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Exchanging components on the “Speed FLYER”

Model

Line

Type

Size

Max. load*

Marathon Supreme

Evolution

Falt/Draht

37-622

110 kg (6 bar)

Marathon Supreme

Evolution

Falt/Draht

50-559

140 kg (5 bar)

Marathon Dureme

Evolution

Falt/Draht

37-622

110 kg (6 bar)

Marathon Dureme

Evolution

Falt/Draht

50-559

140 kg (5 bar)

Marathon Extreme

Evolution

Falt

37-622

115 kg (6 bar)

Marathon Extreme

Evolution

Falt

50-559

140 kg (5 bar)

Marathon Plus

Performance

Draht

37-622

110 kg (6 bar)

Marathon Plus

Performance

Draht

47-559

125 kg (5 bar)

Marathon

Performance

Draht

37-622

110 kg (6 bar)

Marathon

Performance

Draht

50-559

140 kg (5 bar)

Big Apple

Performance

Falt/Draht

50-622

150 kg (5 bar)

Big Apple

Performance

Falt/Draht

50-559

125 kg (5 bar)

Big Apple

Performance

Draht

50-305

70 kg (5 bar)

Big Apple

Performance

Draht

50-203

70 kg (4 bar)

Kojak

Performance

Falt/Draht

35-622

110 kg (6,5 bar)

Smart Sam

Performance

Draht

42-622

120 kg (6 bar)

Smart Sam

Performance

Draht

54-559

140 kg (4 bar)

Carzy Bob

Performance

Draht

60-507

130 kg (4,5 bar)

Energizer

Active

Draht

37-622

85 kg (6 bar)

Energizer

Active

Draht

40-622

95 kg (6 bar)

Energizer

Active

Draht

47-559

90 kg (5 bar)

32.3 Components which do not

have to be replaced with approved

replacements

• Crankset

• Pedals: If pedal reflectors are integrated in

the design.

• Mudguard: The front edge of the mudguard

has to be blunt.

• Luggage rack

• Seat / seat post

• Handlebar grips

• Bell: Can be replaced with a bell with equal

quality and audibility.

• Rear-view mirror: Can be replaced by a dif-

ferent type approved rear-view mirror.

• Chain

• Headset

• Inner tube

• Hubs

• Gear components: Only if the largest gear

ratio is not changed.

* Max. load with stated tyre pressure

Summary of Contents for Flyer

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Page 4: ...Info Lo Power Hi Mode ...

Page 5: ... or during the two seconds subsequent to this The strength of the motor support is regulated here by pressing both the Assist buttons If you would like stronger support press the up per of the two buttons with the arrow point ing upwards forwards By pressing the lower Assist button the support is reduced Every time you press one of these buttons the level of support changes by one step EF POWER ST...

Page 6: ...with all applicable provisions from the guideline Machinery 2006 42 EC The products are also in accordance with all provisions from the guideline Electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC and Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC charger only The following harmonised norms were applied DIN EN 15194 Cycles Electrically power assisted cycles EPAC Bicycles DIN EN 14764 City and trekking bicycles Safety re...

Page 7: ...t any aspects of the bike or if important work has to be car ried out on your FLYER always consult your specialist retailer The contents of this manual and its impor tance should not only be known and completely understood by you personally but also by all other people who use clean service repair or dispose of this FLYER The same applies here If you do not un derstand something or have any additi...

Page 8: ...18 Wheels 41 18 1 Checking the wheels 41 18 2 Checking the hubs 41 18 3 Checking the rims 41 19 Tyres and inner tubes 42 19 1 Tyres 42 19 2 Inner tubes 43 20 Dealing with a flat tyre 43 20 1 Opening a brake 44 20 1 1 Opening a V brake 44 20 1 2 Opening hydraulic rim brakes 44 20 1 3 Loosening hub gears roller or back pedal brakes 44 20 2 Removing a wheel 44 20 2 1 Removing the front wheel 44 20 2 ...

