Operation Manual

Pedelec/S-pedelecBasics
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1.11 Range
The drive is an auxiliary motor. To obtain the longest possible range, the following points
must be noted:
– The motor works most efficiently at a cadence of 50–80 crank revolutions/minute.
x Shift to a lower or higher gear before inclines and descents to avoid excessively
fast or slow cadences.
x Operate the gear shifting system as if you were riding without assistance.
x Use the smaller gears in your gear shifting system on inclines, in headwinds and
with heavy loads.
– Starting in the lowest gear increases the range.
x Always ride in a low gear and pedal as hard as possible.
x On models with hub shifting systems, you can shift into 1st gear while
stationary. On models with derailleur shifting systems, you should shift into the
lowest gear while you are still stopped.
– Riding uphill reduces the range, as does frequent stopping and starting.
x Shift down to a lower gear in good time before inclines.
x Look ahead and anticipate while riding so that you can avoid unnecessary stops.
– Riding on unsurfaced ground reduces the range.
x Where possible, ride on surfaced roads and paths.
– A high gross weight (cycle + rider + luggage) increases energy consumption.
x Do not transport unnecessary loads.
– You can get the most kilometres out of a new and fully charged battery.
– Neglected cleaning and maintenance can reduce the range.
x Take care of the pedelec/S-pedelec on a regular basis and check the tyre pressure
regularly.
x Continually test the functionality of the pedelec/S-pedelec and check for wear, as
well as referring to all notes on the rechargeable battery in this user manual and in
the drive system manual.
x Observe maintenance intervals.
– High average speeds reduce the range.
– The stronger the assistance mode, the shorter the range.
– Ambient temperatures below +10 °C and above +40 °C /below 50 °F and above
104 °F can reduce the range.
– Particularly high and particularly low ambient temperatures can permanently speed
up battery wear or even damage the rechargeable battery.