Bad Bike EVO Programming manual

Bicycles and Italian style at pedal assisted
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This manual contains important
information about operation, usage and maintenance of your Pedal
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Assisted Bicycle.
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INSTRUCTION AND USAGE MANUAL
For BAD BIKE Pedal-Assisted Bicycle model:
EVO
AWY
BEACH
BEACH FAT
BEACH VINTA E SIDE
FREEDOM
ARROW
FASTER
BAD
Edition 01/2016

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EVO
AWY
BEACH
BEACH FAT
BEACH VINTA E SIDE
FREEDOM
ARROW
FASTER
BAD
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
(ai sensi della Direttiva Europea 2006/42/ce All. II.A)
Con la presente la BAD-BIKE di Italian Bike Srl con sede in Via Scarfoglio,6 - 80125 NAPOLI (Italy),
nella persona del Legale Rappresentante TIZIANA LA MARRA autorizzata altresì alla costituzione del
Fascicolo Tecnico
Here with the BAD-BIKE of Italian Bike Srl, Via Scarfoglio, 6-80125 NAPOLI (Italy), in the person of its
legal representative TIZIANA LA MARRA also authorized the establishment of the technical dossier
D I C H I A R A
D E C L A R E S
sotto la propria responsabilità che le Biciclette a Pedalata Assistita:
under its own responsibility that the electric bicycle:
Modelli:
AWY
EVO
BEACH
BEACH VINTA E SIDE
BEACH FAT
FREEDOM
ARROW
FASTER
BAD
con la presente il produttore dichiara che i prodotti di cui sopra sono conformi alle seguenti direttive CE:
2 6/42/CE , 2 4/1 8/CE
with this the manufacturer declares that the above products comply with the following directives: 2006/42/EC
Inoltre le seguenti norme armonizzate sono state integralmente applicate:
in accordo con la direttiva 2006/42/CE: EN121
Also the following harmonized standards have been applied in full:
in accordance with Directive 2006/42/CE: EN121

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in accordo con la direttiva 2006/108/CE: EN61 -3-2, EN61 -3-3, EN61 -3-11, EN61 -6-1,
EN61 -6-3
in accordance with Directive 2006/108/CE: EN61 -3-2, EN61 -3-3, EN61 -3-11, EN61 -6-1
EN61 -6-3
in accordo con la direttiva 2006/95/CE
in accordance with Directive 2006/95/CE
Sono state applicate le seguenti norme nazionali e altre specifiche (o parti di esse):
EN 15194, EN14764
It has been subject to the following national standards and other specifications (or parts of them):
EN 15194, EN14764
Napoli, 07 Maggio 2015 BAD-BIKE (Tiziana La Marra)
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1 BASIC INFORMATION
1.1 Supply description
1.1.1 Standard equipment
●Front wheel
●Pedals
●Headlight
●Front mudguard
●Seat
●Handlebar
●Charger
●Instruction manual
1.1.2 Optional equipment which can be fitted by the retailer
For adding and installing new components or optional equipment to the Pedal- Assisted Bicycle, please refer to section
2.4.2.
1.2 Legal regulation
While using the Pedal-Assisted Bicycle, you must follow road-traffic regulations in force in your Country (Highway Code).
In most Countries, nor permissions or driving licence are needed to ride the Pedal-Assisted Bicycle.
Each user is obliged to enquire with local Authorities about driving permissions and specific rules for
Pedal-Assisted Bicycles.
Circulating with the Pedal-Assisted Bicycle is allowed on urban streets and public roads only after the installation of the
components required by national laws, where necessary (refer to Highway Code).
1.3 Conventions
1.3.1 Symbols and warnings
Highlights information about usage and security.
ATTENTION
Highlights a dangerous situation which if not prevented could cause death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
Highlights a dangerous situation which if not prevented could cause minor or moderate injuries.
NOTE:
Highlights potential material damages and other important information.
1.3.2 Conventions used in this manual
In this instruction manual the following writing rules were applied:
●Safety warnings are pointed out by a symbol and a statement (refer to section 1.3.1 “Symbols and warnings”).
●Instructions are in numbered.
●Illustrations are model-independent.
●Position labelling:
In this manual the following labelling are used to indicate items position (indication of the positions): the words “left”,
“right”, “front” and “back” are referred to the direction of travel.

