the rider. Any form of crack, scratch or colour change in highly stressed areas indicate that the
life of the component has been reached and it should be replaced.
We may refer you to separate suppliers’ owner manuals and any other supplements for operation
and maintenance of certain components. These manuals should be included with your bicycle. If
by chance they are not, you can look these manuals up on the internet or, alternatively consult
any authorised retailer. If you should encounter any issues with your bicycle that aren’t covered
in this manual, again, please contact your nearest authorised retailer. As your number one
resource, your local independent bicycle shop can answer questions, perform required
maintenance and recommend the best equipment & gear to complement your ride. A list of
authorised dealers is available online at www.todayscyclist.co.uk/
We cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your bicycle;
and that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your bicycle to your dealer for professional care
and attention.
Warning:
Frequent inspection of your bike is important to your safety. Follow the Mechanical
Safety Check of this Manual before every ride. Periodic, more detailed inspection of your bicycle
is important. How often this more detailed inspection is needed depends upon you.
INTENDED USE OF YOUR CYCLE
Warning:
Understand your bike and its intended use. Choosing the wrong bicycle for
your purpose can be hazardous. Using your bike the wrong way is dangerous.
No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. There are many types of bicycles and many
variations within each type and nothing lasts forever, including your bike.
When the useful life of your bike or its components is over, continued use is hazardous.
Every bicycle and its component parts have a finite, limited useful life. The length of that life will
vary with the construction and materials used in the frame and components; the maintenance
and care the frame and components receive over their life; and the type and amount of use to
which the frame and components are subjected. Use in competitive events, trick riding, ramp
riding, jumping, aggressive riding, riding on severe terrain, riding in severe climates, riding with
heavy loads, commercial activities and other types of non-standard use can dramatically shorten
the life of the frame and components. Any one or a combination of these conditions may result in
an unpredictable failure.
Like all cycles, this bicycle must conform to legislative requirements.
The legal requirements set out below are applicable to the bike:
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The motor may only be used to assist pedalling, i.e. it must only “help” when the
cyclist applies effort to the pedals him or herself.
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The average motor power must not exceed 250 W.
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As speed increases motor power must drop progressively.
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The motor must cease to assist pedalling (stop) at 25 km/h (15.5mph)
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Only riders aged 14 or over may use a electric bicycle on a public road.
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