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WARNING! The acceleration of an electric bicycle can be faster than
anticipated and may feel unusual at first. Before your first ride, you should use
the lowest power ECO mode and become familiar with the operation of the
electric bicycle by practicing starting and stopping, cornering and navigating
obstacles in a safe environment away from other bicycles, pedestrians and/or
vehicles. Due to the greater acceleration of an electric bicycle, you should also
pay particular attention to terrain conditions as you may approach obstacles
faster than expected. Please note the default motor support mode upon
startup is always TRAIL mode.
CAUTION: The weight of your Levo is significantly higher than a bicycle
without motor support. Use caution when handling the bicycle (including, but
not limited to parking, lifting, pushing, loading it into a car or onto a bicycle
carrier and unloading it).
WARNING! Use caution when viewing or using the display while riding, as it
can be distracting and can lead to accidents. You should always stop before
changing settings or operating the various functions of the display.
5.2. BEFORE RIDING
Regardless of your experience level, you should read the “FIRST” section of your Owner’s
Manual (Bike Fit, Safety First, Mechanical Safety Check and First Ride) and carry out all
important safety checks. In addition, make sure you are familiar with the following areas of the
bicycle that are specific to electric bicycles.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE:
BATTERY: Is the battery fully charged?
TCU DISPLAY: Are you familiar with the function of the display features?
REMOTE: Are you familiar with the function of the buttons on the remote?
BEFORE EVERY RIDE:
BATTERY: Do you have sufficient battery charge?
TCU DISPLAY: Is the display functioning correctly?
REMOTE: Do you know how to use the remote to change the motor support level from OFF
to ECO to TRAIL to TURBO?
5. GENERAL NOTES ABOUT RIDING
The Levo motor provides pedal assistance only while you are pedaling and the bicycle is in
motion. The amount of pedal assistance will be higher or lower depending on the amount of
force applied to the pedals. If you stop pedaling, the motor will stop providing any assistance.
The Levo bicycle can also be ridden as a normal bicycle without motor assistance by switching
the display to the OFF mode. The same applies if the battery charge drops below 5% - 3%.
5.1. RIDING TIPS
Because of the electric motor assist, the Levo offers a unique riding experience compared to
a bicycle without motor assist. Below are some riding tips which may also reduce component
wear and increase battery range:
Pay attention to your speed going into a corner and be sure to stop pedaling well before
entering the corner. Otherwise you may carry too much speed when entering a corner.
Ride efficiently and look ahead. Any time braking force is applied, more energy is needed
to get the bicycle back up to speed.
Shift gears regularly to stay in an optimal cadence range and downshift before coming to
a stop.
Reduce pedal force before initiating a gear shift to reduce drivetrain wear.
Braking while steering may reduce the ability to control your bicycle.
Check the tire pressure regularly. Low pressure can cause the tires to roll inefficiently.
Only carry the cargo you need. More weight will drain the battery faster.
If your bicycle is exposed to cooler temperatures (0 degrees), keep the bicycle stored
indoors until just before riding.
WARNING! The motor support is activated as soon as you step onto the pedals
and the bicycle is in motion. You should be seated on the bicycle and engage
at least one brake before starting to pedal. Do not put one foot on a pedal and
throw a leg over the bicycle, as it could accelerate unexpectedly. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious personal injury or even death.
