Gazelle bosch performance series, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE MANUAL GAZELLE WITH BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ...ories In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component manufacturer always follow the component manufacturer s instructions You must also read the bpsa manual delivered with this bike If you purchased a pedelec please carefully read the complete original user manual of the pedelec too If you have any questions or do not understand something take...

Page 3: ...ht p 11 B Saddle position p 11 C Handlebar height and angle p 13 D Control position adjustments p 13 E Brake reach p 13 4 Tech A Wheels p 13 1 secondary retention devices p 14 2 Wheels with cam action systems p 15 3 Removing and installing wheels p 15 B Seat post cam action clamp p 17 C Brakes p 17 D Shifting gears p 18 E Pedals p 20 F Bicycle Suspension p 21 G Tires and Tubes p 21 5 Service A Ser...

Page 4: ...th The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or is an alert against unsafe practices The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which if not avoided could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your warranty Many of the Wa...

Page 5: ...nly the applicable local motor vehicle bicycle and traffic laws but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible bicycling As a parent you should read this manual as well as review its warnings and the bicycle s functions and operating procedures with your child before letting your child ride the bicycle WARNING Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle helmet when riding b...

Page 6: ... 6 Does your bike have suspension If so check Section 4 F Suspension can change the way a bicycle performs Follow the suspension manufacturer s instructions for use adjustment and care C Mechanical Safety Check Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride Nuts bolts screws other fasteners Because manufacturers use a wide variety of fastener sizes and shapes made in a variety of ...

Page 7: ...re you ride again it looks when you know the tires are correctly inflated and adjust if necessary Tires in good shape Spin each wheel slowly and look for cuts in the tread and sidewall Replace damaged tires before riding the bike Wheels true Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side to side wobble If a wheel wobbles side to side even slightly or rubs against or hits the brake pads tak...

Page 8: ...ike read and understand Section 2 F 7 Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions Higher speed means higher risk B Riding Safety 1 Obey all Rules of the Road and all local traffic laws 2 You are sharing the road or the path with others motorists pedestrians and other cyclists Respect their rights 3 Ride defensively Always assume that others do not see you 4 Look ahead and be ready to avoid Vehicles...

Page 9: ...ction braking and visibility both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road The risk of an accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions Under wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dramatically reduced and your tires don t grip nearly as well This makes it harder to control speed and easier to lose contro...

Page 10: ...g an approved full face helmet full finger gloves and body armor Ultimately it is your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be familiar with course conditions WARNING Although many catalogs advertisements and articles about bicycling depict riders engaged in extreme riding this activity is extremely dangerous increases your risk of injury or death and increases the severity of any injury...

Page 11: ...d should give you a minimum standover height clearance of two inches 5 cm A bike that you ll ride on unpaved surfaces should give you a minimum of three inches 7 5 cm of standover height clearance And a bike that you ll use off road should give you four inches 10 cm or more of clearance 2 Step through frame bicycles Standover height does not apply to bicycles with step through frames Instead the l...

Page 12: ...s on the mechanism to disengage before changing the saddle s angle and then that the serrations fully re engage before you tighten the clamp bolt to the recommended torque Appendix D or the manufacturer s instructions WARNING When making saddle angle adjustments with a single bolt saddle clamp always check to make sure that the serrations on the mating surfaces of the clamp are not worn Worn serra...

Page 13: ...htened stem clamp bolt handlebar clamp bolt or bar end extension clamping bolt may compromise steering action which could cause you to lose control and fall Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar stem assembly If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel turn the handlebars in relation to the stem or turn the bar end extensions in rela...

Page 14: ...he wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle which can cause serious injury or death Therefore it is essential that you 1 Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely 2 Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your wheel in place 3 Each time before you ride the bike check that the wheel is securely clamped The clamping action of a correct...

Page 15: ... 2 If your bike has cam action front wheel retention move the cam lever from the locked or CLOSED position to the OPEN position figs 8a b If your bike has through bolt or bolt on front wheel retention loosen the fastener s a few turns counter clockwise using an appropriate wrench lock key or the integral lever 3 If your front fork has a clip on type secondary retention device disengage it If your ...

