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OWNERS MANUAL

CONTENTS
1 Welcome/ Contact Us
2 General Warning
6 Geometry
8 Fit
10 What’s in the Box
12 Assembly Instructions
21 Touring Package Instructions
24 Maintenance Instructions
 25RearWheel
 26Brakes
 28Tires
 30BatteryCare
33 Service
34 Warranty
36 More Tips
37 eBike Classications
WELCOME!
Reachusbyemail:
support@x.bike
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Hours: 10am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Readytogetstarted?Let’sride!
- Team FLX
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CongratulationsonthepurchaseofyournewGladiatorand
welcometotheteam!
 Thismanualisdesignedtobreakdownthebasicsandhelpyoumakesure
thatyoureBikeremainsintopshape.It’simportanttohaveagoodunderstandingof
thebasicoperationandmaintenanceinordertokeepyourbikeperformingatahigh
standard.
Riding a bicycle can be a dangerous activity and it’s your responsibility
to make sure you are riding safely. We recommend familiarizing yourself
with this entire manual as well as your local eBike laws prior to your rst
ride.
 ThelatestversionoftheOwner’sManualisalwaysavailableonlineat:
 www.x.bike/manuals
 Properassemblyandcarearecrucialtoyouhavingthesafestrideofyourlife.
Ifyouareunabletocompletetheassemblyorneedhelpwithgeneralmaintenance,
pleasereachouttous.Youdidn’tjustpurchaseabike—youjoinedourteam,and
weareheretosupportyouwheneveryoumayneedit!

 RidinganeBike,aswithanymotorizedvehicle,involvestheriskofproperty
damageandseriousorfatalinjury.BychoosingtorideaneBike,youassumethe
responsibilityforthatrisk,soit’simportantthatyouknowandpracticeresponsible
riding.Properuse,careandmaintenanceofyoureBikeareessentialinreducingthe
riskofinjury.Thismanualwillinclude
bold warningsconcerningpotentialconse-
quencesthatcanoccurasaresultofyourfailuretoproperlymaintainyoureBikeor
followsaferidingpractices.
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combinedwiththisalertsymbol,willindicateanarrayof
warningsincludingbutnotlimitedto:
A potentially hazardous situation that could result in injury or death if not
avoided
A potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor/moderate
injury if not avoided
An alert regarding unsafe practices
A situation which could result in serious damage to the eBike or any
action that would void your warranty
 Itwouldbenearlyimpossibletoanticipateeveryconditionyoumayexperience
whileridingyoureBike,thereforethismanualdoesnotrepresentthesafeuseof
youreBikeineverypossiblescenario.Therearerisksassociatedwiththeuseofany
eBikethatcannotbepredictedoravoided—thoserisksarethesoleresponsibilityof
therider.
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Special Note for Parents:
 Asaparent/guardian,youarefullyresponsibleforthesafetyofyourminor.
ThisresponsibilityincludesmakingsurethattheeBikeissizedappropriatelyforthe
child,thatitisoperatingcorrectly,andtheconditionsaresafe.Youmustalsoensure
thatyouandyourchildhavebothlearnedandunderstandhowtosafelyoperatethe
eBike,howtoobeylocalmotorvehicle,bicycleandtrafclaws,aswellascommon
senseforsaferesponsibleriding.Asaparent,itisimportantthatyoureadthrough
thismanualandfamiliarizeyourselfwiththewarningsandproperoperationofthis
eBike.Pleasereviewthemwithyourchildbeforeallowingthemtoride.
Make sure your child wears an approved eBike helmet only when riding
their eBike.
Make sure your child’s eBike is properly sized (adjust the seat so that
both feet can touch the ground). If the eBike doesn’t t, do not allow your
child to ride it. Riding an improperly tted bike can result in injury or even
death.
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ENERAL WARNING

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EOMETRY
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 TheGladiatorcomesinonesizethathasbeenengineeredtosuitavarietyof
ridersatdifferentheights.
