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A Message from Founder and CEO Chris Hoffmann

DEAR RYNO CUSTOMER,

The RYNO bike is a low speed (10 MPH) personal mobility product.
If you’re looking for an adrenalin rush from going fast, this is not the product for you.
If you’re physically coordinated and take pride in making smooth turns, well executed maneuvers, graceful transitions from the sidewalk 

to winding gravel roads then the RYNO is the perfect product for you. It challenges you to pay attention and offers a great sense of 

accomplishment as your riding technique advances and becomes more graceful.
RYNO is a well-proportioned product designed to carry the full weight of an adult over a variety of smooth, unobstructed terrains including 
moderately steep hills and narrow pathways. As a result it requires the rider to be very aware of the power it has and the weight of the bike 
and rider. When handled correctly, it has lots of power to keep you safe… but if abused, it can get you into trouble fast. The RYNO is not 

designed to go over large bumps and curbs. 
It is essential that the rider first train and gain experience on flat ground. Take your time until you feel comfortable. Don’t rush and try to  
be more daring in your moves or ride in more difficult surroundings until you have gained experience. Always watch out for others and 
moving cars.
Always wear a good heavy pair of boots when riding. Using your feet while making slow speed maneuvers is part of how the rider engages 

with the bike and the ground. Dragging the edge of a boot in a turn or stepping one foot down on a curb is normal as you transition over the 
variety of urban obstacles. If you’re not careful there are many ways to get feet caught and twisted, so bare toes and unsupported ankles are 
a risk to injury.
Always wear an appropriate amount of safety gear for your level of proficiency.
The RYNO bike is a beautiful and well-engineered piece of high tech machinery. However, remember that even though it may appear you are 

performing feats of magic, the bike can only do so much. The rest is up to you.
Thank you for your interest in the RYNO Micro-Cycle.
Sincerely,

Chris Hoffmann 
CEO RYNO Motors

Summary of Contents for MICRO-CYCLE

Page 1: ...RYNO MICRO CYCLE Rider s Guide WWW RYNOMOTORS COM...

Page 2: ...2 MOVE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES...

Page 3: ...he RYNO is not designed to go over large bumps and curbs It is essential that the rider first train and gain experience on flat ground Take your time until you feel comfortable Don t rush and try to b...

Page 4: ...re your safety please read the instructions and cautions in this Rider s Guide before you ride your Micro Cycle SERIAL NUMBER Ryno Motors LLC Beaverton OR 97008 2013 RYNO Motors Inc All rights reserve...

Page 5: ...erating modes 11 Batteries 12 Adjusting your Micro cycle 14 LEARNING TO RIDE 17 Enlisting a Helper 17 Charged Up and Ready To Go 17 Powered Up In Balance 17 Slowing and Stopping 18 More Aggressive Sto...

Page 6: ...s a platform when parking your RYNO POWER BUTTON With the key switch in the on position the power button will engage the auto balance stabilization BATTERY BAYS Allows access to slide out batteries Ve...

Page 7: ...keeps the Micro Cycle in balance front to back The rider is responsible for maintaining side to side balance Balance technology is safe and reliable as long as you operate the vehicle within the bala...

Page 8: ...60 lbs 117 kg The maximum payload rider and cargo for the Micro Cycle is 260 lbs Handlebar cargo including attachments hanging from the handlebar should not exceed 5 lbs 2 3 kg Riders must be tall eno...

Page 9: ...r pg 18 Know how to turn while moving and in place pg 19 Know how to steer with posture the handlebars and the foot pegs pg 19 WARNING After any seat adjustment be sure that the seat clamp is properly...

Page 10: ...y distributed cargo shifts the balance too far forward and throws off the steering geometry The bike may roll back uncontrollably Avoid catching or jamming the wheel against a wall or under a car bump...

Page 11: ...en the red light that surrounds the power button slowly blinks on and off Check the tail light blinking rate to see what speed mode you re in To take it out of balance simply press the silver power bu...

Page 12: ...different security latches The first is a sliding red tab that prevents the connector from accidentally being removed At right it s shown in the un locked position Locked Position The second is the t...

Page 13: ...ion near you to properly recycle your batteries Charge Indicator The LED light circling the power button is the only status indicator on the bike It communicates both the amount of battery power left...

Page 14: ...g with the seat tilted forward a bit For light weight short riders the seat should be at the lowest setting tilted a bit back The seat is adjusted properly when the rider is able to put their full wei...

Page 15: ...round and your back straight If the Micro Cycle still rolls forward or backward while you are seated with your back straight try moving your buttocks farther forward or backward on the seat until the...

Page 16: ...the bike and walk it home while it s still in balance mode DO NOT RIDE THE BIKE WHEN IT IS IN LOW BATTERY MODE While the handlebars are up in low voltage mode the rider can walk home in balance mode...

Page 17: ...seat and place your feet down on the ground With your friend holding the back of the seat shift your weight forward by rocking your pelvis Stay upright with a straight back The Micro Cycle will roll...

Page 18: ...way from you Instead the stop assist lever accentuates the effect of leaning back by tilting the frame back This sits you back at an angle that lets you slow the Micro Cycle more aggressively Here s h...

Page 19: ...shoulder strength Handlebar steering requires almost no energy It s all in your hips feet and your sense of where the tire meets the road intuition that comes with practice Here s how to master handle...

Page 20: ...n a hill TRANSPORTING The Micro Cycle is too large to fit in a car but you can transport it by SUV van pickup or trailer NOTE Lay down a piece of plastic or carpet in the vehicle to protect the Micro...

Page 21: ...could breach sealed electronics and damage the Micro Cycle Tires Periodically check the tire pressure using a standard pressure gauge Pressure should be between 35 and 40 psi Low tire pressure will ma...

Page 22: ...or safely without two fully charged batteries Running the Micro Cycle on one battery increases the risk of losing balance The Micro Cycle turns on and balances but does not run at full speed The power...

Page 23: ...always balance properly when moving on level ground If you encounter an obstacle such as a pothole or a curb and you try to ride over it the Micro Cycle may not have enough power to ride over the obs...

Page 24: ...if the RYNO is used for any purpose other than the reasonable intended use of the RYNO To fulfill a warranty All warranty work must be performed by RYNO or an authorized RYNO Dealer Proof of purchase...

Page 25: ...en year old that I was teaching to ride a bike for the first time I will walk behind them to spot them with my hand holding on behind the seat until they are confident I promise to handle the fame and...

Page 26: ...WWW RYNOMOTORS COM...

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