Page 9: ...ur pedelec 74 29 1 Care 74 29 2 Parts subject to wear 75 29 3 Tyres 75 29 4 Rims in connection with rim brakes 75 29 5 Brake pads 75 29 6 Brake discs 76 29 7 Bicycle chain or drive belt 76 29 8 Chain wheels sprockets and jockey wheels 76 29 9 Lighting elements in the lighting system 76 29 10 Handlebar grips 76 29 11 Hydraulic oils and lubricants 76 29 12 Gear and brake cables 76 29 13 Paintwork 76...

Page 10: ...t category M is required The pushing aid A so called pushing aid is installed in some models This is capable of propelling your pedelec slowly up to a maximum of 6 km h or 20 km h without you having to turn the pedals If you have to e g push the bicycle out of an underpass or a parking garage this aid can be helpful Using cycle paths and Mofa Verbot routes The Radweg sign obligates the riders of n...

Page 11: ...r counts as a bicycle but as a motor vehicle with exceptional rules That is why the use of cycle paths is not regulated in the same way as with the speed pedelec for more on this read chapter 3 Please do not use the pushing aid to start riding as it is not suitable for this purpose Speed pedelecs and the applicable legal principles in Germany A speed pedelec supports you with up to 500 watts of co...

Page 12: ...of 20 km h 3 3 Austria The pedelec and the applicable legal princi ples Austria In Austria electrically powered bicycles with 1 a highest permissible capacity not exceed ing 600 watts and 2 a model dependent speed of a maximum of 25 km h does not apply as a motor vehicle but as a bicycle Legally no differentiation is made between pedelecs which only have the motor turned on while turning the pedal...

Page 13: ... remain intact may not be exceeded see chapter 33 Techni cal information The FLYER is also subject to specific re strictions in its use The vehicle is not permit ted for extreme usage e g jumps or riding down stairs Bicycles which are not specifically permitted to compete in competitions may not enter any competitions The information provided in this operating manual applies for all FLYERs If indi...

Page 14: ...rattle or exhibit any play while steering and applying the front brake Check tyres and wheels for Damage Cracks Deformation External particles embedded e g sharp stones glass Concentricity Bent or broken spokes Do not ride on any account if you have discov ered a fault instead please allow a specialist to remedy the issue first Check the tyre pressure The manufacturer guidelines which may not be e...

Page 15: ...nts are working properly and are safely secured Handlebars stem seat post and seat are secure and correctly positioned 6 Before every ride Before every ride with your FLYER please check your bicy cle because even after assem bly briefly leaving the bike in public places or transporting it functions can change or parts can become loose If you are not sure that your FLYER is in perfect technical con...

Page 16: ... which hold the shoe on the pedal using a special mechanism practice using them first in a safe place before taking to public roads Using so called click pedals which are unfamiliar to you can result in falls and injury Please read the operating manuals from the shoe and pedal manufacturer These will also contain an explanation of how to adjust the amount of effort needed to release the shoe from ...

Page 17: ... lever On the inside of the lever most quick releases are printed with the word open 2 Now you can move and adjust the seat post 3 Before you use the FLYER you first have to securely close the quick release again To do this push the lever closed so that you can see the word close printed on the out side of the lever If the clamping force is too high and you can not close the quick release you have...

Page 18: ...backwards downwards In this way you can avoid unintentionally open ing the lever 7 5 cm STOP Please check that all quick re leases are securely fastened even if your FLYER was only left unattended for a short time You can only set off on your ride if all quick releases are securely fastened There are markings on the seat post which show how far you can pull it out of the frame Never pull the seat ...

Page 19: ...le to adjust the position of the seat backwards and forwards The angle of the seat can also be set when the clamps are opened After you have set the seat position and angle secure all fastening screws with the correct torque This will be printed on the component itself or listed in this operating manual see chapter 33 3 The upper surface of the seat should be horizontal 90 Depending on the model i...

Page 20: ...in the desired position close the lever again completely 90 100 80 70 60 10 0 STOP 90 100 80 70 60 10 0 STOP 90 100 80 70 60 10 0 STOP 50 40 30 20 The Speedlifter Twist System allows the han dlebars to be turned to the side to save space e g during transport Open the quick release lever of the Speed lifter Twist by hand Lift the safety bolt with your fingers Now you can twist the handlebars to the...

