
40
41
V. MAINTENANCE
V. MAINTENANCE
3. Carefully slide and align the wheel axle into the rear dropouts. Before
hand-tightening the axle nuts, verify you’ve installed the wheel in the right
direction. Is the brake rotor on the same side as the brake caliper?
4. Using a 15 mm wrench—a deep well socket wrench is recommended—
tighten the wheel axle nuts to the torque specifications (p.75). Spin the
wheel to check if it is centered; then squeeze the rear brake lever to
confirm the brakes are operating correctly.
5. Connect the shifter cable to the hub. Refer to the manufacturer’s service
manual or ask a qualified bicycle mechanic for a demonstration. Cycle
through the gears; each shift should be smooth and buttery. Make any
necessary adjustments.
TO REMOVE YOUR REAR WHEEL:
PRO TIP:
Calibrating for proper shifting can be difficult if you’re
unfamiliar with internal hub gear mechanics. Do not remove the wheel
unless you are prepared to make the necessary re-adjustments. Refer to
the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions.
1. Lower the kickstand—or mount the bicycle frame in a repair stand—so that
the rear wheel is elevated from the ground. Then, upshift the gears until the
shifting cable has the most slack.
2. Disengage the shifter cable from the hub. Refer to the manufacturer’s
service manual or ask a qualified bicycle mechanic for a demonstration.
3. Using a 15mm wrench—or a deep well socket wrench if you have one—
loosen the two axle nuts evenly and enough to allow for easy wheel
removal. Be careful not to scratch the paint job.
4. Push the wheel downward out of the dropouts until the belt or chain can
be disengaged from the rear sprocket. If your bike is equipped with a belt,
take extra care not to stress, bind, or kink it.
5. Carefully remove the wheel from the frame, ensuring that the bike does not
tip over.
FRONT MOTOR
Faraday’s 250W motor may be smooth and silent, but—when in pedal assist
mode—it packs the punch of a Tour de France cyclist (See
Selector
on p.19 for
full pedal assist instructions).
PRO TIP:
If the motor cable is disconnected, you’ll be pedaling all on
your own (See the figures on p.38,
To Install Your Front Wheel
). Confirm
their installation.
If you wish to install a new disc brake rotor, always use the stock (M4 x 8mm)
screws provided. Contact a licensed mechanic or us at Faraday for sourcing
proper rotor and mounting screw replacements.