Do not attempt to operate the battery user interface while riding
BATTERY RANGE
The battery range is typically 30km to 70km (~20mi to ~45mi), this can be affected by a number of factors.
Take these into account to maximize the range. Information on battery care can be found on page
12.
ASSISTANCE MODE
The higher the assistance mode the more battery power is used; to improve the battery range, lower the
assistance mode where possible.
TYRE PRESSURE
Keeping your tyres properly inflated will reduce the rolling resistance of the bike and mean that both the rider
and the electric assist need to use less energy, this will improve the battery range in comparison to under
inflated tyres. For more information on tyre pressures please see page 21.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Routes which require you to start and stop often (such as city riding with lots of junctions) will use more
battery power than routes with more continuous riding.
WIND CONDITIONS
If riding into a headwind, a greater amount of power will be needed to maintain the same speed. Similarly a
tailwind will reduce the amount of power used.
CADENCE
The system will work with a wide cadence range, very low cadences will force the motor to work harder and
use more power; try using different gears to alter your cadence and find what works best for you.
TEMPERATURE
The efficiency of the battery will reduce at low temperatures, so you might experience improved range in the
summer compared to the winter. The optimum operating temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius.
HILLS
Riding up hill will use more power and reduce the range, riding downhill will use less power.
BATTERY LEVEL
The battery level indicator has 5 lights which show the level of charge (fig. 2). When the battery is
switched on and connected to the bike the battery indicator will be illuminated.
Fig. 2
10% or less
10-27%
28-47%
48-66%
67-85%
86-100%
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2
3
4
5
1 Flashing
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