ARCC Abington User manual

USER GUIDE
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www.arccbikes.com
01223 893 290
ARCC Innovations Ltd
Pampisford Road
Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AH

A modern twist on a classic style.................... 3
Safety............................................................................. 5
Warning......................................................................... 6
Component names................................................. 7
Unboxing and using your bike ........................... 9
Basic adjustments / maintenance................ 11
Gears........................................................................... 13
Brakes......................................................................... 14
Saddle Position...................................................... 16
Washing and cleaning your bike.................... 17
Front wheel removal - Electric........................ 18
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Front wheel removal - Non-electric............. 20
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Rear wheel removal - Single Speed............. 24
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Belt removal - Gates Carbon Drive .............. 27
Bottom bracket...................................................... 28
Torque settings...................................................... 29
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Options list............................................................... 33
Using the e-pod................................................... 34
Technology, meet simplicity............................ 36
Unboxing the e-pod........................................... 37
Checking and charging the battery............. 38
Docking the battery............................................. 39
Removing the battery ......................................... 40
Using the USB-C ports ...................................... 41
LED Indicators........................................................ 42
Using the e-pod app ......................................... 43
Using the Bluetooth controller....................... 47
Trouble shooting guide...................................... 49
Declaration of conformity................................. 51
Warranty.................................................................... 52
Warranty terms and conditions ..................... 53
Contact us................................................................ 56
About ARCC Innovations.................................. 57
Contents
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Meet the Abington; a sleek town bike; and the
Rosemont, a lightweight step-through bike designed
in collaboration with award winning frame builder Toby
Gallagher. They combine the elegance and poise of a
bygone era, with state-of-the-art engineering at ARCC
Bikes.
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Reynolds Technology steel tubing, and are hand brazed
in Cambridge, UK. Machined stainless steel dropouts
allow for a variety of drivetrain options, and combine
with large 650b x 38 tyres to provide a wonderfully
comfortable, yet responsive ride.
Available with or without ARCC’s renowned e-pod
Intelligent Drive System and in a range of colours,
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The ARCC e-pod Intelligent Drive System has been
designed by ARCC Innovations to provide unique
intelligent bike power and is available for all ARCC
frames.
It combines variable power levels with automatic
hill/gradient compensation and launch control. This
allows commuting cyclists to choose the amount of
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compensates for hills and gradients; and provides
‘launch control’, for safety when moving away from
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Your ARCC bike equipped with the ARCC epod
Intelligent Drive System is ideal for commuting or fast
on road riding, delivering a well-tuned, responsive ride
everywhere you go.
A modern twist
on a classic style
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Safety
Introduction
Before using your ARCC bike please read this manual, noting the sections on safety in
particular. While this manual is intended as a guide to the bicycle, it is not a comprehensive
guide to cycling or bicycle maintenance.
If you carry out any adjustments or maintenance work yourself, please read the relevant
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avoid damaging your bike.
This manual contains some tips and advice for using your ARCC bike but if you are ever
unsure of how to maintain your bike, please contact the retailer where you made your
purchase or call ARCC for expert advice.
Intended use
The bike is designed for use on roads and well-made paths, carrying a maximum load not
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whilst also ensuring that the child seat complies with EN 14344.
The bike is not intended for drops of more than 100mm, stunts, cross-country riding or
extreme sports. Misuse may lead to failure of some components and void your ARCC
warranty.
Specication
This bike and manual conforms to ISO 4210-2 and EN 15194. For electric bikes, the motor
assistance is limited to a maximum continuous power rating of 0.25 kW (250 W) and a
maximum speed of 25km/h, (15.5mph). The A-weighted emission sound pressure level at
the driver ears is less than 70dB(A).
For your safety
Before riding your ARCC bike please consider the following:
• Take the time to familiarise yourself with the operation of the bicycle in a quiet place
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• We recommend the use of an approved cycling helmet.
• Read and follow the national legal requirements of the country where you are riding, and
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• Check brakes, tyres and steering regularly.
• Keep brakes and gears properly adjusted and operating cables in good condition.
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to brake sooner.
• Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened (see ‘Torque settings’).
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of a component has been exceeded, it may suddenly fail, possibly causing injuries to the rider. Any
form of crack, severe scratches or change of colouring in highly stressed areas indicate that the
life of the component has been reached and it should be replaced.
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You should stop using the bike immediately and have the bike inspected by a bicycle technician if it
has been subject to a crash or impact. Damaged components should be replaced before the bike
is ridden again.
Note: We recommend that genuine replacement parts are used for safety-critical components.
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Please call us for expert advice if you are uncertain on any of the above.
Warning
• Note that in the UK, the left hand brake lever operates the rear brake and the right hand
lever operates the front brake, but this varies from country to country.
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lights; check to ensure that your lights comply with local laws.
• Ensure that the seat post clamp is secured (Torque 8Nm) and the saddle is at the
correct height (see ‘Basic adjustments/maintenance’).
On electric models:
• Ensure you do not drop the battery as it could cause damage to the battery itself.
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• Ensure the battery is properly secured before using the bike.
• Read and follow the national legal requirements of the country where you are riding
in relation to cycling, bicycles, and electric assisted bicycles, and comply with all
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• Do not use the bike if there is any problem with the e-pod Intelligent Drive System,
take the bike to ARCC Bikes or to the retailer from which you purchased your bike, for
inspection.
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Bottom Bracket
(Torque sensor e-bike only)
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brake - 140mm
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brake - 160mm
Shimano single speed/
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Rear wheel
Seat post
Saddle clamp Seat post
clamp
Handlebar stem
Gates Carbon Drive
belt and crank set
Saddle
650b x 38 tyres
Component names
Frame
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Bosch battery
(e-bike only)
ARCC e-pod
(e-bike only)
Shimano quick release hub
(Non-electric bike only)
250W Motor
(e-bike only)
Handlebars
Grips
Fork
Brake switches
(e-bike only)
Spare battery
holder
(e-bike only)
Brake / gear
cables
Flat mount disc brake -
160mm Front wheel
Brake levers
Headset
Handlebar stem
Bluetooth
controller
(e-bike only)
USBC ports
(e-bike only)
Component names
Pedal
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Unboxing and using
your bike
1. Fitting the pedals
3. Use a 15mm spanner to tighten the
pedal in place.
1. Identify the correct pedal from the ‘L’ and ‘R’ indicators found on the pedal stem. The
‘L’ refers to the left pedal and the ‘R’ refers to the right pedal when viewed from the riding
position.
2. Place and rotate the stem of the pedal
into the crank arm and rotate. Rotate the
left pedal anti-clockwise to tighten and
the right pedal in a clockwise motion to
tighten.
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