Optibike Elite R8C User manual

This is the Owners Manual for the Optibike
R8C and R15C Electric Bicycles. The Guide
provides for basic information required to
ride the bike. It is recommended that you
always ride your electric bike bike with a
helmet and observe all traffic regulations.
Owners ManualV1.0

Congratulations on your ownership of a new Optibike Full
Carbon Elite Series Electric Bike.
The Elite Series bikes represent the Pinnacol of performance
and design in the world of E Bikes.
Your bike was hand built in Colorado by dedicated craftsman,
who build, ride and design the bikes you ride to create an
unmatched level of performance.
Pleae read this manually entirely before you ride your bike.
Contact Optibike if you do not understand anything.
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Table of Contents
1) Warnings and Advisements
2) Electric Bike Riding Tips
3) E Bike Classifications
4) What to bring on a ride
5) Before each ride
6) How to Adjust Seat Height
7) How to Adjust the Seat Angle
8) How to Turn on the Bike
9) How to read the Display
10) How to display trip distance
11) How to turn on the headlight
12) How to check the battery charge level
13) How to change the Power level
14) How to engage the motor
15) How to Charge the battery
16) Battery Charge times
17) Battery care and maintenance
18) How to remove the battery
19) How to install the battery
20) How to Put Air in the Forks
21) How to adjust the shock spring
22) How to Shift the Rohloff Hub
23) How to shift on hills and for best efficiency
24) How to Use the Brakes
25) How to put air in tires
26) Care and cleaning of the frame and bike
27) How to remove the front wheel
28) How to install the front wheel
29) How remove the rear wheel
30) How to install the rear wheel
31) Maintenance Intervals
32) Warranty
33) Contact Optibike
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The maintenance information in this manual requires a
basic understanding of using common tools. If you do not
have the experience required to perform these operations,
you should take your bike to a Certified Bicycle Ship for
Maintenance and repairs.
Failure to perform the repairs and maintenance correctly
can result in death or injury.
NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this
Manual in its entirety before your first ride.
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Riding without he battery installed can result in death or injury.
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Do not ride the bike without the battery installed.
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Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the
day.
A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see.
Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night.
Adults who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding at dawn,
at dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing
specialized equipment which helps reduce that risk.
You must use active lights when riding at night. This means a headlight
and taillight. It is also recommended that you ride with a reflective coat
or vest.
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Electric bikes travel faster than conventional bikes.
Car drivers may think you are going slower than you are and pull
out in front of you.
This may happen when they pull out from a side street or have
just passed you and turning right.
Use Hand Signals
Be Aware!
Be Courteous to pedestrians and other cyclists.
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Optibike Classification via Power Level
Power
Level
R8C R15C
PAS 1 Class 2 Class 2
PAS 2 Class 2 Class 2
PAS 3 Class 2 Class 2
PAS 4 Class 3 Off Road/OHV
PAS 5 Class 3 Off Road/OHV
Ebike laws vary by state. The most popular and latest laws are the three Class
classifications.
The Optibike R8C and R15C fit different classification based on the Power
Level they are in.
See the table below to determine which classification you are riding in based
on power level selected.
Latest State E Bike Classifications
Max Power Max Speed Pedelec or
Throttle
Class 1 750 watts 20 MPH Pedelec
Class 2 750 watts 20 MPH Throttle
Class 3 750 watts 28 MPH Throttle under
20 MPH.
Pedelec from
20-28 MPH
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It is your responsibility to consult your local and state laws to determine
where your bike is legal to ride.

