Mechanical and electrical work performed on your
ebike.
Safety depends on correct assembly and
maintenance. The use of a torque wrench is
recommended to tighten bolts correctly. Special tools
and skills are necessary to comprehensively service this
bike. In the interest of safety we recommend that you
visit a local electric bike professional to assemble, tune
and regularly service the bike.
WARNING!
Any modification of your bike can provide
a safety risk.
•
Components which are not approved or incorrect
assembly can cause accidents and injury. Do not
make any modifications including but not limited to
installing incompatible forks, drilling, sanding, filing
or removing parts.
•
Original components can be purchased through
your retailer. Consult your retailer for safety and
compatibility advice. For example, installing a seat
post which is too long may put stress on the frame
leading to damage. Another example is installing an
incompatible child seat which could lead to injury.
•
The electric parts do not need maintenance. Do not
open electric parts. Disassembly of the bike beyond
the state in which it has been delivered in the retail
box voids warranty.
Riding a bike in different conditions
WARNING!
Using a bike in conditions beyond its limits
and beyond the skills of the rider could lead to
damage to bicycle, fork, frame, parts and injury. Do
not use your bike on rough trails, trails with obstacles,
areas where tyres are momentarily off the ground,
jumps, technical areas, speeds over 25 km/h and for
aggressive riding. Do not ride down curbs.
•
Riding an ebike can be fun for commuting, exercise
or recreation if you ride your bike in a manner that
is within your ability and within the limits of the
bike.
Ride
carefully
and
mindful
of
your
environment to avoid dangerous situations. Bikes
are limited by use, surface, maintenance and
design.
•
Leitner ebikes are designed for use on paved
surfaces with shallow gradients where the tyres
are always on the ground.
•
Weight limit of rider (including luggage) 100kg (264
pounds). Maximum total weight (rider + l
bike) approximately 115kg. Do not ride on hills
steeper than 15 percent incline.
WARNING!
Smooth gravel roads and loose surfaces
increase risk of losing control. Your riding style needs
to be adjusted. Apply brakes gently, go around turns
slowly and be careful not to use motor during turns
and do not accelerate quickly.
Guide to safe operation
•
Bikes do not protect you in accidents. You may
damage the bike, fall and it may cause serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
Riding a bike after an impact beyond its
limits, e.g. accident may cause the bike to break at lower
than standard loads. It is recommended to have the bike
inspected by an ebike mechanic before riding it again.
Riding instructions
•
Use your brakes carefully: if your bike has two brake
levers it is recommended to press both brake levers at
the same time. Check which brake lever engages which
brake. In Australia, normally the right lever engages
the front brake, the left lever the rear brake. In the
USA, normally the right lever engages the rear brake.
Over-using the front brake lever may cause the rear
wheel to lift resulting in loss of control.
•
Always keep a safe distance from other vehicles or
objects. Get to know your brakes by practicing in a flat,
safe location with concrete surface at low speeds.
Adjust brakes if they are too powerful or too weak.
•
Do not use the electric assistance to begin with. If you
are comfortable riding the bike without electric
assistance, read all instructions about using electric
assistance, then ride bike using low assistance levels.
•
Always be prepared to press the brake levers in case
you accelerate unexpectedly. Do not switch on your
bike on unless you are ready to ride it to prevent
accidental acceleration. Also refer to section
“Changing
gears
correctly”
in this manual.
•
Go around turns carefully, do not pedal around turns,
keep your pedal arms horizontal to avoid pedals
touching the ground.
WARNING!
Incorrect use of brakes, gears and electric
controls may cause loss of control and injury.
•
When you ride, include a pump, a spare inner tube,
puncture repair kit, and tools so you can repair your
bicycle if it has a flat tyre or other mechanical problem.
It is not recommended to ride at night. If you do ride at
night, include a spare light source for emergencies.
WARNING!
Prevent toe-overlap. Be aware of situations
where your feet which are on the pedal touch the front
wheel. In normal riding situations the front wheel is not
turned sufficiently to allow contact of your toes with the
wheel, however this may occur when going around tight
turns at low speeds. Do not pedal when going around
turns. Toe overlap is affected by the size of your feet, the
pedals, crank arms, mudguards and tyres.
•
Carrying cargo will change the way your bike handles,
including braking distance, steering, acceleration,
balancing, hill climbing ability. Cargo should not
protrude too far from your bike and a low centre of
gravity is recommended.
•
When riding in coastal areas, wipe bike after every ride
as salt water and humidity are very corrosive. Apply
anti-rust treatment to spokes and other unpainted
parts. Do not use anti-rust sprays. It may contaminate
unwanted parts such as brake pads. Damage from
corrosion is not covered under warranty.
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