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TERMINOLOGY

POWER Systems

PAS

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Pedal Assist

- A sensor ring and pickup mounted near the bottom bracket allow the bicycle to sense forward pedaling and

apply power.

TAG

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Twist and Go

- A rider-controlled system, the motor activates only when the handlebar throttle is turned.

PAS/TAG

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Pedal Assist or Twist and Go

- A handlebar-mounted button allows selection of PAS or TAG modes.

BATTERY Systems

RTMB

–

Rack Top Mounted Battery with Lithium polymer cells

- A single Li-Po battery pack lies horizontally inside the rack.

STB

–

Seat Tube Battery with Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) or Lithium Ion (Li- Po ) cells

- A single battery pack is mounted behind the

seat tube.

Summary of Contents for Baja 48V

Page 1: ...1 Rubicon 48V Sedona 48V Santa Cruz 48V Catalina 48V Baja 48V Rocky Road 48V Owner s Manual www ElectricBicycle com ...

Page 2: ...e traveled WEATHER cold weather can adversely affect the battery capacity TERRAIN the smoother the terrain roadways vs fireroads etc the further the distance traveled RIDER WEIGHT the lighter the rider resulting in less drain on the batteries the further distance traveled RIDER BICYCLE MAINTENANCE a properly maintained bicycle will yield the greatest range possible RIDER TIRE PRESSURE properly inf...

Page 3: ... FrontForks 17 19 TektroBrakes 20 21 ShimanoAltusRearDerailleur 22 27 Kickstand 27 RearSuspension 28 SeatandSeatPost 29 InstallingFrontWheel 30 DriveTrain 31 Troubleshooting 32 33 Specifications 34 HowToGuide 35 HowToCheckWireTerminalsIfBatteryNotChargingProperly 35 HowToAdjustBrakes AdditionalInformationforTektroBrakes 35 36 HowToReplaceBrakeLever 36 HowToAdjustDerailleur AdditionalInformationfor...

Page 4: ...sense forward pedaling and apply power TAG Twist and Go A rider controlled system the motor activates only when the handlebar throttle is turned PAS TAG Pedal Assist or Twist and Go A handlebar mounted button allows selection of PAS or TAG modes BATTERY Systems RTMB Rack Top Mounted Battery with Lithium polymer cells A single Li Po battery pack lies horizontally inside the rack STB Seat Tube Batte...

Page 5: ...djustment of any area please refer to the relevant sections in this manual If you have questions about your ability to properly assemble this unit please consult a qualified bicycle service specialist before riding TYPICAL TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips head screw driver 2 5mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm Allen keys Adjustable wrench or a 8mm 9mm 10mm 13mm 14mm 15mm 17mm open box end wrenches A pair of pliers wit...

Page 6: ... bicycle which your child is riding is properly fitted to the child that it is in good repair and safe operating condition that you and your child have learned understand and obey not only the applicable local motor vehicle bicycle and traffic laws but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling As a parent you should read this manual before letting your child ride the bicycle Pl...

Page 7: ...circumstances should the seat post project from the frame beyond its Minimum insertion or Maximum extension mark if your seat post projects from the frame beyond these markings the seat post or frame may break Prior to your first ride be sure to tighten the seat clamp properly a loose seat clamp or seat post binder can cause damage to the bicycle or can cause you to lose control and become injured...

Page 8: ... Failure to properly tighten the stem binder bolt the handlebar binder bolt or the bar end extension clamping bolts may compromise steering action which could cause you to lose control and become injured Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar stem assembly using a reasonable amount of force There should be no play or ability to move the handlebars...

Page 9: ...ned and in the closed position 3 Steering Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened and allow proper steering Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions ensure they are properly positioned and ...

Page 10: ... system may be damaged 4 Periodically check the wiring and connectors to ensure there is no damage and the connectors have good continuity 5 For painted frames dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth To clean wipe with a damp cloth soaked in a mild detergent mixture Dry with a cloth and polish with car or furniture wax Use soap and water to clean plastic parts and rubber tires ...

Page 11: ...are the life span of your batteries is between 500 700 cycles You can maximize the life of your battery by following the instructions in this guide Batteries should be fully charged immediately when they are received for the full recommended charge times LI Po4 RECOMMENDED CHARGE TIME 4 6 hours For a complete 100 charge leave the battery on the charger for one full hour after the charger indicator...