 Onthefollowingpage,youwillndageometrychartwiththemeasurements
forthemostimportantpartsofyourGladiatorframe.Measurementsaregiveninboth
StandardandMetricunitsforyourconvenience.
Please ensure that your eBike is properly sized for you before riding. If
your eBike is too small/too large, you may lose control and fall.
The most important part of t is ensuring that the seat position can be
adjusted so that the seated rider’s feet can touch the ground. This is
especially important for minors/children.
If your eBike does not t, please make the appropriate adjustments to
ensure a proper and safe t before riding.
A. Seat Tube Length
(Frame Size)
B. Seat Tube Angle
C. Head Tube Length
D. Head Tube Angle
E. Stack
F. Reach
19”(483mm)
73.5°
6½”(165mm)
69°
27.4”(696mm)
16 ⅓”(415mm)
G. Standover Height
H. Wheelbase
I. Chainstay Length
J. Bottom Bracket
Drop
K. Bottom Bracket
Height
30 ⅓”(770mm)
46.8”(1190mm)
18 ⅓”(465mm)
2½”(65mm)
12.8”(325mm)

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Correct t is an essential part of eBike safety, comfort and proper
performance. If you are not able to make the proper adjustments to
ensure proper t yourself, please seek professional assistance.
 Note:Thiswillnotapplytostep-throughmodels
 Aproperlyttedroadbiketoberiddenonpavedsurfacesshouldhavea
minimumstandoverclearanceof1inch(2.5cm).
Standover Height
Diamond Frame eBikes:
 Standoverheightisanimportant
basicelementofproperbiket.Itrefers
tothedistancefromtheground,tothe
topofthebikeframewhereyourcrotch
iswhenyouarestraddlingthebike.
 Tocheckforproperstandover
height,straddlethebikeandbounceon
yourheels.Ifyoutouchtheframe,the
bikeistoobigforyou.
Tip: Be sure to wear the shoes
 you’dwearwhileriding. Figure1.StandoverHeight
 Note:Theseatpostmustbeinsertedtoat least theminimumseatpostdepth
 requirement.Ifyoucannotadjustyourseatproperly and meetthemimimum
 seatpostdepthrequirement,youwillneedtopurchasealongerseatpost.
If you cannot test this yourself, head to a local bike shop and have a
professional help you set the seat to an optimal riding position.
1.Sitontheseatandplaceoneheelon
apedal(doesn’tmatterwhichside).
2.Rotatethecrankuntilthepedalwith
yourheelonitisinthedownposition
andthecrankisarmisparalleltothe
seattube.
3.Yourlegshouldbecompletely
straight.Ifitisn’t,yourseatheightneeds
tobeadjusted.Ifyoumustrockyour
hipsinorderforyourheeltotouchthe
pedal,yourseatistoohigh.Ifyourleg
isbentwhileyourheelisrestingonthe
pedal,yourseatistoolow.
Figure2.SeatAdjustmentTest
Seat Position
 Properseatadjustmentisanimportantfactorwhenitcomestogettingthebest
ofbothcomfortandperformanceoutofyoureBike.Followthestepslistedbelowto
checkforyourcorrectseatheight.
After any saddle adjustments, make sure that the seat adjusting
mechanism is properly tightened before riding. Failure to do so can
cause damage to the seat post and/or can cause you to lose control and
fall. When properly tightened, the seat should not be able to move in any
direction. Periodically check to ensure it is properly tightened.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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Overview
KnowingyourGladiatorinsideandoutwillhelpyougetthemostoutofit.
Weencourageyoutofamiliarizeyourselfwiththecomponentsofyourbicycle,sothat
youknowwheretostartwhenitcomestoassemblyandmaintenance.
Here’swhat’sincludedinyourbox:
4. Bike Frame w/Rear Wheel Attached
1. Seat
3. Handlebars
6. Charger
5. Pedals (x2)
2. Tools: Allen Key (x2) & Wrench
7. Front Wheel
If for any reason you are missing any parts, please reach out to us at
support@x.bike so we can get your missing part to you.