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2 SECURITY
2.1 Follow the instructions contained in this manual
Be sure that you received all the documents listed in the delivery certificate.
− Please, address to the Official Dealer if any omissions or forgetfulness are found.
− Use your Bicycle only after you have received and read carefully all the documents.
− While you are out, always take this manual with you and be sure it is protected from rain. If any breakdown or
problem occurs, you will find important information in it.
− Whether you decide to sell or give away your Pedal-Assisted Bicycle, include this manual with it.
2.2 Consult the Official Dealer
NOTE:
Your Official Dealer plays an important role even after the expertise and final assembling. He or she will be your
interlocutor for maintenance, inspections, changes and any kind of upgrading.
If you have any questions about your Pedal-Assisted Bicycle, please contact your Official Dealer.
2.3 Meaning of symbols used on the Bicycle
This symbol means that the Bicycle is subject to EU directive 2002/96/CE and you
are required to dispose of any component by handing them over to a dedicated
reception centre and separately form household waste.
NOTE:
For all the details about disposal, please refer to section 16 “Disposal of the
Bicycle”.
CE mark on the product plate.
This symbol means that the Pedal-Assisted Bicycle meets all the essential
requirements according to applicable EU laws.
2.4 Usage of the bicycle
Using the Pedal-Assisted Bicycle for any purpose other than the one intended for could cause
dangerous driving situations fall or accidents. Short circuit in the battery compartment and
subsequent fire may also occur. Due to a damaged battery compartment you could also suffer a
potentially fatal electric shock.
Do always use the Bicycle as described in the manual and in the additional documentation where
appropriate.
2.4.1 Operations that can be autonomously performed by the user
Any mistake made during incorrect maintenance operations on the Bicycle could damage it and
jeopardise its security and performance. This can lead to dangerous driving situation falling or
accidents.
●The only operations that can be made on the Bicycle are those described in this manual as autonomously executable
by the user and only if proper tools are available.
●No alteration to individual components of the Pedal-Assisted Bicycle is allowed.

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2.4.2 Arrangements in case of not type-approved accessories or components
Not type-approved accessories or components could cause damages to the Bicycle and compromise its security and
functioning. This can cause dangerous driving situations, falling and accidents.
●Never try to add equipment or modify your Bicycle by yourself.
●Always choose accessories and equipment with a retailer who received a specific training. With regard to accessories
and the extra weight they imply, always take into account the maximum weight allowed for the Bicycle.
The following accessories can be requested:
− The necessary equipment to allow the circulation on urban streets and roads according to the laws in force in your
Country, where not available on the standard model.
− Luggage carrier.
− Baby seat in presence of type-approved luggage carrier. Ask the retailer for this type of seat.
− Luggage bags in presence of specific type-approved luggage carrier.
− Front basket.
Ask your Official Dealer, he/she will gladly provide advices.
●You can ask to modify the seat.
●Always select accessories and components with your Official Dealer who received a specific training.
●Be sure you received all the documents related to the accessories or components from your Official.
●Be sure the Official Dealer wrote down which documents he provided you on the delivery certificate.
●Follow all the security warnings and the specific instructions contained in the accessories and components
documentation.
2.4.3 Riding your Pedal-Assisted Bicycle
●The driver must be at least 15 years old.
●The driver must be able to ride a bicycle meaning he/she must possess the basic knowledge
about riding a bicycle and possess the necessary balance to guide and control the Pedal-Assisted
Bicycle.
●The driver must be able to hop in and out the seat safely. This applies in particular to ergonomic
seats if the driver’s feet cannot touch the ground when on the Bicycle.
●Driver’s body type must be suitable to the Bicycle and maximum weight allowed must not be
exceeded (see the table below).
●If the driver wants to circulate on public streets and roads he/she must be physically and mentally
able to broach the traffic.
●Resistance. The Pedal-Assisted Bicycle allows you to reach high speed for a long period. The
driver must possess the adequate strength to control the Bicycle for at least two hours.
●The Pedal-Assisted Bicycle does not compensate for any infirmity or a poor physical condition.

