Gtech eSCENT, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL Mountain eBike eSCENT ...

Page 2: ...s Your eBike saddle should be as close as possible to horizontal Do not tilt the saddle backwards as this can lead to back pain and physical injury Take care when loading your eBike into a car or when mounting it on a bicycle carrier We DO NOT recommend that you use a bicycle trailer with your Gtech eBike You can fit a standard fitment luggage carrier to your eBike Please check with the manufactur...

Page 3: ...our braking power and the grip of the brakes Reduce your speed and be aware of longer stopping distances when cycling in wet conditions Braking on unpaved surfaces will differ Be sure to practice braking on different surface types Ensure that braking surfaces and brake pads are free of wax grease and oil Do not pedal and brake at the same time as this will cause excessive wear Maintenance Many par...

Page 4: ...prove our products and services and let other people know what it s like to be part of the Gtech family Nick Grey Inventor owner of Gtech PRODUCT VIN NUMBER You can find this on the underside of your eBike between the pedal cranks Warranty registration We have registered your warranty for you Keep your receipt with this manual as you will need it if you ever have a warranty claim You may also need...

Page 5: ...e correct position Your eBike is like a normal bicycle but with electric pedal assistance This means that you can pedal it like a normal bike or the bike can assist your pedalling The amount of assistance the eBike gives you will depend on how fast you are pedalling Pad Spacer 2 1 Charging Stand 2 1 ...

Page 6: ...ghtening Torques 45 Warranty 46 Technical Specification Charging the battery 17 Turning on your eBike 18 USB Port 20 Gear controls 21 Using your gears to maximise your range 21 Cable lock 22 Brake controls 24 Operation Storing the Gtech tool 7 Setting the handlebars 7 Setting the saddle height 8 Adjusting the saddle height 9 Adjusting the saddle travel and angle 10 Adjusting and setting the forks ...

Page 7: ...e bolts in the order shown turning anticlockwise using the Gtech tool Rotate the handle bar clockwise to the correct position The handle bars should be aligned straight with the main frame Tighten the three bolts in the same order turning clockwise using the Gtech tool Setting the handlebars 1 2 3 You will need to use your Gtech tool for the following instructions and throughout the manual The Gte...

Page 8: ...u could injure yourself or damage the seat post Try to reach the pedal with your heel when it is in the bottom position Your knee should be more or less fully straight Place the balls of your feet on the centre of the pedal If your knee is now slightly bent the saddle height is correct Sit on the saddle The suspension should sag to it s resting position ...

Page 9: ...firmly pushing on the quick release lever so that it lies flat against the frame Check that the saddle cannot move once the quick release is closed If it does move tighten the adjusting nut until you need to use the palm of your hand to close the quick release lever When adjusting the height of the saddle ensure that the quick release clamp is sufficiently tightened so that there is no movement in...

Page 10: ...dle Turn the black plastic screw to adjust the angle of the saddle The screw for adjusting the saddle is located beneath the saddle Whilst looking up at the base of the saddle turn the screw anti clockwise with the Gtech tool to loosen it Now that the saddle is loose you can move it horizontally forwards or backwards to improve your reach to the handlebars ...

Page 11: ...11 Preparation Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it to your preferred setting The saddle can be adjusted to your preferred angle ...

Page 12: ...art to set the psi for the fork to the appropriate weight You may need to adjust the Preload which is the resistance the fork gives against your weight You can choose to activate the Lockout feature When Lockout is activated it will use the compression damping system to effectively stop the fork from working Lockout is useful when you encounter prolonged climbs Front suspension Air Spring Pressure...

Page 13: ...is facing outwards away from the down tube Push the battery firmly down towards the frame It will click when it is in place Attaching the battery To remove the battery squeeze the green trigger then pull the carry handle to release the battery from the cradle Pull the battery away from the frame to remove it Removing the battery ...

Page 14: ...rer tube Insert the bolt through the steerer tube and mudguard Place the gtech tool into the bolt and turn it clockwise to tighten the mudguard until it can no longer rotate Attaching the front mudguard The front and rear mudguards are an optional accessory available from www gtech co uk Once attached these steps can be reversed to remove the mudguards from the bike ...

Page 15: ...uard underneath the brace You may need to deflate the tyre first Whilst holding the mudguard away from the wheel place the gtech tool into the bolt and turn it clockwise to tighten the mudguard until it can no longer rotate 1 Push the nut into the bottom recess 2 Feed the bolt through the tube spacer and mudguard 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...ration Before you start riding check that 1 The wheels are mounted properly Yes 2 The brakes work properly 3 The seat post is at the correct height 4 The saddle is comfortable 5 The chain is correctly fitted 6 The forks are adjusted correctly 7 The air pressure in the tyres is correct 8 The battery is attached 10 The handlebar screws are tightened 9 The battery is charged Charging the battery 17 T...

