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CLASSICA28

E-BIKE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Page 1: ...ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN THIS EBIKE TO THE RETAILER If you experience a problem have questions or need parts for this product call Customer Service at 1 888 287 6981 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time A copy of the sales receipt is required FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE KEEP THIS MANUAL SALES RECEIPT APPLICABLE...

Page 2: ...y be processed Claims made outside the country of purchase may be subject to fees and additional restrictions THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER Normal wear and tear Damage or failure due to accident misuse abuse or neglect Improper assembly Improper follow up maintenance Non compatible installation of components that were not part of the scope of delivery at the time the product was handed over or dama...

Page 3: ...n using other battery packs Benelli by Buffalo Corp shall not assume any liability and warranty Do not ride the electric bike without the battery pack The battery pack must be on the bike while riding else the bike has no lights when needed Handle your battery pack with care Do not drop or impact the battery pack Mishandling of the battery pack could lead to severe damage or over heating In an ext...

Page 4: ...t make any modifications to your Benelli by Buffalo Corp Do not sit on the bicycle with the kickstand down Kickstand is not designed to support the weight of a person Make sure kickstand is up before riding Do not misuse the electric bike by riding it without a saddle If the saddle gets stolen it may lead to hazardous situations when still riding on the electric bike without a saddle If you purcha...

Page 5: ...ways observe the traffic rules when cycling on public roads City bicycles are not suitable for off road use Using this bicycle off road can result in serious injury and is never recommended WHAT ARE E BIKES Electric bicycles or E Bike have a small electric motor that provides assistance to allow rides to accelerate climb hills and overcome wind resistance more easily than manually powered bikes E ...

Page 6: ... local laws in regards to the riding of an electric bicycle by a minor under the age of 18 That includes if your state allows a minor to ride making sure that your minor child can safely ride and control all of the operations of the bicycle and fully understands all warnings and Please read on if you have determined that your minor child can legally and safely ride and control all of the operation...

Page 7: ... injury serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty or is an alert against unsafe practices Many of the Warnings and Cautions say you may lose control and fall Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or death Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while riding th...

Page 8: ...e Post Clamp 11 Seat Post 12 Seat 13 Rear Rack Only Available on Benelli CLASSICA26 14 Fender 15 Rear Light 16 Spoke 17 Internal Derailleur Roller Brake 18 Chain Cover 19 Chain 20 Crank 21 Pedal 22 Hand Grip 23 Derailleur Shifter 24 Brake Lever 25 LCD Display 26 Frame 27 Battery NOTE CLASSICA28 does not have a rear rack ...

Page 9: ...ry pack has been completely charged it will change from red to green D Remove the charger before you start cycling E Attach the battery pack by aligning the battery pack to the card Push hard and battery will click if installed properly NOTE Always charge indoors and allow battery to reach room temperature before charging Make sure charger and A C outlet are the same voltage Make sure the area is ...

Page 10: ...r pedal crank arm 4 Adjust The Handlebars Holding the tire in place adjust the angle the handlebars by loosening the nut s on top of the handlebar stem with provided hex key Then align the handlebars with the frame and front tire Tighten two nuts on both sides of the handlebar The angle of the handlebar can be raised or lowered depending on your preference To change handlebar height loosen the nut...

Page 11: ...f your feet on the center of the pedal If your knee is now slightly bent the saddle height is correct Image B To adjust the seat height Open the quick release device as far as possible Turn the adjusting nut anticlockwise to further slacken the quick release device To close the quick release device proceed as follows Adjust the clamping strength by turning the adjusting nut If the quick release de...

Page 12: ...the top of the seat tube as otherwise you could injure yourself or damage the seat post Always observe the specified tightening torques The minimum insertion depth is marked on the seat post If this is not the case the minimum insertion depth must be 7 5 cm In frames with long seat tubes that project beyond the top tube the minimum insertion depth is 10 cm Adjusting The Saddle Angle Your bike sadd...

Page 13: ...ressure gives the lowest rolling resistance but also produces the harshest ride High pressures work best on smooth dry pavement Very low pressures at the bottom of the recommended pressure range give the best performance on smooth slick terrain such as hard packed clay and on deep loose surfaces such as deep dry sand Tire pressure that is too low for your weight and the riding conditions can cause...

Page 14: ...ck the fork for damage fork legs fork boot crown dropouts accessories brake mounts fender attachment Look for damage e g loose parts cracks deep scratches dents Make sure the fork works properly Things that can indicate a serious problem are any unusual clunking or knocking noises changes in travel an over extended or compressed boot any changes in the way the fork has been working or any leaking ...

Page 15: ... turn easily In doing so no play should be evident The headset is subject to a large amount of stress due to impacts with the road surface This can cause it to come loose or affect its setting Have the play and ease of movement of the headset checked regularly by your specialist cycle shop If you do not adjust the headset properly or tighten it too tightly this could cause breakages This should th...