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2.5 Other risks
2.5.1 Fire hazard
Hard strokes caused by an inappropriate use of the Bicycle permanence in hot places (for example a
passenger compartment heated by sunlight) and falling can induce short-circuit inside the battery
compartment and a consequent fire thereof.
●Use your Bicycle in accordance with its intended scope (refer to section 2.4).
●Store your Bicycle in places where the temperature is always between -10°C and +50 °C.
●Keep your Bicycle away from heat sources like radiators, stoves, etc.
●If flames or smoke rise from the battery compartment, stop your Bicycle immediately. Put out the fire by appropriate
means.
●If the fire is likely to propagate to near items, inform the Fire Department immediately.
2.5.2 Electric hazard
As a result of wrong damaged or defective charger and electric wires potentially fatal electric shocks
can occur.
A battery wrongly charged or stored can ignite.
●Use only the provided charger to recharge the battery.
●Keep the charger and the Bicycle away from kids and animals.
●Avoid any contact between the battery and water.
●Do not charge the battery if it is exposed to direct sunlight. Keep the battery compartment away from heat sources
(for example radiators).
●Charge the battery only in your presence.
●Do not use the charger or pull the plug immediately if any of the following conditions occur:
− If the charger is damaged in any way.
− If wires are not isolated or one or more plug connections are damaged. In this case, grab the plug only in the
isolated section. Where appropriate, disable the corresponding fuse in the electric distribution box.
− If the charger warms up in an unusual way. Though a small heat generation in the charger or in the battery is
normal.
− If you hear any unusual sound (for example buzzing, hissing, etc.).
− If sparks appear when you turn on and off the charger or when you put in or pull out the plug.
− If you see smoke coming from the charger or the Bicycle.
Be sure to insert the charger connection in the dedicated battery jack before plugging it in the 220V
power grid.
2.5.3 Other risks and security measures
Wheel groups in motion could cause damages to hands and other parts of your body.
− Keep your hands and other body parts at distance from wheels in motion.
− Be sure that kids in the baby-seats cannot come in contact with wheel groups in motion.

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3 T E C H N I C A L D A T A
This Bicycle is a so-called Pedal-Assisted Bicycle, a bicycle provided with an electric engine to help your pedalling. The
pedal-assisted system is automatically activated when you start pedalling and it is automatically inactivated when you
stop.
The assisted pedalling runs up to a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The total support provided is measured by a controller on
the handlebar.
To consult the technical data, please refer to the model-specific documentation you were provided with when you
purchased the Pedal-Assisted Bicycle.
4 S T R U C T U R E S A N D F U N C T I O N O F T H E B I C Y C L E .
4.1 B r a k e s a n d c o n n e c t i o n b e t w e e n l e v e r s a n d b r a k e s
●The Bicycle has two independent brakes.
●The lever on the left operates the front wheel break.
●The lever on the right operates the back wheel break.
●Ride safely until the brake system has been run-in.
●Run-in your break system: perform 30 short break applications starting from an average speed (around 25 km/h)
until full stop.
●Avoid long rides until the break system has been run-in.
●Once the breaking system has been run-in, a high breaking force will be available. If the levers are pulled too
firmly, the wheels may be blocked.
●If the front wheel is blocked, the Bicycle may overturn.
4.2 G e a r b o x
The Bicycle is provided with a chain gearbox, a crown-seal and a spool with 7-8 sprockets (depending on the model). The
gearbox type offers the best gear ratio for every speed and helps to overcome slopes easily.
4.3 Chassis and fork
The Bicycle has a rigid, not shock-absorbing main chassis with an embedded rigid or shock-absorbing fork.
Male chassis:
Female chassis:
4.4 Wheel groups
NOTE:
The wheel group/groups are also referred to as “front wheel” and “ ack wheel”.
The back wheel is already embedded in the chassis.
The front wheel has to be installed in the chassis; this operation is allowed by a fast-release attachment (see section 12.1).

