1. General information ................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Explanation of symbols used ......................................................................................................6
1.2 Target group.....................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Requirements to operate an e-bike ..........................................................................................7
1.4 Owner’s manuals supplied by component manufacturers ...............................................7
1.5 Tools....................................................................................................................................................7
1.6 Installation of add-on parts and accessories.........................................................................7
1.7 Replacement of parts ....................................................................................................................7
1.8 Warranty and guarantee...............................................................................................................8
1.9 Wearing parts...................................................................................................................................8
1.10 Weight limit.......................................................................................................................................8
1.11 Exclusion of liability .......................................................................................................................8
2. Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 General safety..................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Safe use of the brakes ..................................................................................................................10
2.3 Safe use of the battery pack .......................................................................................................10
2.4 Safe use of a pannier rack...........................................................................................................11
2.5 Safe use of an adjustable stem..................................................................................................11
2.6 The rider’s duty of care.................................................................................................................11
2.7 Intended use.....................................................................................................................................12
3. Bike assembly.......................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Opening the ROSE bike box and unpacking the contents ..................................................13
3.2 Straightening the handlebar and adjusting the steering play..........................................14
3.3 Straightening the handlebar and adjusting the steering play [Speedlifter].................15
3.4 Adjusting the angle of the handlebar .......................................................................................16
3.5 Adjusting the saddle height.........................................................................................................17
3.6 Installing the pedals.......................................................................................................................18
4. Before your first ride .............................................................................................................. 19
4.1 Checking the battery before first use ......................................................................................19
4.2 Getting started for your first ride and getting used to your new bike ...........................19
5. Riding your e-bike ................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Information on the e-bike system .............................................................................................20
5.2 Riding..................................................................................................................................................22
5.3 Switching bike lights on/off.........................................................................................................25
5.4 Interrupting your ride ....................................................................................................................26
5.5 Switching off the system .............................................................................................................27
5.6 Charging the battery ......................................................................................................................28
6. Cycling with kids...................................................................................................................... 29
6.1 Carrying kids with a bike seat ....................................................................................................29
6.2 Carrying kids with a bike trailer.................................................................................................29
7. Before and after your ride...................................................................................................... 30
7.1 Before your ride ..............................................................................................................................30
7.2 After your ride..................................................................................................................................32
7.3 After a crash.....................................................................................................................................32