ECLYPSE ELECTRIC KIDS’ BIKE MANUAL
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4. BEFORE RIDING ECLYPSE ASTRA
KIDS E-BIKE
1. THE STARTING PROCESS: SIT, PUSH, COAST,
BRAKE, PRACTICE
(Perform under adult supervision, wearing protective equipment, in an open and safe area)
We recommend that children start practicing in the unpowered mode before starting to ride
the Eclypse electric kids’ bike. When the child can balance the Eclypse electric kids’ bike then
install the battery and start the power ride.
NON-POWERED TRAINING:
(Turn Power Switch to the “OFF” position and remove battery)
1. Sit on bike with feet on ground. Familiarize rider with seat, foot platform, brake,
handlebars, throttle and their function.
2. Push bike around with feet on ground learning balance and confidence.
3. Coast and practice controlled turning with feet on platform.
4. Brake to a safe stop using hand brake while maintaining control.
5. Practice standing and stopping while maintaining control without falling.
POWERED MODE QUALIFYING CHECKLIST:
Can rider push and coast safely with feet on platform?
Can rider maintain control while on standing on platform?
Can rider control bike from start to stop?
Can rider use hand brake to stop on command?
Can rider coast and turn while navigating mild hills and obstacles?
Has rider demonstrated enough control to move to powered riding without being a risk to
themselves and others?
If so move to Powered Mode training!
POWER MODE:
LOW SPEED MODE:
1. Install Battery.
2. Press Power Switch 3 secs to turn on.
• Ensure you are in the lowest power mode to start.. If not, see CHANGE
SPEED MODE sections in this manual.
3. Have child carefully push forward and practice slightly twisting throttle learning
to feel the bike beginning to move forward under power.
4. With feet on ground have child progressively increase throttle use until moving
forward balancing on their own.
5. Have child practice rolling throttle on and off as well as safe stops with hand
brake.
6. As child gains balance and demonstrates throttle and brake skills, advance to
riding with feet on the platform.
7. Coach child to maintain a safe distance from obstacles and other riders.
MID SPEED MODE:
1. Install Battery.
2. Press Power Switch 3 secs to turn on.
• Ensure you are in the Mid Speed Mode. If not, see CHANGE SPEED MODE
sections in this manual.
3. Adult should supervise child as the top speed and acceleration have both
increased in this mode.
4. Coach child to demonstrate ability to roll off throttle and use brake to slow to a
stop and maintain a safe distance for obstacles and other riders.
5. A majority of users will find this speed to be adequate for significant skill
building and lots of fun!
Before Riding
