CITY MODEL 1 • VERSION 1
• Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube joints; the handlebars; the stem;
and the seat post for any deep scratches, cracks, or discoloration.
These are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end
of its useful life and needs to be replaced. See also Appendix C.
5. Disc brakes require a different set of inspection steps.
Check for these issues before every ride:
• Pads rubbing on rotors.
• Worn out pads (which can lead to over-extended pistons).
• Pistons that are stuck and/or won’t retract fully.
• Disc rotors that are bent and need straightening by the dealer.
• Hydraulic brakes that feel “sponge-y” and/or levers that can be depressed all the way
to the grips w/o generating adequate stopping power (due to trapped air and/or leaks).
6. Ebike Specific Service Review
• Battery- always do a visual and touch inspection to ensure no overheating,
leaking or expansion. Always charge battery to 100% prior to any ride.
• Motor- Confirm no damage
• Throttle- confirm this is secure on the handlebar and moves freely
and does not have any stiction of friction
• Monitor – confirm this is charged and is free of any damage
or cracks and is functioning properly
• Cable Harness- visual and touch inspection to ensure all ends are connected correctly
and no exposed sections are showing.
WARNING: Like any mechanical device, an Ebike and its components are subject
to wear and stress. Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at
different rates and have different life cycles. If a component’s life cycle is exceeded,
the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death
to the rider.
Scratches, cracks, fraying, and discoloration are signs of stress-caused fatigue and
indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. While the
materials and workmanship of your Ebike or of individual components may be covered
by a warranty for a specified period of time by the manufacturer, this is no guarantee
that the product will last the term of the warranty. Product life is often related to the
kind of riding you do and to the treatment to which you submit the Ebike. The Ebikes
warranty is not meant to suggest that the Ebike cannot be broken or will last forever.
It only means that the Ebike is covered subject to the terms of the warranty. Please be
sure to read Appendix B, Intended Use of your Ebike and Appendix C, the lifespan of
your Ebike and its components.
7. As required: If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety Check (Section 1.D), don’t ride
the Ebike. Have your dealer check the brakes. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly
from gear to gear, the derailleur is out of adjustment. See your dealer.
8. 8. Every 25 hours of riding: Take your Ebike to your dealer for a complete checkup.
