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QWIC Electric bicycles Manual
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Pedal assistance
4.1 What is pedal assistance?
The bike has been equipped with electric pedal assistance. The engine adds to your
own power, which enhances your achievements without tiring. The action of the
pedal assistance depends on the speed of the rotation of the pedals.
When there is no paddling, the engine does not work. When taking off, the power
delivered by the engine is high to it is easier to drive off.
Switching the pedal assistance on and off
When switching the control board on the pedal assistance is on its last used level.
Using the arrows the degree of power delivered by the engine is easilt adjustable.
To turn the pedal assistance off, simply put it on ‘0’ using the arrows. Keep in mind
that the battery empties out quicker when delivering more power (fig. 4.1)
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Fig.4.1 Infl uence on the pedal assistance program on the radius.
Warning: The tire tension, weight of the cyclist, environment as well as the
cycling-behaviour influence the radius.