Page 17: ...to the wall then sit the battery on the charge base with the cable exiting from the rear After 3 hours the battery will be fully charged Always fully charge your battery before storing For optimum performance we recommend that you store the battery indoors during the winter months It is important that you charge the battery according to the instructions located on the charger The LCD indicates the...

Page 18: ...ill allow you to travel further by reducing the assistance Press the green power button on your battery To toggle between Max and Eco mode press the power button once The LCD screen will tell you which power mode you are in The LCD screen shows how much charge is in the battery Your battery will remember the power mode it was last in ...

Page 19: ...ton for two seconds You can still check how much charge is left in your battery when it is not attached to the bike Briefly press the green power button to display the level of charge Don t worry if you forget to turn off your battery it will turn itself off after a short time ...

Page 20: ...is a USB port located on the front of the battery at the bottom It can be used to charge devices whilst you are out and about The USB Port is covered with a water proof rubber seal Pull back the rubber seal to reveal the USB Port ...

Page 21: ...nce your ride by making it easier to climb hills and travel at speed on flat roads Gtech recommend using all 10 gears to extend your range It is best to be in the highest gear small cog when riding on the flat and the lowest gear largest cog when climbing If used in the correct gear the pedal should have consistent resistance It should feel like the rider and motor are equally contributing to the ...

Page 22: ...2 Turn the numbers to select the code sequence of your choice 1 Twist the reset mechanism back towards you then place the looped cable end into the cable groove and close the locking knob 2 Turn the numbers to a random sequence to securely lock the cable 1 Line up the guide point to 0 0 0 0 2 Pull the locking knob out Rest Mechanism Locking Knob Cable Groove Guide Point Rest Mechanism Locking Knob...

Page 23: ...tery Pull the locking knob out and place the looped cable end into the cable groove Push the locking knob down to close and turn the numbers to a random sequence to securely lock the cable Continue to feed it through the spokes of the front wheel making sure it goes behind the frame of the bike 23 ...

Page 24: ... emergency braking keep your weight back and as far down as possible Brake smoothly and remember your front brake will take more load when braking harder Brake Controls Emergency braking You should regularly check your brakes to make sure that they are working correctly The left brake lever activates your rear brakes Always use both brakes together The right brake lever activates your front brakes...

Page 25: ...ean your bike by removing dirt with a soft bristled brush and then washing with warm water Regular cleaning of your bike will lengthen its lifespan Be careful not to use too much water near the battery After cleaning dry your bike using a soft cloth Never use a pressure washer it could damage the electrics or bearings on your eBike Make sure that the battery is removed from the bike before fitting...

Page 26: ...he thumb lock lever into the locked position Before starting to inflate your tyres check that the pump is in the correct mode for your tyre valve For the Gtech eBike it will need to be in Schrader mode Pull out the end of the bicycle pump and push down to start inflating the tyre continue to do this until you have reached the desired tyre pressure Do not inflate beyond the maximum tyre pressure pr...

Page 27: ...e the thumb lock by pushing the lever back down Remove pump nozzle from the valve stem Replace the dust cap The correct pressure for the tyres on the Gtech eBike is min 30psi max 50psi Do not over or under inflate the tyres ...

Page 28: ...on the front wheel so that it is fully open Remove the wheel Loosen the adjustment nut by turning it anti clockwise approximately 5 full rotations Removing the front wheel Make sure that the front brake is not pressed whilst removing the front wheel This will cause the brakes to seize and will need to be repaired Please insert the provided pad spacers when travelling or leaving the bike without a ...

Page 29: ...ub connector cable Locate the hub connector cable on the left hand side of the frame the same side as the chain Using the tool undo the cable guide holding the hub connector cable in place Loosen the bolts on either side of the wheel by placing the tool through them and turning anti clockwise If it s too tight use a spanner or socket wrench Do not remove the bolts ...

Page 30: ...30 Maintenance Pull back the derailleur towards you Whilst still holding back the derailleur pull the wheel up to remove You may have to move the chain out of the way ...

Page 31: ...ever upwards to pull the bead over the wheel rim Push the Gtech tool into the tyre valve to let out the air You may need to push down on the tyre to help remove the air whilst still pushing down on the tyre valve You will need a 27 5 x 2 35 compatible inner tube You will also find it easier if you have a tyre lever handy These can be purchased from good bike shops If changing the tyre at the same ...

Page 32: ...rds the tyre Then unscrew the retaining ring 2 Remove the inner tube from between the outer tyre and rim Run the tyre lever all the way around the tyre Check that the item which punctured the tyre is not stuck in the tyre Partially inflate the new inner tube 1 2 ...

