WARNING: The seat post includes a minimum insertion mark. It is important you do not allow the seat
post to be clamped below this mark. This mark must be inserted into the frame pass the top of quick release
clamp. If clamping below this mark, it can cause the seat post to break, failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: The seat tube quick release clamp must be checked for tightness to ensure the saddle will not
accidentally slide into the seat tube when riding. This can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
To tilt the nose of your saddle upwards or downwards, you will need to use the 5mm
hex key included with your multi-use tool kit that came with your bicycle. The saddle
mounting clamp attaches the saddle to the seat post via a front and rear barrel nut and
bolt. To bring the nose of the saddle down, loosen the rear bolt by 1 full counter
clockwise rotation and tighten the front bolt by 1 full clockwise rotation. Check for
comfort and if the nose is still too high, attempt the above step again. Continue to
adjust by repeating the step above until the desired nose height is established. If you
prefer to raise the nose, you can follow the above step but in the opposite direction
(loosen the front bolt counter clockwise 1 rotation and tighten the rear bolt clockwise 1
rotation). All bolts should be tightened to 140 in*lb. (SEE PHOTO)
CAUTION: The saddle mount barrel nuts and bolts must remain tight at
all times. Test saddle for looseness or play in the rotation of the nose. If saddle
is loose, tighten the clamp bolts to ensure the saddle will not accidentally rotate
up or down when riding. Both bolts should be tightened to 140 in*lb. If loose,
this can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
Your saddle can be adjusted to be closer or further away from the steering
tube/handlebar (you will need to use the 5mm hex key included with your multi-use
tool kit). This adjustment is minimal but allows a 7.5mm adjustment in either direction
from center mount (15mm total, close to 5/8”). To adjust the saddle closer or further,
you must loosen the rear and front barrel nut and bolt set which connects the saddle
rails to the saddle mounting clamp located at the top of the seat post. Loosen both
bolts by rotating 2 times counter clockwise each. This should allow for sufficient
looseness to slide the saddle rails in either direction on the saddle mounting clamp.
You must not allow the edge of the saddle mounting clamp to meet with the saddle rail
bends. The edge of the clamp must be a minimum of 5mm from the saddle rail bends.
Upon establishing the correct position, tighten the saddle mounting clamp bolts 2 times
in clockwise direction. Check for tightness of bolts and continue turning if loose. All
bolts should be tightened to 140 in*lb. (SEE PHOTO)
CAUTION: The edge of the saddle mounting clamp must have a minimum of 5mm of clearance from the
saddle rail bends. If the edge of the clamp is mounted to close the saddle rail bends and the rider does not
position themselves properly on the saddle, this could result in the rails becoming unstable due to the leverage
of the riders weight. The rails can bend and can cause a rider to lose balance and may result in a fall.
c) Your local electric bicycle and bicycle laws
Your new Phantom X R was designed to follow the federal guidelines to establish the Phantom X R as a traditional pedal power
bicycle within most USA states and to be allowed to ride in bicycle pathways. However, electric bicycle laws change often and you
are responsible to confirm legal status of the riding of your electric bicycle in bicycle pathways. Below is a reference section on the
USA electric bicycle federal guidelines:
Electric Bicycle Laws (please contact your local transportation department for the specific laws in your state and city regarding
riding electric bicycles on bike pathways)
Prodeco Technologies offers the following information as guidance and does not guarantee or assure riders they are
following the rules and regulations of their state.
Electric bicycle laws may vary by state to state with most states following the classification of that by the CPSC (Consumer Product
Safety Commission), DOT & NHSTA. Further, the US NHSTA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) defines low-speed
electric bicycles (under 20mph) also as consumer products and not Motor Vehicles for safety standards. The NHSTA adheres for the
most part to the CPSC guidelines. We included reference below on how electric bicycles are perceived by the Federal Government’s
most important agencies. We do believe new regulation and rules will apply in the future upon the electric bicycle becoming one of the
standard forms of transportation for the masses. Prodeco Technologies will continue to follow new rules and guidance set forth by
these agencies, always welcoming and adhering to the guidelines they feel are required to assure safety for the electric bicycle rider.
On October 22, 2008, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) updated the Bicycle and Pedestrian Provisions of
Federal Transportation Legislation to make technical corrections and clarifications.
Below are the important updates reflecting electric bicycles:
Motorized Vehicle Use: In general, motorized vehicles are not permitted on non-motorized trails and pedestrian walkways funded
under Title 23. Exceptions to this general rule exist for maintenance vehicles; motorized wheelchairs; when State or local
regulations permit, snowmobiles; and electric bicycles (weighing under 100 pounds and a top speed of less than 20 miles per
hour); "and such other circumstances as the Secretary deems appropriate" (except the Recreational Trails Program which
specifically provides funds for motorized trails). In 2008, FHWA developed a Framework for Considering Motorized Use on Non-
motorized Trails and Pedestrian Walkways to implement the "other circumstances" provision.
Prodeco Technologies only offers electric bicycles that fall under the category of “weighing under 100 pounds and a top speed of
less than 20 miles per hour”. According to the DOT and NHSTA, Prodeco electric bicycles meet the exception of Motorized
Vehicles and therefore can be ridden on non-motorized trails and bike paths permitting state and local laws.
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