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8. First use
Before using the electrically power assisted cycle, check that the battery is charged
and correctly installed, to allow the bike to be started and used efficiently and safely. It
is always advisable to carefully check each part, taking care to perform the necessary
adjustments of the relevant mechanical components, directly or with the assistance of
specialised technicians, see: saddle and seat post adjustment and tightening, handlebar
and stem adjustment and tightening, brake adjustment, gearbox adjustment, chain and gear
lubrication, wheel check and tyre pressure, general check of the correct tightening of the
fastening screws, quick release mechanisms and pass-through pins, as well as a general
check that all the parts are in order.
Saddle
The position on the bicycle is very important to ensure the optimal comfort when using the
bike, correct pedalling and to avoid any safety problems.
It is, therefore, important that the saddle and the seat post are positioned and adjusted to
suit the rider.
The saddle can be adjusted in height, forward position and angle.
To adjust the height of the saddle, the clamp that secures the seat post in the frame must
be loosened and either raised or lowered as needed, taking care not to pull it out beyond
the limit indicated to avoid the risk of breaking the frame. Once the best position has been
found in compliance with the precautions for extracting the seat post, secure it by tightening
the relevant clamp until it is correctly tightened to prevent it from moving and/or becoming
unstable.
Generally speaking, the best way to adjust the height of the saddle is to check that when
your foot is placed on the pedal at its lowest point, your leg is almost completely extended.
To adjust the angle and how far forward the saddle is positioned, loosen the relevant
fastening mechanism in the seat post bracket, so you can tilt the saddle and move it forward
as desired. Then, tighten the fastening system to avoid any play or movement.
Handlebars
The height and angle of the handlebars can be adjusted by the fastening systems on the
handlebar stem and/or handlebar attachment.
To adjust the height of the handlebars, loosen the clamp holding the telescopic handlebar
stem in place, allowing it to be pulled out or pushed in to either raise or lower the handlebar
until the desired position is set. Secure it by tightening the relevant clamp until it can no
longer be moved. In other cases, the height can be adjusted either by loosening the screw
that secures the stem inside the fork tube (where present) or by intervening on the joint on
the handlebar attachment.
To adjust the angle of the handlebars, loosen the clamp on the stem, rotate the handlebars
until the desired position is reached and secure it by tightening the clamp until it can no
longer be moved.
Brakes
The braking system installed on the bike includes either mechanical or hydraulic
disc brakes which can be applied on the front and rear wheel via the levers on the
handlebar, each one of which is fitted with a device (cut-of sensor) which cuts of
the thrust of the motor by operating the brake lever to which it is connected.
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