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3.4
Torque sensor
3.4.1
When you first ride your Wisper bike, you will notice that the motor will start working as
soon as you put pressure on the pedals. This is the standard or torque mode. The more
pressure you put onto the pedals the more powered assistance you will receive.
3.4.2
You will find the assist buttons(marked with a
+
and a
-
) on the handle barcontrol. Each time
the
+
button is pressed, the LCD will movebetween 0 and F and the corresponding power
level increases in increments of 25%. Setting 4provides 100% power. The default level is set
to 1 when the bike is first turned on. We recommend that you press, the
-
button once
before you mount the bike so the motor and torque sensor is deactivated. Once on the bike,
press the + button once to activate the assistance mode. Always start of in level 1, onceyou
are moving you can change to a higher level.
3.4.3
Setting 4 is generally used when you need the maximum amount of assistance from the
motor, but this will drain the battery the fastest. Lower settings are used when you do not
need the assistance at 100% power.In high traffic situations or poor conditions such as ice
and snow, instant full power could be dangerous. Power settings can be changed when the
bike is stationary or when on the move.
3.4.4
Setting H is used to turn off the torque sensor. On setting H as soon as the pedals are
rotating you will receive maximum assistance from the bike. You will not get any assistance
on start off until the pedals have been turned ¼ of a revolution. H setting should only be
used when you want maximum assistance from the bike without putting much pressure on
the pedals. Using H setting will reduce your range by up to 30%
IMPORTANT! Make sure your throttle and handlebar grips are always intact and in good condition.
Uncovered handlebar tubes can be very dangerous.
3.5
Battery capacity meter, riding style and affect on range
3.5.1
The range of the bike (distance covered between recharging of the battery) is greatly
influenced by the level of assist selected, the amount of pedal assistance provided by the
rider and the use of the throttle.
3.5.2
If a high level of assist is selected, then the range of the bike will be reduced compared to
using a lower level of assist.
3.5.3
The Wisper torque system detects the speed the pedal cranks are turning and the amount of
pressure being exerted on the pedals. This information is fed into an on board computer
(controller) to give the rider the most natural riding experience possible.
3.5.4
The optimum range is achieved when the rider pedal effort is maximized and an ideal
situation is for the rider to aim to match the power being provided by the bike on an equal
basis.