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4.5 Battery, engine, electric controller
Battery, engine and electric controller do not need maintenance: the arbitrary manipulation of those components nullifies
the guarantee.
4.6 Control display
The description of the control display is presented in the attached original instruction manual. Messages (including
errors/anomalies) will be displayed on it and control settings for the electric part of the Bicycle can be entered from this
display.
5 FIRST USE CHECKS
Ensure that the Bicycle works correctly as soon as the Bicycle is delivered.
Make sure that the retailer marked the guarantee certificate with his/her stamp. A correct pre-delivery is the first
guarantee of personal security, reliability and allows a proper usage of the Bicycle.
If the Bicycle is purchased online follow the instructions contained in the next paragraph (Section 5.1).
5.1 First use
ATTENTION
RISK OF SERIOUS FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
The Bicycle is delivered to your Official Dealer preassembled or directly to your house as described if
you purchased it online.
Some components that are essential to the security are not completely installed; your retailer or you
have to complete the installation to make the Bicycle safe.
●If you purchase the Bicycle from an Official Dealer, he/she will fill the “pre-delivery form” contained in the
delivery certificate of the Bicycle.
●If you purchase the Bicycle online: read the instruction and maintenance manual carefully, paying particular
attention to the section about assembling, and follow every part of the pre-delivery form in order to obtain a
perfect assembling of your Bicycle. Cut the uarantee Activation and the Pre-delivery Form from the Delivery
Certificate and mail it to:
Italian Bike Srl v. Scarfoglio 6 – 8 125 Napoli (Italy)
Note. Failure to send the aforementioned voucher with the pre-delivery form nullifies the guarantee.
●Use the Bicycle only in a comfortable position.
− Ask your Official Dealer to adjust the seat to the height and position that suits you the most.
− Ask your Official Dealer to explain you the technical devices of the Bicycle.
− Charge the battery completely. See the original instruction manual attached.
− Adjust the seat height and position on your own. Refer to section 6. “Adjust seat position” and section 6.2
“Adjust seat height”.
ATTENTION
RISK OF SERIOUS FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
An unsecured Bicycle can lead to dangerous driving situations falling and accidents.
●Before riding, check that your Bicycle is safe.
●Take a closer look to the Bicycle you just bought, in order to easily identify anomalies in the future.
●If you find one or more defects during your inspections, contact your Official Dealer.
You can fix minor defects yourself if the necessary operations are described below.
●Contact your Official Dealer if the repair operations are not described here, because this means they cannot be
carried out by you, or in case those operations do not produce the expected results.

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●You can use the Bicycle as soon as it is safe again.
ATTENTION
RISK OF SERIOUS FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
As a result of the examinations the Pedal-Assisted Bicycle might start accidentally.
Before each control make sure that the electric engine is turned off.
− Make sure that the electric engine is turned off. Refer to the original instruction manual attached.
− Perform a visual check periodically, ensuring that all the fixing studs are bolted tight; perform a deeper check
while assembling. If you travel on rough roads, increase the frequency with which you execute controls because
vibrations can loosen studs over time, making the usage of the Bicycle unsafe.
− Visually control that there are no grooves, fractures, deep cracks and other mechanical damages on the Bicycle.
− If a control reveals any defect, contact your Official Dealer.
5.2 Wheel groups
5.2.1 Fixing control
Shake both wheel groups transversally compared to the driving direction.
●The blockage mechanism must not move.
●The releasing lever must be closed. See section 12.1.
●You should not hear squeaks or creaking.
5.2.2 Tires
5.2.2.1 Valve position control
As a result of stresses and inadequate tyre pressure, tyre and inner tube might move on the rim, resulting in an oblique
valve position. In this case, the valve base might be teared off while riding causing a sudden drop in the tyre pressure.
5.2.2.2 Tires control
1. Verify the absence of external damages, foreign bodies and wear signs on tires:
●The whole tire surface must present the original contour.
●The tire pattern below the rubber layer must not be visible.
●There must be no bruises or cracks.
2. Remove any foreign bodies (thorns, stones, pieces of glass and similar) manually or use a small screwdriver
carefully. Check if air comes out of the tire afterwards. In this case the inner tube must be replaced. You can
replace it yourself following the instructions in section 14.5.1.
5.2.2.3 Pressure control
As a result of an inadequate tires pressure:
●tyre and inner tube might move on the rim, resulting in an oblique valve position. In this case, the valve base
might be teared off while riding causing a sudden drop in the tyre pressure.
●a tyre might come off the rim on a turn.
●the number of failures rises.

