Optibike Argon, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...formation in this manual requires a basic understanding of using common tools If you do not have the experience required to perform these operations you should take your bike to a Certified Bicycle Ship for Maintenance and repairs Failure to perform the repairs and maintenance correctly can result in death or injury NOTE We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before your first ri...

Page 2: ...zed equipment which helps reduce that risk You must use active lights when riding at night This means a headlight and taillight It is also recommended that you ride with a reflective coat or vest Special Electric Bike Riding Tips Electric bikes travel faster than conventional bikes Car drivers may think you are going slower than you are and pull out in front of you This may happen when they pull o...

Page 3: ...Speed Pedelec or Throttle Class 1 750 watts 20 MPH Pedelec Class 2 750 watts 20 MPH Throttle Class 3 750 watts 28 MPH Throttle under 20 MPH Pedelec from 20 28 MPH It is your responsibility to consult your local and state laws to determine where your bike is legal to ride Optibike Argon Owners Manual Contact Optibike optibike com contact Phone 303 443 0932 Before You Ride Each Time Check the tires ...

Page 4: ...as with rapidly changing weather conditions be sure to bring extra clothing It is highly recommended that you carry the following tools and spares Spare inner tube Tire changing levers Basic tool kit Tire pump A water bottle for hydration is also a good idea Use Sun Screen if riding in sunny areas 4 Optibike Argon Owners Manual ...

Page 5: ...ns off Display will also turn off after a few minutes of non use 5 Optibike Argon Owners Manual How to Adjust Height of Seat Caution Do not extend seat post beyond maximum extension mark If the seat post is still not high enough at maximum extension a longer seat post is required The height of the seat can easily be adjusted by loosening the over center clamp on the frame Over Center Clamp ...

Page 6: ...tery level and change power levels Optibike Argon Owners Manual How to Check the Charge Level of the Battery The battery charge level is shown on the bottom of the display by the Battery Icon see above There are 5 segments on Icon Each segment equals 20 of the battery charge When climbing hills the charge level may reduce due to high power drain from battery When done climbing the charge level wil...

Page 7: ...al harder The Argon has a speed limit of 20 MPH The motor will no longer assist after 20 MPH 7 Optibike Argon Owners Manual How to Change the Power Assist Level The Argon has 5 Power Assist Levels The assist levels 1 5 are shown on the top of the display 1 is the lowest assist level and 5 is maximum To increase the Power Assist level push the UP Button on the keypad To reduce the level push the DO...

Page 8: ...adlight on and off The Argon comes with a headlight that is powered by the main battery and is controlled from the display 8 Optibike Argon Owners Manual To toggle the headlight press and hold the UP arrow on the display ...

Page 9: ...onds Step 2 Hold the MENU button until CLEAN appears at top of screen Step 3 Press the MENU button again and CLEAN DATA screen will appear with YES and NO Step 4 Press MENU button to confirm YES This will reset trip data to zero 9 You can reset the trip distance average speed and max speed to zero Optibike Argon Owners Manual ...

Page 10: ... be used first The rear brake helps stabilize the bike The front brake is on the left side and should always be used after the rear brake has been applied The front brake accounts for 75 of the stopping ability 10 Always apply the rear brake first Stopping ability is reduced in wet or slippery conditions In these conditions plan for extra time to stop Optibike Argon Owners Manual Front Brake Rear ...

Page 11: ...wners Manual The temperature of room and battery must be above 35F If the battery has been stored in a room that is below 35F then it should be put in a room above 50F for several hours prior to charging Do not leave charger plugged into bike if charger is disconnected from the wall plug The charger should be disconnected from the bike within 24 hours of finishing charging Charging the battery whe...

Page 12: ...is plugged into the bike the LED on charger will turn from green to a red Red indicates charging When the charging is complete the LED will turn to Green 12 Optibike Argon Owners Manual Argon Charge Times 37 volt 14 AH Battery Charger Type Charger Output Current 70 Charge Time 100 Charge Time Standard 2 Amp 5 hours 7 hours ...

