INTELLIGENT BIKE - USER GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of the BionX intelligent energy management system, one of the best systems on the market! Adaptable, powerful, light and regenerative it will provide you with a bionic sensation… Please take a few minutes to read this booklet; it will guide you through the distinctive features, functions, easy care and easy use of your BionX intelligent system.
PHILOSOPHY 1. BionX believes a bicycle should remain a bicycle. Our system simply adds distinctive features to it in order to increase the cyclist’s riding experience. 2. BionX believes that weight is a crucial element. Every ounce we can subtract is worth an ounce of gold. This is why we have focused our energy in developing the most light-weight system on the market. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS The goal of your BionX system The BionX System 2 is to allow you to work smart and exercise without exhausting yourself. This powerful and intelligent energy management system is perfect for your daily exercise routine and is a powerful commuting vehicle.
THE SYSTEM ASSISTANCE Motor-wheel/generator Nominal Power: 250 Watts Peak Power: 450 Watts Nominal Torque : 7 N.m Maximum Torque : 25 N.m Weight : 3,5 kg (7,7 lb) Four assistance levels compensate the cyclist’s effort by 25%, 50%, 100% or 200%, allowing him/her to ride faster while giving the same effort (or ride at the same speed with less effort). To select the assistance mode, simply press A+ to increase from level 1 to 4 and then G- to reduce from 4 to 1.
Assistance For a given condition, compensates your effort by : Notes/situation 1 25 % Flat ground 2 50 % slopes, Front wind ; cancels the bike’s weight 3 100 % Steep hill, Strong front wind 4 200 % Very steepy road Assistance/safety To insure a smooth departure, the assistance will only start when the bicycle rides at 3 km/h or more. Assistance levels are approximate. They vary depending on the cyclist’s weight, weather conditions and pedalling effort.
GENERATION In position G1 through G4, the motor becomes a generator, allowing to restore energy in the battery. For better result, we recommend to recharge the battery in G1 or G2 modes while keeping a riding speed of at least 20 km/h. Fitness Machine Use the four generative modes to simulate slopes. Your bicycle will become a fitness machine. The higher the level (G1 to G4) the more effort the system will be demanding. Charging at low speed will only have a minimal effect on the battery state of charge.
COMMAND CONSOLE FEATURES Multifonction odometer Level of energy being used or generated Battery level of charge 5 Assistance or generation level
COMMAND CONSOLE FEATURES On-Off Switch Press Note : the console automatically switches off after 10 minutes of inactivity. Backlit LCD Press for 2 seconds to turn the backlit on / off. LCD Contrast - Press both and - Press both et simultaneously to increase contrast. simultaneously to decrease contrast.
COMMAND CONSOLE FEATURES Assistance 1-2-3-4 When riding at assistance 0, the system is not activated. You are riding a conventional bicycle. - To activate assistance, press - Press again on 1 = 25% 2 = 50% 3 = 100% 4 = 200% Generation 1-2-3-4 to increase assistance or on - To activate generation, press - Press again on 1 = 25% 2 = 50% 3 = 100% 4 = 200% to go from 0 to 1. to go from 0 to 1. to increase generation or on 7 to decrease it. to decrease it.
COMMAND CONSOLE FEATURES Shortcut to pass directly from one mode to the other If you already are on assistance mode and wish to pass directly to the generative mode, simply maintain pushed during a few seconds. Distance, odometer, chronometer, av - Press to switch displays. - Maintain pushed during 2 seconds to refresh the chrono and distance to zero. - Both chrono and distance have to be refreshed individually. - They cumulate when the wheel turns.
COMMAND CONSOLE FEATURES How to activate the alarm system Maintain both displayed. and simultaneously pushed. The blinking lock will be How to deactivate the alarm system - Press on any button, 4 zeros will appear, the first one is blinking. - Select your PIN number by pressing to pass to the next digit. (1 to 9) and - When the fourth digit is selected, press on NOTE : If you have not selected your PIN number yet, the default PIN number is 0000. 9 (9 to 1) and press , the motor-wheel is unlocked.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SYSTEM Spokes tension Long-term storage of battery We recommend that you visit your bike shop to inspect the spokes tension after 2 to 3 weeks of use (and/or 300 km). When storing your BionX battery for more than 2 months, you should: - Charge completely your battery before storing it; - Keep it in a fresh and dry location (approx. 20 ºC); - Keep it away from extreme temperature deviations; - Make sure the battery never freezes; - Recharge every two months.
HOW TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY We strongly recommend to always charge your battery after a ride. For a better efficiency, we recommend to let the battery rest for approximately 30 minutes after your ride before charging it. Recharge at ambient temperature. Avoid warm locations. A fully discharged battery can be recharged in less than three hours. The battery might not charge completely during very hot weather. Let the battery cool down for 30 minutes at ambient temperature or in a fresh area (approx.
DISTANCE VS BATTERY Table 2 will guide you and give you an idea of potential distances that you can travel on one battery charge according to a use in ideal conditions. Distances will vary depending on road conditions, riding surface, cyclist’s weight and assistance need. The following averages are based on a 68 kg cyclist riding on a flat surface, in a windless environment.
BEFORE ANY RIDE HOW TO BRING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR BIONX SYSTEM - Make sure the connexions are all adequately plugged in; Use the assistance levels according to your needs. Always remember that your BionX is still a bicycle and should be used as such. - Look for a full battery charge level on your LCD command console. If this is not the case, please refer to the “how to charge the battery” section (page 11); Look for opportunities to use the recharge modes.
WARRANTY HOW TO CONTACT US The system components are guaranteed two (2) years against all fabrication defaults, except for the battery, consumable good, that is guaranteed one (1) year. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments. 73, St-Georges Rd North Asbestos (Quebec) Canada J1T 3M7 Direct : (819) 879-0041 Customer Service – toll free : 1 866 324-8702 Opening hours are from 9 h to 17 h (Normal Eastern Time). E-mail : salesinfo@bionx.ca Website : www.bionx.
