E-Glide ST, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...E GLIDE ELECTRIC BIKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www e glidebike com...

Page 2: ...ty Before Your First Motorized Ride Riding an Electric Bike Using the Throttle Watching for Objects Around You Best Practices for Extending Range and Battery Life BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 2 2 3 5 6 6 About...

Page 3: ...Removing and Installing the Front Wheel Motor Controller Replacement TECHNICAL 11 12 15 15 Basics Safety Guidelines Wet Weather Riding Night Riding SAFETY Maintenance Schedule Torque Settings Link to...

Page 4: ...pedal assist feature is also a power ful option and riders need to understand power settings and its operation before first use A Note for Parents and Guardians The E Glide S T is not designed for us...

Page 5: ...Charging the Battery You will need to charge your battery prior to powering the bike for the first time The battery may be in hibernate state which could take over 8 hours for the initial charge Char...

Page 6: ...en Disconnect the char ger from the battery 4 NEVER leave the charger connected to the battery after the battery is fully charged As the battery drains via the BMS Battery Management System the charge...

Page 7: ...d first slide the base of the battery into the frame s lower docking mount closest to the crankset 2 Then move the battery sideways into the lock position The S T s battery mounts on the downtube of t...

Page 8: ...is locked in place by pulling the top of the battery sideways By pulling on the battery this will assure the battery has locked into position Removing the Battery Insert key into battery lock turn ke...

Page 9: ...r cover your battery in the rain Store the battery in a cool dry place and charge to a maximum 80 every 90 Days LED Battery Indicator There is an LED indicator on the battery itself The indicator has...

Page 10: ...adjustment WARNING The seat post includes a minimum insertion mark It is important you do not allow the seat post to be clamped below this mark This mark must be inserted into the frame pass the top...

Page 11: ...wear an approved helmet when riding your bike and follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions for fit use and care of your helmet Mechanical Safety Check Check the condition of your bicycle before e...

Page 12: ...rallel to the bike s center line clamped and bolts tightened enough so that you can t twist them out of alignment If not align and tighten them Handlebar ends Make sure the left handlebar grip and rig...

Page 13: ...t power can be had at anytime Watching for Obstacles Around You Your new S T travels at higher speeds than most riders are accustomed to when compared to pedaling a traditional bicycle It is very impo...

Page 14: ...elerating from a stop Steep inclines will require pedaling by the rider to power over the hill as to not OVERHEAT the motor Avoid sudden starts and stops Accelerate slowly 11 Following are safety tips...

Page 15: ...usted to manufacturer s torque specifications Inflate tires to recommended pressure and replace worn tires Safety Guidelines Below are guidelines according to the NHSTA National Highway and Traffic Sa...

Page 16: ...edictable path Always go single file in the same direction as other vehi cles Riding against traffic puts you where motorists don t expect you They may not see you and may pull across your path or tur...

Page 17: ...ide with one hand on the handlebars and signal a turn Practice these skills in a parking lot Always look over your shoulder and if possible signal before changing lanes Make sure that books clothes an...

Page 18: ...ontroller and battery and cause water damage Night Riding Almost anywhere in the world today bicycle night riding requires front and rear lights on your bicycle Your S T has built in headlight and tai...

Page 19: ...itch you over the handlebars Applying brakes too hard can lock up a wheel which could cause you to lose control and fall Your bike has a front suspension system familiarize yourself with how the sus p...

Page 20: ...splay Shows discharge current each mark is 2amps Riding Mode Selection There are three modes for riding with arrow selection Power Normal and Eco The default option is Normal Riding Speed Displayed in...

Page 21: ...select POWER NORMAL OR ECO riding mode Once selected push and hold on SET button until screen goes back to normal Shutting Down On Off button until LCD screen shuts down Bike is now turned off LCD Op...

Page 22: ...rn the adjusting screw found on the bottom of the right fork tube counter clockwise less damp ing to increase the extension rebound speed of your fork To reduce the exten sion rebound speed turn clock...

Page 23: ...all the systems to dry out Much like a regular bike use in wet conditions mandates a more regular maintenance schedule to ensure your bike does not become rusty corroded and to ensure all systems are...

Page 24: ...ain dry your bicycle afterwards and apply anti rust treatment to chain and other unpainted steel surfaces Riding on the beach or in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to salt which is very corrosive W...

Page 25: ...conditions depends largely on tire pressure Inflating the tire to near its maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance but also produces the harshest ride High pressures work best...

Page 26: ...T Removing the Rear Motor Wheel 1 The wheel incorporates a motor wire quick disconnect for removing the wheel To remove the wheel following these instructions it will only take a few minutes Read the...

Page 27: ...upside down by placing blankets on the ground and resting the bicycle on the saddle and handlebar 5 Locate the motor disconnect weather proof plug on the left side of the bike frame 6 inches from the...

Page 28: ...ew inches 7 Using a wrench turn counter clockwise each axle nut until the axle washers are loose 8 Remove the wheel from the frame by pulling on the wheel 9 The 10 speed freewheel mounted to the motor...

Page 29: ...to install the motor Read the instructions fully before attempting to install the wheel 2 Pull or push the rear derailleur lower pulley with chain out of the way of the dropouts 3 Now check to make s...

Page 30: ...lide the motor into the frame dropouts by aligning the axle into the dropouts The axle has flat edges which require the axle to enter the dropouts from the bottom The axle with the motor wire protrudi...

Page 31: ...otor does not turn re check the motor cable connection 11 After confirming a solid connection use a new cable tie to connect the motor cable to the side of the frame and once tightened cut off any exc...

Page 32: ...nd lock the axle into the dropouts The force must be strong enough for the axle not to later become loose It should take some effort to close the lever but not so much that you are straining or feel y...

Page 33: ...30 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...

Page 34: ...TORQUE SETTINGS 31...

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Page 36: ...ty is express ly limited to the replacement of defective parts at the sole discretion of E Glide This warranty does not cover any damage or defects resulting from failure to follow instructions in the...