Page 12: ...ause the increase of internal resistance and less energy conversion efficiency from electric energy to chemical energy Q How long will my batteries last before needing replacement A Average battery life depends on use and conditions Even with proper care rechargeable batteries do not last forever Li Po4 batteries will last between 500 700 cycles A partial charge discharge counts fractionally again...

Page 13: ...r replaced Bicycle assembly Assembly Guides Follow the assembly guide contained within this manual or visit www x tremescooters com support for assistance Getting Started Open the carton from the top and remove the bicycle Remove the straps and protective wrapping from the bicycle Inspect the bicycle and all accessories and parts for possible shortages It is recommended that the threads and all mo...

Page 14: ... Insertion Line is below the top nut of the headset 4 Align the stem and handlebar so it is in line with the front wheel 5 Tighten the Stem Bolt with a 6mm Allen wrench Reinsert the Stem Plug into the stem 6 Check the headset for smooth rotation and that the top nut is secured tightly 7 Loosen the 6mm Binder Bolt and rotate the handlebar so the levers are at a 45 degree angle below the handlebar 8...

Page 15: ...t the stem bolt NOTE Some models of bicycles may be equipped with a stem that has an adjustable angle In addition to the normal assembly these stems will require angling the stem to the desired position and securely tightening the 6mm Allen bolt located underneath the stem Failure to do this may cause loss of steering control Binder Bolt Stem Bolt Head Tube Minimum Insertion Mark Top Nut Wedge Top...

Page 16: ...o the steering tube Handlebar Installation 1 Remove the stem cap bolts and stem cap 2 Insert handlebar into the stem cap 3 Tighten the stem cap bolts equally Note the distance between the stem and stem cap A should be equal on the top and bottom of the stem cap Wedge Head Tube Compression Bolt Top Cap Stem Clamp Bolts Spacer Bearing Race Bearing Retainer Upper Headset Cup Bearing Retainer Headset ...

Page 17: ... about the PELOAD function to achieve the correct settings for riding according to your weight To increase the PRELOAD of the forks turn the PRELOAD button clockwise located at the position No 2 in the illustration Model Max Rotor Travel SAG Diameter mm XCT M Series 160 mm 80 mm 15 20 80mm refers to the limit of Travel length of the forks Please note these forks are designed only for casual riding...

Page 18: ...uick release fastener Not properly unfastening the quick release may result in bending breaking or other structural damage while removing your bike of the bike carrier If your bike has fallen off the carrier please do not ride until it has been inspected by a qualified bike mechanic When using a bike carrier that secures the bike by clamping the fork s dropouts make sure to fasten rear wheel as we...

Page 19: ...UR suspension fork is designed to be used with 26 tires Each tire has a different outer diameter tire width and height therefore the clearance between your tire and fork must be checked to make sure that tire does not come in contact with any portion of the fork Keep in mind that the narrowest part of your bike is located at the brake WARNING Note Using a tire which exceeds the maximum tire size s...

Page 20: ...rew into the holes on the adapter DO NOT TIGHTEN YET 2 Mount the caliper body and adapter to the frame fork by placing the slot in the caliper body over the rotor The mounting holes on the adapter should be behind the frame fork mounting holes the hub side Screw and tighten 5mm Allen bolts into the upper and lower holes in the frame fork mount 3 Check that the rotor is concerted between the disc b...

Page 21: ... a detergent solution rinsed thoroughly and dried 2 The disc brake pads caliper and rotor get extremely hot during use Serious injury could result from contact with a hot brake Care should be take to not touch the caliper rotor or pads while the disc brake is hot Be sure to allow the brake to cool before trying to service it in any way 3 Read all instructions thoroughly before attempting any work ...

Page 22: ...t of looseness in a pulley you should replace the pulley Using a frame with internal cable routing is strongly discouraged as it has tendencies to impair the SIS shifting function due to its high cable resistance For MTB Trekking The gears should be periodically washed with a neutral detergent In addition cleaning the chain with neutral detergent and lubricating it can be an effective way of exten...

Page 23: ...derailleur A 5mm Allen Wrench B Fork end C Bracket NOTE Periodically check that there is no gap between the fork end and the bracket as shown in the illustration If there is a gap between these two parts problems with gear shifting performance may occur ...

Page 24: ...olt to adjust so that the guide pulley is in line with the outer line of the smallest sprocket when looking from the rear As shown in illustration No 2 A Largest Sprocket B Guide Pulley C L Adjustment Bolt Turn the L adjustment bolt so that the guide pulley moves to a position directly in line with the largest sprocket No 1 No 2 ...

