Biketec AG Flyer Manuel utilisateur

Operating manual

Info

Power

Mode

POWER

STANDARD

km/h

Power

Assist

Mode

Now you can start riding!

2 sec.

5. After switching on, the middle level of

support is always turned on. By pressing the

“Mode” button, you can set how strong the mo-

tor support should be. Every push of the button

switches the support one lever higher. When

the highest possible support has been reached,

pressing the “Mode” button again switches

back to the weakest level of support.

6. If you have a FLYER with an LCD control

panel, press the “Power” button.

Ensure that you do not place your feet on the

pedals while switching the motor on or during

the two seconds subsequent to this.

The strength of the motor support is regulated

here by pressing both the “Assist” buttons. If

you would like stronger support, press the up-

per of the two buttons, with the arrow point-

ing upwards/forwards. By pressing the lower

“Assist” button, the support is reduced. Every

time you press one of these buttons, the level

of support changes by one step.

POWER

STANDARD

km/h

Power

Assist

Mode

7. Apply at least one of the brakes before

placing your feet on the pedals. As soon as you

start to pedal, the motor will start supporting

you. This is helpful in getting going and on up-

hill routes, but this can also lead to uncertainty

and serious falls when it is unfamiliar.

POWER

STANDARD

km/h

Power

Assist

Mode

2 sec.

2Declaration of conformity

IV. Declaration of conformity

EC Declaration of conformity 2012

(Only applicable to models requiring registration)

The manufacturer Biketec AG

Schwende 1

CH-4950 Huttwil

Switzerland

Telephone +41(0)62 959 55 55

hereby declares that the following products:

Product name: FLYER Pedelec

Type names: C series, T series, L series, S series, R series, K series, X series, ISY, Cargo, Folding bike, Tandem

Year of manufacture: 2011 / 2012

are in accordance with all applicable provisions from the guideline Machinery (2006/42/EC).

The products are also in accordance with all provisions from the guideline

Electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC)

and Low voltage directive (2006/95/EC) (charger only).

The following harmonised norms were applied:

DIN EN 15194 Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles

DIN EN 14764 City and trekking bicycles - Safety requirements and test methods

Technical documentation is available from:

Biketec AG

Hans Furrer

Schwende 1

CH-4950 Huttwil

Switzerland

Huttwil, december 2011

On behalf of Biketec AG:

Kurt Schär Hans Furrer

Managing director Head of product management and production

Dear FLYER Customer,

In order to familiarise yourself with your

new FLYER, it is essential to read this oper-

ating manual thoroughly before using it. The

manual includes many important pointers and

rules which should always be observed and

which inform you about various aspects of the

bike such as its technology, intended usage

and operation.

This operating manual contains a brief in-

troduction at the very start. If you already have

sufficient experience with pedelecs and e-

bikes, this brief introduction provides you with

enough information to ride the FLYER. How-

ever, to use the bike safely you have to read the

entire operating manual! This is the only way to

make the most of your FLYER safely and with-

out any danger.

This operating manual assumes that you

and all other users of this FLYER have suf-

ficient basic knowledge of using bicycles and

pedelecs. If you feel unsure about any aspects

of the bike or if important work has to be car-

ried out on your FLYER, always consult your

specialist retailer.

The contents of this manual and its impor-

tance should not only be known and completely

understood by you personally, but also by all

other people who use, clean, service, repair or

dispose of this FLYER!

The same applies here: If you do not un-

derstand something or have any additional

questions, please do not hesitate to contact

your specialist retailer in the interests of your

own safety.

The topics addressed in this operating

manual relate to this vehicle – they address

the technology used on this FLYER, its design

as well as its care and maintenance. Observing

the information stated in this manual can have

great consequences for your own safety, while

by the same token disregarding it can result in

serious accidents as well as financial damages.

In addition to the information specific to this

FLYER, you also have to inform yourself of all

the rules and laws applicable on public roads

– these can differ depending on your country

of residence.

