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Notes for rear luggage carrier (optional)
A loaded luggage carrier will alter the characteristics of riding the bike. The ability of riding or
braking will be weakened, and the braking distance, as well as the risk of accident, will increase.
• Keep the center of gravity of your load as low as possible. Riding a bike with lower center of
gravity of a heavier load is faster than with a lighted load.
• Bend you body when making a turn and be careful while doing it.
• Consider a longer braking distance.
• Keep in mind the added weight when stopping or parking the bike.
Poorly placed load may fall off the carrier, and worse, the falling object may get caught by the
rear wheel or chain, causing serious accident and injury.
• Transport loads only using an electric bike with a luggage carrier or wire net.
• Always secure the object you are about to carry, or the object may fall off causing accident and
injury.
• Always check before every trip that the rear luggage carrier is securely fastened, or the carrier
may separate from the bike and fall off, causing risk of accident and injury.
• Check that the screws holding the luggage carrier are secured before every trip.
• Do not modify the luggage carrier and its fixing points.
If the luggage carrier is overloaded, the cargo may fall off the bike, causing the risk of accident
and injury.
The maximum weight allowed on the luggage carrier is 10kg (22lbs). When carrying objects on
the luggage carrier of the e-bike, make sure that the tail light and reflectors are clearly visible
to others on the road. The rear luggage carrier on the e-bike is not designed to carry a person
or child. Therefore, passenger is not allowed.
Riding Manual
Electric Power Levels for Electrically Assisted Riding
In case of slippery pedals or riding on a slippery surface, the rear wheel may skid and lose
traction when you accelerate, and there is a risk of accident. Please turn the pedaling assistance
off when on a smooth or slippery surface. The Darfon Innovation electrically assisted bike is
designed to provide assistance when you pedal hard. The motor is turned off when you stop
pedaling.
The pedaling assistance is turned off if you exceed the maximum aided speed (depending on
countries). The assistance power depends on the level of assistance you select. The higher the
level you select, the less force you have to apply to maintain a specific speed. By pushing the left
pedal, the rpm sensor will receive the pedaling force more effectively and the power controller
system is activated more quickly for your aid. This gives you an advantage when riding on an up
slope.
Brake System
The Darfon Innovation Electrically Assisted Bikes are all equipped with mechanical disc brake of
the same level. It brings you quick and safe stop if necessary. The disc brake reacts much quicker
than drum brake particularly on slippery roads. The mechanical disc brake gives you very good
braking results with only very little force from your hands. To evenly distribute the braking force
in both wheels, please brake both wheels at the same time. The following are some notes for
braking the bike:
• On a slippery road, the friction is reduced between the surface and tires. The water reduces the
braking effects of the brake shoes and disc. As a result, the braking distance will be longer and
there is a risk of accident.
• When riding on a wet surface, brake early to keep a longer braking distance. Be extra careful not
to allow the brake to lock the wheels up.
• The rear wheel may be airborne when you hit the front brake too hard, and there is a risk of
accident.
• Always slow down or stop the bike with both the front and rear brakes. Carefully maintain your
balance during a sudden brake.
The motor-assisted pedals are brake-controlled (or if you stop pedaling) for interruption. If you
are not yet familiar with the braking power of the
, please do so on a
mechanical disc brake
surface with good traction and away from traffic. Avoid braking consecutively. When on a long
down slope, use both brakes in a steady burst of short braking actions. The brakes will cool down
when you apply them intermittently. Stop the bike at any sign of overheating. The symptoms of
overheating include extra braking force required, a concentration of burning smell and loud
noises.
Allow the braking system to cool down before riding. A wet condition reduces the braking effect
and easily causes the tires to skid.
Always keep a longer braking distance on a wet road surface. Ride slowly and brake carefully.
Wearing of Brake System
The wearing of brake shoes and discs is the result of friction. The more you ride the bike in a
mountainous terrain or in rain or mud, the more worn the bike will be. The wearing of brake
shoes and discs cannot be evaluated from the brake rods alone. Therefore, it is necessary to
check before riding. Always go to a qualified distributor for replacement of brake shoes.
Replacement of new brake pads
New brake shoes must be inserted when they reach their best braking performance. To do that,
you need to accelerate the bike up to 25km/hr (15.5mph) and apply the brakes. The replacement
is done when the force you apply to the brakes stop reducing.
Assistance level
Riding condition
None
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Riding on leveled ground / with tail wind
Riding on a leveled surface
Riding on an up slope or against the winds
Riding on a very steep slope or against high winds
