Vamoose CRUISER SO User manual

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EN
2022.V03
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODELS:
CRUISER SO/ST

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Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing from Vamoose Electric Cycle Ltd. (Vamoose), and
congratulaons on being part of the electric cycle movement!
Vamoose was founded to inspire people to enjoy the outdoors all year round
with family, friends, and community. Vamoose strives to excite our customers
and exceed their expectaons, providing a range of well designed and well
priced electric cycles that only use quality brand components.
This Owner's Manual provides an overview of the cycle and some of the key
maintenance and operaonal requirements. Please read this Owner's Manual
in its enrety before taking your new cycle for a ride.
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Phone: [phone]

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Table of Contents
Mission 5
General Informaon 6
Safety Consideraons 7-8
Legal Requirements & Intended Use 9
In the Box 10
Assembly 11
Assembly Instrucons 112-15
Torques 16
Controls 17-18
Safety & Operaon 19-25
The First Ride 26
Hydraulic Disk Brakes 27
Brake Bedding In 28
Troubleshoong 29-30
Pre-ride Safety 31-32
Limited Warranty 32
Frequently Asked Quesons 34-35
Notes 36-37
NOTICE:
This Owner's Manual contains informaon about the Vamoose electric
cycle. Keep this Owner’s Manual with the Vamoose cycle and refer to it for
informaon whenever necessary.
The informaon contained in this publicaon is based on the latest
informaon available at the me of publishing. Please note that all instrucons
and noces are subject to change and update without noce.

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MISSION
The Vamoose mission is to deliver
power-assist cycles that will
rejuvenate and recharge YOU!

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WARNING
Warnings, precauons, and potenal risks associated with the use
of your Vamoose electric cycle.
DANGER
Possible dangers to your life and health if respecve calls to acon
and instrucons are ignored.
USEFUL NOTE
Recommendaon! Meaningful addional informaon.
For replacement parts, technical informaon and warranty
assistance, please contact Vamoose Electric Cycle Ltd. directly.
General Information
About this Owner's Manual
It is important for you to understand and get familiarized with your new cycle
before your rst ride. By reading this Owner's Manual prior to riding, you will
improve your enjoyment, performance, and comfort from your new cycle.
Please note the following symbols:

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Electric cycles may be dangerous. The operator and owner, jointly
and severally, agree to assume all risks, dangers and hazards arising
as a result of the cycle completely, of whatever nature, including
but not limited to all risk of injury, death, property damage, and
damage or loss resulng therefrom to you and others. The operator
and owner, jointly and severally, agree to indemnify and save
Vamoose Electric Cycle Ltd. and its directors, ocers, shareholders,
employees, agents and their respecve heirs, successors and assigns
harmless against any and all claims and liabilies that may arise from
the cycle, of whatever nature.
Negligence or non-compliance with the instrucons herein
contained in this Owner's Manual renders any warranes of
Vamoose null and void. Proper maintenance of your cycle is your
responsibility.
Vamoose shall have no right of control over the cycle aer the point
of sale. Proper maintenance of your cycle is your responsiblity.
Vamoose shall have no right of control over the manner in which
such work is done and shall, therefore, not assume any responsibility
or risk respecng the same. As with all mechanical components,
the cycle is subject to wear, stress, and fague. Materials and
components react to wear, stress, and fague in dierent ways. If the
designed life of a component has been exceeded, it may suddenly
fail, possibly causing injury or damage.
Indicaons that the designed life of a component has been exceeded
include, but are not limited to, cracks, scratches, and changes in
color. Components that have exceeded their designed life should be
replaced immediately prior to further use of the cycle.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, MODIFY OR REPLACE ELECTRICAL PARTS OR
COMPONENTS.
Safety Considerations

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Perform a safety check as described
on pages 31-32 of this Owner's
Manual before each ride.
Assembly of Vamoose cycles should be done by a professional cycle
mechanic. If unsure or uncertain about the proper assembly or
conguraon of this product, please contact Vamoose Electric Cycle
Ltd. directly or a local authorized retailer for support.
Vamoose cycles need regular maintenance and care to operate
properly. You should not, at any me, perform work on a Vamoose
cycle that is beyond the instrucons in this Owner's Manual.
Maintenance required that is beyond this Owner's Manual should be
done by an E-Cycle specialist or professional cycle mechanic.
THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IS NOT INTENDED AS A DETAILED SERVICE,
REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE MANUAL. PLEASE SEEK ASSISTANCE
FROM A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FOR SERVICE, REPAIRS OR
MAINTENANCE.
Do NOT ride your Vamoose cycle if it has been assembled incorrectly.
Riding an incorrectly assembled cycle can put your own safety as
well as the safety of others at risk.