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ASSEMBLY
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 ThefollowingsectioncoverstheassemblydirectionsfortheGladiator.Proper
assemblyisanessentialstepinensuringyoursafetyandtheproperoperationofthe
bike.If at any point you do not feel comfortable assembling the bicycle your-
self, please seek professional assistance or reach out to our support team.
 YoucanalsondadetailedassemblyvideoontheFLXYouTubechannel: 
www.x.bike/gladiatorassembly
If you do not feel that you have the ability or skill to assemble the bike
yourself, please take it into a local bike shop for professional assistance.
Failure to properly assemble your eBike can result in serious injury or
death.
ToolsIncluded:
Please read through the entire assembly instructions section before you
begin. Proper assembly is important in order to ensure your safety and
satisfaction while operating your eBike.
STEP 1: Install the Handlebars
1.Usingthe4mmAllenwrench,unscrewthe4boltsandremovethestemplate.
2.Placeyourhandlebarsintothegrooveandreplacethestemplateoverthetop.
Tightentheboltsabout3/4thsoftheway.
3.Makethenaladjustmentsonyourhandlebarsposition,ensuringthattheyare
centeredandatacomfortableanglebeforetighteningtheboltstherestoftheway.
Note: DO NOT depress the brake levers before installing the front wheel.
Figure1.StemPlateBoltRemoval Figure2.TighteningStemPlateBolts
1.Onceyou’vesecuredyourhandlebars,
locatethecablerunningfromthebackof
theLCDdisplayandconnectittothe
correspondingcablelocatednearthe
chargingportofyourbike.
Tip: Line up the two arrows to
 ensureproperconnection.
Figure3.ConnectingtheLCDcables
STEP 2: Connect LCD Display
4mm&5mmAllenKeys 15mm Wrench

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The steps outlined on the following page are extremely important! Riding
with an improperly secured wheel can cause serious injury or death. If
you can’t safely complete these steps, please take your eBike into a bike
shop for professional assistance.
5.Replacethespringandtheendcap.
Tip:Makesurethespringisonthe
 outsideoftheforkwiththefatside
 facingoutward.
6.Tightenthecapabouthalfwayand
inspectthewheeltomakesureit’s
positionedcorrectlybetweentheforks.
7.Whiletighteningtheendcap,besuretotestthetensionbyopening/closingthe
levereveryfewturns.Youwantittofeeltightandsecure,sothatyourwheelcannot
easilycomeundone.
Again, please seek professional assistance if you are unsure of your ability to
complete these steps.
STEP 3: Secure the Front Wheel
Note: Do not over-tighten the bolts when securing your front wheel
1.Locatethequick-releaseskewer—itwillbelocatedintheaccessoriesbox,along
withthepedalsandtools.Thisskewerwillhaveanendcap+springononeend,and
alever+springontheother.
2.Slidethewheelintoplace,makingsurethebrakecaliperslidesontotherotorand
bothoftheforksareproperlyhookedontothewheel.
3.Grabthequick-releaseskewerand
removetheendcapalongwiththespring
beingcarefulnottolosethem.
4.Insertthequickreleaseskewerallthe
waythroughtheaxle.
Figure6.InsertingtheThruAxle
Figure7.TighteningtheThruAxle
Figure5.PlacingtheWheelFigure4.QuickReleaseSkewer
STEP 4: Install the Seat
1.Loosenthequickreleaseleverontheframeanddroptheseatintotheopening.
Findaheightthatworksforyouandclosethequickrelease.
Figure8.DroppingSeatintoBike
Note: The seat post must be
inserted to at least 5” in depth
to avoid damage to your frame.
If you need to raise the seat
above this height, please
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STEP 5: Attach the Pedals
1.Checktheendcaponbothpedalsinordertoidentifytheleftandrightpedal.
