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Recuperation
Some Pedelecs can generate energy with their
motor and charge the battery, for example while
riding downhill. The motor acts like a generator,
brakes the bicycle and produces electricity that is
used to load the battery. This method can signi-
cantly increase the potential range of a trip. The
recuperation system can also be used as a con-
venient “engine brake” on steep or long inclines.
Your system operating instructions describe
how you can use and operate the energy re-
cuperation function. A weak recuperation level
brakes less and is therefore suitable for at in-
clines, while strong recuperation levels have a
clearly higher braking effect.
This provides range optimisation in an unob-
trusive and convenient way.
Familiarise yourself with the braking effect at
the different levels in a quiet area without trafc
before you use the recuperation system on pub-
lic roads.
• The support mode The higher the support
level, the more support the motor provides.
High motor power is also associated with high
power consumption. The lowest support level
provides the least force but has the largest
range.
• The speed: The faster you ride, the stronger
the support.
Please take this into account when planning your
trip. The range of your Pedelec depends on sev-
eral factors:
• Support levels The higher the support mode,
the lower the range will be.
• Riding style: Optimal use of the gear switch
saves energy. Lower gears require less force,
the support drops and riding the Pedelec uses
less energy. However, hub motors provide
support irrespective of the gear selected and
the force provided by the rider.
• Ambient temperature: Batteries discharge
more rapidly at low temperatures, which re-
sults in a shorter range.
• Weather and weight: Wind conditions affect
the range as well, in addition to temperature
conditions. Strong headwind requires more
power when riding.
• The technical state of your Pedelec: The air
pressure in the tyres affects the rolling resist-
ance. The rolling resistance increases when a
Range
tyre has too little air, in particular when riding
over smooth surfaces such as asphalt. A grind-
ing brake or a badly maintained chain also re-
duce the range of your Pedelec.
• Battery charge level The charging state in-
dicates the amount of electrical energy that
is currently stored in the battery. More energy
implies a wider range.
• Battery capacity The battery capacity indi-
cates the ability of a fully charged battery to
provide a specic amount of electricity. The
capacity of a battery declines with its age, im-
plying that the amount of electricity that can be
stored at full charge declines as well.
Most of the ranges indicated will have
been calculated under optimal condi-
tions. You will probably not achieve
the same ranges on a day-to-day basis.
Please take note that the delay effect
caused by the recuperation is var-
iable and that recuperation cannot
replace the braking system. The recuperation
control may not keep your speed constant un-
der all circumstances. Be ready to brake all
the time when you drive downhill.
Riding without motor support
You can also ride your Pedelec without motor
support. The functions of the operating unit can
normally be applied in the usual way when the
battery has been inserted.
Take care that the connectors for the battery
do not get dirty or wet when you ride without a
battery. It is best to protect them with a tting and
appropriate cover. However, the functions of the
operating unit will not be available.
You can also ride in the dark without a battery
or with the operating unit switched off when your
Pedelec has a dynamo-powered light system.
You have to carry a charged battery when the
lights are powered by the battery. Ask your spe-
cialist dealer about this.
Please note that the braking effect
can be very extraordinary, especially
in high levels of recuperations. Fa-
miliarise yourself with the braking effect at the
different levels in a quiet area without trafc
before you use the recuperation system on
public roads.
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