Page 21: ...r is either added or tak en away This adjustment work has to be done by a specialist 7 7 Height of the handlebars on a folding bike In order to adjust the height of the handlebars on a folding bike all you have to do is open the quick release on the stem shaft Position the handlebars with the stem at the de sired height Then close the quick release again The optionally available angle adjustable s...

Page 22: ... of your FLYER 26 volt system is a Li Ion Ni Co manganese battery An even more state of the art Li Ion Al battery is used in the 36 Volt system This com bines the most advantages for use in a FLYER The main advantage of this type of battery is its combination of low weight and large capacity You therefore save on weight but still enjoy a higher battery capacity Both batteries are original Panasoni...

Page 23: ...tery The battery is only completely charged when all 5 LEDs have gone out If your FLYER has an op erating voltage of 36 V the charger will display any error which could have occurred If you have acquired a speed pedelec with an operating voltage of 36 V the charger shows the current status including possible errors using a num ber of different LEDs The red and the green LEDs on the charger light u...

Page 24: ...rotection system against overcharging Neverthe less you should remove the battery from the charger when it is fully charged If you pull the plug of the charger from the mains socket you also save energy 8 4 Storage The best way to store the battery is with a 75 100 charge Check this charge level roughly every 12 weeks and recharge if re quired The battery should be stored in a cool and dry place i...

Page 25: ...attery does not charge at tempera tures over 30 C The best thing to do is charge and store the battery in the house in the case of cold tempera tures outside or in a warm garage In this case it is advisable to insert the battery into your pedelec only shortly before riding If you are transporting your pedelec by car please remove the battery from its holder and transport it separately Charging tim...

Page 26: ... however the usual signs of aging and wear do not represent defects The life span of your battery is dependent on various factors The number of charging cycles The age of the battery The storage Here the aging process plays just as impor tant a role as the number of charging cycles Depending on the type of battery 500 1000 charge cycles are possible The capacity loss is approx 10 per year After ex...

Page 27: ...does not have any memory effect Please read the instruction sticker for the charger before using it for the first time If there is an error or the battery has entered sleep mode it can help to place the battery in the charger for one minute This allows the battery management to check for and possibly repair any errors If you have a 36 V charger any possible er rors are displayed with the green and...

Page 28: ... switch it on irrespective of any motor support The LEDs for displaying the charge level of the battery are located in the bottom right The display panel 10 1 LED display panel unlit The display panel on the handlebars has four buttons and various display features In the middle of the panel is the on off Power button orange This is used to switch the support on and off On the left hand side you wi...

Page 29: ...e two seconds Display after 2 seconds Battery charge 3 LEDs lit 70 100 2 LEDs lit 40 70 1 LED lit 10 40 1 LED slowly flashing 10 Now you will start to notice a slight loss of performance 1 LED quickly flashing 0 The system will soon switch itself off Lo Power Hi Mode 2 sec Automatic switch off If your FLYER does not move for ten minutes after stopping the system turns off automatically If you woul...

Page 30: ...e speed Maximum speed Total kilometres Display for speedometer functions The display panel POWER km h km h 0000 0 Power Assist Mode POWER NO ASSIST KM H km h km h 20 5 POWER ECO TAGES KM km h km h 247 6 POWER STANDARD GESAMT KM km h km h 359 5 POWER STANDARD MAX KM H km h km h 36 2 POWER km h km h E E E E F F F F E F Light display Light button Power button Charge lever display Button for selecting...

Page 31: ...time you press the buttons Every level of support can be applied by only pressing one of the Assist buttons until you reach the desired level of support There are four levels of support NO ASSIST No support HIGH Strongest support represents 200 of your pedal force STANDART Medium support represents 120 of your pedal force ECO Weakest support represents 70 of your pedal force In NO ASSIST mode your...

Page 32: ...ghting and light In order to switch the back lighting of the screen on or off simply apply the Light button In order to switch the pedelec light on or off simply apply the Light button For enhancing your safety we recommend riding with lights on Automatic switch off If your FLYER does not move for ten minutes after stopping the system turns off automatically If you would like to ride with support ...

