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Many of the items scheduled on

the maintenance list are described

within this manual. Several items on

this maintenance list require special

tools and training to complete. We

recommend that you bring your bicycle

to your local bike dealer to ensure these

items are completed correctly.

Before Each Ride

• Examine the frame and fork

• Examine the wheels

• Examine tire inflation

• Examine the brakes

• Examine the handlebar and stem

• Examine the saddle and seatpost

• Examine lights and reflectors

• Ensure pedals are on tight

• Ensure all quick releases are

clamping properly

• Check battery charge level

• Check the lock for the battery

• Visually check the rechargeable

battery for damage

• Visually check the drive train for

damage and check the operation of

the system

• Visually check whether cables and

connectors are securely in place

and look for damage

• If you discover any missing or

damaged parts, do not use the

e-bike. Have an authorized dealer

repair your e-bike

Each Week

• Clean bicycle with a damp cloth

• Examine wheels for loose spokes

• Apply lubricant to suspension forks

Every Month

• Examine the attachment of the

handlebar and stem

• Examine the attachment of the

saddle and seatpost

• Examine the chain

• Examine the cables for wear

• Examine the operation of the shift

levers and derailleurs

• Lubricate derailleurs

• Examine headset bearing

adjustment

• Examine brake pads

• Examine attachment of brakepads

• Examine chain tension

• Examine wheel bearing adjustment

• Examine rims and tires for wear

• Lubricate brake levers

• Examine crankset and bottom

bracket

• Examine the attachment of

accessories

Every Year

• Bring in bicycle for full inspection by

your dealer

• Lubricate handlebar stem

• Lubricate seatpost

• Replace grease in the pedal

threads and bearings

• Replace grease in the wheel

bearings

• Replace grease in the headset

bearings

• Replace grease in bottom bracket

• Lubricate wheel quick releases

• Replace grease and oil in

suspension forks

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Summary of Contents for M-E1

Page 1: ...1 Even if you have ridden a bike for years it is important for you and every rider to read this manual before riding this bicycle Keep for reference E Bike Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...serious injury WARNING In this manual the CAUTION sign shows a hazardous situation which if not avoided could cause minor or moderate injury CAUTION As with all mechanical components the bicycle is su...

Page 3: ...er Riding 21 Be Seen Especially at Night 21 Think Safety 22 Riding Instructions 23 Using your Brakes 23 Changing Gears Correctly 23 Descending 24 Obstacles and Impacts 25 Assembling your Bicycle 26 Pa...

Page 4: ...ame on the drive side of the bike Fig 1 Record the serial number in this manual below in the event that your bicycle is lost or stolen You may also want to register your serial number with your local...

Page 5: ...se make sure all riders are adults Bicycle riding can be a hazardous activity even under the best of circumstances Proper maintenance of your bicycle is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk...

Page 6: ...ion 2 bicycles are made to cover all the riding conditions expressed by condition 1 with the addition of gravel roads and groomed off pavement trails Condition 2 bicycles typically feature flat handle...

Page 7: ...uitable collection points for environmentally friendly recycling Marking for single use and rechargeable batteries that must not be disposed of in household or non recyclable waste Dispose of single u...

Page 8: ...ity to control your bicycle Due to the increased speed braking may require more distance to stop Pay attention to road conditions as sand leaves rain or other materials on the road may impact your abi...

Page 9: ...road Note that national and regional regulations may vary Items that may have special requirements Brakes Lighting and reflectors Bell or other approved warning device Familiarize yourself with the l...

Page 10: ...ponents on your bike For full instructions on the operation and configuration of the drive assist system and associated electronics please read the included drive assist manual Please familiarize your...

Page 11: ...quick release 9 frame quick release 10 reflectors front rear 11 down tube 12 spoke reflectors front rear 13 tire front rear 14 rechargeable battery 15 seat tube 16 control unit 17 lights front rear 1...

Page 12: ...e seat post You can adjust the saddle pages 32 and 51 and handlebar pages 30 and 50 to offer the best comfort and performance Before you make these adjustments refer to the Proper Maintenance and Adju...

Page 13: ...on page 20 and Riding Instructions on page 23 before attempting to ride your Montague e bike Check the steering as shown in Fig 5 page 18 Prevent Toe Overlap Some frame sizes especially smaller sizes...

Page 14: ...them are not indestructible Depending on the riding forces conditions and mileage endured you should replace your e bike or its parts at an appropriate frequency The safe life of a part is determined...

Page 15: ...es and connectors are securely in place and look for damage If you discover any missing or damaged parts do not use the e bike Have an authorized dealer repair your e bike Carbon Fiber Composite Some...