The following riding gear is recommended:
Properly fitted helmet
Bicycle Gloves
Eye Protection
Bright Clothing
In areas with rapidly changing weather conditions, be sure to bring
extra clothing.
It is highly recommended that you carry the following tools and
spares:
spare inner tube
tire changing levers
basic tool kit
tire pump
A water bottle for hydration is also a good idea.
Use Sun Screen if riding in sunny areas.
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Check the tires for proper inflation and
wear (35 psi is a good pressure)
Be sure the brakes are in good working
order and adjusted
Make sure the chain is lubricated
Check the battery charge
Check the throttle for free operation,
prior to turning on the bike.
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The Carbon Elite R15C has a dropper seat post. The seat post has
125mm (5 inches) of easy adjustable height. The seat height can be
changed while riding by simply pressing the lever on the handlebar.
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The height of the seat can be changed
quickly while riding.
To lower the seat:
1. Sit on the bike
2. Push the lever on the left side of
handlebar.
3. The seat will begin to move down
with your weight.
4. Release the lever when at the
desired seat height.
To raise the seat:
1. Stand up slightly and release
pressure on the seat.
2. Push the lever on the left side of
handlebar.
3. The seat will begin to move up.
4. Release the lever when at the
desired seat height.
Adjusting the Cable
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The Seat angle may need to be adjusted after removing the bike from the
shipping box or for rider preference. The normal seat angle is parallel with
ground, but some riders may prefer the seat angles forward or rearward. This is
just rider preference.
To Adjust Seat Angle Down in Front:
1. Loosen rear Allen Bolt a few turns
2. Tighten front Allen Bolt
3. Check Angle
4. Repeat to get desired Angle
5. Make sure both Allen bolts tight when done.
To Adjust Seat Angle Up in Front:
1. Loosen front Allen Bolt a few turns
2. Tighten rear Allen Bolt
3. Check Angle
4. Repeat to get desired Angle
5. Make sure both Allen bolts tight when done.
Normal seat angle is parallel with ground
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The Carbon Elite R8C has a fixed non
dropper seat post. To adjust the height
of the seat post to desired riding
position, loosen the Allen bolt and slide
the seat post up or down.
Tighten bolt to 40 in-lbs. Do not
overtighten.
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Do not lower the seat post so the bottom hits the shock.
Leave ½ inch clearance between bottom of seat post and shock.

Turn the main power switch
on the battery to the up
position. This turns the
battery on.
Press the rear button on the
left control pad until the
display turns on.
Display is ON
When the bike is first turned on it
will always be in Power Level 1
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To turn off the bike, push
the lower rear facing
button on keypad and
hold until Display turns
off.
Or push the Main Power
Switch on battery down to
OFF position
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Battery Charge Level
Speedometer
Power Level
Odometer
The Elite Series has an LCD display mounted to the handlebar
which provides information to the rider.
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The battery charge level is shown
on the display by the “Energy
Bar” at the top of display.
In this picture the battery is full
with all 5 large segments on.
In this picture there is one bar
remaining so charge is between
0-19% remaining.
The display will only change by the 5 large
segments, not the small divisions in between.
The last segment will never go away. The bike
will stop at end of charge, even though last
segment is showing. With last segment
showing, charge can be anywhere from 0-19%
The bike will be faster during the first 20-30%
of charge as the voltage of the battery is
higher.
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The power on the R15C is controlled by
a half twist throttle on right side of
handlebar.
The spring loaded half twist
throttle is located on the right
handlebar.
To accelerate, lightly grip the
throttle and rotate the throttle towards
you.
You can adjust the amount of
power by the position of the throttle.
The maximum power of the
throttle is limited by the Power Level
you are in. (See Section on setting
Power Level)
Be aware of the high acceleration in Power Levels 4 and 5. It is best to first ride
in levels 1-3 until you learn the feel of the bike.
When the bike is on, turning the throttle will make the bike
accelerate. Only turn throttle when you are on the bike and
ready to ride. When moving the bike or dismounting, hold
the grip, not the throttle.
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The Carbon Elite Series have 5 Power
Levels for the Motor. Each Power Level
limits the maximum power the motor
can deliver.
When the bike first turns on it will be in
Power Level 1, which is lowest power
level.
To increase the Power level, push the
“+” Button on the keypad.
The PAS Assist Level is shown on the
display.
Level 5 is the highest power level.
To reduce the level, push the “-“ button
on keypad.
To go to zero power, keep pushing the
“-“ button until the “0” level is
displayed
Riding in higher assist levels will increase
speed, but reduce the run time of the
battery.
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