Page 33: ...uter tyre under the wheel rim all the way around the tyre Squeeze the tyre into the rim on both sides to prevent pinching Feed the rest of the inner tube evenly around the inside of the tyre Inflate the inner tube to the correct pressure Refit the wheel onto the bike see page 36 The correct pressure for the tyres on the Gtech eBike is min 30psi max 50psi Do not over or under inflate the tyres 1 2 ...

Page 34: ...ill detach the master link and it can now be removed Make sure you read the safety instructions for the chain under Important Safeguards see pages 2 3 before you start to replace or clean the chain In the unlikely event of the chain becoming damaged or heavily worn and in need of replacement You may need to use a pair of MLP 1 2 Master Link Pliers Adjust the saddle so that it is at its lowest posi...

Page 35: ...he new chain through the derailleur Pull the two ends together making sure the one end goes through the frame of the bike Re link the master link together Pull the derailleur forward and feed the chain onto the front crank ...

Page 36: ...chain should now be attached to the bike To make sure that the master link is connected properly you will need to rotate the pedal forwards and then pull the rear brake You should hear a subtle click of the chain reconnecting ...

Page 37: ...h limit by rotating the screw on your derailleur marked H so that it lines up with the smallest cog Turn the screw anti clockwise to move the chain out and anti clockwise to move it in Adjust the low limit by rotating the screw on your derailleur marked L so that it lines up with the largest cog Turn the screw anti clockwise to move the chain out and clockwise to move it in The limit screws can be...

Page 38: ...to adjust the barrel adjuster With the bike upside down adjust the barrel adjuster by undoing it with a quarter turn at a time Rotate the pedals and press the rear gears to check whether they change smoothly If they don t change smoothly try adjusting the barrel again until the gears change correctly ...

Page 39: ...otations Attaching the front wheel Once complete rotate the wheel and ensure that there is no rubbing or scraping noises from the brake If there are please refer to page 44 Brake rotors are sharp please keep fingers clear of the rotor to avoid injury Place the frame upside down on a flat surface resting on the saddle and the handlebars You may need to put something down on the surface to stop your...

Page 40: ...the chain and pull back the derailleur and align the wheel Attaching the rear wheel Make sure the disk falls into the caliper Make sure that the arrows on the Anti Rotation Spacers are facing down and that the wheel falls into the drop out Place the frame upside down on a soft flat surface resting on the saddle and the handlebars Re tighten the main wheel bolts The recommended tightening torque is...

Page 41: ...41 Maintenance Reconnect the hub connector cable Using the tool redo the cable guide which holds the hub connector cable in place ...

Page 42: ... flat surface resting on the saddle and the handlebars Locate the pin in the caliper Straighten the pin with a pair of pliers If the brakes are making a grinding or rubbing noise they could possibly have become worn or have grit or dirt in them and will need to be cleaned or replaced Pull out the spring and brake pads ...

Page 43: ...uids on the calipers or brake pads If this happens they will need to be replaced Combine the new or cleaned spring and brake pads as pictured above The spring should be on the inside and brake pads on either side Insert the spring and brake pads into the caliper Reinsert and re bend the pin to it s original state Ensure genuine Shimano pads are used G01S Resin replacement pads for front and rear 1...

Page 44: ... bolts on the caliper Hold the brake lever and re tighten the caliper bolts The brake pads will become central These instructions apply to both your front and rear brakes If the brakes are making a grinding or rubbing noise they could possibly have grit or dirt in them and will need to be cleaned Aligning the brakes ...

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Page 46: ...46 Technical Specification Batter eBike parts Chain Derailleur Motor Crank Pedal Rear Dropout Rear Sprockets Seat Post Saddle Quick release Saddle Pedal Sprocket ...

Page 47: ...47 Technical Specification Battery Handlebar Stem Handlebars Battery Cradle Caliper Head Tube Front Forks Front Dropout Front Wheel Quick release ...

Page 48: ...B output 42V 2 0A 5V 1 0A Weight 19Kg Frame 17 5 Aluminium Motor 36V 250W Rear Hub Drive train Modes Off Max Eco 10 Speed 11 36 teeth cassette Brakes 180mm Hydraulic Disc Wheels 27 5 Tyres 27 5 x 2 35 Minimum inside leg 73cm 29 Maximum inside leg 94cm 37 TIGHTENING TORQUES IN NEWTON METRES Handlebars 3Nm Handlebar stem 6Nm Saddle Wheel bolts 6 8Nm 40Nm Motor Grips 40Nm 3Nm ...

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Page 50: ... are additional to and do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer Gtech does not guarantee the repair or replacement of the product as a result of Normal wear and tear Wear and tear of consumable items e g tyres inner tubes brake pads and handlebar grips Accidental damage faults caused by negligent use or care misuse neglect careless operation or riding of the eBike which is not in accordan...

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