Page 16: ...h the wheel forward far enough to be able to remove the chain from the rear sprocket 5 Lift the rear wheel off the ground a few inches and remove it from the rear dropouts d Installing a disk brake or rim brake Rear Wheel CAUTION If your bike is equipped with a rear disk brake be careful not to damage the disk caliper or brake pads when re inserting the disk into the caliper Never activate a disk ...

Page 17: ... clamp the seat post safely WARNING If you can fully close the cam lever without wrapping your fingers around the seat post or a frame tube for leverage and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand the tension is insufficient Open the lever turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn then try again C Brakes There are three general types of bicycle brakes rim br...

Page 18: ...ating just short of lockup It s important to develop a feel for the amount of brake lever pressure required for each wheel at different speeds and on different surfaces To better understand this experiment a little by walking your bike and applying different amounts of pressure to each brake lever until the wheel locks When you apply one or both brakes the bike begins to slow but your body wants t...

Page 19: ...shift to a lower or slower gear one which is easier to pedal An upshift is a shift to a higher or faster harder to pedal gear What s confusing is that what s happening at the front derailleur is the opposite of what s happening at the rear derailleur for details read the instructions on Shifting the Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur below For example you can select a gear which wil...

Page 20: ...o prevent unintended release of your foot from the pedal WARNING Clipless pedals are intended for use with shoes specifically made to fit them and are designed to firmly keep the foot engaged with the pedal Do not use shoes which do not engage the pedals correctly matter of moving the shifter to the indicated position for the desired gear ratio After you have moved the shifter to the gear position...

Page 21: ...il engaging and disengaging the foot becomes a reflex action the technique requires concentration which can distract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall Practice engaging and disengaging clipless pedals in a place where there are no obstacles hazards or traffic and be sure to follow the pedal manufacturer s setup and service instructions If you do not have the manufacturer s inst...

Page 22: ... or death If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on your bike The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built in pressure gauge WARNING There is a safety risk in using gas station air hoses or other air compressors They are not made for bicycle tires They move a large volume of air very rapidly and will raise the ...

Page 23: ...ty is not meant to suggest that the bicycle cannot be broken or will last forever It only means that the bicycle is covered subject to the terms of the warranty Please be sure to 1 Ask your dealer for copies of the manufacturer s installation and service instructions for the components on your bike or contact the component manufacturer 2 Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair 3 Ask ...

Page 24: ...ed to deliver both light weight and specific performance You must understand that 1 these types of bikes are intended to give an aggressive racer or competitive cyclist a performance advantage over a relatively short product life 2 a less aggressive rider will enjoy longer frame life 3 you are choosing light weight shorter frame life over more frame weight and a longer frame life 4 you are choosin...

Page 25: ...ravel is relatively short since the bike is intended to move quickly on the ground NOT INTENDED For Hardcore Freeriding Extreme Downhill Dirt Jumping Slopestyle or very aggressive or extreme riding No spending time in the air landing hard and hammering through obstacles TRADE OFF Cross Country bikes are lighter faster to ride uphill and more nimble than All Mountain bikes Cross Country and Maratho...

Page 26: ... RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg 300 136 5 2 3 305 138 Seat Bag Only Gravity Freeride and Downhill CONDITION 5 Bikes designed for jumping hucking high speeds or aggressive riding on rougher surfaces or landing on flat surfaces However this type of riding is extremely hazardous and puts unpredictable forces on a bicycle which may overload the frame fork or parts If you choose to ride in Co...

Page 27: ...L lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg 300 136 30 13 6 330 150 Road Tandems CONDITION 1 Bikes designed for riding on a paved surface where the tires do not lose ground contact INTENDED Are designed to be ridden on paved roads only They are not designed for mountain biking or off road use NOT INTENDED Road tandem should not be taken off road or used as a mountain tandem MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT RIDER LUGGAGE TOTAL lbs...

