OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE
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The throttle engages the
motor. The more the throttle
is engaged, the more power is
given to the motor. Before
engaging the throttle and the
motor, ensure the path of the
Optibike is clear and not
blocked.
Optibikes
are
equipped with either a twist
throttle or a thumb throttle.
To activate the twist throttle,
the rider must turn the body
of the throttle. To activate the
thumb throttle, the rider must
use one’s thumb to depress
the throttle lever.
If the throttle is depressed
as the bike is turned on, the
headlight body will flash a
safety code. As a safety
mechanism, the bike will not
function in this state. Release
the throttle and the bike will
return to its normal operating
mode.
MOTOR OPERATION
Depressing
the
throttle
controls the speed of the
motor and the amount of
assistance the user receives.
If you ride at a cadence of less
than 70 pedal rotations per
minute (rpm), the motor will
be less efficient and will
dissipate more power as heat.
Optibike recommends that
you maintain a cadence within
the specified range of 70-
100rpm.
DERIVATIVE POWER
CONTROL (DPC
TM
)
When accelerating from a
stop and when shifting, the
Derivative
Power
Control
(DPC
TM
) will boost your bike’s
power
momentarily.
This
allows your Optibike to
accelerate
faster
than
ordinary electric bikes without
sacrificing riding distance.
3.5 O
PTIBIKE
B
ATTERY AND
C
HARGING
THE BATTERY
Your bike is equipped with
some of the most advanced
battery
technology
and
software available. To extend
the life of the battery and
maintain its capacity, follow
these guidelines:
- Do not store your bike in
temperatures below -17
C
(0
F) or above 27
C (80
F).
Prolonged storage outside
this temperature range may
cause permanent damage
the battery
