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12

Battery indicator levels

%

≤100

%

%

%

%

80

60

40

20

%

~0

One blinking 

indicator light. The 

battery is almost 

empty. The system 

will soon power 

down to prevent 

battery cell dam-

age

One solid indicator 

light. The battery 

has about 20% 

or less charge 

remaining.

Two solid indicator 

lights. The battery 

has about 40% 

or less charge 

remaining.

Three solid 

indicator lights. 

The battery has 

about 60% or less 

charge remaining.

Four solid indicator 

lights. The battery 

has about 80% 

or less charge 

remaining.

Five solid indicator 

lights. The battery 

is close to fully 

charged. 

Displayed around the On/Off button during normal riding

Summary of Contents for IZIP EXPRESS

Page 1: ...IZIP EXPRESS OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...s 12 Lighting system 13 How to ride for best performance 13 How to get the most range from your Express 14 Rider Adjustment 15 Seatpost height and suspension 15 Handlebar height 16 Fork lockout 16 Accessories and upgrades 17 Mechanical Detail 18 Cadence sensor 18 Motor 18 Evo Drive hub 18 Battery Care 19 Long term storage 19 Service and Diagnostic 20 Belt tension adjustment 20 21 Fuses 22 Troubles...

Page 3: ...afety The Express is unlike any electric bike on the market and special care should be taken when getting to know it Because the bike quickly and easily reaches high speeds your first ride should be in an area without traffic or other hazards Try familiarizing yourself with the bike s handling at a low assist level see the Motor assist levels section of this manual for more information and read th...

Page 4: ...4 i INTRODUCTION 4 Parts and features 7 10 8 9 4 5 6 12 11 13 3 2 1 i ...

Page 5: ...lanetary dual input differential rear hub with belted transfer pulley 6 Motor drive belt Gates GT3 1150 5MGT 7 Motor housing 8 Power button top of battery 9 Assist level adjustment buttons arrow shape top of battery 10 Battery and controller inside 11 Battery pack locking lever pin 12 Headlight see Lighting System section 13 Cadence sensor behind crank on opposite side ...

Page 6: ...y care and information section of this manual for more information on extending the working life of your battery The Express battery can be charged either on or off the bike 1 Before using your charger for the first time make sure the red switch shown is set to 115V USA and Canada Other countries may have other line voltage Wrong selection may damage or ruin the battery so be careful This kind of ...

Page 7: ...he battery is fully charged all five lights will be steadily illuminated C T Agna co senim venism o aconum verc i pt corperost i onsendione usil do co nullamet delit olobore velit la mcore eril dolor A W W 115 C T Agna co nsenim venism o diaconum verc i pipt corperost i o consendione usil do co nullamet delit olobore velit la mcore eril dolor A W W 2 With the charger switch in the OFF position plu...

Page 8: ...ry handle 2 Pivot the battery so it is parallel with the bike inside the frame triangle letting the weight of the battery rest on the bike frame 3 Push the battery rearward into the motor plate as far back as it is able to go By looking between the motor plate and the battery you should be able to see if the battery is fully connected Locking pin Push ...

Page 9: ...n to hold the battery tightly you can adjust its preload by finger tightening the mushroom head at the top of the locking pin 5 Use the small lock near the battery handle to secure the battery if desired This is simply a security measure and is not essential to hold the battery in place Close Turn to adjust ...

Page 10: ... assist indicated by three flashing lights during the startup sequence About three seconds after pressing the power button when the indicator lights stop blinking the bike is ready to ride In their default state these lights show approximate remaining battery power Five lights indicate a full charge a single blinking light means the battery is almost empty and that emergency shut off is imminent ...

Page 11: ...ed Useful for extremely long trips or as a survival mode with depleted battery power 1 Super economy mode Longest range at normal pedaling cadence 2 Economy mode long range at normal cadence 3 Startup default medium range and at normal cadence 4 Express mode Full power at normal pedaling cadence lower range 5 Easy mode Lowest range maximum power even at very low pedaling cadence 100 80 60 40 20 0 ...

Page 12: ...attery has about 20 or less charge remaining Two solid indicator lights The battery has about 40 or less charge remaining Three solid indicator lights The battery has about 60 or less charge remaining Four solid indicator lights The battery has about 80 or less charge remaining Five solid indicator lights The battery is close to fully charged Displayed around the On Off button during normal riding...

Page 13: ...level 5 full power boost is reached at a lower pedaling cadence than level 4 does and so on As with all electric vehicles overall range and performance will be greatly affected by factors such as rider weight and luggage terrain headwinds and riding style Lighter weight and flatter terrain will yield the most range while heavier riders or abnormally hilly terrain may cause range to drop below the ...

