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ten minutes of cycling. Even if you don’t use your bike for a while, you don’t have
to constantly recharge the bike battery. The charger indicates when the battery is
full. Disconnect the charger from the bike and don’t leave it in for too long (e.g. a
whole night) when the battery is charged.
• AVOID COMPLETELY DRAINING YOUR BATTERY WHEN CYCLING: Try to avoid
completely draining the battery while cycling. This is not only inconvenient for you
when you are on the road, but it is also detrimental to the battery’s lifespan.
• WINTER MODE: We recommend that you put the bike inside when it’s freezing and
leave the battery at least half charged. If you do not use the bike for a longer
period of time, it is wise to recharge the battery from time to time. The battery will
not run down quickly, but it can’t hurt to take a ride every now and then in the
winter to recharge the battery. Your bike’s range will be shorter in cold weather
because the battery has less power than at higher temperatures. Take a reduced
range of about 25% into account. If possible, charge the battery in a heated place.
This is quicker and your range will be greater.
2.1 Range
How far you can cycle with a full battery (the range) determined by a number of factors.
It depends on your own weight, the assistance level you choose and the conditions that
you are cycling in. For instance, with strong headwinds and assistance level 5, the range
is shorter than on a flat road when the wind is behind you and you’re using assistance
level 1. A lot of braking and accelerating, like at traffic lights, also shortens the range.
Generally, you can expect to cover a distance of between 40 and 70 kilometres. More
than enough for everyday trips around town.
We recommend that you stick to the speed of other cyclists. You will notice that 25 km/
hour in inner city areas is pretty fast Then it’s best to select a lower assistance level. This
not only makes cycling safer, but also saves energy and extends the distance that you
are able to cycle electrically.
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ROTATION SENSOR
The electric motor is located in the rear axle and has a power output of 250 WATT.
The drive is activated via a rotation sensor on the crankshaft. With a rotation sensor, the
motor is activated as soon as the pedals start turning around. This offers you with a more
consistent level of assistance. This technique also requires less maintenance. As soon as
you stop pedalling, the motor stops providing assistance.
The frame is made of aluminium, which makes the bike lightweight and strong. Our
bicycles weigh approximately 17 kilograms. So you can cycle just fine even without
any pedal assistance. In order to be able to also ride at faster speeds, a resistance of a
minimum of 2.75 is applied. This is the ratio between the front and rear gear teeth, also
referred to as the gear ratio. Theoretically, this makes it harder to set off, but since the
electric motor provides assistance practically immediately, you will hardly notice it.
Please note:
Switch off the battery when you start to walk with your bike. The pedals will probably
turn as you walk with your bike. The rotation sensor will detect this motion, which
activates the motor. You can prevent this by turning the bike off or setting the
assistant to the “0” level. You can also opt for the walk assist function by pressing and
holding down the DOWN (or MINUS) button while you walk. The electric bike will then
move at an average speed of 6 km/hour. The display will then show a P. To turn it off
again, release DOWN (or MINUS).