Page 13: ...fespan of your battery Li ion batteries are best stored between 30 and 80 charge Riding the bike a few miles before storage is the best way to do this If you are able to check the battery level every month or two and if it is very low below 30 or the bike doesn t turn on at all place on the charger for 2 3 hours The battery must be above 32F or 0C before charging to prevent damage to the battery I...

Page 14: ... away from the bike Step 3 While holding wheel loosen the nut on right side of axle until wheel falls out of the fork 14 The Argon front fork uses a Quick Release Front Axle with over center clamp Optibike Argon Owners Manual Do not pull the front brake lever while wheel is off This will cause disk brake pads to move together If this happens use a clean straight blade screw driver to gently push p...

Page 15: ...ns Close the over center clamp It should be snug to close If not tighten nut another turn and check again When over center clamp tightness is correct it should be difficult to push and almost touch the fork See Picture 15 Optibike Argon Owners Manual Over Center Clamp must be tight If brake pads do not have a gap use a clean screw driver to gently move them apart ...

Page 16: ...the cable tie on the motor wire near hub Step 3 Pull the motor wire apart at connector This can take some effort Step 4 Use a 19mm wrench and loosen the left and right axle nuts a few turns The wheel may drop out at this point so be ready and hold onto it 16 Optibike Argon Owners Manual ...

Page 17: ...Rear Wheel Removal Step 5 Drop wheel Step 6 Slide the Belt off the rear sprocket 17 Optibike Argon Owners Manual ...

Page 18: ...rotation washer has small edge to the bottom as in picture Be sure disk is inserted between the brake pads Step 3 Use a 19mm wrench to lightly tighten the two axle bolts Step 4 Place bike on the ground and push down on frame to be sure axle is fully inserted in drop outs Fully tighten the two axle bolts with 19mm wrench 18 Optibike Argon Owners Manual ...

Page 19: ...tion Step 5 Install the axle nut rubber covers Step 5 Connect the motor wire together Be sure to align the arrows on connectors before pushing together Step 6 Install tie wrap on motor wire 19 Optibike Argon Owners Manual ...

Page 20: ...ease belt tension Turn counter clockwise to loosen belt tension Adjust both left and right sides evenly After adjusting belt squish belt together to tension it and then check tension again Step 3 After tension is correct tighten the four pinch bolts evenly 20 The toothed belt on the Argon is mostly maintenance free It does not require lubrication From time to time it may need to have the tension a...

Page 21: ...miles 2000 miles 3000 miles 10 000 miles Tire Pressure X Tire Condition X Battery Charge X Check Brake Function X Check Belt Tension X Check nuts and bolts X Inspect Brake Pads change as needed X Tension Spokes as needed X Optibike Argon Owners Manual ...

Page 22: ...kes 1 year Manufacturer Warranty Applies Tires none Manufacturer Warranty Applies Battery 2 years Optibike Warranty Items listed with Optibike Warranty are covered directly by Optibike Other items are covered under the warranty of the company the makes the part Warranty applies to original owner only Warranty is valid for pleasure use only and does not cover racing or commercial use Optibike Argon...

Page 23: ...ttery at the sole discretion of Optibike In the event that the battery is not repairable the battery will be replaced with a prorated credit applied towards the replacement for the remainder of the original battery warranty For customers living in the Continental US Optibike pays shipping in both directions for battery repairs replacement for the first 12 months For the remainder of the warranty a...

Page 24: ...em chain and wheels Drivetrain units are covered for the term listed in the table Normal wear and tear of the drivetrain such as chain and sprocket wear tire flats bent wheels and worn tires are not covered Warranty claims on components are made in accordance with component manufacturers guidelines In the event of a warranty claim requiring the components are to be returned to Optibike Customer is...

Page 25: ...Contact Optibike 25 Contact Optibike optibike com contact Phone 303 443 0932 Optibike Argon Owners Manual ...