Page 33: ...ition Wheel size setup km h or mph setup LCD contrast setup Language settings Standard display ESetup mode button button button button button button button button button button Switch button display Switch button display Switch button display Switch button display Switch button display Switch button display Switch button display Switch button display Switch button display Switch button display Swi...

Page 34: ...tanc es and speeds achieved are displayed which were last displayed before switching off In addition to all functions of the normal LCD screen the large screen also shows the time of day in hours and minutes 00 00 blinks when the clock battery is empty As a warning the Assist mode blinks when the motor is being overburdened As soon as this period of excess burden has subsided the screen will retur...

Page 35: ...h the arrow pointing down switches into a weaker support mode By continuing to press the buttons you will jump from the strongest support to the weakest and vice versa The fol lowing modes are available Eco Standard High No Assist STANDARD GESAMT KM km h km 25 9 Lighting display Speed Plus Distance of current trip Total distance covered Average speed Maximum speed achieved Battery charge level Whe...

Page 36: ...e Light button setup mode is closed and the changed settings are saved Set the wheel size Set the total km Set the time Set the total km 6 th position Set the wheel size 4 th position Set the time 4 th position Background lighting Set up contrast Set the unit of measurement Set language Set the total km 4 th position Set the wheel size 3 rd position Set the time 3 rd position Set the total km 2 nd...

Page 37: ...e optimised for various riding styles and cadences Perfor mance and energy consumption match var ious high pedalling frequencies Commonly everyday users and tour riders ride with a lower cadence than sports riders Please ask your FLYER retailer which approach is best for you The range of your FLYER is optimised to the state of the art It is influenced by the battery you select as well as various o...

Page 38: ...rect or der Otherwise it is impossible to make a unique identification In the documen tation you received from the retailer when you purchased your FLYER there is also a section where the frame num ber is entered The frame number can also be en graved on various parts of the frame On pedelecs it is often located on the motor mount Other possible areas include the seat post the dropouts or the bott...

Page 39: ...erentiation is made between suspension parts which work with a steel spring and those with an air chamber This results in differenc es specifically affecting the weight of the bike although both types fulfil the functions listed above To ensure functionality the chassis has to be set up by the specialist retailer to match the weight of the rider and the type of use This setup work requires both sp...

Page 40: ...or harder suspension springs or the preload changed To do this please contact your FLYER retailer To ensure effective functional ity it is important to regularly clean the suspension parts You can purchase cleaner specifically for this purpose from your specialist re tailer although warm water and wash ing up liquid also suffice Do not forget to regularly grease the suspension parts You can purcha...

Page 41: ...ur special ist retailer to identify and remedy pos sible problems The full suspension FLYER is also permitted to ride with a trailer Regularly check the trailer attachment and the mounting of the suspension parts and the rear swing arm in the frame Riding with a trailer places increased strain on the bike Check whether the parts named are still free of any play and are secure Suspension and chassi...

Page 42: ...als towards the crank and fold them up to 90 2 Open the seat quick release and push the seat post all the way down Then close the quick release again ensuring that the seat remains in position 3 Open the quick release on the handlebars and turn the handlebars to point them in the driving direction Close the quick release Open the quick release below the handlebars and push this tube all the way do...

Page 43: ...r stem to the right side of the bike 2 1 5 If it is still out fold the kickstand of your FLYER back in 6 First open the safety on the frame joint and then push the lock lever back Then you can fold the front part of the frame to the left 1 2 8 This is how your FLYER should look in cor rectly folded position 7 Move the front and rear part of the frame to gether up to the point where the magnet hold...

Page 44: ... correctly clicked into place completely and securely The lock lever point 4 has to be to tally upright in its final position and completely covered by the safety The stem point 3 may only be pulled out to the maximum length marking Pedal cranks which are not completely secured can lead to damage to the crankset They always have to be securely fastened Check whether the bottom bracket is secure at...