Page 16: ...as this could otherwise damage the crank set The cranks can come loose which is why you should regularly check whether they are securely fastened by attempting to rock If there is play in the cranks have the bike checked and the cranks fastened securely by a professional bike workshop Wheels The wheels connect the bike with the surface you are riding on The wheels are subject to a particularly hig...

Page 17: ...n it Check whether the wheel continues to turn through several revolutions before it stops moving If it stops suddenly the bearing is damaged This does not apply for front wheels with hub dynamos To determine whether there is play in the hub bearing try rocking the wheel in the bike fork or rear triangle backwards and forwards perpendicular to the direction of travel If you notice that there is pl...

Page 18: ...nd on the tire sidewall Always replace the tire with a tire of the same type dimension and profile as otherwise the ride characteristics may be adversely affected This can lead to accidents Tires are wear parts Check the tread depth tire pressure and condition of the tire sidewalls regularly Replace worn tires before using the bike NOTE Note the dimension of the fitted tire Standard designations a...

Page 19: ...sist System The first ride should be started with the Pedal Assist feature off and then slowly throttling to feel the engagement of the HUB motor The Benelli by Buffalo Corp eBike Pedal Assist System supports you when riding as long as you are pedaling Without pedaling there is no assistance The motor output always depends on the amount of your pedaling power When applying less pedaling power the ...

Page 20: ...the ride will affect the operating range 3 Temperature Wind Conditions Extreme cold or hot conditions will result in more rapid depletion of the battery s energy reducing available range Overcoming strong winds on the cycling route will shorten assistance range since more battery energy is required Conversely a tailwind wind behind you acts to propel the cycle reducing the energy requirement 4 Rid...

Page 21: ...ep the chain clean and well lubricated Have the chain replaced with a new one 9 Pedaling Pedaling steadily with moderate effort with the drive unit will result in the greatest range While all that is required to engage the assistance is a turning pedal you ll want to contribute especially on uphill or rough terrain If you rely solely on the drive unit the range will be much shorter TWIST SHIFT LCD...

Page 22: ...t mode it will consume power slowly and one by one the segments will be eliminated When the battery is low the last battery segment will begin to flash The battery must be recharged immediately to continue Power Assist Mode POWER ASSISTED LEVEL ADJUSTMENT The level of assistance of the Benelli by Buffalo Corp eBike can be adjusted when pedaling via the Power Shifting Handle To increase the assista...

Page 23: ...ider is using the pedal assist motor or riding normally Attention The range of the mileage display is 999 miles Once maximum mileage has been achieved the display will reset to zero Automatic Switch Off If you stop and do not move your Benelli by Buffalo Corp eBike for 5 minutes the system switches off automatically If you subsequently want to ride using the assistance you will need to use your ke...

Page 24: ...mely high braking force You should therefore familiarize yourself with the V brake and only apply the brake gradually Practice emergency braking until you are sure you will be able to remain fully in control of your bike if you have to apply the brakes with force If additional suspension elements in the brake system power modulators are used improperly this can lead to serious accidents The requir...

Page 25: ...pedal brake is operated by pedaling backwards The force applied by the back pedal brake varies depending on the position of your feet pedals If the crank arms are vertical i e one of your feet is in the highest position and the other is in the lowest position you cannot brake hard Move the crank arms into a horizontal position if you think you may want have to brake NOTE The back pedal brake is ea...

Page 26: ...to be adjusted again after only a short period of use Turn the cable adjustment bold A of the brake unit or brake lever so that there is a 15mm gap The amount of brake lever gap is the distance from the position where the brake lever is not operated to the position where a force is felt suddenly when the brake lever is pulled A Cable Adjustment bolt After depressing the brake lever to check the br...

Page 27: ...e brake as follows Pull the front wheel and then the rear wheel hand brake lever with the same amount of force as you would apply when braking sharply during a ride Then push the bike forwards The rear wheel should lock and the front wheel should decelerate so rapidly that the bike starts to tip forwards Adjusting Brake Pad Clearance In Relation To The Rim Turn the cable adjustment bolt to adjust ...

Page 28: ...rake If the brake is still not working properly or the brake pad is so worn that it is not possible to readjust it have your bike checked at a professional bike workshop and replace the brake block If gear shift components are loose worn damaged or adjusted incorrectly this poses a risk of injury to the rider Have the derailleur gears adjusted at a professional bike workshop NOTE Always contact yo...

Page 29: ...if the chain is running at an extremely sharp angle This does not mean it is defective and does not damage the drive As soon as the chain is at a shallower angle the noise should dissipate Hub gears This User Manual describes the handling of typical commercially available gear shift components of a gear hub on a city or trekking bike For other components refer to the separate information or enclos...

Page 30: ...rockets when you are riding the slack in the chain must be taken up immediately If there is no further scope for adjustment the sprockets and chain must be replaced Shimano Nexus 3 Speeds Turn the twist shift lever to select 1 of 3 gears Level 1 is least resistance speed Increasing pedal force increasing resistance indicator towards 3 Decreasing pedal force decreasing resistance indicator towards ...