Page 14: ...es Riding in conditions that force many starts and stops such as city traffic draws more power from the batteries because more energy is required to accelerate from a full stop than to maintain a constant speed Consider taking routes that have long uninterrupted stretches of riding whenever possible Keep your Express properly maintained Lube the chain inflate the tires to the pressure indicated on...

Page 15: ... as on any bike simply open the quick release mechanism securing it then move the saddle up or down until the most comfortable position is found To adjust the stiffness of the suspension mechanism remove the post from the bike then use a 6mm Allen wrench to turn the preload adjustment plate clockwise or counter clockwise to stiffen or soften the suspension system The plate is located inside the ma...

Page 16: ...ed with the new position simply tighten the right side cap bolt to the torque value printed on the cap Fork lockout The front fork has a lockout mechanism that allows the rider to switch on the fly between rigid and suspension modes The rigid lock mode is best when climbing hard hills or riding on smooth easy terrain the lack of suspension travel in this case means that less of the rider s pedalin...

Page 17: ...ub A square taper bottom bracket must be used for proper cadence sensor operation Be sure any changes you make to not interfere with the belt drive system Additional replacement battery packs are available from Currie as are other unique Express replacement parts Because almost all parts on the Express are standard bicycle equipment most parts can be ordered from a bike shop and or upgraded to sui...

Page 18: ...by the motor controller Inside the sensor a large sprocket is driven by the rotation of the bicycle s crank This sprocket is connected with a belt to the spindle of a small electric motor which acts as a generator outputting voltage that directly corresponds to the rider s pedaling cadence Evo Drive hub The Currie exclusive Evo Drive rear hub uses a proprietary patented planetary differential to c...

Page 19: ...ingle full cycle Generally as the batteries age they will lose about 13 of their total capacity per year This will manifest itself in a corresponding range decrease Li Ion batteries are recyclable at the end of their life please dispose of your batteries according to local laws When storing your Express batteries for a long period of time longer than two months Charge the battery to about 50 three...

Page 20: ...this stretching is indicated by a grinding noise from the motor pulley wheel as the belt skips under load While this will not cause damage to the drivetrain the belt could fall off the hub pulley and cause a fall if not re tensioned properly 1 Pull the drive belt off of the hub pulley wheel by prying it from above with your fingers 2 Remove the five bolts holding the black plastic motor housing to...

Page 21: ...w less than 1cm of deflection halfway along the upper span see diagram 3a 4 To re install the belt thread it through the hole in the left side motor housing loop it around the motor pulley wheel then roll it on to the hub pulley wheel from the bottom Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the belt and the pulley 5 Bolt the two halves of the motor housing back together on the bike making sure...

Page 22: ... the motor and battery from damage due to excess current Good Blown notice broken filament To check or replace the fuse simply pull it out of the battery housing using pliers then compare it to the illustration The Express uses a 40 Amp standard blade type automotive fuse purchasable from auto parts and electronics stores ...

Page 23: ... is making a good connection to the bike See Battery installation section of this manual Check battery fuse see Fuses section of this manual Even if the fuse is good removing it will reset the battery which may resolve the issue Battery charge may be too low to power bike Check battery indicator lights referring to Battery indicator levels section of this manual Motor assist level may be set to li...

Page 24: ...AMAGE ALTERATIONS MODIFICATIONS MISUSE NEGLECT OR ABUSE Warranty Frame As long as the original owner owns the bicycle Battery pack Lithium ion type One year 12 months from purchase date by original owner Warranty is void in the event proper care instructions as per the owner s manual are not followed Return to Currie for warranty inspection will be required Freight will be paid by sender SLA type ...

Page 25: ... to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of six 6 months from date of shipment The battery warranty does not include damage from power surges use of improper charger improper maintenance or other such misuse or normal wear Replaced SLA type batteries are warrantied to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from date of shipment The ba...

Page 26: ...bove warranty or any implied warranty is limited to the replacement of defective components and parts with those of equal or greater value at the sole discretion of Currie and Currie will not be responsible for labor costs or repairs IN NO EVENT SHALL CURRIE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR ECO...

Page 27: ...ghts which vary from state to state WHAT YOU SHOULD DO The original owner should bring the electric bicycle along with a purchase receipt or other proof of purchase to an Authorized Currie electric bicycle dealer or contact the Customer Service Department directly proof of purchase from original owner will be required by calling 1 800 377 4532 Those parts and or products which are determined by Cu...

Page 28: ...9453 Owensmouth Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 Phone 1 800 377 4532 Fax 1 818 734 8199 www currietech com ...

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