WATT Mobility NEW YORK, Manual

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BRAKES
The WATT NEW YORK, MONTREAL and BOSTON use rim brakes.
The WATT BROOKLYN uses hydraulic disc brakes.
With rim brakes, you brake using brake pads that press against the rim when you apply
the brake. As soon as you apply the brakes, the assistance from the electric motor also
stops. If you notice that the braking force is weakening, it is likely that the brake pads are
worn out. You can inspect them for wear and tear by looking at the grooves on the brake
pads. If the grooves have worn down to the bottom of the pad (half a millimetre), you
will need to replace them. Brake pads can be purchased from any bicycle repair shop.
Make sure that you fit the left brake pad on the left side and the right one on the right
side. After replacing them, check the distance between the brake pads and the wheel
rim. Aim for an ideal distance of 2 mm. If the distance is greater, you can reduce this using
the adjustment pin on the brake lever.
A hydraulic disc brake is made up of 2 movable brake pads. A reduction in braking force
may indicate that there is air in the pipes. If this is the case, go to a local bicycle repair
shop or one of our service points.
Please note:
• No oil, grease or wax must be allowed to get into the brake discs!
• If you do see traces of oil on the levers or pipes, this may indicate a leakage
in the brakes system. You can get this fixed at a bicycle repair shop or one of
our service points.
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BIKE RECEIVED AS
A PACKAGE
Was the bike delivered as a package? Then you still have a number of things to do
yourself to make your bike roadworthy. This is also relatively easy to do yourself without
any technical expertise. All you have to do is straighten the handlebars and mount the
pedals. Make sure that you mount the left pedal (see sticker “L”) on the left side and the
right pedal (sticker “R”) on the right. You will find the tools you need in the packaging.
For your convenience, we have made an instruction video that explains step-by-step
how to make your bike roadworthy. This instruction video can be found on our website:
www.wattelectric.bike/us/support/manual-instructions.
Please note:
Mount the left pedal with the “L” sticker on the left side of the bike. Mount the right
pedal with the “R” sticker on the right side. The screw thread on the left pedal runs
in the opposite direction to what you would normally expect. Which means you
also have to screw the left pedal in an anti-clockwise direction. This is to prevent the
pedal on the left side from unscrewing while cycling. Incorrectly assembled pedals
and any damage resulting from that will not be reimbursed.