Optibike M Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
V4.0
OPTIBIKE
High Performance Electric Bikes
Opti
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Bike, LLC.
U.S. PATENTS #6,296,072 #6,629,574

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Contact Optibike
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: [phone]
You can also find the Opticare
Service portal on Optibike.com
About the Manual
This is the owner’s manual for your Optibike. Please read
the entire manual carefully before riding your Optibike in
order to ensure maximum safety and performance.
Opti-Bike, LLC. assumes no liability for any injury resulting
from failure to read and comply with the information
within this manual. The information and instructions
within this manual are meant to be used as guidelines for
safe operation. It is important to know and follow all the
rules and laws pertaining to safety and transportation in
your area.
Herein, Opti-Bike, LLC. will be referred to as Optibike.
For any immediate concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact Optibike service personnel.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SYMBOLS AND TERMS.......................................4
1. INITIAL ASSEMBLY.............................................................7
1.1 INITIAL BIKE INSPECTION..........................................................7
1.2 ROTATING STEM AND HANDLEBARS...........................................8
1.3 ATTACHING PEDALS..............................................................10
1.4 ATTACHING SEAT POST .........................................................11
1.5 ATTACHING FRONT WHEEL....................................................12
1.6 ATTACHING REAR FENDER .....................................................15
2. BEFORE YOU RIDE ...........................................................16
2.1 FITTING YOUR OPTIBIKE ........................................................16
2.2 SAFETY CHECKLIST................................................................18
3. OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE............................................20
3.1 RIDING SAFELY ....................................................................20
3.2 OPERATING CONDITIONS.......................................................21
3.3 PROPER OPTI-BIKING TECHNIQUE............................................22
3.4 POWERING YOUR OPTIBIKE....................................................24
3.5 OPTIBIKE BATTERY AND CHARGING..........................................25
3.6 OPTIBIKE OPERATING MODES ................................................28
4. MAINTENANCE................................................................31
4.1 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS:......................................................31
4.1 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ...................................................32
4.2 STORAGE............................................................................33
4.3 SECURITY............................................................................34
5. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................35
6. BICYCLE WARRANTY........................................................38

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IMPORTANT SYMBOLS AND TERMS
This manual provides many important instructions, as well as some
specific operating precautions. The following symbols will help you
navigate the manual:
Symbol Meaning
Important: This symbol denotes a crucial detail to the
specified task. Take extra time to read this point and
follow it closely.
Warning/Caution: This symbol denotes a potentially
hazardous situation, which could lead to personal
injury or bike malfunction. Be sure to heed and follow
these instructions.
Note: This symbol denotes additional useful
information or text pertaining to the page in which it is
contained.
Tools: Look for this symbol to find a list of tools
required for a specific task.
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COMPONENTS
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KEY
1.
Motorized Bottom
Bracket (MBB)
2.
Monocoque Aluminum
Frame
3.
Front Fork Suspension
4.
Front Fender
5.
Front Wheel
6.
Stem
7.
Headset
8.
Bicycle Computer
9.
Rear Shock Suspension
10.
Rear Fender
11.
Rear Wheel
12.
Derailleur
13.
Triangular Swingarm
14.
Crank Arm
15.
Pedal
16.
Headlight Body and Control Switches
17.
Handlebars
18.
Seat
19.
Seat Post
20.
Disc Brake
OPTIBIKE COMPONENTS
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COMPONENTS
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OPTIBIKE COMPONENTS
KEY
21. Brake Rotor 22. Brake Calipers 23. Front Brake Cable 24. Front Fork Suspension
25. Chain 26. Chain-ring 27. Chain Guard 28. Charge Port, External
Battery Port, and Main
Power Switch
29. Lock Port 30. Rear Shift and Brake
Cables
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INITIAL ASSEMBLY
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Contact Optibike
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: [phone]
You can also find the Opticare
Service portal on Optibike.com
1. INITIAL ASSEMBLY
After unpacking your Optibike according to the instructions
packaged with your bike, you must complete the initial assembly
process as illustrated in the following pages.
If, at any time, you feel the initial assembly is beyond
your experience level or you are uncomfortable with
assembling your Optibike, you should take the Optibike
to a local bicycle shop. A trained bicycle mechanic will be
able to complete the initial assembly process. This
service is not included with the purchase of your
Optibike.
1.1 INITIAL BIKE INSPECTION
Visually inspect your Optibike for
signs of damage. The most obvious
forms of damage will be scratches
or dents to the frame or other
components. If you find damage,
contact Optibike service personnel
immediately and DO NOT proceed
with assembly.
For increased safety and ease, it is recommended that two people
perform initial assembly.
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1.2 ROTATING STEM AND HANDLEBARS
Tools: bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench.
STEP 1:
Loosen the bolts on the side
of the handlebar stem.
STEP 2:
Loosen bolt on top of stem.
STEP 3:
Rotate stem to proper
position: handlebars should
be parallel to the top of the
front fork.
STEP 4:
Tighten bolt lightly on top of
the stem (see step 2) until
headset can move freely
without excessive play.
STEP 5:
Tighten bolts on the side of
the stem (see step 1). Torque
setting: 35-55 in-lbs; this value
can be found on most bike
stems.
Rotate headlight body
downward so that the
headlights are aimed forward
with a slight downward angle.

