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Some WHEELER pedelecs
(a)
offer the possibility to switch downhill
into recuperation mode for energy recuperation. Take advantage of
the possibility to recharge the battery, whenever you ride downhill and
whenever you have to reduce your speed by braking. But keep in mind
that the recuperation possibility will not replace braking. Therefore, be
always ready to brake when riding downhill.
You can find further information in the chapter
“propulsion System
recuperation mode / maximum range / pedelec operation”
in
your BionX system operating instructions.
If your battery does not have enough capacity to reach your destina-
tion, benefit from the decisive advantage of the hybrid concept of your
WHEELER pedelec: Without drive assistance you can ride your pedelec
like a conventional bicycle with an unlimited range and nearly without
compromising on riding characteristics
(b)
.
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If your battery runs empty during the ride, do not recharge
the battery with any charger, even if it happens to be fit-
ted with an identical connector type. Risk of explosion! only
charge your battery with the supplied charger.
Riding Without Drive Assistance
Your WHEELER pedelec
(c)
is designed to be used even without drive
assistance, i.e. just like a conventional bicycle.
Observe the following points when riding without the rechargeable
battery:
- Switch on the control element of your WHEELER pedelec, even
when riding without drive assistance; only then are the functions of
your cycle computer available.
- After you have removed the battery of your WHEELER pedelec from
the down tube or the pannier rack
(d)
: Keep the connections of the
rechargeable battery
free of dirt and moisture. Protect the con-
nections of your rechargeable battery with the protective covers,
if supplied. With the battery removed the display may be switched
off.
- Pedelecs must be fitted with a dynamo-powered lighting system.
With a WHEELER pedelec that is fitted according to the regula-
tions you can ride without the battery even in darkness. Ask your
WHEELER bicycle dealer for advice.
- If your WHEELER pedelec is fitted with a lighting set that is pow-
ered by the battery, the lighting will only work with a charged and
mounted battery and with the system switched on.
- Some drive systems can provide a dynamo function if the recharge-
able battery has been removed. You can find further information in
your BionX operating instructions.
RIDING A WHEELER SPEED PEDELEC – SPECIAL FEATURES
Basically, a speed pedelec is a pedelec, which is only clearly faster.
Be sure to thoroughly read the chapter
“useful tips for riding a
wheeler pedelec”
prior to the present chapter. Keep in mind that all
tips and warnings given in the mentioned chapter apply all the more and
with still greater importance to speed pedelecs. Practise the handling
of the still more powerful and faster speed pedelec and always ride
with foresight.
In contrast to pedelecs speed pedelecs are classified as e-bikes and
thus as motor vehicles. For the UK that means that:
- In addition to the usual bicycle components they must be fitted
with a rear view mirror
(e)
. In Switzerland the rear view mirror must
have an area of at least 50 cm
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.
- A speed pedelec must have liability insurance, an operating licence
or EU type approval, and the insurance marking must be attached.
- In the same way as for car tyres, the tyres must have a minimum
tread depth of 1.6 mm. If the tyre has been worn down to this limit,
it must be replaced by an identical one, otherwise the operating
licence is no longer valid.
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If a component needs to be replaced, make it a rule to only
use original spare parts
(f)
. Parts from other manufactur-
ers that are subject to wear, such as brake pads or tyres
that are not of an identical size, may make your WHEELER
pedelec unsafe.
risk of accidents
! In the case of speed
pedelecs be sure to only install original spare parts, oth-
erwise the operating licence is no longer valid. Read the
corresponding information in the BionX system operating
instructions.
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