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c)
Contents of the box
Check the contents of your box. Your new Stride 500 should include the following items in the box or your dealer should
have included these items with your purchase:
Stride 500 electric bicycle
Prodeco Stride 500 saddle (seatpost attached)
Prodeco Technologies 36V12Ah LiFEPO4 battery
36V LiFEPO4 charger
Charger power cable
2 keys
Multi-use nickel plated tool set
6mm Hex Key
2 cable ties (for future use)
d)
A guideline of your Stride 500 tool set
The Stride 500 includes a multi-use tool set. This tool set includes all the tools necessary to make adjustments and
service your new bicycle. The only additional tool you will ever need is an 18mm wrench to remove the front wheel. All
other tools are included with the tool kit. The tool kit includes the following tools:
Philips Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
2mm Hex Key
2.5mm Hex Key
3mm Hex Key
4mm Hex Key
5mm Hex Key
6mm Hex Key (2)
8mm Hex Key
Torx 25
9-15mm Socket Set
Tire Levers
e)
Registering your new bike
For the warranty to take effect, you must register your new bicycle. Registration of your electric bicycle is the only way we
can acknowledge and verify the established owner. Your bicycle has 3 individual and unique serial numbers (frame,
motor and battery). Each serial number must be registered when filling out the registration form. The serial number on
the frame is located under the crank/bottom bracket portion of the frame. The serial number for the motor is found on the
motor‘s side. The serial number for the battery is located on the barcode label adhered to the underside of the battery.
These numbers should be recorded and registered in case of warranty issues or theft. Please review Chapter 10
―Warranty Service and Repair‖ section c ―Registering your bicycle‖ on registering your Stride 500. You can register by
either filling out the online registration form at www.prodecotech.com/register-your-bike/ or by sending the registration
card found in Chapter 10
―Warranty Service and Repair‖ section d ―Registration card‖.
Chapter 3: Basic Instructions
a)
Bicycle Fit
It is very important your Stride 500 is properly adjusted for comfort and to avoid the possibility of losing control while
riding. The saddle and handlebar have adjustments ava
ilable to allow riders from 5‘ 6‖ to 6‘ 6‖ to set the proper
measurements allowing for a safe and comfortable riding position. There are saddle height, rotation and distance to
steering tube adjustments and also a handlebar height and rotation adjustment. If you plan to use your electric bicycle
also as a traditional pedal bicycle, it is recommended you adjust the saddle height to allow for a full leg extension when
pedaling. The ball of your foot when resting on the pedal should only allow for a slight bend at the knee when seated.
Please review the following points in determining how to make the correct adjustments. The subsequent sections will
assist you with making these adjustments.
1)
Is your bike adjusted to you and your size?
2) To check, see Chapter 5
―Perfect Fit and Ride‖. If your bicycle is not properly adjusted, you may lose control and fall.
3) Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Chapter 5
―Perfect Fit and Ride‖ section a ―Stand over height‖.
4) Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any
direction. See Chapter 3
―Basic Instructions‖ section b ―Adjusting the saddle‖ for details.
5)
Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? To check, see Chapter 5
―Perfect and Ride‖ section c
―Handlebar height and angle‖. If not, see Chapter 3 ―Basic Instructions‖ section c ―Installing and adjusting the
handlebar stem
‖ and it will explain how to adjust.
6)
Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you are able to adjust their angle and reach. See Chapter 5
―Perfect
Fit and Ride‖ section e ―Brake lever height adjustments‖ for details.
7)
Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle? If not, before your first ride, have your dealer or contact us
to explain any functions or features that you do not understand after fully reading this manual.
b)
Adjusting the saddle
You have the ability to adjust the height of your saddle instantly via the quick release
clamp. There is also the ability to tilt the nose of the saddle up or down and adjust your
riding position to be further or closer to the handlebar. The latter two require the use of
the multi-use tool included with the purchase of your Stride 500. Please review the
following details on adjusting your saddle.
To adjust the height of the saddle or remove the seat post, no tools are required. The
quick release lever is opened by pulling the lever away from the seat tube allowing
for the seat tube clamp to loosen the grip around the post. This will allow you to raise
or lower the saddle to the desired height. There is a minimum insertion line on the
seat post which must be followed and you must not extend the seat post past this
mark. It is also important the seat tube clamp is tightened sufficiently around the seat
post for it not to slide downwards after the quick release lever is closed. This can be
accomplished by tightening the quick release nut clock wise which is located on the
opposite end of the quick release lever.
WARNING:
The seat post includes a minimum insertion mark. It is important you do not allow the seat
post to be clamped below this mark. This mark must be inserted into the frame pass the top of quick release
clamp. If clamping below this mark, it can cause the seat post to break, failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.