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STEP 6:
Loosen four bolts on front of
handlebar stem. Do not
remove these bolts.
STEP 7:
Rotate handlebars within
stem to a comfortable riding
position.
STEP 8:
Tighten four bolts on the front
of the stem. Using a criss-
cross pattern, rotate each bolt
a few turns at a time until all
are tightened to 35 in-lbs.
Rotate headlight body back to
proper position.

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1.3 ATTACHING PEDALS
Tools: 15mm wrench, bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench.
STEP 1:
Determine the left pedal; it is
engraved with an Lon the
axle.
STEP 2:
Screw left pedal onto left
crank-arm by hand.
Axle is reverse-
threaded: tighten
counterclockwise.
STEP 3:
Tighten pedal using 15mm
wrench.
Torque setting: 307 in-lbs.
STEP 4:
Repeat steps 1-3 with the right
pedal. The right pedal has
conventional threads:
tighten the right
pedal clockwise.
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1.4 ATTACHING SEAT POST
Tools: Ruler, bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench.
STEP 1:
Insert seat post into bike
frame.
STEP 2:
Adjust seat to appropriate
height. The bottom of the seat
post should be greater than
0.6 inches (1.5cm) above the
rear shock.
STEP 3:
Firmly tighten the seat clamp
bolt. Minimal torque is
required to prevent seat post
from slipping.
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1.5 ATTACHING FRONT WHEEL
Tools: Sturdy scissors, safety goggles
STEP 1: Wear safety goggles.
This step is safer
with two people.
One person should maintain
weight on the front
handlebars so as to slightly
depress the front suspension.
The other cuts the large cable-
tie on the front fork. To
prevent injury, place hand
over the cable-tie as shown.
STEP 2:
Remove red spacer from the
front brake caliper—it is
positioned between the brake
pads. Also remove the front
skewer from its packaging.
STEP 3:
If your front fork has a
20mm axle, please skip to step
7. See the included fork
manual for more information.
Insert skewer through the
front axle as shown. One
spring goes on each side of
the axle with the smaller end
inwards. The quick-release
lever should be on the brake
side of the wheel.

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STEP 4:
Loosen quick release and lift
bike off of the mount. Support
the bike to prevent it from
falling.
STEP 5:
Keep the fork raised off the
ground and install the front
wheel. The rotor must be on
the left side of the bike and
should slide cleanly into the
caliper and between the break
pads as shown.
STEP 6:
The axle should sit in the fork
mounts. Tighten the nut on
the skewer so that the quick-
release lever is tight when
fully clamped. The lever
should point up or back when
secured. Skip steps 7-10.
STEP 7:
Steps 7-9 are for bikes with
20mm front axles.
Release the latch and open
the fork mount as shown. Lift
the bike off the mount
Support the bike to prevent it
from falling.

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STEP 8:
Unclamp the quick-releases
on the bottom of the fork,
unscrew the axle and slide the
axle out of the fork.
STEP 9:
Place the wheel into the fork
and ensure that the brake
rotor slides cleanly into the
front caliper—see step 5.
From the right side of bike,
slide the axle through the
fork, wheel, and then the
brake-side of the fork.
Screw the axle into the fork
and hand-tighten. Close both
quick-releases so that they
touch the fork.

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1.6 ATTACHING REAR FENDER
Tools: Bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench.
STEP 1:
Remove the four bolts and
washers from the fender
mounts below the seat post
clamp.
STEP 2:
Place rear fender on back of
the seat tube as shown. Align
the four boltholes as closely
as possible.
STEP 3:
Place the four bolts with
washers through the
mounting holes in the fender
and hand-tighten into the
frame.
STEP 4:
Using included multi-tool,
tighten each bolt a few turns
until all four are equally tight.
While tightening the
bolts, hold the fender straight
and directly over the rear
wheel. This will ensure proper
alignment.
Do not over-tighten
the fender bolts.
The fender may
break or crack under excessive
force.

