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6.) Check & Adjust Tire Pressure
The size & pressure rating are marked on the sidewall of the tire. The most important part of
this information for you is Tire Pressure. The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the
correct pressure is with a bicycle pump that has a built-in pressure gauge.
Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on
the sidewall. Exceeding maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim, causing
damage to the bike and injury to the rider and bystanders.
There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or other
air compressors. They are not made for bicycle tires. They move a large volume of
air very rapidly, and will raise the pressure in your tire very rapidly, which could
cause the tube to explode.
Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a pressure range. How a
tire performs under different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire
pressure. Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the
lowest rolling resistance; but also produces the harshest ride. High pressures work
best on smooth, dry pavement. Very low pressures, at the bottom of the
recommended pressure range, give the best performance on smooth, slick terrain
such as hard-packed clay, and on deep, loose surfaces such as deep, dry sand.
Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause a
puncture of the tube by allowing the tire to deform sufficiently to pinch the inner
tube between the rim and the riding surface.
Pencil type automotive tire gauges can be inaccurate and
should not be relied upon for consistent, accurate pressure readings. Instead, use a
high quality dial gauge.
7.) Power On The Bike
Before you ride, insert the battery in the battery holder until it locks in place, and remove the
key. Turn on the bike’s pedal assist system on the handlebar control unit.
**IMPORTANT**
HOW TO TURN ON BIKE WITH KEY You should not be pedaling when
turning on the power. If the battery is fully charged, all lights next to the power button will be
lit. See manual for more information on modes. As you pedal, the motor will provide
assistance at the selected power level.
