Winter driving / Frost.
During the winter, wash your bike and lubricate the chain frequently. The wet
weather and the salt are hard on your bike. If you do not wash the salt of, your bike will be damaged. Use
warm water and a brush to wash and remove the salt. Cables can freeze, so leave the bike in a low gear if
there is severe frost and your bike is not stored frost-free. It is a good idea to have a service done just
before the winter period when your cables are lubricated and inspected. The front brakes must be
lubricated with oil. This is done by spraying / lubricating a little oil on the two brake lever shafts on both
drum brakes. This prevents water, salt and condensation from penetrating into the brake connection and
getting stuck. See the picture.
The most important thing about the electrical system
. Generally, all electric bikes is most benefited by
standing indoor. However, many users do not have the opportunity to do so. Use any garage for bikes for
longer parking and at night, but if you do not have the opportunity to park your Nihola electric bike under a
roof, in a garage or something like that, always take the battery with you inside whenever possible. All
batteries lose capacity over time and must be replaced. The low temperatures we experience in the winter
months will reduce the battery's reach. The battery must be charged at least every 3 months.
Service.
Please do get the first 3 months of service and receive a receipt from your dealer. Afterwards, we
recommend an annual service for normal use of the bike. It is a good idea to have a service done just
before the winter period, where your cables are also lubricated and inspected
Adjustment of the gears and brakes.
The front brakes can be adjusted by turning the cable screw that
guides the brake cable through the frame (the front brakes are
NOT
adjusted at the front brakes on the
wheels). The rear brake - and the gear cable can be adjusted by the shift lever on the handlebar. On
youtube you can watch a video showing how the internal Nexus gear is adjusted very easily. It is exactly the
same way the cable length of the external gear used on our electric bikes is adjusted - so that the chain is
aligned with the rear wheelsprockets.
Youtube
search on
"Shimano Nexus 7 and 8 gear adjustment".
Guarantee.
Your Nihola Bike is covered by the guarantee cf. the current Danish sale law. Save all of your
receipts from services. You must get the first 3 months service, it is very important in relation to the
guarantee. Therefore, ask for a receipt for this first service, which you later can show at a possible
complaint. If you wash your bike in the winter, don't overload it and get regular service, it will last many
years.