Page 45: ...website on the Internet 18 3 Checking the rims The rims will wear more quickly if the wheels are fitted with rim brakes 18 2 Checking the hubs You can check the hub bearings as follows Lift the wheels up from the ground by first lifting the pedelec at the front then at the rear Push each wheel to start them turn ing The wheel should continue to turn and then slow evenly If the wheel suddenly stops...

Page 46: ... air pressure from PSI into bar is printed in chapter 33 4 Technical information Tyres are subject to wear due to their constant use Check the profile depth at regular in tervals as well as the tyre pressure and condition of the side walls of the tyre Grooves as a wear indicators 19 Tyres and inner tubes 19 1 Tyres Tyres are produced in different types The tyre profile differs from type to type Th...

Page 47: ... fitted with a Presta or Sclaverand valve Unscrew the valve cap by turning it anti clockwise Open the knurled nut by turning it anti clockwise Use the following method to pump up an inner tube fitted with a Dunlop or Woods valve Unscrew the valve cap by turning it anti clockwise Use a suitable air pump to inflate the inner tube Screw the valve cap onto the valve clock wise Please read the Brakes c...

Page 48: ...pedal brakes 20 2 Removing a wheel Please note that the process described in the following is an example Therefore please also take note of the information provided by the respective manufacturer or contact your spe cialist retailer 20 2 1 Removing the front wheel You may have to remove the light cable be fore removing the wheel Open the quick release if your FLYER has one see chap 7 2 Operating q...

Page 49: ... gentle jolt from above and then lightly towards the front The wheel is then released and can be threaded out of the chain With gear hubs In order to remove the rear wheel the cable has to be removed from the shifter unit Step 2 If you pull on the cable casing you can unthread the gear cable through the gap in the counterholder of the gear unit Step 1 Change the gear lever to position 1 Always lay...

Page 50: ...g an inner tube Pump the inner tube back up in order to be able to identify where the inner tube is dam aged You may possibly have to remount the valve stem Dunlop or Woods valves Ideally you should be able to quickly iden tify the damaged spot by holding the inner tube under water The area in question can be identified by the air bubbles escaping If you are on a ride you can pump the in ner tube ...

Page 51: ...posite side to the chain system Fit the wheel exactly in the mid dle of the dropout until it touches When you have tightened the axle nut or correctly closed the quick release you can then re attach the brake cable Please ensure that the brake pads are located correctly to meet the brake sur faces and then carry out a brake test Before refitting the tyres check them for foreign bodies such as shar...

Page 52: ...ear shift arm can be mounted almost parallel to the frame fork The protruding part of the lock washer has to be located on the open side of the drop outs Insert the lock washers in such a way that the teeth precisely fit into the dropout slots on the front and rear side of the hub axle Step 3 Tense the chain by pulling the rear wheel backwards and attach this as centrally as pos sible in the rear ...

Page 53: ... cable for hub gears Attach the cable to the cassette joint pulley so that the cable attachment nut is pointed outwards against the dropout and push the straight side of the washer against the open side of the pulley Turn the cable 60 to the right and fasten it on the hook When fitting the brake arm clamp bracket hold the clamp bracket nut tight with a 10 mm spanner to tighten the clamp bracket sc...

Page 54: ...able fasten ing screw correctly in the open side CJ 8S20 JAPAN LO CK CJ 8S20 JAPAN LO CK Check if the cable is correctly inserted in the pulley guides You should only take part in pub lic road traffic after first taking your bike for a test ride and test ing your hub gear system Source Shimano techdocs Shifter cable Cassette joint pulley Cable casing holder Pulley hole Guide Guide 2 mm allen key o...

Page 55: ...tup of your gears should only be made in small steps and with the greatest of care Incorrect setup work can lead to the chain coming off the sprockets and causing a fall If you are at all unsure contact a special ist retailer who can set this up for you Despite a perfectly set up chain gear system a bike chain crossing at an angle can lead to noises during riding These noises are normal and do not...

Page 56: ...ou have to continue pedalling while applying the lever Switching from a small to a larger sprocket Lever A For switching just one gear push lever A to position 1 For switching two gears push the lever to position 2 Switching from a large to a smaller sprocket Lever B Applying this once will switch to a smaller gear 21 1 1 2 Gear grip shift By turning the gear grip shift you can vary the required a...

