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Table of Contents
1) Chapter 1: Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
a. About this manual ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
b. Important notices …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
c. General
warning
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5
d. A special note to parents ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
2) Chapter 2: Getting Started …………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
a. Unpacking your box ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
b. Folding
and
unfolding ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
c.
Familiarize yourself with your bicycle’s parts …………………………………………………………………… 8
d. Contents of the box ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 8
e. A guideline of your G Plus Mariner 7 tool set ………………………………………………………………….. 9
f.
Registering your new bike ………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
3) Chapter 3: Basic Instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
a. Bicycle fit ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
b. Adjusting
the
saddle …….…………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
c.
Adjusting the handlebar ………………………..……………………………………………………….…………. 11
d. Your local electric bicycle and bicycle laws …………………………………………………………………..…. 12
e. Safety first …………………………………………………..………………………………………………………. 13
f. Mechanical
safety check ………………………………………………….………………………………………. 13
g. Before your first motorized ride ……………………………………………..……………………………………. 14
h. First motorized ride ……………..…………………………………………………………………………………. 14
i.
Riding an electric bicycle …………………………………………….……………………………………………. 14
j.
Using your throttle …….……………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
k.
Using your brakes …………….……………………………………………………………………………………. 15
l. Pedaling
……………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….
15
m. Shifting
gears
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15
n. Watching for obstacles around you ………………………………………………………………………………. 15
o. Safe riding in various conditions ……………………………………………………………………………….…. 16
p. Charging your battery ……………………………………..………………………………………………………. 16
4) Chapter 4: Safety ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
a. The basics ………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………. 16
b. Riding
safety
………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….
17
c.
Wet weather riding …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
d. Reflectors
……………………...…………………………………………………………………………………….
18
e. Night riding …………….……………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
f.
Adding accessories ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
5) Chapter 5: Perfect Fit and Ride ……………………………..………………………………………………………. 19
a. The basics …………………...……..………………………………………………………………………………. 19
b. Frame size ………………………..……………………………………………………………………………...…. 19
c. Recommended
sizing ……………..………………………………………………………………………………. 19
d. Control position adjustments ………………………..……………………………………………………………. 20
e. Brake lever height adjustments ………………………..…………………………………………………………. 21
f.
Suspension fork adjustment ………………………..……………………….……………………………………. 22
6) Chapter 6: Tire, Tube, Wheel or Axle Repair ……………………………………………………………………… 22
a. Removing the front motor wheel ………………………..………………………..………………………………. 22
b. Installing the front motor wheel ………………………..…………………………………………………………. 23
c.
Removing and installing the rear wheel ………………………..………………………………..………………. 23
d. Replacing
a
tube or tire …………...………………………………………………………………………………. 25
7) Chapter 7: Maintenance and Replacement ………...……………………………………………………………… 27
a. Keeping your bike clean ………………..………………..………………………..………………………………. 27
b. Avoid scratching your bike …………………..…………..………………………..………………………………. 27
c.
Brake adjustments ………………………………………..………………………..………………………………. 27
d. Brake pad replacement ………………………………….………………………..………………………………. 29
e. Derailleur
adjustments ………………………..…………………………….……..………………………………. 30
f.
Wheel check ………………………………..……………..………………………..………………………………. 31
g. Lubricating
………………………..…………………………….…………………..……………………………….
31
h. Crankset
…………………………………….……………..………………………..……………………………….
32
i.
Pedals ……………………………………………………..………………………..………………………………. 32
j. Headset
…………………………………..………………..………………………..……………………………….
32
k.
Maintenance schedule …………………………….……..………………………..………………………………. 32
l.
Torque specifications for common parts ……………....………………………..………………………………. 33
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