Grace EASY, User Manual

Page 1: ...GRACE EASY Manual Page 67 GRACE EASY Manual English ...

Page 2: ...ng the width of the brake lever 83 2 7 Assembling the side reflectors S Pedelec only 83 2 8 Rear view mirror S Pedelec only 84 2 9 Insurance plate S Pedelec only 84 2 10 Mounting instruction Pedal reflectors for Schindelhauer pedals 85 3 Before each ride 87 3 1 Checking the wheels and tyres 87 3 2 Checking the battery fitting 87 3 3 Checking the drive belt 88 3 4 Checking the function and wear of ...

Page 3: ...enance 103 5 1 Regular maintenance work 103 5 2 Removing installing the front wheel 103 5 3 Removing installing the rear wheel 104 5 4 Adjusting the gears 106 5 5 Tensioning and aligning the drive belt 106 5 6 Adjusting the belt guide 109 5 7 The drive chain EASY 1x10 109 5 8 Switching gears EASY 1x10 109 5 9 Assembling the pedals 110 5 10 Checking the wear on the brake pads 111 5 11 Replacing the...

Page 4: ...8 Shift cables 122 9 9 Lubricants 122 9 10 Handlebars and saddle post 122 9 11 Moving parts and bearings 122 9 12 Frame paint and coating 122 10 Maintenance 123 11 Disposal 123 12 Technical data 124 12 1 Motor 124 12 2 Battery 124 12 3 Charger 124 12 4 Braking system 125 12 5 Weights 125 12 6 Add on parts 125 12 7 Frame sizes 126 12 8 Tightening torques 126 13 Warranty 128 14 EC Declaration of Con...

Page 5: ...ardous situation through which persons in the environment may sustain injury or the product or objects may be damaged Danger Denotes an immediate danger through explosion for instance by improper handling of the battery and charger Information This sign has useful information about how to handle your product Note This symbol points out that damage is possible on the vehicle Read the original opera...

Page 6: ...er is measured in terms of speed pedalling frequency and torque through which the motorised assistance is adjusted The maximum assisted speed is 25 km h 15 5 mph or 32 km h 20 mph in the USA as a Pedelec or 41 km h 25 5 mph as an S Pedelec The electric motor switches off once this speed is reached However you are also free to travel faster than the maximum assisted speed with your own pedal power ...

Page 7: ...w canecreek com Continental www conti online com Gates Carbon Drive www carbondrivesystems com Magura www magura com SRAM www sram com SR Suntour www srsuntour cycling com 1 2 Scope of supply Included in the GRACE EASY scope of supply BionX standard battery charger Transport safety mechanisms 2 pieces for the braking system Keys 2 pieces for securing the battery pack GRACE EASY manual GRACE EASY s...

Page 8: ...attery 3 Battery lock 4 Stem 5 Twist shifter 6 Headlight 7 Front wheel 8 Fork spring fork 9 Hydraulic disc brake 10 Crank and pedal 11 Double kick stand 12 Carbon belt Chain 13 Rear wheel 14 Motor 15 Mudguard 16 Luggage rack 17 Saddle post 18 Rear light 19 Derailleur optional accessory ...

Page 9: ...s It is also not designed for transporting more than one person The active and passive lighting equipment required under technical safety regulations in Germany are not in compliance with the StVZO This technical safety equipment must be inspected regularly and when needed must be repaired by a technician The total weight comprising the GRACE EASY incl rider accessories and luggage must not exceed...

Page 10: ...ecified in this operating manual or from non compliance with technical safety instructions Before joining the main roads first practice on your new GRACE EASY in an area with little traffic You may be legally required to wear a helmet for Pedelecs depending on which country you are using your GRACE EASY We recommend for your own safety that you always wear a suitable helmet and goggles regardless ...

Page 11: ...battery lock cylinder inside it until it clicks into place If the bike shoots itself temporary of while riding over a bump a readjustment of the locking plate is necessary If the lock cylinder of the battery does not latch into place this means the battery is not secured It will be able to fall out of the battery cradle while riding Risk of accident Always install the battery as described and make...

Page 12: ... the permissible operating temperature of 10 C 14 F to 40 C 104 F Only use the battery for the GRACE EASY Do not submerge the battery under water Keep the battery away from infants The battery heats up when charging Only charge the battery in locations without any combustible materials in the proximity During charging place the charger and battery on a non combustible surface If you choose to char...

