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Riding without Power Assistance
Your Tern is designed to be ridden normally like a conventional bike if the power assist is turned off. If you are going downhill or want to
extend your range you can turn off the assistance but keep the display on to watch your speed. However, if the battery runs empty during
your ride, the lights will not function since they are connected to the motor battery.
If your Tern is fitted with a Valo Direct light, you may purchase a Tern spade to USB cable and connect an USB power bank to turn on the
light so you don’t ride in the dark. The power bank should indicate how much power remains and provide you a visual alarm (such as
blinking) when the power level is low (less than 20%). Verify empirically that there is enough power to last your ride after the low indicator
has turned on.
Range of Battery
Range varies depending on factors such as:
Average riding speed
The faster you go the more energy is required and the quicker the battery will be depleted. However, if you ride faster than the maximum
assist speed, the motor assist will completely shut off and the motor will not drain the battery.
Assistance level used
The best way to conserve battery power is pedaling effort! Using less assistance and exerting more effort into pedaling will decrease
battery power consumption and result in a longer range.
General maintenance
Keep Tire pressure correctly inflated. Maintain and lubricate moving parts.
Stop-and-go traffic
Starting from a standstill will always require more energy. To extend your range, start in Eco mode.
Rider’s weight and cadence
The motor will use up more energy for heavier riders. Keeping a cadence of at least 60 rpm will be more efficient.
Road conditions (road surface, terrain, wind)
Unpaved (dirt, gravel) roads, headwinds, and going uphill will reduce your range.