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Legal Requirements
The operator of the cycle must consult the laws and norms of
the applicable jurisdicon to determine the requirements and
restricons on the use of the cycle. There may be restricons, which
may include, but may not be limited to, on age of operator, speed,
motor waage, helmet requirement and road accessibility. As it is
the operator's responsibility to inform themselves of, and comply
with, local laws and norms, Vamoose assumes no risk or liability
in the event of non-compliance with the laws and norms of any
jurisdicon.
Insurance providers, or specic insurance policies, may not provide
coverage for accidents involving the use of this cycle, and the
damage that may result therefrom. To determine your coverage,
please contact your insurance company or agent.
Intended Use
The cycle is intended to be used recreaonally, when condions
permit.
• The cycle is not intended to be used for stunts, jumps,
acrobacs, aggressive riding, or similar or like acvies.
• The cycle is not intended for use in compeons of any kind.
• The cycle is not intended for commercial use.
• The permied maximum load of the cycle can not be exceeded
at any me.
• Operaon parameters, maintenance, guidelines, and service
instrucons described in this Owner's Manual are part of the
intended use.
Use of the cycle beyond its intended use, as herein described,
may result in injury, death, property damage, and damage or loss
resulng therefrom to the operator and others.

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Aer receiving your new cycle, please check the exterior of the
package. If you nd any severe damage to the packaging please
contact Vamoose by email at [e-mail].
The individual assembling the cycle should read the assembly
instrucons in their enrety before assembling the cycle. Failure to
properly assemble the cycle may result in injury, death, property
damage, and damage or loss resulng therefrom to the operator and
others.
NOTE: This provision appears to condone a DIY assembly, where it
was previously recommended that assembly be done by a qualied
mechanic.
Open the carton box, remove all zip es and packing material, and
take out your Vamoose cycle carefully. The package should contain
the following items:
• Owner’s Manual & Assembly Instrucons
• Pedals
• Rear light
• Baery Charger
• Vamoose Cruiser Cycle
• Lithium Ion Baery
• Keys
In the Box

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Turn o the power and remove the baery from the cycle prior to
performing any work on the cycle.
As well, make sure the power is o and the baery is removed
during transport of the cycle by vehicle.
Accidental or involuntary acvaon of the electrical system carries
risk of injury, death, property damage, and damage or loss resulng
therefrom..
Perform a safety check as described
on pages 31-32 of this Owner's
Manual before each ride.
Assembly

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Assembly Instructions
Fig. 1: Handlebar installaon
Installing the Handlebars
The handlebar has two main parts--the bar and the stem. The Cruiser
handlebar has been removed for shipping, and must be aached in order to
ride. Posion the bar in the center of the stem and ensure the correct posion
by aligning the cross hairs printed on the bar (see the pictures in Figure 1
below). Also, the cross hairs will ensure that your grips are properly aligned
and in the correct poson and the angle of the bar is comfortable.
• Loosen the bolts to put handlebar in place
• Use the reserved 2 bolts to install handlebar as shown in Figure 1
below
• Adjust handlebar angle and fasten the 2 bolts one by one to 6 N.m.
(see page 15 for general torque informaon)
• Check that the forks and the handlebar are facing forward and
straight by standing at the front of the handlebar. Grip the front
wheel between your legs, hold the handlebar and adjust the
handlebar and the body of the cycle to form a 90 degree angle.

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Install Headlight
• The Cruiser headlight will come
uninstalled and found in the box of
accessories.
• To install, simply remove the nut and
bolt located on the arch of the fork
and secure front fender and light to
this hole. Make sure front fender and
light are centered over re and that
the light is perpendicular to the ground.
• Once secure, plug-in light cable to the boom front of the headlight.
Fig. 3: Front Wheel
Install Front Wheel
• Most deliveries of the Cruiser
electric cycles will arrive with
the front wheel requiring
mounng.
• To mount the front wheel, put
the front wheel in the middle of
the front fork and make sure the
brake disc is placed in the center
of the caliper gap and the front
wheel can rotate freely without
any noise.
• When the brake disc is not in
the gap, DO NOT pull the brake
Fig. 2: Headlight
lever.
• Install the front wheel and ghten the nuts provided. If your cycle
has a quick release, adjust and close ghtly.
• The fasten torque of the front wheel should be no less than 35-40
N.m. (no less than 35-40 N.m. for the rear wheel as well).

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Install Pedals
• Use the pedal marked with an
“L” on the le side and the pedal
marked with an “R” on the right
side (the side with drive-train
gears).
• The right-side pedal has a
right-hand thread (removes
counterclockwise, installs
clockwise); the le side pedal
has a le-hand thread (removes
clockwise, installs counterclockwise). Be careful not to cross thread
the pedals.
Check and Adjust Brakes
• Ensure that the front brake is operated by the right brake
handle and the rear brake is operated by the le brake handle.
• Cycle rotors are extremely sharp and may cause harm. If further
adjustment is required, please contact a local authorized cycle
mechanic to properly adjust the braking mechanisms.
Fig. 4: Pedals
LR
Install the Seat Post
• Insert, remove or adjust the Saddle height
Fig. 5: Seat Post

