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Wobbling wheel.
1. Axle broken.
2. Wheel out of true.
3. Hub comes loose.
4. Headset binding.
5. Hub bearings collapsed.
6. QR mechanism loose.
1. Replace axle.
2. True wheel.
3. Adjust hub bearings.
4. Adjust headset.
5. Replace bearings.
6. Adjust QR mechanism
Steering not accurate.
1. Wheels not aligned in frame.
2. Headset loose or binding.
3. Front forks or frame bent
1. Align wheels correctly.
2. Adjust/tighten headset.
3. Take bike to a bike shop for
possible frame realigment.
Frequent punctures.
1. Inner tube old or faulty.
2. Tire tread/casing worn.
3. Tire unsuited to rim.
4. Tire not checked after previous
puncture.
5. Tire pressure too low.
6. Spoke protruding into rim.
1. Replace inner tube.
2. Replace tire.
3. Replace with correct tire.
4. Remove sharp object embedded
in tire.
5. Correct tire pressure.
6. File down spoke.
Bicycle has reduced range
and/or speed.
1. Low batteries.
2. Faulty or old batteries.
3. Low tire pressure.
4. Brakes dragging against rim.
5. Riding in hilly terrain, headwind,
etc.
1. Charge batteries for recommended
time.
2. Replace batteries.
3. Inflate tires to recommended
pressure.
4. Adjust brakes and/or rim.
5. 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.
1. Low batteries.
2. Damaged planetary gears.
1. Charge batteries for recommended
time.
2. Replace hub motor/wheel.
No power when the switch
is turned “ON”.
1. Blown fuse.
2. Loose connectors.
3. Broke wire.
4. Faulty switch.
5. Faulty controller.
1. Replace fuse.
2. Check all connectors.
3. Inspect all wires for damage.
4. Replace switch and retest.
5. Replace controller and retest.
Bicycle operates OK but
battery gauge does not
light up.
1. Loose connectors.
2. Damaged wires.
3. Faulty battery gauge.
1. Check throttle and/or battery
gauge connectors.
2. Inspect all wires.
3. Replace battery gauge.
Battery gauge lights up but
bicycle does not operate.
1. Faulty brake inhibitor.
2. Loose motor wire connector.
1. Replace brake inhibitor(s) and
retest.
2. Check motor wire connector.
Bicycle runs at full speed
without pedaling.
1. Faulty sensor.
2. Faulty controller.
1. Replace sensor and retest.
2. Replace controller and retest.
Battery indicates full
charge
when tested at the charge
port but bicycle does not
operate.
1. Faulty controller.
2. Loose connectors.
3. Poor contact between battery
terminals.
1. Replace controller.
2. Check all connectors.
3. Inspect and clean battery terminals.
Bicycle has intermittent
power.
1. Loose connectors.
2. Damaged wires.
1. Check all connectors.
2. Inspect all wires.
