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Charger
The charger plugs into the electrical outlet and is used to pump energy back into the battery pack when it
becomes depleted. The more energy that is discharged from the battery pack, the longer it will take to
recharge.
Display
The display reads the battery’s voltage. This will give an approximation of the battery’s charge state. The
display may have other buttons to control other functions.
Motor
The motor is built into the hub of the rear wheel. When power is sent to the motor, it will begin to spin,
propelling the bike forward.
Gear Shifter
The gear shifter changes the ratio between the pedals and the rear wheel. It is used to find a more
comfortable pedaling cadence under different riding conditions. The low gear is used for pedaling during
starts, uphill or loaded riding. The higher gears are use when pedaling downhill or during faster riding.
Brakes
The brakes use friction to slow the bike down. The levers on the handlebars control the braking. The brakes
have an electrical switch which cuts the power to the motor at the moment when the brakes are used. This
prevents accidental accelerations while braking.