Page 13: ...aced on it Do not use a battery if the housing is damaged If during use charging or storage you notice that the battery is hot has a strong odour or has changed in appearance or responds abnormally in any other way stop using it Fully discharging the battery leads to irreversible damage and a loss of capacity When not using the battery for a longer period of time fully charge it regularly after ev...

Page 14: ...ns plug from the socket Ideally charge the battery at a room temperature of 20 C 68 F Before charging give the battery enough time to reach this temperature itself Avoid fully charging the battery too frequently The battery prefers to be partially discharged There is no memory effect in Lithium ion batteries Quick discharges followed by charging can cause the charge indicator to no longer correspo...

Page 15: ...t the lowest point Your leg should be almost fully extended If you pull out the seat post too far the seat tube may no longer be able to support the seat post sufficiently The seat post may come undone while riding or it may damage or break off the seat tube Danger of injury or accident Do not extend the seat post further than the minimum depth mark of 10 cm 3 94 in If you are not able to lower th...

Page 16: ...You can now move the saddle forwards and backwards in the guide and adjust the angle In the basic position the saddle should be arranged horizontally You may not be able to find the best position until after a long ride Afterwards retighten both screws again see torque table If you place the balls of your feet on the pedal while it is in its lowest position you knee should be bent slightly and you...

Page 17: ...he wrist should be stretched out as much as possible 2 6 Adjusting the width of the brake lever The brake lever grip can be adjusted to the size of your hand with the aid of a Torx T25 key Adjust the brake lever so that you can grab it quickly and safely while applying a large handforce The brake lever must not come into contact with the handlebars If you can pull the brake lever as far as the han...

Page 18: ...SW4 0 16 in without play In the image the mirror attachment is shown for driving on the right hand side The mirror must be attached to the right hand side for driving on the left hand side 2 9 Insurance plate S Pedelec only The insurance plate is fixed to the number plate holder beneath the saddle with two screws M4x10 and two self sealing nuts ...

Page 19: ...tors is highly recommended Preparation Make sure that all required components are available 8x Cross recessed screw M4x22mm 8x self locking nuts M4 4x Mounting wedge outside 4x Mounting wedge inside 4x Reflector housing 4x Reflector 2x Schindelhauer pedals Have the following tools avaiable Cross screwdriver PH2 wrench 7 mm mouth width Work steps Take the reflector housing and plug the M4 screw int...

Page 20: ...lector is perpendicular to the pedal surface Now tighten the screws using the above tool Do not tight the screws firmly You should be able to move the reflector Align the center of the reflector housing and tighten the screws permanently Tip If you hold still while tightening the screw and turn with the wrench the housing slips less Click the reflector to the reflector housing Repeat the process w...

Page 21: ...vehicles of this class When wanting to use a different model of tyre than the Continental EcoContact on your GRACE EASY also make sure that it has reflective strips on the sides of the tyres as well Alternatively in Germany you can attach two spoke reflectors per wheel as per the German Traffic Registration Regulations StVZO Pay attention to the regulations in your country Before each ride check t...

Page 22: ...t wanders during the ride the braking system must vented in a specialist workshop Before each ride carry out a brake check while the bike is stationary To do so pull the braking lever towards the handlebars with two fingers and normal braking force The brake lever must not touch the handlebar grip Brake discs brake callipers and quick release clamps and axle nuts can become very hot after braking ...

Page 23: ...he brake pads while the brake is applied New brake pads must be run in until they reach their optimal braking performance Accelerate the bike approx 30 50 times to around 30 km h 19 mph and brake until the bike comes to a stop If the necessary handforce stops falling to brake the run in procedure is closed 3 5 Checking the suspension forks optional accessory Before each ride clean dirt and contami...

Page 24: ...Removing installing the display unit To remove the display unit press the securing mechanism beneath the carrier and slide the display unit downwards To insert slide the display unit into the carrier until the securing mechanism slides into place and you can hear a click 4 3 Display unit The display unit can be used to change the system settings The display provides you with information about Driv...

Page 25: ...ator level 4 Tachometer 5 Bar indicator Drive level 6 button Increase values 7 button Reduce values 8 Display Drive A generator level G 9 Display Bike mode 10 Display Battery charge status 11 On board computer Trip mileage overall mileage ride time average speed motor temperature and clock 12 button Set the clock scroll through reset display ...

Page 26: ...e pedals Once you stop applying force the electric motor switches off The pedal power assistance will also switch off if you exceed the maximum assisted speed If pedal power assistance is switched on when riding over a smooth or slippery road surface the rear wheel may spin or slip when accelerating Risk of accident Always switch off pedal power assistance on smooth or slippery road surfaces The a...

