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