organic transit ELF - Understanding the NuVinci 360 Transmission

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Riding Your ELF
1. Start out slowly, using the pedals and/or the throttle to move forward.
2. Make slow arcing turns to feel how the ELF handles and get comfortable with the
steering.
3. Test the brakes at slow speed at first. While the ELF’s dual disc brakes offer
superior stopping power to calipers, sudden or excessive braking will make for an
uneasy ride and can shorten the life of your brakes. Applying brakes too hard in wet
conditions may cause the tires to skid.
4. Apply gentle and even pressure to the thumb throttle to accelerate using the motor.
Releasing the throttle will stop the motor but may not slow the vehicle. Use caution
and do not exceed a speed appropriate for the conditions and terrain. Always
reduce speed for turns.
WARNING
Always keep feet on pedals while the vehicle is in motion.
Placing feet on the ground while riding could result in serious
injury.
Understanding the 3-Speed Hub
The standard ELF comes equipped with a 3-speed sealed gear hub which is controlled
by the gear shifter on the left handlebar. Position 1 is the lowest, slowest, or easiest gear,
and position 3 is the highest, fastest, or hardest gear.
The gear you are currently using is indicated by a red coloration of the number. As you
change gears, the numbers will change from clear/grey to red. The gears can be changed
while the ELF is at a full stop, or while moving, but it is recommended that you ease off the
pedals while shifting. Do not remove your feet from the pedals, but do reduce pedaling
pressure or momentarily pause pedaling.
On non-electric bikes, the gear shifter is usually located on the right handlebar grip.
Because the ELF has a throttle on the right handlebar grip, the gear shifter is positioned on
the left handlebar grip and the gear indicator display is upside down.
Shifting to Higher Gears
Shifting to a higher or faster gear increases the resistance and makes the ELF harder to
pedal (good for cruising on flat ground or downhill). Shift to a higher gear by rotating the
shifter grip away from you while pedaling. You may notice that it is harder to pedal at low
speeds and on hills when in a higher gear.
Down Shifting
Shifting to a lower or slower gear makes the ELF easier to pedal, so it is great for
starting out or climbing hills. Down shift by rotating the shifter grip toward you while
pedaling. The display will indicate a red “1” showing that you are in the lowest gear.