• Make
sure that the weight of any load is evenly distributed.
BEFORE
YOUR FIRST RIDE
This
information should be read by anyone before their first ride of this bicycle.
A number of steps need to be taken first before you can put your e-bike into use.
1. fully charge the battery
2. make sure that you are familiar with the controls and assistance functions of your e-bike.
3. familiarise yourself fully with the properties and special form of travel ahead of time and off
public roads. Always bear in mind that the acceleration in particular and also the greater average
speed will be unaccustomed for both you and other road users.
Also bear in mind that the weight of your e-bike may be greater than you have been used to with
conventional bicycles; that the centre of gravity can be higher and that manoeuvring may be
more difficult under certain circumstances
.
We recommend that you recharge the battery after each longer ride so that you can always get
to your destination with full drive assistance and to extend the life of the
battery as long as
possible.
Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling safety, performance and comfort. Making
adjustments to your bicycle that ensure correct fit for your body and riding conditions requires
experience, skill and special tools. Always have your dealer make the adjustments on your
bicycle; or, if you have the experience, skill and tools, have your dealer check your work before
riding.
Warning: If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose control and fall. If your new bike
doesn’t fit, ask your dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
If making any adjustment to your bicycle, avoid sharp points, moving parts, hot spots and pinch
points. Some parts of your bicycle can injure you if mishandled. Sharp points include the teeth of
the chainrings and some pedals. Brakes and their parts get hot. Moving parts can cut skin and
even break bones. Clamps and pivoting parts such as brake levers can pinch, as can the chain
where it runs on to sprocket teeth.
A. Standov
er height
To check if the frame size is safe, the rider should straddle the bicycle while wearing the kind of
shoes which will be used for riding and stand straight with feet at on the ground.
The minimum distance between the rider’s crotch and top tube should be 50-70mm (2-3”) for city
bicycles. The seat and handlebar can be adjusted to offer the best performance and most
comfortable riding position.
However, this method of measuring the correct frame size does not apply to bicycles with step-
through frames, or so called “ladies” frames. In case of these frames, correct frame size should
be determined first on a traditional diamond frame (so called “men’s” frame).
B. 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.
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