 Tip:Imagineyouaresittingonthebiketocorrectlydetermineleftvs.rightside.
Note: The right pedal will tighten clockwise, while the left pedal will
tighten counterclockwise.
2.Grabyour15mmwrench,andscrewthepedaltightlyintothecorrectcrank.The
pedalsshouldthreadsmoothlyandeasilyifproperlyaligned.
Figure9.LeftVs.RightPedal Figure10.AttachingPedaltoCrank
STEP 6: Charge Your Battery
1.Useyourkeystounlockthebatterypin,
thenpullthebatteryupfromthebottom
andslideitdownwardtoremoveitfrom
theframe.
 Tip:Toreplacethebattery,insertthe
 topendinrst,slideitupward,then
 pushinthebottomenduntilit’sfully
 seated.
Figure11.RemovingtheBattery
Figure12.ChargingYourBattery
2.Connectthechargertotheportlocated
onthebatteryrst,thenplugyourcharger
intothewalltochargeit.
Tip:Allowthebatterytofullycharge
 forabout8-12hoursfortherstfew
 cycles.Afterthis,youmaychargeit
 normally(3-6hours).
Figure13.CheckingBatteryLife
4.Youcanalsocheckthebatterylifeby
pressingonthebuttontowardthebottom
ofthebatterypack.Thelightwillindicate
howmuchjuiceisleftinyourbattery.
Blue=Fullycharged
Green=Partiallycharged
Red=NeedstoCharge
Figure14.CheckingtheLCDDisplay
3.Plugyourchargerintoanoutlet.The
indicatorlightwillturngreen.
GreenLight:
 Notcharging/Fullycharged
RedLight:
 Charging/Notfullycharged

MAINTENANCE
4mm&5mmAllenWrench 15mm Wrench
ToolsRequired:
25mmTorxBit
Reachusbyemail:
support@x.bike
VisitourShop:
4170MorenaBlvd.SuiteD
SanDiego,CA92117
Hours: 10am - 5pm Monday - Friday
 WhileFLXbikesarebuilttoendureregularuse,youwillgetbetterperformance
andalongerlifefromyourbikeifyoukeepabasicmaintenanceschedule.Besureto
readthroughthisinstructionmanualcarefully,andyouwillbesetupforsuccess.
Proper maintenance is crucial for your safety when riding. If you are
unable to perform the general maintenance yourself, please reach out to
a qualied mechanic.
 YoucanndmoredetailedmaintenancevideosontheFLXYouTubechannel:
  www.x.bike/youtube
Many eBike service and repair tasks require special tools and knowledge.
Do not begin any service on your eBike unless you have learned from
FLX how to properly complete it. We recommend that signicant repairs
be done by a qualied eBike mechanic, as improper service can result in
damage to the bike, or an accident which can cause injury or death.
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5.FamiliarizeyourselfwithyourLCDscreen,sothatyoucaneasilycheckyour
currentspeed,distancetraveled,batterylife,andpedalassistlevelswhileriding.
Figure14.CheckingtheLCDDisplay
DistanceTraveled
BatteryLife
CurrentSpeed
PedalAssistLevel
Voila!
YourGladiatorisnowfullyassembledinallitsglory.Giveyourselfapatontheback
andadmireyourwork.Takesomepictures,callafriend,andtakeawell-deserved
breakwhileitcharges.
5.Afterallowingyourbiketofullycharge,
testtomakesureyourLCDsmartdisplay
isworking.Locateyourhandlebar
controls,thenpressandholdthe“MODE”
buttonuntiltheLCDscreenturnson.
(Repeatthissteptoturnitoff).
Figure14.CheckingtheLCDDisplay

BRAKES
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Riding with worn brake pads, improperly installed brakes, or wheels
where you can visibly see the wear from the brake pads, is dangerous
and can result in serious injury or death.
Applying the brakes suddenly or with too much pressure can result
in your wheel locking up. This can cause you to lose control and fall.
