-During daily use, please keep the controller clean and dry. Keep it away from water, vibration and
contamination, otherwise the controller may be damaged.
Safeguard your bicycle
•
Purchase a strong lock to prevent theft. Always lock
your bike.
•
Note your frame serial number. It is located at the
front on the frame on top of the front fork or on the
underside of the frame near the bottom bracket. If
you have problems locating your serial number
please contact customer service.
•
Park your bike undercover, out of direct sunlight
protected from rain, snow, water, sea water and
wind in a safe location which does not obstruct
traffic and is clear from hazardous conditions
including heat and cold. Humidity especially in areas
close to the sea can cause corrosion. UV exposure
can cause rubber to crack and paint to faint.
•
Park your bike in a manner that it doesn't fall.
Falling may damage the bike, most commonly on
the handlebar, handle grips, gear shifter and rear
derailleur.
•
If bicycle is stored for an extended time it should be
lifted off the ground with tyre pressure at half of
the recommended level. Charge battery at least
every month as per the respective battery
maintenance chapter in this manual.
•
Clean your bike every week with moist rag. Any
parts which rub against the frame can remove paint
or in extreme cases damage to frame. Use
protective padding material if needed to protect
frame.
•
Do not clamp the frame during transportation to
prevent accidental damage. Use sturdy adapter bars
for transport which attach at seat-post and handle-
stem. Always use adapters which are able to carry
the weight of the bike. Remove battery for
transport if needed to reduce weight of bike.
•
Cover bikes which are transported on the outside of
a vehicle with a suitable cover to prevent exposure
to weather.
•
Always make sure that no cables are overstretched
and that parts of the bike which touch are
separated appropriately for example using rags or
other padding material.
•
To ship a bike in a box wrap frame parts with
padding, for example a foam sheet or bubble wrap.
Pack bike in the same manner as it has been
received by you if you have received a bike in a box.
Keep the original packing material and box in the
unlikely case the bike has to be shipped again. Make
sure the bottom of fork is protected to prevent it
from penetrating the box.
•
When parking, lock battery into frame and remove
keys or remove battery to prevent theft.
•
Check with your local authorities whether it is
allowed to transport the bike with public transport.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance ensures that the bike is in good condition to
be ridden safely. The recommendations below are for normal
use. If your bike is used more frequently it needs to be
maintained more often. If any parts need repair, fix or replace
them immediately.
Tools for maintenance:
Torque wrench (recommended) showing Nm or lb/inch units
Allen keys: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 mm
Open end spanners: 8, 9, 10, 13, 15mm
Phillips head screw driver
Bicycle tyre pump with gauge
Spoke spanner
Bike tyre repair kit including tyre removal levers and spare inner
tube
Grease and lubricant
Not all tools are necessary for all bikes.
Important Notice!
Having the electric bike assembled, adjusted
and serviced by a competent electric bike mechanic is the best
practice and it will reduce the risk of injury.
Best practice:
A competent electric bicycle mechanic should perform the
following tasks:
•
Assembly and full check after assembly, including tuning of
spokes.
•
After 30 days: Check and re-tuning. After the first days of
riding some components may need re-adjustment, for
example brake or gear wires may stretch. Disc brakes may
need several weeks to
“brake
-
in”
until they reach optimum
performance.
•
Every 600 miles (1000km) or every year, whichever comes
first: full service
Maintenance schedule
Before each ride
: refer to
“Checklist
before each
ride”
section in
this manual
Every week:
clean with moist rag, check for loose spokes
Monthly check
: wheel-bearings, rim wear, Stem bolts, headset-
bearing, pedals, chain wear, cable wear, gear levers, derailleur,
brakes, stand, accessory bolts, suspension fork bolts, rear
suspension bolts, reflectors, lubricate forks, lubricate derailleur.
Check battery for signs of damage and anything unusual.
Every three months
: Check crank arms and bottom brackets,
lubricate brake levers and brake-arm fixing bolts.
Every Year:
Lubricate handlebar stem, lubricate seat post,
replace grease: on pedal threads, in bottom bracket bearings, in
wheel bearings, in headset bearings. Lubricate quick release on
wheels and seat-post, and folding pivots (frame, seat post,
handle-stem). Inspect motor for any unusual noise.
© Leitner Pty Ltd 2020
4