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NOTE:
The heavier the odyweight and the load, the higher must e the tires pressure. Reference values are indicated in the
following ta le. Consider these values for guidance only. If in dou t ask your retailer. Furthermore, always adhere to the
minimum and maximum pressure specified on the tire and/or follow the indication listed in the ta le elow.
Total weight in kg
Pressure in bar
50
2,5
60
2,5
70
2,6
80
2,7
90
2,8
100
2,9
115
3,0
Only exceptions to this table are model FAT: BAD, BEACH, BEACH Vintage and/or other model FAT not yet available whose
pressure ranges from 0,9 and 1,5 bar with increasing load weight.
Follow the instruction below to inflate tires:
1. Unscrew the valve dust cover.
2. Check the pressure with an appropriate pressure measuring device or with a manometer pump.
NOTA BENE:
If necessary, ask your Official Dealer to show you how to use the pressure measuring device.
●If the pressure is low: raise the pressure.
●If the pressure is too high: reduce it by opening the flush valve.
●Check again the pressure.
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3. Tighten the dust cover on the valve again.
NOTE:
Air pressure can e monitored while pumping with a icycle pump equipped with a manometer. Firstly, expel a little air
and then uild up the pressure to the desired value.
5.2.2.4 Tire location control
1. Lift the front wheel.
2. Spin the wheel with your hand.
The tire must spin perfectly circular.
No eccentricities or twists are permitted.
3. Check the back wheel in the same way.
5.2.3 Other controls
1. Be sure that on the wheel groups there are no external bodies like twigs, pieces of cloth and similar.
2. Remove these items carefully.
3. If you required the installation of reflectors, ensure they are fixed firmly.
4. If they are loose, remove them completely.
5. Check if the wheel groups were damaged by the external bodies.

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5.3 Seat and seatpost control
ATTENTION
RISK OF SERIOUS FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
If the seatpost is not deeply inserted it can dislodge from the seat tube while riding or it can cause
damage of that leading to dangerous driving situation falling or accidents.
Make sure that the seatpost is inserted at an adequate depth in the seat tube; refer to section 12.2.
To ensure an adequate depth inside the seat tube, observe the tube itself and identify the security notch on it. The
benchmark must be considered as an insertion limit beyond which the chassis or the tube itself may be damaged.
1. Using your hands, try to rotate the seat and the seatpost. Both the
seat and the seatpost must remain in place.
2. Using your hands, try to move the seat in its fixed point performing
up-and-down movements. The seat must not move.
3. Adjust the seat at a comfortable height. Be sure that the security
notch on the seatpost is adequately inserted inside the seat tube
(chassis) or, at least, until its disappearance.

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4. The seat is adjustable in height and tilt.
The adjustment is carried out using the bolts beneath the seat.
NOTE:
If the seat or the seatpost move in any way, the must e conveniently fixed (see section 12.2).
5.3.1 Shock-absorber spring adjustment
Most of Bad Bike models are provided with a load setting, shock-absorbing seatpost.
Slipping the complete seatpost off the seat tube, in the lower part, there is a 8 mm Allen pivot.
You can adjust the shock-absorbing effect in accordance to the driver weight using a socket wrench.
If you turn the pivot clockwise, you compress the shock-absorber to entail a heavy load; if you turn in the opposite verse,
you decompress it to face a lighter load.
8 mm ALLEN PIVOT
5.4 Handlebar and headset control
ATTENTION
RISK OF FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
If the handlebar or its headset is not correctly installed or they are damaged they can cause
dangerous driving situation falling or accidents.
●If you observe any defect in these parts, stop the riding immediately.
●Contact the Official Dealer.
1. Visually inspect the handlebar and its headset.
●The headset must be parallel to the front wheel and the handlebar must be perpendicular
to it.