Some brakes (like hydraulic disc brakes) are incredibly powerful, so it’s
important that you take extra care when becoming familiar with using
these brakes.
Disc brakes can get extremely hot during and after extended use. Be
careful not to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to
cool. This is especially important to remember if you are performing
maintenance that requires you to remove the front or rear wheel.
Disc rotors have sharp edges, exercise caution when handling them
during maintenance.
Review the brake manufacturer’s user manuals and be sure to properly
care for your brakes. It’s your responsibility to be able to recognize when
your brake pads need to be replaced.
Sudden or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider
over the handlebars.
 Youcanndthecorrectusermanualforyourbrakesonthemanufacturer’s
 website,orat:www.x.bike/manuals
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It’s important that you learn, and remember, which brake lever controls
each brake (front/rear) in order to ensure your safety.
 Traditionally,therightbrakeleverwillcontroltherearbrake,whiletheleftbrake
leverwillcontrolthefrontbrake.However,thismayvarydependingonwhatcountry
youarein,andcanalwaysbeadjustedtosuityourownpreference.
 TocheckwhichcongurationyoureBikeissetupwith,squeezeonebrakelever
andlooktoseewhetherthefrontorrearbrakeengages.Nowdothesamewiththe
otherbrakelever.Rememberthisconguration.
 Whileyouaretestingthebrakeconguration,makesurethatyourhandscan
comfortablyreachandsqueezetheleverswithnoissues.Ifyouexperienceany
issuesordiscomfortoperatingthebrakes,pleasereachouttousbeforeriding.
Disc Brakes
 DiscBrakeswillbelocatedonametaldiscthatisseatedwithineachwheel.
Thediscbrakeswillclampontothisdiscinordertosloworstopyourbike,depending
onhowmuchpressureyouareapplying.
1.Testyourbraketensionbysqueezing
yourbrakelevers.Iftheyfeeltooloose,
adjustthetensionbytwistingthebarrel
adjustersoneitherside.
Tip:Twistclockwisetodecrease
 tension,andcounterclockwiseto 
 increasetension.

TIRES
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 Tirescomeavailableinmanydifferentsizesandtheirusescanrangefrom
generalpurposetohighlyspecializedweather/terrainconditions.It’simportantyou
knowwhichtiresyoureBikecomeswithandunderstandthelimitations,and
specicationstheycanperformunder.
 Size,pressureratingandotherinformationcanoftenbefoundonthesidewallof
thetire.TirePressureisthemostkeypieceofinformationforyoutoremember.
Inating a tire beyond the maximum pressure can blow the tire off the rim,
resulting in damage to the bike and potential injury to the rider.
 Usingabikespecictirepumpwithabuilt-inpressuregaugeishighly
recommended.Ifyoudonothaveaccesstoone,ordonotfeelcomfortableinating
themyourself,pleaseseekprofessionalassistancefromyourlocalbikeshop.
 Hightirepressuresworkbestforsmooth,drypavementrides,whilelowpres-
suresgivethebestperformanceonsmooth,slickterrain.However,increasingor
decreasingtirepressurewillhavenoaffectontheterrainthatthetireisdesignedto
handle.Aroadtireatlowpressurestillcannothandleterrainssuchasclayorsand.
 Ifyouareunsure,reachouttousoryourlocalbikeshoptodeterminethebest
tirepressureforthekindofridingyouwilldomostoften.
 YourGladiatorwillcomestandardwith26”x4”Kendafattires.It’simportant
thatyouunderstandtheappropriateconditionsandterrainthesetirescanhandle,in
ordertoensuresaferiding.
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Be sure to check your tire pressure frequently (at least every week) using
a high-quality dial gauge.
Tire Valves
 Notallbiketubevalvesarecreatedequal,andit’syourresponsibilitytomake
surethatthebikepumpyouareusinghastheappropriatettingtothevalvestemson
youreBike.