Page 16: ...rt for movement or unusual noise To examine for delamination tap test 1 Clean the part fully with a moist cloth 2 With a coin tap near the area you suspect damage 3 Listen carefully for variations in...

Page 17: ...r cracks discoloration and trueness If there is any movement or irregularity in the wheel do not ride your bike Take it to your local dealer for service When the quick release lever is properly adjust...

Page 18: ...rim it can explode when inflated Ensure that the tire is not cracked or unevenly worn Check for bulges Check that the valve is straight in the rim Irregular tires should be replaced immediately Examin...

Page 19: ...efer to the enclosed supplementary manual for the suspension fork equipped on your bike Quick Releases Check that all quick releases front wheel frame seatpost rear wheel stem are fastened Nothing sho...

Page 20: ...Ride single file in a straight line Have a satisfactory signaling device bell horn etc to warn of approach Ride defensively expect the unexpected Give pedestrians the right of way Do not ride too clos...

Page 21: ...ad and off road riding see www montaguebikes com support Caution Wet Weather Riding Brakes do not work as well under wet conditions as they do when dry In wet weather special precautions must be taken...

Page 22: ...handlebar or other parts of the bicycle for example with a pet or its leash Never carry other riders or packages as they may obstruct vision or proper control of the bicycle Do not ride while intoxica...

Page 23: ...rates the front brake Changing Gears Correctly The multi gear system provides a means of maintaining a constant pedaling rate regardless of road level conditions The gears are activated by cables conn...

Page 24: ...y moving your weight rearward on the e bike and as low as possible just like when braking Keep your feet on the pedals and keep the crank arms horizontal and parallel to the ground unless you are corn...

Page 25: ...caution when you encounter obstacles in the road whether it s a sewer grate speed bump gravel or any other hazard If you are going fast even a small obstacle can create a significant impact to your bi...

Page 26: ...the model year and design your e bike may be assembled differently Refer to the Final Assembly Instructions attached to your bike for the most up to date information For additional manuals please vis...

Page 27: ...ver is positioned adjacent to the fork blade so it will not catch on any passing objects 5 If you can lock the lever with little or no resistance the clamp force is not sufficient Go back to step 2 an...

Page 28: ...adequate stopping power to the wheel it may need to be adjusted Be sure to squeeze the brake levers to ensure that the brakes are secured in place and functioning properly before riding For adjustment...

Page 29: ...d from the frame and is aligned parallel with the front wheel 6 With the stem aligned parallel with the front wheel apply a clamping force between the top of the stem assembly and the fork crown This...

Page 30: ...lling the Front Wheel Unfolding the Pedals Installing the Handlebars For some models the handlebars are shipped off the bike If so 1 Using the provided hex wrench remove the two screws or four dependi...

Page 31: ...bolt on the fork arch by turning it counter clockwise Fig 19 An L shaped bracket is being held in place by the nut Slide the L bracket off the bolt and place the nut and bracket aside 2 Move the fend...

Page 32: ...on the underside of the frame s top tube It is located directly behind the fork arch Fig 23 a 2 Using a pair of pliers to grip the hook on the opposite end of the spring stretch the spring toward the...

Page 33: ...ever is securely tightened when it leaves an imprint on the palm of your hand from pushing it closed 5 Once the lever is securely closed you should not be able to move it unless you open it again If y...

Page 34: ...SEMBLING YOUR MONTAGUE BICYCLE CONTINUED 1 Align the right pedal axle into the threaded hole in the right crank arm and secure it in the crank by hand The right hand side of the bicycle is the side of...

Page 35: ...crank arm is at its lowest point It should be perpendicular to the ground with the pedal at the bottom Fig 29 3 Open the frame quick release by lifting up on the lever fig 30 4 Press straight down on...

Page 36: ...ear rack until it clicks into place Fig 34 Fig 32 Fold the bike frame in half Fig 33 Front wheel quick release end nut entering rear axle opening FOLDING YOUR MONTAGUE BICYCLE 8 Open the seat post qui...

Page 37: ...edge of the pedal insert your fingers into the center of the pedal body and squeeze Fig 38 2 The inner spring loaded portion of the pedal body should compress unlocking the folding hinge 3 Fold the pe...

Page 38: ...se 2 Grasp the handlebars with the drive unit of the bike facing away from you 3 Press down both brake levers with your thumbs and tilt the bike toward you Activating the brakes will lock the wheels a...

Page 39: ...Wheel page 27 The frame quick release See Adjusting the Frame Quick Release page 40 The seatpost quick release See page 32 33 The rear wheel quick release See pages 27 same as front wheel The handleba...