Page 28: ...fety Follow the Mechanical Safety Check in Section 1 C of this Manual before every ride Periodic more detailed inspection of your bicycle is important How often this more detailed inspection is needed depends upon you You the rider owner have control and knowledge of how often you use your bike how hard you use it and where you use it Because your dealer cannot track your use you must take respons...

Page 29: ...igue Fatigue happens only through use So what kind of damage are we talking about On a microscopic level a crack forms in a highly stressed area As the load is repeatedly applied the crack grows At some point the crack becomes visible to the naked eye Eventually it becomes so large that the part is too weak to carry the load that it could carry without the crack At that point there can be a comple...

Page 30: ... t continue the ride before having the bike or part beeing checked Let s say you hit a curb ditch rock car other cyclist or other object At any speed above a fast walk your body will continue to move forward the momentum carrying you over the front of the bike You cannot and will not stay on the bike and what happens to the frame fork and other In most cases a fatigue crack is not a defect It is a...

Page 31: ...ge soft spot or not be smooth and fair 3 A difference in sound when tapping the surface If you gently tap the surface of an undamaged composite you will hear a consistent sound usually a hard sharp sound If you then tap a delaminated area you will hear a different sound usually duller less sharp Unusual Noises Either a crack or delamination can cause creaking noises while riding Think about such a...

Page 32: ...the brake The more downward pressure you apply the more braking force up to the point where the rear wheel stops rotating and begins to skid WARNING Before riding make sure that the brake is working properly If it is not working properly have the bicycle checked by your dealer before you ride it WARNING If your bike has only a coaster brake ride conservatively A single rear brake does not have the...

Page 33: ...the manufacturer s customer service representative for clarification Bolts that are too tight can stretch and deform Bolts that are too loose can move and fatigue Either mistake can lead to a sudden failure of the bolt Always use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to tighten critical fasteners on your bike Carefully follow the torque wrench manufacturer s instructions on the correct way to set a...

Page 34: ... GAZELLE MANUAL Robert Bosch GmbH Bosch eBike Systems 72703 Reutlingen GERMANY www bosch ebike com 0 276 001 USPen 2015 06 T 36 Performance Line OBJ_BUCH 2209 003 book Page 1 Monday June 22 2015 11 14 AM ...

Page 35: ...facturer before using the product and keep it for reference T U R B O S P O R T T O U R E C O O F F M P H K M H Reichweite AM M PM W H MI N MP H KM H RESET T U R B O S P O R T S T O U R E C O O F F M P H K M H Reichweite AM M PM W H MI N MP H KM H Owner s Manual The Bosch Drive System Drive Unit Intuvia PowerPack Charger 0 275 007 035 028 1 270 020 909 0 275 007 524 525 0 275 007 906 en Original i...

Page 36: ...t 6 Component View Battery Pack PowerPack 7 Component View Charger 8 On Product Warning Labels 9 Operating your Bosch Drive System 10 Getting Ready to Ride 10 Safe Start Up Procedure 10 Operation 11 Transport 16 Maintenance Cleaning 17 Storing 18 Bosch Drive System Components 19 DriveUnit On board Computer Intuvia 19 Lithium Ion Battery Pack PowerPack 23 Charger 28 Troubleshooting 32 Battery Recyc...

Page 37: ...physical coordination reaction and mental capabilities to control a bike and manage traffic road conditions and sudden situations and also to respect the laws and instructions governing bicycle use Thismanualcontainsimportantsafety performance and service information Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle and keep it for reference The manual can also be found online at www bosc...

Page 38: ...rive System Components Allrepresentationsofbikecomponents withtheexception of the eBike components are schematic and can deviate from your eBike 3 On board computer Intuvia 9 Drive unit 10 Operating unit A8 Standard battery pack PowerPack C1 Battery charger 9 A8 3 10 C1 OBJ_BUCH 2209 003 book Page 4 Monday June 22 2015 11 18 AM ...

