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5. Ride Advice and Tips
When does the Brose Drive unit operate?
The Brose Drive System gives the cyclist
motor-powered assistance in a « PEDal
ELEctric Cycle/ Electrically Power Assisted
Cycles (EPAC)».
The assistance depends on the force applied
to the pedals by the cyclist. Assistance by the
e-bike drive is therefore given only when the
cyclist pedalling. This applies regardless of the
level of assistance.
The e-bike drive shuts off automatically at
speeds over 25 km/h. If the speed drops below
25 km/h, assistance automatically resumes.
An exception applies to the push aid function,
in which the e-bike can be pushed more
comfortably without pedalling at low speed.
The pedals can rotate when using the push
aid. You can ride the e-bike at any time
without assistance like a normal bike, either
by switching the Brose Drive System off or by
switching the assistance level to the «OFF»
mode (refer to the control unit instructions).
The same applies to a drained battery.
Familiarisation
Take some time to get used to the Brose Drive
System before you use it in normal road traffic.
Test the different levels of assistance until you
feel confident in using the product. Before
long rides, gather experience of how various
parameters and environmental conditions
affect the range of your e-bike.
Factors that influence the range
The range is influenced by many different
factors, such as:
›Assistance level
›Gear response
›Type of tyres
›Belt or chain drive
›Tyre pressure
›Age, condition and charge of the battery
›Route profile (gradients) and route
characteristics (road surface)
›Weather conditions (e.g. ambient
temperature etc.)
›Weight of your e-bike
›Weight of rider and load
Therefore, it is not possible to accurately
predict the range before starting a journey and
during a journey.
However, in general (with the same level of
assistance by the e-bike drive):
›The higher the support level (under the
same conditions), the lower the range.
Motor tuning
The Brose Drive System supports various motor
tuning options. These are individually adapted
together with your bicycle manufacturer for
each bicycle model. Detailed information on
motor tuning for your e-bike is available from
your bicycle manufacturer and your bicycle
dealer.
Careful handling of the Brose Drive System
Observe the operating and storage
temperatures of the e-bike components (see
section 3.4.). Protect the drive unit, display unit
and battery from extreme temperatures (e.g.
from intense sunlight without simultaneous
ventilation). The components (especially
the battery) can be damaged by extreme
temperatures.
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