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2. Block the front wheel between your legs.
3. rab the handlebar at both ends.
4. Using your hands, try to turn the handlebar in both directions.
5. Using your hands again, try to rotate the handlebar inside the head set.
None of those parts must move.
You must not hear squeaks or creaking.
How to adjust the handlebar
Adjust the handlebar height by rotating the headset.
Block the head set inside the tube, tighten the bolt on the handlebar with an appropriate key. Check that the tightening
torque is adequate (not less than 18 N).
Steering column check on foldable Bicycles.
On foldable bicycles, the steering column is provided with a junction that allows
closure. Everytime you open the Bicycle, you must check its integrity and its
clamping on the security pivot because, if insufficient, the pivot could breake
causing the bending of the handlebar.
ATTENTION
RISK OF FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
If the handlebar or the junction are damaged or not
tightened they can cause dangerous driving situation falling
or accidents.

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5.5 H a n d l e b a r p a r t s c o n t r o l
Verify that the gear lever, brake lever and knobs are tighten following the instructions below:
1. Block the front wheel between your legs or keep the handlebar still using
one hand.
2. Using the other hand, turn the brake lever.
Afterwards
3. Try to turn the gear levers with your hand.
4. If a bell was added to the bicycle, try to rotate it using a moderate strength.
●None of the parts must move.
●You must not hear squeaks or creaking.
5.6 S t e e r i n g g r o u p c o n t r o l
The steering group is the system supporting the fork tube inside the steering tube. Through this support, the
movements made by the handlebar are transferred to the front fork.
1. Check the steering group. The front wheel must freely turn in both directions.
2. Stand on the side of your Bicycle and, using both hands, grab the handlebar knobs.
3. Keep the front wheel brake pulled.
4. Move your Bicycle forward and backward with small and sudden movements keeping the brake
pulled.
●The steering group must not move.
●No squeak must be heard or perceived.
●No creaking must be heard or perceived.
5. Turn left and right the handlebar and the front wheel several times.
●The front wheel must be able to rotate in both directions easily.
●The handlebar must not lock in any position.
6. If you detect any defect during your inspection, contact the Official Dealer.
5.7 Shock-absorbing fork control
1. Keep the front wheel brake pulled.
2. Push on the handlebar using your bodyweight to challenge the shock-absorbing fork.
3. The shock-absorber must compress and decompress easily.
4. You must not hear squeaks or creaking.
5. Block the front wheel using your legs and try to pull up the Bicycle grabbing it by the handlebar.
6. None of the parts must come out of the fork.
7. To adjust the RST Omega fork, installed on sports models, refer to section 6 (manual of the RST
Omega fork).

