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A.  General

1. Handlebar
2. Fork
3. SyncDrive Motor (hub motor)
4.  Chainwheel and PedalPlus  

Power Sensor (torque sensor) 

5. I

2

 Driver Unit (driver board)

6. Rear Rack
7.  Rear Pannier Bag and EnergyPak Cover
8. EnergyPak Lock (battery lock)
9. Rear Light
10. Mudguard
11. Multi-speed Rear Hub/Sprocket 

1. What it’s called ............................................................................................. p. 4
 

A. General

 

B. EnergyPak and charger

 

C. Handlebar and stem

2. EnergyPak and charger operation ................................................................ p. 6
 

A. Normal charging 

 

B. EnergyPak lock key

 

C. Range for EnergyPak

 

D. Safety precautions

3. How things work ........................................................................................... p. 12
 

A. Hybrid Cycling Technology - Activating Hybrid Power

 

B. RideControl Command Center 

 

 

1. Assist mode select button

            

2. EnergyPak Capacity

            

3. Malfunction indicator

            

4. Self-test indicator

 

C. Rear Rack

4. Service & Maintenance................................................................................. p. 15
 

A. Recommendation for cleaning 

 

B. Avoid leaving the Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycle outside in bad weather

5. Troubleshooting guide .................................................................................. p. 16

 

NOTE:

This manual is not intended as a comprehensive service, repair or maintenance manual.  Please see your Authorized  

Giant Dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:

Take a moment to record the information below about your Hybrid bicycle.  Keep this manual in a safe place for  

future reference.

Date of Purchase ______________________________________________________

Dealer _______________________________________________________________

Key Number __________________________________________________________

Hybrid Bicycle Serial Number

  ___________________________________________

OTHER GIANT HYBRID 

CYCLING TECHNOLOGY 

BICYCLES… 

In some Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycles, the PedalPlus 

Power Sensor is located on the drive-side chainstay dropout 

as indicated above.  These bicycles may feature a multi-speed 

rear wheel that requires a rear derailleur to shift gears.  These 

bicycles also may feature cranksets similar to those found on 

regular bicycles.

Contents

1.  WHAT IT’S CALLED

4

3

1

2

3

4

Chainstay dropout 

and PedalPlus 

Power Sensor

Crankset

Rear

derailleur

6

8

7

10

9

11

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Summary of Contents for TWIST FREEDOM DX

Page 1: ...r racing will put the you ride a bicycle Sharing the Joy of the Ride Nothing makes us happier than seeing people out riding bikes For over thirty years Giant has manufactured and distributed quality b...

Page 2: ...ot intended as a comprehensive service repair or maintenance manual Please see your Authorized Giant Dealer for all service repairs or maintenance FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Take a moment to record the info...

Page 3: ...trol 3 Handlebar Stem 4 Power Control Switch on models with two EnergyPaks 5 Gear Shifter 6 Gear Indicator may look different depending on model of bicycle 2 ENERGYPAK AND CHARGER OPERATION B ENERGYPA...

Page 4: ...plug the charger s power source plug from the electrical outlet KEEP THE AREA WHERE THE ENERGYPAK IS CHARGED WELL VENTILATED AND FREE FROM LITTER OR ANYTHING ELSE COMBUSTIBLE TO AVOID FIRE FROM SPARKS...

Page 5: ...gear usage Pedaling in the correct gear for the terrain will help save energy for both the rider and the EnergyPak energy 2 TO HELP MAINTAIN MAXIMUM RANGE Charge the EnergyPak at room temperature bet...

Page 6: ...the LED s will illuminate respective to the power available in the EnergyPak It is extremely important to the performance of your Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycle and to your personal enjoyment and s...

Page 7: ...and L4 should light up in order on the RideControl Command Center depending on the pressure you ve generated while stepping on the right pedal The harder you push down on the pedal the more LED s up...

Page 8: ...ther reduces EnergyPak life 2 Riding up lots of hills Riding with frequent starts and stops 3 Riding at high gear ratio Range less than expected Flat road Med Gear Speed riding Top Gear Up hill Low Ge...

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