Page 40: ...tive to the front wheel 4 Ensure the frame quick release is in the open position Fig 30 page 35 5 Unlock the two halves of the frame by detaching the fork latch from the post on the rear rack Fig 34 p...

Page 41: ...the lever is pushed fully to the closed position Unfolding the Pedals If the pedals were folded down for a more compact folded bike size they must be unfolded before riding 1 Pivot the pedal body 90...

Page 42: ...fy open or disassemble the battery or charger Modification or disassembly may result in a short circuit fire or malfunction and will void your warranty The battery is heavy Be careful when handling it...

Page 43: ...charged it should be fully charged before using it in the e bike Particularly high and particularly low ambient temperatures can permanently speed up battery wear or even damage the rechargeable batt...

Page 44: ...0 C and 40 C If outside temperatures are too hot or too cold charge the battery inside For safety reasons if the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge Confirm that the charger and A C outl...

Page 45: ...bike and frequent stopping and starting will consume more energy and will reduce the range of the battery To improve range from your battery Shift to a lower or higher gear before inclines and descen...

Page 46: ...art of any component of the drivetrain is wet allow it to dry completely before connecting the charger Do not use a pressure washer or dry with compressed air This will force contaminants into sealed...

Page 47: ...d in the sun or near a heat source such as a radiator If your bicycle is exposed to cooler temperatures keep the bicycle stored indoors until just before riding Transportation You are responsible for...

Page 48: ...ert the key and operate the lock then remove and wipe the key clean Disposal Do not dispose of the battery or charger in your household waste All parts of the e bike must be disposed of in accordance...

Page 49: ...riginal components on your bike The Montague frame quick release and the foldable stem assembly are both safety critical components Only replace the frame quick release and the foldable stem with a ge...

Page 50: ...lt can be tightened Fig 48 2 Twist the handlebar by rotating it forward or backward Make sure it remains in the center of the stem Fig 18 page 30 3 Tighten the handlebar clamp bolts on your type of st...

Page 51: ...can be moved 2 Put a straight edge bubble level or ruler across the top of the saddle to better see the angle of the saddle 3 Adjust the saddle and tighten the saddle clamp bolt for your type of seatp...

Page 52: ...Examine all cables for kinks rust broken strands or frayed ends Also examine the cable housing for loose wire strands bent ends cuts and worn areas If you think there is a problem with a cable or hou...

Page 53: ...counterclockwise to decrease tension turn the knob clockwise Turn until the problem is corrected If the tension is adjusted according to the above steps the chain should follow all shifting commands o...

Page 54: ...derailleur cage does not rub on part of the crankarms PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT CONTINUED To adjust the middle gear position with three chainrings 1 Move the chain to the largest front chainri...

Page 55: ...rims are clean Make sure tires are inflated to proper specifications as listed on the sidewall of the tire If the wear indicators on the brake surface show the rim is worn PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUS...

Page 56: ...into the closed position Fig 54 with the palm of your hand 4 A properly closed quick release lever should leave a mark on the palm of your hand from closing 5 If you can lock the lever with little or...

Page 57: ...e sprocket lockring 347 lb in 39 N m Fitted Accessories Racks and Fenders In addition to the parts already discussed in this chapter your bicycle might have accessories such as fenders lights racks ch...

Page 58: ...emove the stem from the frame 2 Clean the used grease from the stem 3 Apply a thin layer of grease to the section of the stem quill that will be put into the frame Also apply grease to the stem wedge...

Page 59: ...s from the crankarms turn the right pedal axle counterclockwise but turn the left pedal axle clockwise 2 Apply a thin layer of grease on the threads 3 Install the pedals on the correct side put the ri...

Page 60: ...it passes through housing or guides Install the new cable on the same path as the used cable 3 Make sure the leaded end of the cable is installed correctly in the lever Make sure the housing is correc...

Page 61: ...g or damaged parts do not use the e bike Have an authorized dealer repair your e bike Each Week Clean bicycle with a damp cloth Examine wheels for loose spokes Apply lubricant to suspension forks Ever...

Page 62: ...tion of the drive train system power output is prohibited and will void the warranty Claims must be made through an authorized Montague dealer Proof of purchase is required In addition a warranty regi...

Page 63: ...a registered Trademark of the Montague Corporation Component specifications vary by country and are subject to change without notice All Montague bicycles are cov ered under one or more patents or pat...

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Page 65: ...65 Montague Corporation P O Box 398032 Cambridge MA 02139 Phone 1 617 491 7200 www montaguebikes com 2020 Montague Corporation Cambridge MA USA...

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Page 67: ...bikes A local bike shop recommended your bikes I found you by browsing online I saw an ad in a magazine I m a repeat customer Other What kind of riding do you do Bike Trails Paths Urban City Commutin...

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