Page 57: ...in gears If you want to transport your FLYER by car or train please ensure that the rear derailleur is not subject to any pressure Any pressure could bend the attachment of the rear derail leur to the frame and lead to incorrect func tionality This can result in serious accidents if the chain and the rear derailleur contact with the spokes of the rear wheel If you remove the rear wheel for transpo...

Page 58: ...he starting position after being applied If the rear wheel of your FLYER is difficult to turn the brake shoes and or the hub likely have to be greased This work should be done by a specialist retailer Gears can also be changed while you are pedalling Take a little pressure off the pedals during gear changes Otherwise depending on the addi tional motor performance the inter nal excess load protecti...

Page 59: ...position 1 or into position 2 to switch two gears In this way it is possible to switch a maximum of two gears There are two clearly visible yellow markings on two of the components If these yellow marking lines are not aligned turn the cable adjustment screw of the gear lever to align the yellow markings Af ter this set the gear lever from position 4 to 1 and then back to 4 Check if the yellow mar...

Page 60: ...s procedure for removing fitting the system in the case of a puncture are provided in the enclosed operat ing instructions It is certainly also helpful if your specialist retailer explains the function ality to you and demonstrates removing fitting the system How to check for wear on your bike chain Hold some of the segments of the bike chain on the front gear ring with the thumb and forefinger At...

Page 61: ...m portant for hub gear systems There has to be one to two centimetres of vertical play between chain ring and sprockets Excessive play can lead to the chain falling off Too little play in contrast can lead to the chain wearing prematurely Here is the basic approach to retightening the bike chain Loosen the axle nuts Pull the rear wheel backwards until the chain has achieved the level of tension de...

Page 62: ...ant use You have to check the level of wear at regular intervals Grooves on the brake shoes serve as markings to help you to identify the level of wear If these are no longer visible the brake shoes have to be replaced Always replace both brake shoes at the same time 23 1 Important information and precautionary measures Check the chain again for the correct tension 2 3cm Only loosen this screw wit...

Page 63: ...uld you allow any oil or grease to contact the brake pads as the brak ing performance is otherwise substantially impacted If the brake pads come into contact with oil or grease these have to be replaced Brake cables are subject to wear due to their constant use Check the wear level at regular intervals and allow the brake cables to be replaced by a specialist if required Regularly check the brake ...

Page 64: ...ble at regular intervals Have the brake oiled with Shimano roller brake grease from Shimano at regular intervals Brakes brake levers and braking systems Hub brakes are strongly heated by long periods of braking Con stant braking can reduce the braking performance with the brakes possibly completely failing You should therefore adjust your riding style ac cordingly Do not brake constantly on long d...

Page 65: ... sion just as you would during strong peri ods of braking The front brake should brake so effectively that the rear wheel lifts off the ground The braking force on the rear wheel should be so strong that it locks 23 4 2 Setting the distance of the brake pad to the rim The distance between the brake pad and the rim can be set by turning the cable adjustment screw on the brake lever If you turn the ...

Page 66: ...oving the wheel you now have enough space to remove the tyre Re fitting the wheel is the same process as removing the wheel simply in reverse Before you close the brake quick release the brake has to be positioned in such a way that the brake pad contacts the middle of the rim when the brake is applied Ensure that the word CLOSED can be seen on the closed quick re lease lever 23 4 4 Hydraulic rim ...

Page 67: ... ing force of the quick release can be reduced if it is heated by the brake disk Have the brake disk replaced if it is worn out or bent This replacement procedure has to be carried out by a specialist retailer If the remaining thickness of the brake pads is less than 0 5 mm these have to be replaced As this is a vital part for your safety this work should be car ried out by a specialist retailer 2...

Page 68: ...tructions provided by the component manufacturer The braking system can be cleaned in the same way as the rest of the bike with warm water and mild cleaning fluid e g washing up liquid You can use a sponge or a soft cloth The brake discs and brake surfaces of rims should be specially cleaned with isopropyl al cohol Your FLYER retailer can recommend a suitable cleaning fluid for this It is essentia...

