Ecoglider RS I, User Manual

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Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Wobbling wheel
- Axle broken
- Wheel out of true
- Hub comes loose
- Headset binding
- Hub bearings collapsed
- QR mechanism loose - Replace axle
- True wheel
- Adjust hub bearings
- Adjust headset
- Replace bearings
- Adjust QR mechanism
Steering not accurate
- Wheels not aligned in frame
- Headset loose or binding
- Front forks or frame bent
- Align wheels correctly
- Adjust /tighten headset
- Take bike to a bike shop for
possible frame realigment
Frequent punctures
- Inner tube old or faulty
- Tire tread/casing worn
- Tire unsuited to rim
- Tire not checked after previous puncture
- Tire pressure too low
- Spoke protruding into rim - Replace inner tube
- Replace tire
- Replace with correct tire
- Remove sharp object embedded in tire
- Correct tire pressure
- File down spoke
Bicycle has reduced range
And/or speed
- Low batteries
- Faulty or old batteries
- Low tire pressure
- Brakes dragging against rim
- Riding in hilly terrain, headwind, etc.
- Charge batteries for recommended time
- Replace batteries
- Inflate tires to recommended pressure
- Adjust brakes and/or rim
- Reduced range to be expected in these
Types of terrain and/or weather conditions
Hub motor makes a “clicking” noise
and has reduce power and/or shuts off - Low batteries
- Damaged planetary gears - Charge batteries for recommended time
- Replace hub motor/wheel
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