Page 39: ...Drive System Components Allrepresentationsofbikecomponents withtheexception of the eBike components are schematic and can deviate from your eBike 3 On board computer Intuvia 9 Drive unit 10 Operating unit A2 Rack type battery pack PowerPack 3 10 9 A2 OBJ_BUCH 2209 003 book Page 5 Monday June 22 2015 11 18 AM ...

Page 40: ... 13 Increase assistance scroll up button 14 Push assistance button WALK Not executable in some countries On board Computer Information a Drive unit assistance indicator b Assistance level indicator c Light indicator d Text indicator e Value indicator f Speed indicator g Shift recommendation higher gear h Shift recommendation lower gear i Battery charge control indicator TURBO SPORT TOUR ECO OFF MP...

Page 41: ...lder for the rack type battery pack A2 Rack type battery pack A3 Operation and charge control indicator A4 On Off button A5 Key for the battery pack lock A6 Battery pack lock A7 Upper holder for the standard battery pack A8 Standard battery pack A9 Bottom holder for the standard battery pack C1 Battery charger C6 Socket for charge connector C7 Charge socket cover A1 C1 A9 C6 C7 A8 A6 A5 A5 A7 A2 C...

Page 42: ...2 6 15 Bosch eBike Systems Component View Charger Product Features C1 Battery charger C2 Charger socket C3 Plug in connector C4 Safety warnings charger C5 Charge connector C2 C1 C3 C4 C5 OBJ_BUCH 2209 003 book Page 8 Monday June 22 2015 11 18 AM ...

Page 43: ... Utiliser en lieu sec ya que el resultado puede ser riesgo de incendio o sacudidas eléctricas Otras baterías podrían reventar causando lesiones personales y daños No reemplace el ensamblaje del enchufe solamente en lugares secos Cargar únicamente baterías de sistemas eBike de Bosch Para un funcionamiento con seguridad ver el manual Peligro de sacudida eléctrica Utilice assembly as risk of fire or ...

Page 44: ...m riding weight is defined by the sum of the rider s weight plus the weight of any luggage Intended Use Understand your bike and its intended use by check ing your bicycle owner s manual Using your bike the wrong way and for a purpose for which it was not de signed can result in death or serious injury The Bosch Drive System components are intended exclu sively for your eBike and may not be used f...

Page 45: ...utton 5 of the on board computer Switch the eBike battery pack off by using its On Off button see battery pack operating instructions Remove the on board computer out of its holder If the eBike is not moved and no button is pressed on the on board computer for 10 minutes the eBike system will shut down automatically in order to save energy eShift optional eShift is the integration of automatic gea...

Page 46: ...sic Set tings on page English 14 Indications and Settings of the on board computer Switching the on board computer On Off To switch on the on board computer briefly press the On Off button 5 When the internal battery pack is suffi ciently charged the on board computer can also be switched on when not inserted in the holder To switch off the on board computer press the On Off button 5 When the on b...

Page 47: ...not stored and the on board computer is reset to the OFF mode Once it is switched on the eBike system is in the OFF mode Switching bike lights On Off If your lights are set up to be powered by the eBike system then you can use the 2 button on the on board computer to simultaneously switch both the front light and the rear light on and off Whenthelightingisswitchedon Lightson appears and when the l...

Page 48: ...ntil the indicator is set to zero To reset Range switch to this function and then press the RESET 6 button until the display is reset to the value of the factory setting When the on board computer is removed from the holder 4 all function values remain stored and can be viewed Displaying Adapting Basic Settings The basic settings can be displayed and changed regard less of whether the on board com...

Page 49: ...er has set a fixed service ap pointment after a certain mileage has been reached Bat vx x x x This is the software version of the bat tery pack This menu item is displayed only when the on board computer is in the holder Gear vx x x x This is the software version of the au tomatic transmission This menu item is displayed only whentheon boardcomputerisintheholder Thismenu item is displayed only in ...

