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Safety First
e-Bike riding can be one of your most pleasurable experiences in the outdoors, but you should always
keep safety first.
Wear an approved bicycle helmet. e-Bikes can have speeds up to 20 mph on battery alone;
faster speeds can be achieved by pedaling in addition to the battery power. Unlimited number of
surface variables can cause you to lose control and crash. Watch out for loose rocks, glass, oil, excess
water, grates/man-hole-covers, broken pavement, etc. that can cause the tires friction loss.
Mechanical Safety Check
Routine inspection of the e-Bike and its various fasteners, tire condition, and frame integrity prior to your
day’s activities is a good practice to avoid problems. Most of the fasteners are metric and will need
metric tools to tighten. Make sure that tires are neither over inflated nor under inflated. Check that the
battery is charged sufficiently for your anticipated distance ride. Test the chain and derailleur to be sure
that changing speeds will not cause any problems.
Safety Ride
Initial Test Ride: Select an environment free from hazards or distractions to test your new e-
Bike. Pedestrian or automobile traffic is not the best place to learn the different modes of using the e-
Bike power or pedaling combination. Although similar to riding a normal bicycle, the e-Bike is different
and requires that you are familiar with the throttle, mode selection, power on/off switch on the e-Bike
control and the battery itself.
Basics
Planning ahead is one of the best ways to avoid problems. Think about the path or road you will be
traveling and if there are places where it would be safest to get off and walk your e-Bike. Narrow paths
shared with other bicycles or pedestrians can cause incident and injury if you don’t first anticipate
possible problems. Use the e-Bike’s bell to alert other bicycles or pedestrians that can’t or don’t see you.
Be responsible to give-way to others, especially pedestrians and vehicles that are larger than you.
Bicycle Laws
Always obey the local bicycle and traffic laws. Obey all traffic lights and stop signs. Some bicycle paths
may prohibit motorized vehicles which would require you to use only the pedal mode of your e-Bike.
Check with local law enforcement for clarification of any other limitations. The e-Bike is manufactured