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5.8 Brake control
ATTENTION
RISK OF SERIOUS FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
Malfunctioning brakes can lead to dangerous driving situation falling or accidents.
Brake failure can be life-threatening.
●Control the braking system carefully.
●If you detect any defect do not use the Bicycle at all and contact a garage immediately.
NOTE:
During multiple-days journeys, rake pads can worn out quickly.
Plan your long journeys to receive the adequate assistance in specialised garages.
5.8.1 General functioning control
Check the braking system as follows:
1. From halt position, pull both levers until full stop. The minimum
distance between the brake and the knob is 10 mm.
2. Keeping both levers pulled, try to move your Bicycle.
Both wheel groups must remain still.
5.8.2 Hydraulic disc brake control
ATTENTION
RISK OF FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
Oil or grease on discs can reduce the braking action and lead to dangerous driving situation falling or
accidents.
●Dirty disc brakes must be cleaned immediately; see section 14.2.
1. Using your hands, pull the brake pad in all directions. The brake pad must not
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2. From halt position, pull the respective brake lever and keep it so. The compression point must not
change.
3. Visually check the braking system starting from the lever continuing with the wires and brakes. No
hydraulic fluid leakage must be seen.
4. Check that the disc is not damaged. No notches, fractures, deep scratches and other mechanic damages
must be present.
5. Lift the front wheel first and then the back one spinning them with the hand. Brake rotation must be
smooth.
6. Check that disc brakes are free of impurity, oil and grease in particular. If the discs are dirty, clean them
immediately (see section 14.2).
5.9 C h a i n a n d t r a n s m i s s i o n c o n t r o l
1. With the help of another person, lift the back wheel so that it is no longer in contact with the ground.
2. Rotate the right crank arm clockwise and observe the chainring and the cassette.
●Make sure that no external body is present, otherwise remove it as long as it is easy.
3. Push the left crank arm towards the back fork as shown in the
picture.
●No crack in the bearings must be perceived.
●No squeak or creaking must be heard.
4. Make sure that the chain is not damaged.
The chain must not show in any point damages caused, for example, by curved chainring, hubs, or chain
links oppure maglie della catena fisse, bloccate.
5. Da fermi, ruotare la pedivella di destra in direzione opposta rispetto a quella di avanzamento e osservate
l'andamento della catena sulle rotelline del cambio.
5.1 Lights control (if present)
NOTE:
This section is only for those Bicycle equipped for the circulation on pu lic streets or if the equipment was added at a later
stage.
ATTENTION
RISK OF FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
At night and/or in reduced visibility malfunctioning headlight or taillight can cause dangerous
situations. You may not see obstacles or you may not be seen by other drivers.

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Use the Bicycle in such condition only if the lights system is on and properly functioning.
1. Turn on the lights.
2. Ensure that the lights are correctly on.
3. If you detect absence or reduced brightness, change the battery.
In Arrow, Faster, Beach Fat, EVO Fat e Bad models, the taillight has its own battery.
5.11 Luggage carrier control (if present)
ATTENTION
RISK OF FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
Loosened or detached luggage carrier components can block wheel groups and cause serious falling.
Use your Bicycle only after the luggage carrier is fixed correctly by a garage.
1. Shake the luggage carrier transversely compared to the driving direction.
●Bolts must not move or be loose.
●Nor the carrier or any part of it carrier must come in contact with the tires.
5.12 K i c k s t a n d c o n t r o l
ATTENTION
RISK OF FALLING AND ACCIDENTS
Riding with a lowered kickstand can cause serious falling. The same applies if the kickstand lowers
suddenly during the riding.
A bent, too short or too long kickstand does not ensure the stability of the Bicycle.
The Bicycle may fall hurting you or other people.
The Bicycle and other near objects, like other bicycles, cars, etc., may be damaged.
●Always remember to lift the kickstand before start pedalling.
●Repair or replace the kickstand if it is bent.
●For length-adjustable kickstands:
if the Bicycle appears instable, have your kickstand adjust in a specialised garage.
1. Visually inspect the bolts on the kickstand.
2. Before start pedalling, lift the kickstand. The kickstand must not lower suddenly.
3. Touch the kickstand arm lightly downward. The kickstand must not move.
4. For length-adjustable kickstands:
using your hands, check that the extractable part stays in place.

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5.13 Electric power train control
ATTENTION
FIRE HAZARD
A malfunctioning or damaged electric power train can cause a short circuit and a subsequent fire.
●Visually check that all the electric wires are intact and correctly installed.
●Turn the power box on only after performing all the other controls.
●If an LCD display is installed, pay attention to the warning messages on it.
●Use the Bicycle only if the electric power train is intact and on the LCD (if present) there are no
warnings. If not, use the Bicycle only after an appropriate maintenance.
Some models have an easy LCD from Bad Bike to control the electric power train.
To adjust and use the display, refer to the following instruction or download it from http:// www.bad-bike.it/download.html
(LCD display manual, display Bad Bike).
This button increases the electric
power assistance. If pushed for
about 5 seconds, it turns the lights
on or off.
Battery residual
charge.
This button decreases the
electric power. If pushed for
about 5 seconds, it regulates
the soft start.
On/Off start button.