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Notes on Riding with the eBike Drive
When does the eBike Drive Operate?
The eBike drive supports you when riding, as
long as you step into the pedals. Without pedal-
ing, there is no assistance. The degree of assist-
ance always depends on the amount of your pe-
daling power.
When applying less pedaling power, the assist-
ance or support will be lower than when apply-
ing a lot of pedaling power. This applies inde-
pendent of the assistance mode and level.
The eBike drive automatically switches off at
speeds in excess of 25 km/h. When the speed
falls below 25 km/h, the drive is automatically
available again.
The eBike can also be ridden as a normal bicycle
without assistance at any time, by either switch-
ing off the battery or setting the assistance level
to "0". The same applies when the battery is
empty.
Interaction of the eBike Drive with the
Bicycle Gears
The bicycle gears should be used as with a nor-
mal bicycle, even with eBike drive (please ob-
serve the operating instructions of your eBike).
Independent of the type of gearing, it is recom-
mended to briefly interrupt the pedaling while
changing gears. This makes changing gears eas-
ier and reduces the wear of the drive train.
By selecting the right gear, you can increase the
speed and range with the same pedaling effort.
Gathering First Experience
It is recommended to gather first experience
with the eBike away from roads with heavy traf-
fic.
Try out the different assistance modes and as-
sistance levels. As soon as you feel safe, you can
participate in traffic with the eBike as with any
other bicycle.
Test the operating range of your eBike under dif-
ferent conditions before planning longer and
more challenging rides.
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Influences on the Operating Range
With a fully charged battery and an efficient rid-
ing manner, an operating range of up to 145 km
is possible.
However, the operating range depends on many
factors, such as:
– Assistance mode and level
– Gear-switching behaviour,
– Bicycle tires and tire pressure,
– Age and condition of the battery,
– Route profile (inclines) and road or path con-
ditions (road or path surface),
– Head wind and ambient temperature,
– Weight of the eBike, rider and equip-
ment/luggage
For these reasons, it is not possible to predict
an accurate operating range before starting your
ride. General rules:
– For the same assistance level of the eBike
drive: The less power or force that you have
to bring about to reach a certain speed (e.g.
through optimal use of the gears), the less
energy the eBike drive will consume, and the
greater the range for a battery charge.
– The higher the selected assistance degree
(assistance mode and level) under otherwise
same conditions, the lower the range.
Careful Handling of the eBike
Please observe the operating and storage tem-
peratures of the eBike components. Protect the
drive unit, drive HMI and battery against ex-
treme temperatures (e.g. from intense sunlight
without adequate ventilation). The components
(especially the battery) can become damaged
through extreme temperatures.
Bosch eBike Systems