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Store the battery and your bike with the battery
in a covered, cool location (around 10 to
20°C) where they will not be exposed to direct
sunlight or rain. If the storage temperature is
low or high, the battery performance will be
reduced, and the time you can use it for will be
shorter. When you use the battery after it has
been in storage for a long time, make sure you
charge it before use.
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Used batteries:
Lithium-ion batteries are valuable, recyclable
resources. For more information about used
batteries, refer to the rules for your region. If
you have any doubts, contact the shop from
which you bought your bike or a bike seller.
Information about disposing of batteries
for countries outside the European Union:
This symbol is only valid within the
European Union. Follow the local rules
in force when you dispose of used
batteries. If you have any doubts, contact the
shop from which you bought your bike or a
bike seller.
Warning
- Risk of fire and electric shock -
None of these items can be repaired by the
user.
2.5 Other recommendations
2.5.1 Brakes
Important comments and precautionary
measures:
Ask an approved O2feel reseller to carry out
maintenance work on brakes.
Do not use oily liquids on brake linings, surfaces
of wheel rim brakes, brake pads or disks. If you do,
this will hinder the performance of your brakes.
Only use original spare parts. Failure to do so runs
the risk of damaging or hindering the performance
of your bike.
To achieve good braking performance, only use
suitable brake linings for the rims. Failure to do so
may increase the braking distance and your brakes
will become worn more quickly.
Brake cables are subject to wear. Check them
regularly for wear and replace them if necessary.
Check to make sure the brake cable is not rusty or
frayed. Replace it if any defects are present. If it is
not replaced, the brakes might not work properly.
Standard brake lever:
The bike is fitted with appropriate standard brake
levers. Check them regularly to make sure they
work without hindering your ride.
Rim brakes
Get used to using V-Brake brakes and learn how
to adjust your braking power. Practise doing
emergency stops until you are in control of your
