5.4.4 Range
The electrical drive is a support motor. The range will be influenced by the force of
pedalling. Set the assistance level in the lowest level (ECO) for maximum range. The
lower the pedalling frequency of the pedal drive, the higher the energy requirement
for the drive. High loads will cause the energy consumption to increase. Inadequate
servicing and maintenance of the cargo bike may reduce its range. Look after your
cargo bike and take note of all of the instructions concerning the battery in the Bosch
original instructions.
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Check the tyre pressure regularly to improve your range (see chapter 10.4
“
Tyre
pressure”
).
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Adhere to the servicing intervals.
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Temperatures below +10 °C/50 °F may reduce the battery range.
If you are not using your cargo bike:
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Remove the battery from the holder when outside temperatures are low and store
it.
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Only put the battery into the holder immediately before traveling.
If the battery is completely exhausted during the trip, you can use your cargo bike in
the same way as a pedal-operated bike. If the battery charge is exhausted, the
electrical drive system will switch itself off. The lighting will be provided with energy
for another 2 hours.
Note: It’s possible to buy an additional Bosch battery. Be aware of buying the correct
additional battery, including Bosch docking station, right motor cable and the second
battery lock system designed for Raleigh Stride.
5.4.5 Overheating protection of the driving system
The electrical drive will be automatically protected from damage due to overheating
when external temperatures are high or during rapidly ascending routes. If the drive
temperature becomes too high, the electrical drive system will switch off
automatically.
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In order to avoid overheating of the electrical driving system, set a low assistance
level when external temperatures are high or rapidly ascending routes.
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If the electrical drive system is switched off when the battery is charged and at
speeds below 25 km/h or 15.5 mph, do not use the cargo bike until the electrical
drive system has cooled down. If the malfunction is not rectified through the
electrical drive system cooling down, have the cargo bike checked by a Raleigh Stride
dealer.