 TheGladiatorwillcomettedwithaSchradervalve.Thisvalveiscommonto
mostbikes,carsandeventractors.ToinateavalvetubeusingaSchraderheaded
bikepumpfollowthestepsbelow:
1.Removethevalvecap
 2.Insertthepumpheadtothevalveheadandinate.
3.Toletairout,pressdownonthevalvecorewithsomethingsmall(likea 
 pencap)
We recommend carrying a spare inner tube with you when riding your
bike, as patching a tube is an emergency repair. If you do not execute it
correctly or if you apply multiple patches, it can result in possible tube
failure. This could cause you to lose control and fall. Replace a patched
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 It’simportanttofollowtheseinstructionsandsafetytipsinordertopreservethe
longevityofyourbattery’slifeandensureproperperformance.
 Fullychargethebatterybeforeeachridetomakesureit’sreadytogothefullrange.
Thiswillhelpreducethechanceofover-dischargingthebattery.
Based on IATA regulations, you are not allowed to ship Lithium ion batteries
this size by air. Please consult a land or sea freight agent for transportation of
the battery.
If the battery becomes physically damaged, non-functional, has been dropped,
or involved in a crash, or you notice it performing abnormally, please
discontinue use and contact FLX Bike immediately.
Charging your Battery
 Thechargerisratedfor100-240V.Besuretocheckthecharger,chargingcables,and
 batteryfordamagebeforebeginningeachcharge.
 Chargingtimetakesabout4-6hours.Onrareoccasion,itmaytakelongertoallow
 thebatterytofullycharge,particularlywhenthebikeisneworhasbeenstoredfora
 longperiodoftime.
Only charge the battery with the supplied FLX charger, as others may
cause damage to the battery or increase the possibility of re or
explosion.
 Whilethechargerisdesignedtoautomaticallystopchargingoncethebatteryisfull,
donotleaveitpluggedinforperiodsoftimegreaterthan12hours.
 Makesureyourchargeravoidscontactwithliquids,dirt,anddebris.
 Thechargermaygethotwhileinuse.However,ifitgetstoohottotouch,oryou
noticeanythingsuchasastrangesmellorotherindicationsthatitmaypossiblybe
overheating,discontinueuseimmediatelyandcontactFLXBike.
Do not cover the charger while in use.
Do not open the charger or alter the voltage input.
If there appears to be any issue with the charger or battery, stop riding and
contact us immediately.
Balancing your Battery
 Whenyourstreceiveyourbike,it’simportantthatyoufollowthesestepstoensure
thatyourbatterycellsareproperlybalancedinordertokeepthemoperatingasefciently
aspossible.
 1.Fortherstinitialchargeuponreceivingyourbike(orafterlongstoragetimes),be
 suretochargethebatteryforatleast8hoursbeforeriding.
Note:Werecommendthatyouletthebatterychargeforatleast8hoursforthe 
 rst3chargestomakesurethecellsbalanceproperly.
 2.Aftertherst3rides,youmaybeginnormalchargingprocedures.
Storing Your Battery
 Ifyouplanonstoringyourbike(orsparebattery)forlongerthantwoweeksatatime,
pleasebesuretofollowtheseguidelinesinordertomaintainthelifespanofyourbattery.
 Itisrecommendedthatyoudonotleavethebatteryatlowerthanan80%charge
whenstoringforlongperiodsoftimes.Ifstoringforamonthorlonger,periodicallycheck
thebatteryandbesuretokeepthechargeuptoatleast80%
 Storeyourbatteryinacool,dryareaawayfromwaterandotherelementsatatem-
peraturebetween50°F–77°F(10°C-25°C).
Failure to follow proper battery care practices can result in unnecessary
wear to the components, battery, and/or charger, which could lead to a battery
that underperforms, or becomes non functional. Loss of battery capacity is not
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TAKING CARE
Service
Technological advances have made eBikes and their components more
complex, thus it is impossible for this manual to cover all of the
information required to repair/maintain your eBike. It’s important to have
any repairs or maintenance that are not covered in this manual, done by
a qualied professional in order to reduce the chances of an accident/
possible injury.