BEFORE YOU RIDE
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2. BEFORE YOU RIDE
To ensure a safe and comfortable ride on the Optibike, the rider
must maintain a proper riding position. This includes setting the
correct saddle height, handle bar reach and height, and maintaining
proper physical stance on the bike.
2.1 FITTING YOUR OPTIBIKE
Saddle Height:
The seat height on the
Optibike must be set to the
correct length or damage to
bike and components may
occur. A correct saddle height
also ensures a comfortable
ride and prevents physical
strain on the knees. The
correct height of the saddle is
set in relation to the length of
the rider’s leg.
To set the correct height, the
rider should sit on bike while
in a fixed position, using a
stand. Rotate the pedals until
one pedal is at the absolute
bottom of the rotation. With
the one pedal at this position
and the ball of the foot on the
pedal, the corresponding leg
should have a slight bend at
the knee (5%) for the optimal
saddle height. If the leg is
over-extended and there is no
bend in the knee, the saddle
must be lowered until there is
a slight bend at the knee. If
the bend at the knee is
greater than 5%, the seat
must be raised until there is a
slight bend at the knee.
An incorrect saddle height can
cause damage to the Optibike
and injury to the rider. If the
saddle is set too high, the
rider’s hips will rock back and
forth over the seat, causing
physical strain. If the saddle is
set too low, the rider’s knees
will be put under physical
strain due to constant over
bending.
IMPORTANT:
If the saddle is
incorrectly set too
high above the
minimum insertion mark,
there is a chance the seat post
will crack and fail. This may
cause the rider to crash and
fall, possibly causing injury
and damage to the Optibike. If
the saddle is incorrectly set
too low, damage may occur to
the Optibike (see section 1.4).
The rider must ensure that
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when the rear suspension is
totally compressed, the edge
of the seat post does not
make contact with the rear
shock. If the seat post makes
contact with the shock, the
rear shock may be damaged
during riding.
Handlebar Reach:
Setting the correct handlebar
reach is imperative to the
comfort of the rider and
proper safety. The correct
handlebar reach should be set
in relation to the length of the
rider’s arms. In the optimal
riding position, the rider must
maintain a slight bend in the
elbows. This position ensures
that vibrations or bumps
while riding are dissipated in
the arms.
To set the handle bar reach,
the saddle can be moved
forward or backward on the
support rails. Set the
horizontal position of the
saddle where the rider
maintains a slight bend in the
elbows while gripping the
handlebars.
If adjusting the horizontal
position of the saddle does
not allow for the optimal
riding position, a new stem of
a different length may be
needed. A local bike shop will
carry the correct size stem.
IMPORTANT: The
horizontal position
of the saddle must
not deviate from the
manufacturer’srecommended
adjustment area. If saddle is
not situated in the
recommended area, the seat
rails may fail causing the rider
to crash, possibly resulting in
injury to the rider and damage
to the bicycle.
Handlebar Height:
All Optibike models are fitted
with threadless headsets,
which do not allow for the
height of the handlebars to be
adjusted. If the height of the
handlebars must be adjusted,
a new stem of a different
rising length may be needed.
A local bike shop will carry the
correct sized stem.
The height of the handlebars
should be set where the rider
is most comfortable. Too high
or too low of handlebar height
may cause physical strain on
the back.
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2.2 SAFETY CHECKLIST
It is imperative that the rider performs the
following safety checklist before each ride. This
safety checklist will ensure that the Optibike is
safe to ride. If the Optibike fails any of the safety
inspections listed below, DO NOT RIDE the bike.
Take the bike to a local bicycle shop for
professional inspection.
WHEELS & TIRES:
Ensure tires are inflated to the
recommended air pressure as
displayed on the tire sidewall.
Ensure tires have tread and
that there is no excessive
wear or bulges in the tire.
Ensure rims are true and have
no dents, serious wobbles, or
cracks. Ensure all spokes are
evenly tight and not broken.
Check that quick release
levers are in the correct
locked position and are tight.
BRAKES:
Ensure front and rear brakes
work properly. Check the
brake pads; pads should not
be overly worn and must be
correctly positioned inside the
brake caliper. Ensure that the
brake hose lines are not
crimped or cut. Make certain
that the brake levers are
securely fastened to the
handlebar. See the included
manufacturer’s manual for
additional information.
STEERING:
Ensure handlebar, stem, and
headset are correctly adjusted
and tightened. The handlebar
and stem must be correctly in-
line with the fork and front
wheel. If the Optibike is fitted
with handlebar ends, ensure
they are in the proper
position and are tightened.
CHAIN:
Ensure the chain is clean and
properly oiled. Make sure that
the chain runs smoothly
without jumping off of the
chain ring or cogs. Check that
the chain is not bent or
broken in any area.
BEARINGS:
Ensure all bearings are
properly lubricated. The
bearings should run freely and
have no excess play, grinding
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