Pedal! Enjoy the health benefits available from cycling. Every
watt of power that you provide is one less watt that the battery has
to provide. Make your bike a true human/electric hybrid!
Note: Consult your physician before undertaking any form of physical
exercise and for guidance regarding aerobic workouts.
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As your battery ages, it will gradually lose capacity. With proper care and
maintenance, your battery will retain up to 80% of its capacity over at
least 500 discharge/recharge cycles. As capacity diminishes, you will
notice a gradual drop-off in maximum range capability. When range falls
to an unacceptable level, contact your Tres Terra authorized dealer for
information regarding battery replacement.
A word about hills
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Your Ultra Motor electric bicycle uses a high torque, precision hub motor
to drive the bicycle under electric power. We have configured the
electrical drive system to provide ample torque to help you climb hills.
However, depending on the ‘steepness’ and length of the hill, and the mass
(weight) that you want to carry up the hill, you can overstress and damage
important elements of the drive system. Please use the following
guidelines to insure safe operation:
If you encounter a hill that causes the speed of your bike to drop
below 7 miles per hour (11 kilometers per hour) on electric power
only (no pedaling) with the throttle fully applied, PEDAL to assist
the bike up the hill. Failure to do so will cause the motor and
controller to overheat, possibly causing permanent damage to those
components. Further, failure to pedal to assist the bike will
overstress the battery, reducing its capacity and shortening its
useful life.
At the end of your ride…
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Fully recharge your battery as soon as possible. A lithium ion battery left
in a discharged condition will deteriorate much faster than a fully charged
battery.
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