Pre-Ride Checklist
Check Battery Charge Level
- Turn on your bike and ensure it is sufficiently charged for your journey.
Check Throttle
- Keep eBike in assist level 0, open the throttle & check that the “Throttle In” voltage on your app’s home page changes.
Check Pedal Assist
- Keep ebike in assist level 0, turn crank arms & check that the “Average Pedal RPM” reading on your app’s home page changes.
Check Fasteners
- Check the bike’s fasteners and components.
Check Tire Pressure | Tire Pressure Gauge
- Check the tire pressure is within the range specified by the manufacturer.
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Air Pressure range limits can be found on the sidewall of the tire. Fill or release air as necessary. |
Check Wheel Tightness
- Check that each wheel’s axle nuts are tight and there is no wheel wobble. Tighten as needed.
Inspect Brakes
- While rolling your bike beside you, pull on one of the brake levers.
- The bike should come to a stop immediately. Repeat with the other lever.
Check Headset
- Pull the front brake and rock the bike forward and backward.
- There should be no movement in the handlebar mount. Tighten if needed and re-test.
Clean & Lube Chain | Chain Lube & Rag
- With your bike tires off the floor, grasp the chain between the back gears and pedals with a clean rag.
- Spin the pedals a few times so that the chain runs a few cycles through the rag, cleaning off any dirt.
- Apply chain lube as instructed by the lube manufacturer.
Post-Ride Checklist
Inspect Tires & Rims
- Look for debris and damage on the rims and tires.
Check Wheel Straightness
- Turn each wheel while looking straight down at the tire.
- The wheel should spin true, there should be no wobble.
Check Shifter & Derailleur
- Check the derailleur for any debris.
- With your bike tires off the floor, turn the pedals and shift through the gears.
- Each gear should shift seamlessly.
Wipe Down Frame | Clean, Damp Microfiber Cloth
- Take a rag and wipe the frame of the bike. q Inspect for any damage or cracks.
Wipe Down Chain | Clean Microfiber Cloth
- With the tires of your bike off the floor, grasp the chain with the cloth and spin the pedals a few times so the chain runs through the cloth.
Check Pedals
- Check both pedals for any damage or loose bearings.
Charge Battery | Battery Charger
- Wait at least one hour after a ride for the battery pack to cool down.
- Once cooled to room temperature, charge the battery pack using the charging instructions noted in this book.
- We recommend charging the battery pack to 80% capacity to increase pack life longevity.