Page 25: ...he chain that they come In contact with each other Next set the chain on the smallest sprocket Do not let the pulley touch the sprocket Checking the Distance Between the Largest Sprocket and the Guide Pulley Set the rear derailleur to the largest sprocket and with the wheel stopped check that the distance Between the tip of the guide pulley and the tip of the largest sprocket is within the range i...

Page 26: ...in the illustration A A Slot Z Pull Connect the inner cable to the rear derailleur as shown in illustration A Remove the initial slack from the cable as shown in the illustration Z Reconnect the cable to the derailleur and secure the cable in the slot ...

Page 27: ...erclockwise till chain can run up to the largest sprocket Refer back to L adjustment bolt and also check B TENSION BOLT for the distance between the largest sprocket and the guide pulley When this setup is finished do not turn L bolt anymore as this setup is to prevent the chain from coming off of the largest sprocket during shifting 6 Shift gear up and down and try every gear to be sure that the ...

Page 28: ...suspension connection pieces There is a coating on the threads of the bolt to prevent the bolt from backing out CAUTION Do not use regular bolts for replacement Contact X Treme Bicycle for replacement spare parts Be sure to check the tightness of each bolt prior to riding your E Bike Make sure that these bolts are not loose PRIOR TO EACH RIDE Failure to follow these instructions may cause an accid...

Page 29: ...y remove the fixing bolt but it may be necessary in some cases Partially tighten the seat fixing bolt then insert the seat assembly into the frame of the bicycle and adjust the seat to the proper height The seat post must be inserted to at least the Minimum Insertion line Move the quick release lever to the closed position You should feel considerable resistance while moving the lever If not re op...

Page 30: ... Insert Quick Release Axle Figure 2 as shown in Figure 3 4 with nut 4 When axle is in place push lever down on axle to lock into place Figure 5 5 Spin the wheel to make sure it is centered and clears the brake shoes Tighten brakes if necessary IMPORTANT It is very important to check the front wheel connection to the bicycle Failure to properly tighten may cause the front wheel to dislodge ...

Page 31: ...e to acquire the necessary skill to operate them safely Inspection Pedals should be inspected every month taking note of the following Check for correct tightness in to the crank arms If pedals are allowed to become loose they will not only be dangerous but will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks Check that the pedal bearings are properly adjusted Move the pedals up and down and right to ...

Page 32: ...er Replace controller and retest Bicycle runs at full speed without pedaling Faulty TMM sensor Enlightened Series Replace TMM sensor and retest Faulty throttle Faulty throttle Replace throttle and retest Faulty controller Faulty controller Replace controller and retest Battery indicates full charge when tested at the charger port but bicycle doesn t operate Blown fuse Replace fuse Loose connectors...

Page 33: ...ries Indicator light on charger not illuminated when charger is plugged into outlet Outlet has no power Check outlet for power Blown fuse Li Po4 chargers Replace fuse Faulty charger Replace charger Charger Li Po4 indicator light only flashes orange and never changes to red Damage wire from charger port to battery Inspect wire Faulty batteries Replace batteries ...

Page 34: ... Light 48 VOLT SPECIFICATIONS Battery 48V 8AH LiPo4 Lithium Battery 52 cells Frame Alloy 6061 T6 TIG welded Front Fork Suntour Front Suspension Handlebar Alloy with adjustable alloy handlebar stem with scale Cranks and Chain wheel Forged alloy cranks and single steel chain wheel Brake F R Tektro disc brakes full alloy brake lever with power off control Front Rear Hub Quick Release Alloy Front Rear...

Page 35: ...en you loosen this bracket that the interface between the pads the rotor will be changed making it harder to re adjust the pads without having them rub also if the rotor is not perfectly true it may cause a slight rub when adjusted properly This will simply require some break in time to allow the pads to wear parallel once again with the rotor Adjust the brake pads before tightening the cable anch...

Page 36: ...other end of the cable In to the socket so that there is No Slack at that end 5 Go back to the derailleur and use a pair of pliers to pull the cable snug and tighten the clamp nut 6 Run the gears up and down the derailleur You may Fine Tune with the two screws on the derailleur as described in the manual The key to this adjustment is NOT to have any slack in the cable at the gear shifter end on th...

Page 37: ... 5 Remove center shaft Before reassembly grease bearings and inner bearing races with high grade grease 6 Replace new part with one that was needed replaced and reassemble in reverse order Install left section first and set the distance recorded from last part of step 1 7 Installing right side adjust inner ring to bearing pressure by turning clockwise until stiffness while rotating the shaft and b...

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