Maintainance Instructions

GENERAL RIDING TIPS

• Always ride at a speed that’s appropriate for the conditions. Higher speed means higher risk
• Ensure brakes and motor cut off switch are working prior to every ride
• Ensure nothing is loose (ie bolts, battery, wheels, pedals, and handlebar) and everything is secured on the bike prior to every ride
• Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the pedals
• Do not operate if you are sleepy, sedated or while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• If motor speed is noticeably dropping while climbing a hill, assist the motor by pedaling
• Do not pedal around a corner as you may gain to much speed and lose control
• Always keep the brakes covered, and be prepared to stop in case of emergency
• Apply both brakes simultaneously and smoothly
• Make sure you clearly understand that it is very difficult for any vehicle to notice your presence, ALWAYS assume that you cannot be seen and dress in bright colours, reflective gear and use bright lights.
• Ebikes are silent and move faster than people and traffic expect them to. Ensure those around you are aware you are approaching by ringing your bell and verbally address pedestrians when passing by, or when riding in areas where wildlife are located
• Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the cyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions
• Ensure your wheels are TRUED before each ride. Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side to side wobble. If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly or rubs against or hits the brake pads, take the bike to a qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued
• Never ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicles sirens, distract you from concentrating on what is going on around you. Headphone wires can tangle in the moving parts of the bicycle, causing you to lose control
• Wear proper attire, including bright clothing, protective glasses, and sturdy shoes. Never wear a loose-fitting dress or long dress when riding as it can get caught in the moving parts of the bike and cause serious injury or even death
• ALWAYS wear an helmet
• At temperatures below -10°C the motor grease might be too stiff for high speed and high-power rides. Give the motor some low speed and low power spins and warm up the gears before going full power
• Avoid changing gears very rapidly from first gear to the last gear, or vice versa. If you change multiple gears too quickly, the chain may come off the front sprocket
• Never pedal backwards while shifting, this could jam the chain and cause serious damage
• Never shift gears under heavy loads, this may break the chain. You must only apply just enough force so that the gear can shift
• DO NOT use this bike for jumping over curbs, riding on technical mountain trials, or any use other than for commuting and cruising in a relaxed and safe manner
• Understand that ebikes travel much faster when riding down hills, be responsible with speed 
• Never ride without securing the folding clamp, battery, handle bar and other adjustable components