Page 50: ...each acertainspeed e g throughoptimaluseofthegears the less energy the eBike drive unit will consume and the greater the range will be for a battery pack charge The higher the assistance level under otherwise identi cal conditions the shorter the range will be Note Plan your routes so that you can also reach your des tination each time without motor assistance Transport If you carry your eBike out...

Page 51: ... and the number of the key In case the keys are lost please contact an autho rized Bosch eBike dealer Please provide the name of the manufacturer and the number of the key Do not paint any components of the Bosch Drive Sys tem as this may cause premature failure of the com ponents Careful Handling of the eBike Pleaseobservetheoperatingandstoragetemperaturesfor the eBike components Protect the driv...

Page 52: ...ights up recharge the battery pack again to approx 60 Note When the battery pack is stored discharged empty for longer periods it can become damaged despite the low self dischargingfeature andthebatterypackcapacitymay be strongly reduced It is not recommended to have the battery pack connected permanently to the charger Storage Conditions Store the battery pack in a dry well ventilated location Pr...

Page 53: ...proved for your eBike by the bicycle manufacturer Thisprotectsthedriveunitagainstover load and damage RemovethebatterypackfromtheeBikebeforebegin ning work e g inspection repair assembly mainte nance work on the chain etc on the eBike trans porting it by car or plane or storing it Unintentional activation of the eBike system poses a risk of injury TheeBikesystemcanswitchitselfonwhentheeBike is pus...

Page 54: ...se assistance scroll up button 14 Push assistance button WALK Not executable in some countries On board Computer Information a Drive unit assistance indicator b Assistance level indicator c Light indicator d Text indicator e Value indicator f Speed indicator g Shift recommendation higher gear h Shift recommendation lower gear i Battery charge control indicator TURBO SPORT TOUR ECO OFF MPH KM H Ran...

Page 55: ... 14 122 Degree of protection IP 54 dust and splash water protected Weight appox lb 8 8 Drive unit Drive Unit CX Article number 0 275 007 028 Rated continuous power W 250 Torque at drive max Nm 75 Rated voltage V 36 Operating temperature F 23 104 Storage temperature F 14 122 Degree of protection IP 54 dust and splash water protected Weight appox lb 8 8 On board computer Intuvia Article number 1 270...

Page 56: ...ack Once it is switched on the eBike system is in the OFF mode Select the desired assistance level and take off The drive is activated as soon as you put pressure on the pedals The assistance level depends upon the on board computer settings As soon as you stop pedaling when in normal operation or as soon as you have reached a speed of 20 mph the assis tance from the eBike drive unit is switched o...

Page 57: ... it is not being used keep the battery pack away from paper clips coins keys nails screws or other smallmetalobjectsthatcanmakeaconnectionfrom one terminal to another Shorting the battery pack ter minals together may cause burns or a fire For any dam age caused by shorting the terminals in this way any and all warranty claims through Bosch shall be invalid If it is abused then liquid may be ejecte...

Page 58: ...r for the rack type battery pack A2 Rack type battery pack A3 Operation and charge control indicator A4 On Off button A5 Key for the battery pack lock A6 Battery pack lock A7 Upper holder for the standard battery pack A8 Standard battery pack A9 Bottom holder for the standard battery pack C1 Battery charger C6 Socket for charge connector C7 Charge socket cover A1 C1 A9 C6 C7 A8 A6 A5 A5 A7 A2 C7 C...

Page 59: ... F and 104 F When the battery pack is not within the charging temperature range three LEDs of the charge control indicatorA3 flash Disconnect the battery pack from the charger until its temperature has ad justed CAUTION Do not connect the battery pack to the chargeruntilithasreachedthepermissiblecharging temperature Charge control Indicator When the battery pack is switched on the five green LEDs ...

Page 60: ...ck that the battery pack is locked in place To do this pull on the battery pack handle after the key has been removed Check if the battery pack is tightly seated Always lock the batterypackwithlock A6 otherwise the lock can open and the battery pack could fall out of the holder After locking always remove the key A5 from the lock A6 This prevents the key from falling out and the battery pack from ...