Page 27: ...or slip on smooth or slippery road surfaces Risk of accident Always switch off generator mode on smooth or slippery road surfaces and use the rear brake to brake wherever possible The generator level allows you to choose how strongly the vehicle is to be braked by the electric motor in generator mode The generator level also determines the extent to which the battery is charged when braking You ca...

Page 28: ...nclines 4 Driving down very steep inclines 4 7 Change display The display in the bottom row of the display changes each time the button is pressed between Trip mileage DIST in km miles Overall mileage ODO in km miles Ride time CHRONO in hours and minutes Average speed AVSPD in km h mph Time CLOCK in hours and minutes The tachometer displays the current speed in km h mph A long press on the button ...

Page 29: ...the hours Use the button to switch between hours and minutes After adjustment is complete complete your entry with the button The time is saved 4 10 Lights The lighting system consists of Headlight and rear light white reflector in the headlight red reflector on the saddle reflective strips on the tyre walls yellow reflectors on the pedals two yellow side reflectors S Pedelec only Regularly check ...

Page 30: ...crew underneath the headlight with a fork socket SW 10 0 39 in and tilt it accordingly 5 m 10 m a 2 a The indicated clearances and distances are examples When setting the headlamp range follow the regulations in your country Pressing the button for a long time on the display unit switches on both the headlight and the rear light and the background lighting of the display Do not ride the bike witho...

Page 31: ...g can lead to damage to the drive belt which cannot be seen from the outside e g by bending or twisting it A drive belt damaged in such a way can tear unexpectedly Risk of accident and injury Handle the drive belt with the utmost care and pay attention to the handling instructions Have a damaged drive belt replaced immediately by a specialist workshop When handling the drive belt avoid the followi...

Page 32: ...kes respond more quickly than rim brakes especially in the wet A hydraulic disc brake generates a high braking force even with a small handforce To distribute the braking force to both wheels use both brakes at the same time The pedal power assistance provided by the electric motor is interrupted by braking with the front wheel brake or if you stop pedalling A sensor is built into the brake lever ...

Page 33: ...on stable ground away from main roads Avoid the continuous application of the brakes On longer stretches downhill brake using both brakes short but forcefully Releasing the brakes in between allows them to cool off Stop at the first signs of the brakes overheating Symptoms which may point to overheating increased handforce Smell loud grinding noises Allow the brakes to cool down before you continu...

Page 34: ...yre walls replace the spoke reflectors in accordance with the legal requirements The rims on the GRACE EASY are designed for tubes with Sclaverand valves To inflate the tyres remove the cap and initially undo the knurled nut The wheels on the GRACE EASY have been manufactured carefully and come centrally aligned Nevertheless the spokes may shift during the first few kilometres For this reason regu...

Page 35: ...rk reliably provides the necessary traction and control on difficult road surfaces A lockout function disables the fork s suspension function to allow you to pedal efficiently on a level road surface To enable it turn the setting head lockout on the fork crown clockwise as far as it goes To prevent damage to the suspension fork only use the lockout function on a level surface The stiffness of the ...

Page 36: ...y rupture Make sure that the fork dropouts are correctly secured with a quick release as shown in the operating manual for the bike carrier When using a bike carrier to which the fork dropouts are secured you must also secure the rear wheel If you do not secure the rear wheel the weight of the vehicle can apply to one side of the fork dropouts causing them to rupture or break apart If the bike fal...

Page 37: ...ck the forks bearing replace where necessary Check the wheel hubs replace where necessary Check the pedals replace where necessary Check the drive belt replace where necessary Check the shift cable replace where necessary Check the tightening torques on all screw connections Adjust the gear switching check the forks bearing and brakes Make sure the drive belt is tensioned correctly check for wear ...

Page 38: ...it evenly in the two dropouts EASY MJ 2013 Tighten the axle with a hexagon socket SW4 0 16 in see torque table EASY MJ 2014 Tighten the axle with a hexagon socket SW8 Secure the axel against self turning with the axel clamping and tighten the bolt with a hexagon socket SW4 see torque table 5 3 Removing installing the rear wheel When working on the drive system and rear wheel always remove the batt...

Page 39: ...st of all remove the transport safety from the brake pads Place the belt on the rear belt pulley and carefully place the rear wheel into the dropouts The rear wheel must be positioned so that the torque arm can slide into the left hand dropout Make sure that the brake disc slides between the brake pads The axle on the rear wheel must sit evenly in the two dropouts The flanged lug of the disc on th...

