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RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
Checklist before riding your eBike for the first time:
Your bicycle was carefully assembled and thoroughly quality-checked before leaving
the factory. Nevertheless, before using it for the first time, please check the following
components:
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First check to see whether the battery is fully charged and correctly locked in
place
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Check the air pressure of the tires to ensure that they are correctly inflated
(Not too hard and NOT too soft!) Check that your puncture repair kit is
handy.
•
Check and make sure that both the front and rear brakes are working
properly
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Check the tightness and alignment of the front and rear wheels
•
Check to make sure the handlebar and saddle are fastened tightly enough.
Make sure the quick releases are locked and that all locknuts and screws are
tightened.
Riding:
Turn on the power switch (i.e. turn the ignition key to "ON” position), the power
display indicator will light up, which means the power is connected.
EPAC/ Pedelec:
Just like riding any normal bicycle, lift up the bike-stand and
sit on the saddle, putting one foot on a pedal and the other on the ground whilst
you get ready to ride. After you check that ALL is OK, start pedalling,
maintaining your balance. When you reach a certain speed, the electric motor
will be activated automatically and it starts working and moving your eBike! To
stop the bicycle motor, just stop pedalling and the motor will stop automatically.
To bring the vehicle to a halt, use the brakes.
eBike with Throttle: (Most i-cycle eBikes have this system)
Start pedalling a
few cycles and then gently rotate the throttle (anticlockwise) to increase your
speed. Whenever you use the throttle, please accelerate it only gradually; don’t
try to get to the maximum speed instantly, which would otherwise put a severe
strain on the electrical components and battery.
While starting off or climbing, pedal
as much as possible
so that the battery
power will not be drained severely. In general, more pedalling by you is as good
for the service life of the battery and motor as it is for your health!
