S3 & X3 User manual
B UILD YOUR B I K E Table of contents Build your bike The toolbox Take the bike out of the box Get your toolbox ready Adjust the stem Wheel position Brake disc covers Brake disc alignment Wheel alignment Connect the motor cable Attach the pedals Check your handlebar The first ride p.5 p.7 p.7 p.8 p.8 p.10 p.11 p.12 p.12 p.14 p.
Build your bike We know you can’t wait to get riding – this won’t take long, promise.
B UILD YOUR B I K E The toolbox Cable cover bolts 2x Anti-theft nut 2x Anti-theft nut tool Anti-theft torx key Washers 2x Anti-theft wrench Handlebar spacers Allen key #3, #5 & #6 Cable cover Tire pump Chain lubricant Charger 5
B UILD YOUR B I K E VanMoof X3 Smart Cartridge Charging port Matrix Display Rear light Front light Reset button Battery Sensor Electronic shifter Kick Lock Motor VanMoof S3 Smart Cartridge Charging port Matrix Display Rear light Front light Reset button Battery Sensor Electronic shifter Kick Lock Motor 6
B UILD YOUR B I K E 1. Take the bike out of the box 1.2 Remove (and recycle) all protective 1.1 To take the bike out of the box, gently packaging. Squeeze the tab on the cable ties to remove them without cutting – you can reuse them later. pull the yellow strap. 2. Get your toolbox ready 2.1 Take the toolbox out of the triangular 2.2 Make sure you detach the wheel from front wheel stand – you’ll find it at the front side of the stand. Front wheel stand the bike frame.
B UILD YOUR B I K E 3. Adjust the stem 3.1 Rotate the stem 90° clockwise so it’s in 3.2 Now tighten the two bolts using the line with the front fender. Allen key #5, making sure the stem stays in line with the front wheel. 90° Allen key #5 Note See page 28 to learn how to adjust the handlebar. 4. Wheel position 4.1 Take the bike out of the front wheel stand and place it on the floor.
B UILD YOUR B I K E 4.2 Put the front wheel in the front wheel 4.3 Looking down from a riders position, stand. the motor cable attached to the wheel should be on the right side and facing down.
B UILD YOUR B I K E 5. Brake disc cover 5.1 Remove the plastic insert from the brake calliper. Make sure you don’t squeeze the brake levers while doing this. Plastic insert 5.2 Carefully lift up the bike and guide the front fork onto the wheel.
B UILD YOUR B I K E 6. Brake disc alignment 6.1 The brake disc should be aligned with the brake calliper pads, with room for the wheel to spin freely. Alignment 6.2 Tighten the left side of the wheel (clockwise) using the anti-theft wrench. Make sure to place both the washer and the nut when tightening. 6.3 Double check that the wheel is still centered and tighten the right side (clockwise) using the anti-theft wrench.
B UILD YOUR B I K E 7. Wheel alignment 7.1 Check both sides of the front fork dropout to see if the installation is correct, the anti-theft nut should sit in the center of the dropout. Installation incorrect Installation correct 8. Connect the motor cable 8.1 Make sure that the motor cable (A) runs 8.2 To connect the motor cable, both between the motor and fender stay (B). arrows should be aligned (C). Then, tuck the motor cable into the front fork as far as possible (D).
B UILD YOUR B I K E 8.3 Slide the motor cable cover in the opening (E), and tighten the two bolts with Allen key #3 (F). Tip Use the round side on the long end of Allen key #3 in order to mount the screws from an angle E F Allen key #3 Congratulations! That was the hardest part – take a moment to celebrate.
B UILD YOUR B I K E 9. Attach the pedals 9.2 Screw onto the left crank by hand in 9.1 Identify the left pedal – Looking down from a riders position it’s attached to the left side of the bike and has an engraved ‘L’. 9.3 an anticlockwise direction. Tighten the pedal using Allen key #6.
B UILD YOUR B I K E 9.4 Identify the right pedal – Looking down 9.5 Screw onto the right crank by hand in from a riders position it’s attached to the right side of the bike and has an engraved ‘R’. a clockwise direction. 9.6 Tighten the pedal using Allen key #6. Tighten using Allen key #6 Engraved ‘R’ Screw 10. Check your handlebar 10.1 Hold the front wheel between your knees and try to rotate the handlebar. If you can feel any play, use Allen key #5 to secure the handlebar.
The first ride Ready for take off? Here’s how to get the most from your new Electrified.
THE FIRST R I DE When charging, a lightning bolt will appear on the Matrix Display. While riding, you’ll see your speed, gear, and current battery level. When stationary, you’ll see the standby icon – time to get moving! When changing settings, the Matrix Display will show what you’re currently adjusting. The alarm will be activated if anyone tampers with your bike. If something goes wrong, an error message will appear.
THE FIRST R I DE 1. Inflate your tires 1.1 Using the included pump, inflate your tires to 2.5 - 3.5 Bar / 50 Psi (the recommended pressure is printed on the tires, if you need a reminder). 2. Activating your Electrified 2.1 Before you ride your bike, you’ll have 2.2 Open the VanMoof app to create an to get it out of shipping mode. To do this, insert the charging plug or press the reset button (see page 24 for charging information). Charger account and register the bike (if you haven’t already).
THE FIRST R I DE 3. The left handlebar button 3.1 When riding, this button will sound the bell. 3.2 When the app isn’t connected and the bike is locked, a long press will prompt you to enter your unlock code. 3.3 When the app is connected and the bike is locked, a short press will unlock your bike – make sure Touch Unlock is enabled in the app. 3.4 When standing still and the bike is unlocked, the bike will enter standby mode after five minutes – press this button to wake up the bike. 4.
5. Locking your bike 5.1 To lock your bike, align the stripe on the chainguard with a stripe on the rear hub. 5.2 Gently kick the Kick Lock button near the left rear dropout. You’ll hear a locking sound, and the rear wheel will be immobilized. 5.3 If the alarm is activated in the app, locking the bike will automatically arm the alarm. Unlock your bike to disarm the alarm. 6. Unlocking when connected 6.
THE FIRST R I DE 7. Using your unlock code 1 5 9 Beep Beep A. Hold the left handlebar button – this will switch to the personal code unlock mode. B. Enter the first digit of your code – in the example above that means pushing the button 1 time. You’ll hear a beep as confirmation. C. Enter the second digit of your code – pushing the button another 5 times. You’ll hear a beep again. D. Enter the third digit of your code – pushing the button 9 times. You’ll hear a final beep. E.
THE FIRST R I DE 8. Power assist level 8.1 When the bike isn’t moving, press and Note Your choice of power assist level will affect the maximum distance you can ride. A lower level will provide less support, but allow you to ride further. Higher levels will provide more support, but you’ll need to charge your bike sooner. hold the right handlebar button to cycle through the power assist levels. Release the button to select the level. 8.
THE FIRST R I DE 9. Controlling the lights 9.1 Open the VanMoof app to control the 9.2 We recommend the Auto setting – the front and rear lights. bike will automatically activate the lights when it gets dark. 10. Power and reset 10.1 To power your bike on and off (when unlocked), press either one of the handlebar buttons or the reset button once to power the bike on. 10.2 To reset your bike, press and hold the button on the underside of the top tube next to the charging port for eight seconds.
THE FIRST R I DE 11. Charging 11.1 Open the rubber cover and gently • insert the charging plug in the charging port. When fully charged, the LED on the charger will change from red to green. It takes about five hours to fully charge the battery. • • ollow these simple tips to keep your F battery running in perfect condition for longer: • Only use the official VanMoof battery charger.
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