Page 61: ...n removed Note Whenthebatterypackcapacityisbelow5 noneof the LEDs for charge control indicator A3 will light up Only the on board computer will indicate if the eBike system is switched on Toswitchoffthebatterypack presstheOn OffbuttonA4 again The LEDs for indicator A3 go out This also switches off the eBike system When no power output from the eBike drive unit is request ed for approx 10 minutes e...

Page 62: ...t open the battery char ger yourself and have it repaired only by qualified personnel using original spare parts Damaged bat tery chargers cables and plugs increase the risk of elec tric shock Donotoperatethebatterychargeroneasilyflamma blesurfaces e g paper textiles etc orincombus tible environments There is danger of fire due to the heating of the battery charger during charging Use caution when...

Page 63: ...connector Technical Data C2 C1 C3 C4 C5 Battery Charger Charger Article number 0 275 007 906 Rated voltage V 90 264 Frequency Hz 47 63 Output voltage V 36 Charging current A 4 Charging time PowerPack 400 h 3 5 Operating temperature F 32 104 Storage temperature F 14 122 Weight according to EPTA Procedure 01 2003 lb 1 8 Degree of protection IP 40 OBJ_BUCH 2209 003 book Page 29 Monday June 22 2015 11...

Page 64: ...rging the Removed Battery C5 Charge connector C6 Socket for charge connector A2 Rack type battery pack A3 Operation and charge control indicator A4 Battery On Off button A8 Standard battery pack Switchthebatterypackoffandremoveitfromtheholderof the eBike To do this read and follow the operating instruc tions for the battery pack Put the battery pack down only on clean surfaces In particular avoid ...

Page 65: ...display The on board computer can be removed during the charg ing procedure or it can also be attached after the charging procedure has begun The charging state is displayed by the battery charge con trol indicator A3 on the battery and by the bars on the on board computer WhenchargingtheeBikebatteryonthebike thebatteryfor the on board computer can also be charged Duringthechargingprocedure theLED...

Page 66: ...26 Internal time out error Restart the system If the problem persists contact your Bosch eBike dealer In this error status it is not possible to display or adjust the wheel circumference in the basic settings menu 430 Internal battery pack of on board computer empty Charge on board computer in holder or via USB port 440 Internal error in the drive unit Restart the system If the problem persists co...

Page 67: ...ts contact your Bosch eBike dealer 603 Internal battery pack error Restart the system If the problem persists contact your Bosch eBike dealer 605 Battery pack temperature error The eBike is outside of the permissible temperature range Switch off the eBike system and allow the drive unit to either cool down or heat up to the permissible temperature Restart the system If the problem persists contact...

Page 68: ...the permissible charging temperature No LED flashes one or more LEDs light up continuously depending on the charging state of the eBike battery pack The charger is not charging Contact an authorized bicycle dealer No charging procedure possible no indication on the battery pack Plug not inserted correctly Check all plug connections Contacts of battery pack dirty Carefully clean the contacts on the...

Page 69: ...on board computer incl the op erating unit battery pack speed sensor acces sories and packaging should be sorted for envi ronmentally friendly recycling Do not dispose of eBikes and their components with the household waste You may recycle your Bosch battery pack by calling 1 800 822 8837 OBJ_BUCH 2209 003 book Page 35 Monday June 22 2015 11 18 AM ...

Page 70: ...HM CityZen C8 HM USA Cityzen Speed Ultimate T1I HM Ultimate C1I HM Torrente T10 HM Torrente EM Fuente EM Arroyo C7 HM Arroyo C7 HM LTD Product description Panasonic Model designation Balance C7 HF Chamonix C7 HF Heavy Duty NL C7 HF Miss Grace C7 HF Orange C7 HF Orange C7 HF Orange C8 HF Orange C330 HF Orange C360 HF Grenoble C7 HF Arroyo C7 HF Arroyo C7 HF Cadiz C8 HF Year of manufacture 2013 2014...

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