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Charging the Baery
• Make sure to charge the baery before your rst ride. Vamoose
recommends charging the baery 6-8 hours for the rst charge. This
helps the lithium ion baery top up for opmum performance.
• On the charger adapter, the red light shows the baery is charging,
while the green light indicates charging is complete.
Fig. 7: Baery Warnings
Fig. 6 Baery and Charger

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The Vamoose cycle is a piece of precise machinery. For your enjoyment
and safety, it is important to ensure the correct torques on individual
pieces of equipment. The recommended torque values are as follows:
Torques
RECOMMENDED TORQUES
Torque required (N.m.)
Seat Post 16
Saddle 16
Handle Bars 6
Stem 7.5
Brake Levers 6
Brake Pinch Bolts 7
Shier 6
Shi Cable Pinch Bolts 6
Crank Arms 42
Chainring Bolts 5
Pedals 50
Axle Hubs 50
Torque Brake Rotos (Front & Rear) 6
Tighten Derailer 9

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POWER ON/OFF
•To turn the electrical system on, press and hold the power buon as
indicated above in Figure 8: Control, Item 1.
LIGHTS
•Hold the PAS Up arrow to activate the headlight.
•Don’t forget to switch off the light when you finish riding.
This operation helps extend the battery life.
•The rear light is connected to the cycle's battery and illuminates
when the lights are turned on.
Fig. 8: Control
Fig. 9: Rear Light
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3
1
1 PAS Up "▲"
2 PAS Down "▼"
3 Power On/O
Controls

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PEDAL ASSIST SYSTEM (PAS)
• The Vamoose Cruiser comes equipped with a rear hub motor that
will engage with either the throle or PAS.
• On the le-hand control unit, the PAS system can be engaged, and
will come will 1-5 PAS levels depending on the desired level of power
arculaon. Please see page 22 for more informaon.
LCD BRIEF REVIEW
• To switch on the Vamoose cycle, press the power buon on the
display. Press the power buon again to turn o.
• Aer switching on the system, you can press the up-arrow or down-
arrow buon to switch between the PAS modes
• Press up-arrow or down-arrow to adjust the PAS speed level. There
are 5 PAS levels.
Fig. 10: Display

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In addion to informing themselves of, and complying with, the laws and
norms of the applicable jurisdicon, the operator must also comply with all
safe operang pracces. The safe operang pracces include, but are not
limited to:
HELMET
Always wear an approved helmet, securely and correctly fastened,
while riding your Vamoose Electric Cycle, and follow the helmet
manufacturer's guidelines for t, use and care.
KEYS
The keys are used to lock the baery into place. To remove the
baery, turn the key to the "open" posion. When riding, ensure
that the keys are removed and the baery is rmly locked in place.
MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK
Do a visual and mechanical inspecon of your Vamoose Electric
Cycle before every ride.
• Please review the Pre-Ride Safety Inspecon described on
pages 30-32 of this Owner's Manual.
BRAKE CHECK
Check brake operaon before each and every ride to ensure
opmum performance. In addion, Vamoose Electric Cycles must be
inspected and serviced by a qualied cycle mechanic aer every 150
kilometers of riding. This inspecon and service is important for new
cycles as components will go through an inial period of breaking in.
• Also, see "Bedding-In" procedure on page 27.
Safety & Operation
DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN BECOME WARM/HOT DURING USE. DO
NOT TOUCH WHEN HOT. AS WELL, BRAKES MAY NEED A LONGER
DISTANCE TO STOP WHEN WET. BRAKE EARLY AND AVOID SUDDEN
STOPS IN INCLEMENT CONDITIONS.

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SPOKES
Ensure that your spokes are properly maintained with a spoke
tensioning completed at each mechanical service of the cycle.
TIRE AIR PRESSURE
Crical to your fat re cycle's performance is re air pressure. Low
air pressure in the res of a fat re electric cycle can have a material
impact on baery life, distance, and probability of a re puncture.
As such, check the re pressure before every ride. The correct re
pressure will be displayed on the side wall of the re.
GEARS
The Vamoose Cruiser comes equipped standard with 7 speeds. The
gearing is made to provide uphill advantage in the rst gear and
maximum speed on level or downhill grades in the seventh gear. The
rear cassee includes seven sprockets with the largest represenng
the rst gear, while gear seven will have the derailleur posioned
around the smallest sprocket. Each posion on the gear selector
provides a gear change. Please only have a qualied technician make
ne tuning adjustments.
Change gears only while pedaling, but avoid rapid gear changes to
ensure the chain stays connected to the front sprocket.
DISPLAY
Get to know your display prior to operang the Vamoose Electric
Cycle. Although the Vamoose displays are intuive, it is important
to understand the funconality and operaon of the display prior to
riding.
PULLING A TRAILER
Pulling a trailer, especially a fully loaded trailer, will require
addional pracce and understanding to operate safely. It is
recommended that you pracce pulling the trailer in an area that
is free from vehicles, other cyclists, pedestrians, or obstacles to
develop the skill required to maneuver and brake safely.