Lifespan
Like any machine, an eBike and its components will be subject to wear
and tear over time. Different parts and materials will have varying life-
spans, and when a components lifespan is exceed, it can suddenly fail,
resulting in serious injury or even death for the rider.
Be sure to check your eBike and components thoroughly for signs of
scratches, cracks, fraying or discoloration as any parts with these kinds
of visible distress may be at the end of their lifespan.
Components may be covered for a period of time through the warranty,
however there is no guarantee that a product will last the term of the
warranty. The lifespan of your eBike and its components are related to the
riding you do, and the care that you take.
A crash or heavy impact can put incredible stress on eBike components,
causing them to wear out prematurely. Components that suffer from
extreme stress can fail suddenly, causing loss of control, serious injury,
or death. Be sure to choose the correct bike for your intended purpose.
MORE TIPS
Proper maintenance is essential for your safety and to ensure that you
get optimal performance from your eBike. If you are unable to perform the
general maintenance yourself, please reach out to a qualied mechanic.
Besuretofrequentlyinspectandtightenyourcrankboltsasneeded.
Crankboltscanloosenonanybike,especiallyafterstrenuoususe.
Whileyouareabletorideintherain,rustisabikesworstenemy!
BesuretodryoffyourGladiatorafterawetride.
Inspecttheboltsonaregularbasistoensurethattheyaretightandall
componentsaresecure.
Note: Be sure they are secure, but avoid over tightening the
bolts as this can cause them to strip.
Regularlycheckyourbrakepads,andchangethemifyounotice:
 -Contamination
 -Lessthan.8mmofmaterial
 -Cracksordeformation
Properlyinateyourtires.Underinatedtiresarepronetoatsandcan
affectthesmoothnessofyourride.
Ingeneral,itisgoodtogiveyourbikeanicewipedownwithadamprag
whenitgetsparticularlydirty.Makesuretobemindfulwhengoingnear
theelectronics.

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 Thiswarrantyisnotmeanttosuggestorimplythattheproductscannotbe
brokenorwilllastforever.Itdoesmeanthattheproductscoveredaresubjecttothe
termsofthiswarranty.FLXwillhavenoobligation,underthislimitedwarranty,inthe
eventthattheproductisdamagedordestroyedasaresultofanyofthefollowing
events:wearandtear,componentuseonanonFLXproduct.
Warranty Information
 FLXbikewarrantsthatthisproductiswarrantedtothebuyeragainstmanu-
facturingdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanshipforaperiodof(1)yearfromtheorigi-
naldateofshipment.Theoriginalreceiptofpurchaseisrequiredtoestablishproof
ofpurchaseandmustbeprovidedtoFLXBikeforanyclaims.FLXBikewillrequire
customerstocompleteamandatorystandardprocedureforwarrantyclaimsthatwill
involvemedia,suchasphotosandvideostohelpFLXBikeestablishthefaultwiththe
product.Onlytheindividualcomponentsthemselvesarecoveredbythewarranty.The
removal,assembly,andtuningrequirementsofthecomponentisbornebythecus-
tomermakingtheclaim.Thecostsandinconveniencethatresultfromalossofuseof
theproductisnotcoveredwhilstthewarrantyproceduretakesplace.
 Thewarrantyforreplacementcomponentswillbebasedonthedateofship-
ment.Undernocircumstancewillareplacementcomponenthaveawarrantydate
thatisdifferentthantheoriginaldateofdelivery.Ifareplacementisnecessarydue
toadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,thenFLXBikewillreplacethecomponent
duringthewarrantyperiod,oncethedefectiveparthasbeenreturnedtous.FLXwill
havenoobligationunderthislimitedwarrantyintheeventthattheproductisdam-
agedordestroyedasaresultofanyofthefollowingevents:componentuseonanon
FLXproduct,damageordestructionbyabuse,collision,theft,impropermaintenance,
ormishandlingoftheproduct,naturalforcessuchaswind,lightninghailetc.,anywill-
fulornegligentact,penetrationoropeningtheproductcasingsinanymanner.
