42 BEN-E-BIKE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPERUM GmbH
Stuttgarter Str. 72
D-78628 Rottweil
www.ben-e-bike.net
[email protected]
HANDLEBAR
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Look at the handlebar from above and check that it is aligned perpendicular to the front wheel. Have the
handlebar adjusted by your dealer if the handlebar is not perpendicular to the front wheel.
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Fix the front wheel against lateral twisting, e.g. in a bicycle rack. Grasp the handlebar with both hands and
check that the handlebar does not twist against the front wheel. If you notice any play on the head tube or
handlebar when moving up or down, when tilting or twisting the handlebar, have the handlebar adjusted
by your dealer.
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Check that the handlebar and the stem are free of deformations or cracks (visual inspection).
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If the handlebar or stem is cracked or deformed, contact your dealer immediately and stop using the BEN-
E-BIKE.
WHEELS
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While holding the BEN-E-BIKE, grasp the front and rear wheels and try to move the wheel sideways. Check
that the front quick release or the rear wheel nuts do not move.
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If you can move the wheel sideways or the wheel nuts move, contact your dealer immediately.
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Lift the BEN-E-BIKE slightly and turn the front or rear wheel. Check that the wheel does not have any
significant lateral or radial deflection.
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If any of the wheels have a significant axial or radial side-out, contact your dealer.
RIMS AND SPOKES
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Check the rims for damage and cracks (visual inspection).
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If a rim is damaged or if cracks are visible, have the rim replaced immediately.
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If in doubt, have the rims checked by your dealer.
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Gently "squeeze" the spokes with your thumb and fingertips and check that the tension is approximately
the same for all spokes.
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If the tension is very different or any spokes are loose, get the spokes to be tensioned by your dealer.
TIRES
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Check that the correct air pressure is set (see chapter "Settings >> Air pressure").
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Inspect the tires for cracks and damage from foreign objects.
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Check if the tires have sufficient tread depth.
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If a tire has cracks, is damaged, or the tread depth is too low, have the tire replaced by your dealer.
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Check the valves for tightness.
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Check that both valves have a protective cap.
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Replace missing protective caps to prevent dust and dirt from entering the valve.
PEDAL DRIVE
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Grasp the pedals and try to move them sideways outwards or inwards. Observe whether the crank arm
and the pedal (inner) bearing are moving laterally.
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Grasp the pedals and try to move them vertically up or down. Observe whether the pedals or the crank
arm are moving vertically in the bottom bracket bearing.
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If the pedals, crank arm or bottom bracket can be moved laterally or vertically, consult your dealer.