7
THE MAIDEN VOYAGE
Okay! Do you think you are ready to strap on your helmet
and go for a spin? Take a minute to familiarize yourself with
your Faraday Porteur and how it rides.
First, review the
Safety
guidelines on p.9.
Then, make sure your bike fits (See
Does It Fit?
on p.27).
Pick a controlled, quiet environment—ideally, away from
cars, other cyclists, obstacles or other hazards. Now it’s
time to turn on the power (see
Electrical Operation
on p.13).
For first-timers, the hardest function of the Porteur to
master is arguably the kickstand. Are you familiar with its
operation? (See
Kickstand
on p.52)
Once you’re ready, mount your bike and push off. It’s
important to be familiar with the braking and shifting
actions of the bicycle (See
Brakes,
p.15, &
Gears
, p.17).
Test the Faraday’s handling and response until you feel
comfortable enough to graduate to busier roads.
Finally, experiment with the different pedal assist modes
(See
Selector
on p.19). Remember that with pedal assist,
the motor only provides power while you’re pedaling. There
is no throttle. Don’t worry if you find yourself smiling ear to
ear while you ride. BOOST mode is REALLY fun!
PRO TIP:
If you have any questions, or if you feel
something with the bicycle is wrong, take it to a
qualified bicycle shop before you ride again.