Owner’s Manual for Gocycle® G2 Version December 2015 www.gocycle.com Gocycle® Owner’s Manual for G2, December 2015 CONTENTS 1 Disclaimer, Copyrights and Trademarks ................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Original Instructions, Translations and Updates .............................................................................. 1 1.2 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Copyright Notice ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................ 1 1.5 Standards and Conformity ................................................................................................................... 2 2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 2.1 General Warning ................................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Modifications and Refinishing ............................................................................................................ 3 2.4 Maximum Design Limit ....................................................................................................................... 4 2.5 Riding in Low Light Conditions .......................................................................................................... 4 2.6 Stopping the Gocycle ............................................................................................................................ 4 2.7 Riding in Wet, Cold or Icy Conditions ............................................................................................... 5 2.8 Limited Life Span .................................................................................................................................. 5 2.9 First Ride ................................................................................................................................................. 6 2.10 Steerer Stop ........................................................................................................................................ 6 3 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 3.1 Warranty Registration .......................................................................................................................... 7 3.2 Gocycle Frame Number ........................................................................................................................ 7 4 Recommended Assembly Sequence ........................................................................................................ 8 4.1 Pre-ride Checks and Service Interval ................................................................................................ 11 4.2 Warning! Take Care during Assembly ............................................................................................. 12 4.3 Handlebar Height and Reach Adjustment ....................................................................................... 13 4.4 Assembling the G2 Seatpost Tool Holder ........................................................................................ 18 4.5 Assembling the Front and Rear Reflectors ....................................................................................... 21 4.6 Assembling the Bell ............................................................................................................................. 25 4.7 Gocycle Quick-Fit Accessories ........................................................................................................... 26 4.8 Gocycle Registration ........................................................................................................................... 27 4.9 Gocycle App Installation – Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................. 28 5 Gocycle Lithium Battery........................................................................................................................... 30 5.1 Important Information: Lithium-Ion Batteries ................................................................................ 30 5.2 Getting to Know Your Gocycle Lithium Battery ............................................................................. 30 © Karbon Kinetics Limited. All Rights Reserved. i Gocycle® Owner’s Manual for G2, December 2015 5.3 Gocycle Lithium Battery: Usage ........................................................................................................ 31 5.4 Gocycle Lithium Battery: Care and Maintenance ........................................................................... 35 5.5 Shipping and Handling of Lithium Batteries .................................................................................. 36 5.6 Battery Pack Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 36 6 Operation .................................................................................................................................................... 37 6.1 Familiarising Yourself with Gocycle Dashboard Display .............................................................. 37 6.2 Understanding Electronic Gear Shifting .......................................................................................... 37 6.3 Riding Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 38 6.4 Energy Consumption Meter .............................................................................................................. 44 6.5 Maximising Your Gocycle’s Motor Performance and Reliability ................................................. 44 6.6 Heat and Over-Temperature Protection .......................................................................................... 45 7 Maintenance and Adjustments ............................................................................................................... 47 7.1 Maintenance and Service Centre Location ....................................................................................... 47 7.2 Service interval .................................................................................................................................... 47 7.3 Visual Inspection Guide – (Every 3 Months/ 500 Miles) ................................................................ 47 7.4 Cleaning and Preventing Corrosion ................................................................................................. 49 7.5 Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 50 7.6 Checking for Cracking and Fatigue Failures ................................................................................... 50 7.7 Adjusting the Shifting ......................................................................................................................... 55 7.8 Adjusting the Brakes ........................................................................................................................... 56 7.9 Adjusting the PitstopWheel Quick Release Cam Levers ............................................................... 68 7.10 Tyres ................................................................................................................................................. 73 7.11 Adjusting the Headset ................................................................................................................... 74 7.12 Adjusting the Stem Quick Release Lever .................................................................................... 77 7.13 Adjusting the Bearings on the Rear Hub ..................................................................................... 79 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 82 8.1 Unknown Gear State: Gears Will Not Shift ..................................................................................... 82 8.2 Gears Will Not Shift Down Automatically ...................................................................................... 82 8.3 Diagnosis Modes ................................................................................................................................. 83 8.4 LED Reference Tables ......................................................................................................................... 88 9 Contact Information .................................................................................................................................. 89 © Karbon Kinetics Limited. 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