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For more details about the electrical system please
see chapter 18 and consult the Electrical System
Manual provided with your e-bike.
DANGER!
Please familiarise yourself with the grip
of your pedals. Pedals may get slippery
when wet!
Braking system
• Familiarise yourself with the braking system and
test the braking power before heading into traffic.
• Your e-bike is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes
which can be much more powerful than what you
are used to. Squeezing the Lever too fast can lead
to unintended sudden stopping and cause you to
crash or get rear ended.
• Adjust the brake levers so you can reach them
every time.
• On Hermansen e-bikes the Right Lever operates
the rear brake, and the Left Lever operates the
front brake. Check if the front brake Lever is
on the side of the handlebar that you are used
to. If it is not you can either train with the new
arrangement or have a qualified bike mechanic
change the arrangement to fit your needs.
ATTENTION!
Always bed-in new brakes for optimum
braking performance and low wear.
Bedding in disc brakes is the process
of preparing new disc rotors or pads for
heavy use by transferring material from
brake pads to the rotor through a careful
heating/cooling cycle.
For more details about the brakes please see chapter
12.
DANGER!
Modern brakes are much more powerful
than simple rim or drum brakes. Make
sure to test the braking power before
heading into traffic. Unintended braking
can lead to an accident. Slowly squeeze
the brake to generate more braking force.
When riding with a full load, the handling
is affected and it takes longer to stop.
Wheels and tyres
• Check the tight fit of quick releases and all
important bolts and nuts.
• Check the tyre air pressure. You will find the
required air pressure at the sidewall of the tyres.
Do not exceed the minimum and maximum air
pressure.
• Make sure that tyres and rims are free from
damages, cracks and deformations.
DANGER!
A worn or damaged Rim may fail without
warning and cause the rider to crash.
Gear Shifter
(applies to Hermansen multi-speed bikes only)
• Make a test ride in a safe area away from traffic to
familiarise yourself with the function of the Gear
Shifter and how to upshift and downshift.
For more details about gear shifting please see
chapter 13.
TIP!
Hermansen Bike Ten is a multi-speed
e-bike designed to be ridden normally like
a conventional bike if the power assist
is turned off. If you are going downhill
or want to extend your range, you can
turn off the assistance but keep the app
display on to watch your speed.
Riding position
• Ensure correct adjustment and attachment of
saddle, handlebar and stem for a secure and
comfortable riding position.
• The best riding position is the one that you are
most comfortable in, but a wrongly adjusted
seating position may lead to back or joint pain and
reduce your control.
• Check that your Saddle and Handlebar are at the
correct position and that you can reach Brake
Levers and Gear Shifter comfortably.
For more details about the riding position please see
chapter 11.
9. Before every ride ‘quick-check’
All of the following points must be checked before
every ride.
DANGER!
Only ride your bike if it passed all the
steps of the quick check. In case of
doubt, ‘consult a qualified bike mechanic.
A defective e-bike can cause accidents.
ATTENTION!
After a fall or accident only start using
your e-bike again once a qualified bike
mechanic has checked it for possible
damage.
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