1. Foreword

Info

1. Foreword – 3

2. Overview of content – 4

3. Legal regulations – 6

3.1 Switzerland – 6

3.2 Germany – 7

3.3 Austria – 8

4. Intended use – 9

5. Before the first ride – 10

6. Before every ride – 11

7. Adjusting the bike to the rider – 12

7.1 Setting up the seating position – 12

7.2 Operating quick releases – 13

7.3 Seat height – 14

7.4 Seat position – 15

7.5 Height of the handlebars – 16

7.6 Ahead stem – 17

7.7 Height of the handlebars on a folding

bike – 17

8. The battery – 18

8.1 Recharging the battery – 18

8.1.1 Removing the battery – 18

8.1.2 Charging the battery – 19

8.2 Re-fitting the battery – 20

8.3 Battery management – 20

8.4 Storage – 20

8.5 Checking the charge level – 21

8.5.1 Checking the battery capacity – 22

8.6 Life span and warranty of the battery – 22

8.6.1 Battery wear – 22

9. The charger – 23

10. The display panel – 24

10.1 LED display panel unlit – 24

10.2 LCD screen – 26

10.2.1 Measurement and display ranges – 28

10.2.2 Battery charge level display – 30

10.2.3 Energy consumption display – 30

10.3 Large LCD screen – 30

10.3.1 Operating the large LCD screen – 31

11. The electrical motor – 33

12. Frame – 34

13. Headset – 34

14. Fork – 35

15. Suspension frames and suspension-

related parts – 35

15.1 Folding instructions for the FLYER

Folding bike – 38

16. Bottom bracket and cranks – 40

17. Checking the bottom bracket – 40

18. Wheels – 41

18.1 Checking the wheels – 41

18.2 Checking the hubs – 41

18.3 Checking the rims – 41

19. Tyres and inner tubes – 42

19.1 Tyres – 42

19.2 Inner tubes – 43

20. Dealing with a flat tyre – 43

20.1 Opening a brake – 44

20.1.1 Opening a V-brake – 44

20.1.2 Opening hydraulic rim brakes – 44

20.1.3 Loosening hub gears, roller or back-

pedal brakes – 44

20.2 Removing a wheel – 44

20.2.1 Removing the front wheel – 44

20.2.2 Removing the rear wheel – 45

20.3 Removing the tyre and inner tube – 46

20.4 Patching an inner tube – 46

20.5 Fitting a tyre and inner tube – 47

20.6 Fitting the wheels – 47

20.6.1 Fitting the front wheel – 47

20.6.2 Fitting the rear wheel – 48

20.6.2.1 FLYER with chain gears – 48

20.6.2.2 FLYER with hub gears – 48

21. Bicycle gears – 51

21.1 Chain gears – 51

21.1.1 Operating the gears – 52

21.1.1.1 Gear shift lever – 52

21.1.1.2 Gear grip shift – 52

21.1.1.3 Gear settings for chain gears – 52

21.2 Hub gears – 54

21.2.1 Operating hub gears – 54

21.2.1.1 Shimano 7/8 gear grip shift

(Nexus/Alfine) – 54

21.2.1.2 Shift lever 8/11 gear (Alfine) – 54

21.2.2 Setting up Shimano hub gears – 55

22. Bicycle chain – 56

22.1 Bicycle chain maintenance – 56

22.2 Tensioning a tandem chain! – 57

23. Brakes, brake levers and braking

systems – 58

23.1 Important information and precau-

tionary measures – 58

23.2 Brake levers – 59

2. Overview of content

I. Safety information – C2

II. The pedelec and its parts – C3

III. Brief introduction – C4 f.

IV. Declaration of conformity – 2

V. Operating instructions / manual – 3

Overveiw of content

23.2.1 Standard brake levers – 59

23.3 Hub brakes – 60

23.3.1 Roller brakes – 60

23.4 Rim brakes (V-brakes) – 61

23.4.1 Adjusting brakes – 61

23.4.2 Setting the distance of the brake pad

to the rim – 61

23.4.3 Brake pad wear – 62

23.4.4 Hydraulic rim brakes – 62

23.5 Disc brakes – 63

23.5.1 Hydraulic disc brakes – 63

23.5.2 Formation of vapour bubbles – 64

23.5.3 Cleaning the brakes – 64

23.5.4 Fitting/removing wheels – 65

24. Lighting systems – 65

24.1 Lighting system regulations – 65

24.2 Dynamo – 66

24.2.1 Hub dynamo – 66

24.3 Failure of the lighting system – 66

25. Additional parts – 67

25.1 Luggage rack – 67

25.1.1 Front wheel rack – 68

25.1.2 Rear luggage rack – 68

25.2 Mudguard – 68

25.2.1 Re-locking a safety release – 69

26. Accessories and equipment – 69

26.1 Child seat – 69

26.2 Kickstand – 71

26.3 Bike trailer – 71

26.4 Basket – 71

26.5 Bar ends – 72

27. Car roof rack and rear carrier – 72

28. Carbon components – 73

28.1 Properties – 73

28.2 Torques – 73

28.3 Visual checks – 73

28.4 Carbon frame – 73

28.5 Danger of injury from splinters – 74

28.6 Attaching to assembly stands – 74

28.7 Car transport – 74

29. Servicing and caring for your pedelec – 74

29.1 Care – 74