Page 69: ...both pistons have to be carefully and equally pushed back To do this push a flat and CLEAN object be tween both brake pads this could be a tyre lever or a grease free tool Use this to press the brake piston back into its starting position Fit the wheel and stand the bike up Now apply the brake lever several times until the brake pads contact the brake disc as usual and then return to the correct p...

Page 70: ...n the right facing forwards Re attach the connections correctly and check that the lighting is working properly To do this turn the front wheel and check if the light comes on 24 3 Failure of the lighting system In order to remove the front wheel you first have to remove the connection of the light cable Connector cover Remove Connector cover Connect Cable Front wheel fork Front wheel fork Mudguar...

Page 71: ...R is fitted with modern lighting technology In addition to the conventional features it also offers you safety functions such as a standlight This means that if you are stationary at night e g at a traffic light you are still visible to other public road traf fic participants Equally some models are equipped with the newly developed daytime lights These are supplied by various energy sources depen...

Page 72: ...antial load of the front wheel rack For more on this please read the instructions supplied by the component manufacturer On a full suspension frame mounting a luggage rack to gether with the additional load can substantially alter the handling and suspension of the bike The suspension shock absorber therefore has to be ad justed to the load To do this ensure that you follow the operating manual of...

Page 73: ...hat the driver is at least 16 years old You always have to fit the en closed accessories in line with the guidelines and instructions You have to ensure that screwed con nections are secured with the correct torque see chapter 33 3 Torques for screwed connections Only use add on parts which satisfy the requirements of the applicable legal guidelines and road traffic regu lations Using unpermitted ...

Page 74: ...he moving levers of the suspension seat posts are dangerous Prevent the child from reaching into this part The child always has to be strapped into the child seat Otherwise there is a danger of the child falling out and being seriously injured Children should always wear a well fitting bicycle helmet in order to pre vent head injuries in the case of a fall The handling of the pedelec is negatively...

Page 75: ...ith an empty trailer The weight of the trailer is also in cluded in the calculation for the high est permissible overall weight You may require a substantially long er braking distance to stop when rid ing with a trailer Please take this into account in order to avoid accidents Ask your specialised dealer about the maximum permissible weight of the trailer you may tow with your Flyer The handlebar...

Page 76: ...pants could be endangered by this so you should remove all loose parts from the pedelec before beginning transport A roof rack changes the total height of your vehicle Accessories and equipment 27 Car roof rack and rear carrier Do not transport your pe delec upside down Only secure the pedelec on the handlebars stem seat or seat post if this is in tended by the manufacturer of the carrier When sec...

Page 77: ... use a torque spanner to fit parts with the correct torque 28 Carbon components As a special material carbon carbon fibre requires special handling and care This applies for the design of the pedelec the maintenance the riding style as well as the transport and storage 28 1 Properties Carbon parts may not be bent dented or misshapen after an accident or fall Fibres could be destroyed in some cases...

Page 78: ... a sponge While cleaning the bike you should check your pedelec for cracks notch es or material deformities every time Damaged parts have to be replaced Please only ride your pedelec again after this check has been carried out Remedy any damage to the paint work 28 6 Attaching to assembly stands If you want to fix your FLYER to an assembly stand for instance for cleaning the bike you are only perm...

Page 79: ...mum permitted air pressure Both are usually printed on the side of the tyre If the tyre pressure is too low pump the tyres up to the level stated This helps re duce wear Protect the tyres against damaging influ ences such as sun rays petrol oils etc 29 4 Rims in connection with rim brakes Under braking both the rim brakes and the brake pads are in use and are subject to high levels of wear given t...

Page 80: ...systems LEDs are sometimes used as lighting elements These cannot be in dividually replaced If a bulb fails replace it with another new bulb 29 10 Handlebar grips Grips and covers can be worn by normal use It may therefore be necessary to replace them from time to time Check that the grips are secure at regular intervals 29 11 Hydraulic oils and lubricants The effectiveness of hydraulic oils and l...

