
ridingasyouwouldrideanyregular,nonmotorassistedbicycle.After
you have begun to ride, slowly twist the throttle (on equipped models)
towards you. The more you twist the throttle, the more motor power
willbeappliedtothewheels.Youmayfeelthepedalsgeta“lighter”
feelthanridingwithoutthemotorassistingyou.Onceyouhavetwisted
the throttle all the way, the motor will accelerate you to its full speed of
about18-20mph(28-32km/h).
Electric bicycles with this system have a throttle that is only active when
thepedalsareinaforwardmotion.Asensorringonthebottombracket
spindle rotates and a sensor reads this rotation.
Beginbyfirstridingasifyouareonanormalnon-electricbicycle.Aftera
fewseconds,themotorwillslowlyactivateandrampupto50%power.
Then, while the pedals are in motion, you can slowly twist the throttle
towards you to activate the full motor power.
ThetypeofsystemenablestheridertoselectbetweenthePASand
TAGmodesviatheredthumbbutton(buttonout=PAS,buttonin=TAG).
Note:WhenusingtheTAGmodeyouwillusemorebatterypowerand
thus shorten range of the bicycle.
TAGThrottle
Powerand
PAS/TAGselector
buttons