ReplacementwillbehonoredonlybyFLX.ThisisFLX’sexclusivewarranty.Noparty
isgrantedexpressorimpliedauthoritytochangeorannulthiswarrantyinanyman-
ner.FLXdisclaimsanyliabilityforspecial,incidentalorconsequentialdamages.
WARRANTY
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 Thewarrantyappliesonlytotheoriginalbuyeroftheproductandisnottrans-
ferabletosubsequentownersoranyotherparty.Thiswarrantyisvoidiftheproduct
issubjectedtoabuse,neglect,improperrepair,impropermaintenance,alteration,
modication,anaccidentorotherabnormal,excessivelyimproperuseatthesole
discretionofFLX.
Warranty Exclusions
Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:
 -Damageorfailurefromabuse,neglect,misuseoraccident.
 -Damagefromstuntriding,rampjumping,acrobatics,competitiveevents, 
 suchasbicycleracing,bicyclemotocrossracing,orsimilaractivitiesorany
 activitythatisnotconsistentwiththeintendeduseoftheproduct.
 -Damagesresultingfromimproperchargingofthebatterypackoruseofany
 chargernotsuppliedbyFLX.
 -Installationofanyparts,accessories,orelectricalcomponentsnotoriginally
 intendedfororcompatiblewiththeproductassold,oranymodicationofthe
 frameoranycomponentsoriginallysupplied;tires,brakepads,chains,lights,
 motors,batteries,displays,orvehiclecontrollersthathavebeenopenedfor
 anypurposewhatsoever,otherthanbyFLX.
 -Allwarrantiesarevoidiftheproductisusedforanypurposeotherthanthe
 reasonableintendeduseoftheproduct.Additionally,thiswarrantydoesnot
 coverdamageassociatedwithcommercialuse.
 -Aftermarketcomponentsormodications.
 -Allimpliedwarranties,includingthewarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtness
 foraparticularpurpose,arelimitedindurationtothatoftheexpresswarranties
 statedabove.

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Laws vary in different states / countries.Pleasecheckyourlocalregula-
tions.HereisagoodresourceofinformationintheUS:http://peopleforbikes.org/our-
work/e-bikes/policies-and-laws/
Electric Bicycles are dened by the California Vehicle Code.
 NewlegislationbecameeffectiveinJanuary2016.Thecurrentregulations
denean“electricbicycle”as:abicycleequippedwithfullyoperablepedalsandan
electricmotoroflessthan750watts,separatedintothreeclasses:
1. A “class 1 electric bicycle,”or“low-speedpedal-assistedelectricbicycle,”
 isabicycleequippedwithamotorthatprovidesassistanceonlywhentherider
 ispedaling,andthatceasestoprovideassistancewhenthebicyclereaches
 thespeedof20milesperhour.
2. A “class 2 electric bicycle,”or“low-speedthrottle-assistedelectric
 bicycle,”isabicycleequippedwithamotorthatmaybeusedexclusivelyto
 propelthebicycle,andthatisnotcapableofprovidingassistancewhenthe
 bicyclereachesthespeedof20milesperhour.
3. A “class 3 electric bicycle,”or“speedpedal-assistedelectricbicycle,”isa
 bicycleequippedwithamotorthatprovidesassistanceonlywhentherideris
 pedaling,(nothrottle)andthatceasestoprovideassistancewhenthebicycle
 reachesthespeedof28milesperhourandequippedwithaspeedometer.
 Localgovernmentordinancesareallowedtopermitorbananyclassofelectric
bicyclesondedicatedbicyclepathsandtrails,withClass1&2permitted,andClass
3banned,bydefault
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