Page 31: ...re being shifted Move the REVO SHIFT lever from 1 to 2 again and make sure that the red line on the push rod is aligned with the end of the hub axel Fix the cable adjustment bolt with cable adjustment nut G Adjusting Gears Move the REVOSHIT lever from 1 to 3 Check to be sure that the yellow setting lines A on the cassette joint bracket C and pulley are aligned at this time The Yellow setting lines...

Page 32: ...etting lines are not aligned turn the cable adjustment bolt of the cassette joint to align the setting lines After this move the shifting lever again from 3 to 1 then back to 3 and re check to be sure that the yellow setting lines are aligned After adjusting the cassette joint cut off the excess length of inner cable Then install the inner end cap D C 15 20 mm D Inner End Cap Turn the cable adjust...

Page 33: ...ension must be adjusted so that vertical play of one to two centimeters is present in the unsupported chain span between the chain ring and sprocket wheel To take up the slack in the bike chain proceed as follows Loosen the rear wheel nuts Pull the wheel back into the dropouts until only the permissible amount of play is present in the bike chain Tighten all screw connections carefully clockwise T...

Page 34: ...every trip Recharge the battery after every trip This means you can set off immediately the next time you use your bike and you also increase the service life of the battery If you are not using the battery you must recharge it after 3 months at the latest High degree of safety due to battery management The battery cannot be damaged as a result of a short circuit If this were to happen the battery...

Page 35: ...with the battery place it in the charger for one minute A reset occurs during which the battery management disables sleep mode for example After this the battery will work again Ideally you should charge the battery at a temperature of between 10 C and 30 C It takes longer to charge the battery at low temperatures the battery will not charge up at temperatures higher than 30 C Ideally you should c...

Page 36: ... of its initial capacity providing it has been well looked after From a technical standpoint therefore the battery is used at this point It also goes without saying that the battery ages Even if you do not use your battery its capacity reduces You can extend the service life of the battery by fully recharging it after every journey even if it is small The li ion cobalt battery has no memory effect...

Page 37: ...ecure stable position on a suitable surface Do not cover the charger or place any objects on it as otherwise it could overheat and catch fire CARE MAINTENANCE Your new Benelli by Buffalo Corp eBike was designed for ease of use and owner servicing There are no tasks which require advanced skills Most maintenance and replacing of parts were designed to be accomplished by the typical bicycle rider Pl...

Page 38: ...ds to rusting and irreparable damage to the bearings NOTE DO NOT clean your bike with acids grease hot oil brake cleaners apart from brake discs or fluids containing solvents These substances attack the surface of the bike and accelerate wear Dispose of used lubricants cleaning agents and care products in an environmentally sound manner Do not pour these substances into the domestic waste down the...

Page 39: ...zed and chrome plated parts as well as stainless steel components regularly Preserve these parts after cleaning with spray wax Make sure that wax does not come into contact with brake discs and rims If you stop using your bike for a while in the winter for example store it in a dry place at a constant temperature Before putting your bike into storage inflate both tires to the prescribed tire press...

Page 40: ...ut also the rim is subject to function related wear If fine cracks appear or the rim flanges deform when the tire pressure increases this indicates increased wear Wear indicators on the rim allow its wear condition to be easily identified Check the wear condition of the rim at regular intervals Brake pads The brake pads on rim roller drum and disc brakes are subject to wear the extent of which dep...

Page 41: ...ow the bike is used mileage rain dirt salt etc To increase the service life of the bike you should clean and lubricate these parts regularly Have them replaced by a professional bike workshop once their wear limit has been reached Headlights Taillights Bulbs and other lamps are subject to function related wear and therefore may need to be replaced In case you need to replace damaged bulbs always c...

Page 42: ...ty and duration of use and how well the bike is looked after Check these parts regularly Clean and lubricate them regularly MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Have your Benelli by Buffalo Corp eBike serviced regularly The schedule in the table below is a rough guide for cyclists who ride their bicycle between 500 1 000 Miles or 50 100 hours of use a year Riding more often or on poor road services will require m...

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Page 44: ...opriate tools for assembly A torque wrench for example to tighten the screw connections as otherwise the screws could shear off or break NOTE If you tighten screws too tightly this could damage the components You should therefore always observe the prescribed tightening torque ...

Page 45: ...splay Goccia Patent Twist LCD display 4 PAS level Motor 250 Watt Brushless Front Hub Motor Light F R F Spanninga SWINGO R Spanninga PIXEO Vehicle Specifications FORK Alloy fixed HEADSET Neco STEM Zoom adjustable alloy HANDLEBAR Alloy 28 560mm GRIPS HL EVA material SEAT POST Alloy SEAT TUBE CLAMP alloy quick release SADDLE Selle Royal RIO SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Nexus 3 speeds REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano ...

Page 46: ...oller brake CHAIN KMC Z7 CHAIN COVER full protection RIMS alloy double wall A type HUBS hub motor derailluer TYRES Kenda with reflective strip 700cx40 PEDALS Wellgo Accessories Front Basket no Front Carrier Aluminum Alloy no Rear Carrier no Bandage For Rear Carrier no Bell Yes Stand Yes ...

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