29.2 Parts subject to wear – 75

29.3 Tyres – 75

29.4 Rims in connection with rim brakes – 75

29.5 Brake pads – 75

29.6 Brake discs – 76

29.7 Bicycle chain or drive belt – 76

29.8 Chain wheels, sprockets and jockey

wheels – 76

29.9 Lighting elements in the lighting

system – 76

29.10 Handlebar grips – 76

29.11 Hydraulic oils and lubricants – 76

29.12 Gear and brake cables – 76

29.13 Paintwork – 76

29.14 Bearings – 76

29.15 Plain bearings and bearings in full-

suspension frames, suspension forks

and other suspension parts – 77

30. Regular inspections – 77

30.1 Inspection plan – 77

30.1.1 Servicing/checks – 77

31. List of links – 79

32. Exchanging components on the “Speed

FLYER” – 79

32.1 Parts which may only be replaced with

approved parts – 79

32.2 Replacement tyres – 79

32.3 Components which do not have to

be replaced with approved replace-

ments – 80

33. Technical information – 81

33.1 Permitted overall weight – 81

33.2 Permitted load of the luggage rack – 81

33.3 Torques for screwed connections – 81

33.3.1 General torques for screwed con-

nections – 82

33.4 Tyres and tyre pressure – 83

33.5 Lighting system – 83

34. Warranty and

guarantee conditions – 85

34.1 Prerequisites for a warranty or guar-

antee claim – 85

34.2 Exclusions from warranty and guar-

antee – 85

VI. Handover documentation – C5

VII. Bicycle pass – C6

6Legal regulations

The regulations governing public road use and

approval for pedelecs vary from country to

country and are occasionally revised. Please

inform yourself of the currently applicable

regulations in your respective country. At the

time of printing this operating manual, the fol-

lowing regulations applied in Switzerland, Ger-

many and Austria. Biketec AG does not accept

any responsibility for the up-to-dateness and

correctness of this information:

3.1 Switzerland

Bicycles with electrical pedal support up to

a maximum speed of 25 km/h, a maximum

rated output of 0.5 kW and type-dependent top

speed of 20 km/h fall into the category of light

motor-assisted bikes. Bicycles with stronger

(-1000W) or faster (-45km/h) electrical pedal

support count as motor-assisted bikes and

require registration (number plate, driving li-

cense cat. M from the age of 14, certificate of

registration).

Driver’s licence

In general, a minimum age limit of 14 years

old applies for so-called light motor-assisted

bicycles. 14 to 16 year olds require a category

M driver’s licence, while a driver’s licence is no

longer required from the age of 16.

There is also a minimum age of 14 years

old for riding other motor-assisted bicycles.

Irrespective of this, a driver’s license (at least

category M) is required.

The pushing aid

A so-called pushing aid is installed in some

models.

This is capable of propelling your pedelec

slowly up to a maximum of 6 km/h or 20 km/h,

without you having to turn the pedals. If you have

to e.g. push the bicycle out of an underpass or a

parking garage, this aid can be helpful.

Using cycle paths and “Mofa-Verbot” routes

The “Radweg” sign obligates the riders of nor-

mal two-wheel bicycles, light motor-assisted

bicycles and motor-assisted bicycles to use

the marked path. “Mofa-Verbot” (moped-free)

represents paths and roads on which light mo-

tor-assisted bicycles and motor-assisted bicy-

cles can always ride with a maximum speed of

20 km/h or 25 km/h with pedal support. These

paths can only be ridden by other motor-as-

sisted bicycles with the motor switched off.

Mandatory helmet regulation:

There is no obligation to wear a helmet for rid-

ers of light motor-assisted bicycles and motor-

assisted bicycles which can ride with a maxi-

mum speed of 20 km/h or 25 km/h with pedal

support depending on the model.

A certified bicycle helmet pursuant to norm

EN 10782 is required to ride motor-assisted bi-

cycles with a model-dependent top speed of 20

km/h and of up to 45 km/h with pedal support.

A moped helmet has to be worn by riders

whose motor-assisted bicycle can, depending

on the model, drive quicker than 20 km/h.

In your own interests and for your own safe-

ty, you should however always wear a helmet.

3. Legal regulations

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