Page 81: ...s Handlebars Pedals Crankset Seat Seat post and Attachment screws And the following components should be set up Headset Gear system Brakes Suspension parts After approximately 200 kilometres ridden or four to six weeks have the first inspection of your pedelec carried out by a specialist This is necessary as the spokes bed in during the first few kilometres while the brake and gear cables extend a...

Page 82: ...alist retailer and greased or replaced After 3 000 kilometres ridden Have the following parts checked Hubs Headset Pedals Shift cables and Brake cables by your specialist retailer as well as dismantled checked cleaned greased and replaced if required Teflon coated cable housings should not come into contact with lubricants or oils After every rain shower Clean and grease the following parts Gear s...

Page 83: ...ktrorad com www pedelecforum de In the case of the Speed FLYER certain parts have to be used in order to attain the permis sion to ride Specific components are defined in the ap provals process which are allowed to be used on this bicycle That means that the Speed FLYER is only legal if precisely the same parts as the ap proved bicycle are used If parts are subsequently changed or re placed the sa...

Page 84: ... Performance Draht 50 305 70 kg 5 bar Big Apple Performance Draht 50 203 70 kg 4 bar Kojak Performance Falt Draht 35 622 110 kg 6 5 bar Smart Sam Performance Draht 42 622 120 kg 6 bar Smart Sam Performance Draht 54 559 140 kg 4 bar Carzy Bob Performance Draht 60 507 130 kg 4 5 bar Energizer Active Draht 37 622 85 kg 6 bar Energizer Active Draht 40 622 95 kg 6 bar Energizer Active Draht 47 559 90 k...

Page 85: ...g Maximum load of the rear luggage rack 40 kg 33 3 Torques for screwed connec tions In the case of hard aluminium alloys a screw has to be inserted to at least x1 4 of the screw diameter e g nominal diameters of the M5 screw 5 mm x 1 4 7 mm minimum screw in depth Use a torque spanner to tighten key screwed connections The spanner shows the required torque in Nm Newton metres You can find the corre...

Page 86: ...Inner bearing BSA According to the manufacturer s instructions Disc brake cali per Shimano IS and PM M6 6 to 8 Disc brake cali per Magura M6 6 Gear lever clamp M5 5 Brake lever clamp M5 5 V brakes at tachment screw M6 10 Freewheel at tachment screw n a 40 Cassette at tachment ring n a 30 Grip screw on M4 M5 3 5 Screwed connection Thread Torque nm Carbon frame seat clamp M5 M6 5 5 Carbon frame bott...

Page 87: ... mm 2 0 bar 30 psi 33 4 Tyres and tyre pressure The amounts for the recommended tyre pres sure can either be named in bar or PSI The following table presents the conversions for the usual pressure levels and shows which tyre widths these pressures should be applied to 33 5 Lighting system The type of replacement light bulbs depend on the lighting system installed in your pedelec The following list...

Page 88: ...o not touch it You could suf fer burns Never attempt to operate your FLYER with a different battery other than an original battery Your specialist re tailer can advise you about selecting the right battery Never remove component covers or parts This could expose live parts Connecting points could also be live Only specialist retailers can repair or service your bike when it is still live Do not da...

Page 89: ...arraty and guarantee cover complete bikes which undergo final assembly and tuning at BIKETEC AG authorised retail outlets The guarantee does not cover damage which is caused through normal usage and wear e g tyres inner tubes chains brake pads etc It is the responsibility of the bike owner to regularly service and care for the bike In some EU states a bike which requires registration from the cate...

Page 90: ...tailer 2nd inspection At least after 2 000 kilometres or one year Order no Date c All necessary servicing work carried out see service and maintenance plan Exchanged or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the retailer 3rd inspection At least after 4 000 kilometres or two years Order no Date c All necessary servicing work carried out see service and maintenance plan Exchanged or repaired parts St...

Page 91: ...nspection At least after 8 000 kilometres or four years Order no Date c All necessary servicing work carried out see service and maintenance plan Exchanged or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the retailer 6th inspection At least after 10 000 kilometres or five years Order no Date c All necessary servicing work carried out see service and maintenance plan Exchanged or repaired parts Stamp and ...

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