Page 40: ...hifter outwards anti clockwise You can also move the plastic sleeve of the shift cable a little further on gear cable A on the right dropout After the adjustment run through the gears several times for testing purposes 5 5 Tensioning and aligning the drive belt If the tension on the drive belt is not set correctly this can cause damage to the drive belt and other components If the tension of the d...

Page 41: ...a finger The belt is tensioned correctly when the belt can be pressed downwards by approx 12 mm 0 47 in As the tension may vary slightly along the belt this procedure should be performed while the belt moves further step by step Turn the pedal crank one turn and repeat the measurement If the tension on the belt is too high or too low repeat this procedure until the measurement result meets the req...

Page 42: ...the belt travels in a straight line Turn the crank again and check the line of the belt adjust where necessary Repeat this step until the line of the belt is correctly adjusted Firmly tighten the four hexagon sockets SW6 0 24 in right and left on the dropouts as well as the screw for the torque arm SW5 0 2 in see the torque table Align the rear wheel so that the belt travels in the correct line Al...

Page 43: ...ngated bore Tighten the screw again with a hexagon socket SW5 0 2 in see torque table 5 7 The drive chain EASY 1x10 The chain should always be metallically clean and have a sufficient coating of lubricant If the chain is dry without lubrication or dirty clean it with a clean or slightly oily cloth and then coat it with a bicycle chain oil that is commercially available and leave it overnight Remov...

Page 44: ...nto a horizontal position so that the pedal is facing the front wheel Place the open end spanner SW15 0 59 in on the pedal axle and hold the crank firmly on the opposite side Tighten the pedal with the torque according to the data provided by the crank manufacturer The right pedal has a right hand thread the left pedal a left hand thread to the pedal axle for assembly onto the cranks The right ped...

Page 45: ... brake lever on the handlebars and insert the transport safety with the thick end between the lugs on the brake pad carrier If the transport safety no longer fits between the lugs this means the brake pads are worn and must be replaced In the disassembled state When the brake pad fits into the slit on the transport safety or the total thickness of the brake pad including pad carrier at the thinnes...

Page 46: ...and rear wheels Remove the wheel as shown in the instructions Move back the pistons in the brake calliper while the brake pads are installed with the transport safety or using a wide screwdriver Do not apply heavy force Apply from different sides where necessary until the slave pistons slide back fully without needing to apply heavy force Twist the retaining screw on the brake pad out using the To...

Page 47: ...c They are held into position by magnets The retaining screw on the brake pad is always fitted with a one time action thread locking mechanism If you use the screw more than once it may come undone while riding This can cause the brakes to fail Risk of accident Always replace the retaining screws with new ones immediately after they have come undone Dispose of the used retaining screws immediately...

Page 48: ...e brake discs the value must not fall below this minimum on the entire friction ring Should it do so have the brake disk replaced immediately by a specialist workshop 5 13 Replacing the bake disks This description applies for replacing brake disks on the front and rear wheels Remove the wheel as shown in the instructions Remove the screws on the brake disk with a Torx T25 spanner and remove the br...

Page 49: ...provided that you dismantle the wheels Transporting the GRACE EASY battery in a passenger aeroplane is not permitted Transporting the GRACE EASY with its battery installed on a car with a roof or tailgate carrier is not permitted Remove the battery before transport The weight of the bike places special requirements on a car roof or tailgate support Unsuitable vehicle supports can rupture while rid...

Page 50: ...fit properly in the frame Remove the battery and re insert it The lock cylinder must be fully latched The display unit is not latched electrical connections have come lose Check the fit of electrical connections on the handlebars and motor If the problem is not resolved with these measures seek out a specialist dealer The drive system does switch one but the electric motor does not provide any ass...

Page 51: ...lay unit displays an error code A fault has occurred in the drive system Jot down or remember the error code and refer to a specialist workshop The error code makes it easier to locate and fix the fault The system is permanently in generator mode The brake sensor in the brake lever for the front wheel brake does not respond Switch the drive system off and on again If this does not help disconnect ...

Page 52: ...r to a specialist workshop right away Poor braking performance undefined pressure point There is air in the braking system and or the system has a leak Have a specialist workshop vent the braking system Air in the braking system and a loss of pressure caused by leaks can increase the braking distance considerably Risk of accident and injury Do not ride if there is air in the braking system Refer t...

Page 53: ...ce the brake pads and where necessary the brake disks right away Worn brake pads can increase the braking distance Risk of accident The front or rear wheel cannot be fitted The gap remaining between the brake pads is narrower than the thickness of the brake disk Carefully press apart the brake pads with the yellow transport safety When the wheel is not installed always clamp the yellow transport s...

Page 54: ...e subject to function related wear For this reason such parts need to be monitored very closely and regularly maintained or replaced The wear parts include 9 1 Tyres Tyres wear according to how the GRACE EASY is used and can vary considerably from one rider to the next Heavy braking which causes the wheel to lock up reduces the service life of the tyre considerably The tyre pressure should be chec...

Page 55: ... the belt pulleys This kind of external influence can cause damage to the sensitive carbon fibres inside the belt even if there does not appear to be any damage to the belt on the outside If you suspect the belt may be damaged replace it as a preventative measure against accident or injury 9 5 Sprockets EASY Red Dot The sprockets must be replaced if they are damaged by serious external influences ...

Page 56: ... Shift cables The Bowden cables on the gears must be regularly maintained and may need to be replaced In particular this can be case when GRACE EASY is often left outdoors and exposed to the elements 9 9 Lubricants Lubricants change their properties in time For this reason you should regularly clean and re lubricate all lube points to prevent increased wear on the affected parts and bearings 9 10 ...

Page 57: ...st dealer for a thorough inspection Damage caused by crashes or improper handling must only be fixed by your GRACE dealer The faulty parts especially forks handlebars frame handlebar stem saddle post pedals or crank arms must be replaced immediately due to the risk of rupture 11 Disposal Waste electrical devices and batteries should never be discarded with the household waste They must be separate...

Page 58: ...rmissible operating temperature 10 C 14 F to 40 C 104 F Permissible storage temperature 30 C 22 F to 60 C 140 F 12 2 Battery Battery voltage 48 V BionX LiMn 6 3 Ah 48V 303 Wh Capacity 6 3 Ah Time to charge 2 6 hrs Permissible operating temperature 10 C 14 F to 40 C 104 F Permissible storage temperature 10 C 14 F to 45 C 113 F Permissible ambient temperature for charging the battery 0 C 32 F to 40 ...

Page 59: ... 6 Add on parts Drive Gates Carbon Drive 118T SRAM PC1031 EASY 1x10 Derailleur IGH 3 SRAM X9 EASY 1x10 Shift lever IGH 3 SRAM X9 EASY 1x10 Rear derailleur Gates Carbon Drive 22T PG1030 EASY 1x10 Range of gear ratios 186 491 EASY 1x10 Tyres Continental EContact 28 X 1 3 8 X 1 5 8 Saddle post Truvativ Ritchey Red Dot Handlebars Satori Ritchey Red Dot Stem Satori Ritchey Red Dot Saddle DDK Brooks Red...

Page 60: ...izes A Top tube B Standover height C Inside leg measurement D Seat tube height GRACE EASY Size M 585 mm 23 03 in 850 mm 33 46 in 710 mm 27 95 in 490 mm 19 29 in GRACE EASY Size L 610mm 24 04 in 860 mm 33 86 in 760 mm 29 92 in 540 mm 21 26 in ...

Page 61: ...Mounting rail battery on frame 6 Nm 4 43 lb ft Screw fitting for brake pads 2 5 Nm 1 84 lb ft Brake grip mounting 3 Nm 2 21 lb ft Torque arm on left dropout 10 Nm 7 37 lb ft Brake callipers 6 Nm 4 43 lb ft Brake disks 4 Nm 2 95 lb ft Internal bearing clamp 8 Nm 5 9 lb ft Cable guides 2 Nm 1 48 lb ft Cassette 40 Nm 29 5 lb ft Crank on internal bearing shaft 34 44 Nm 25 08 32 45 lb ft Pedals 20 Nm 1...

Page 62: ...ed at the time of the handover if the change to the product was not the result of function related wear or ageing and if the damage did not originally arise as the result of using the bike as intended The following is excluded from the warranty all wear parts according to the lost of wear parts under point Wear parts maintenance vehicle inspection after an accident unless production or manufacturi...

Page 63: ...3 95 EG Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2011 65 EU Applied harmonised standards and technical standards German Version EN 15194 2009 Cycles electrically power assisted cycles EPAC Bicycles German Version EN ISO 13849 2008 Safety of machinery safety related parts of control systems German Version EN 62079 2001 Preparatio...