WALDBIKE Sorbus City SUV User manual

Sorbus City SUV
Tilia City SUV
Quercus Carbon Fully
Quercus SUV
Quick Guide
English

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Pedelec parts
Risk of injury and damage!
This Quick Guide does not replace the full instruction manual! You can find the full instruc-
tion manual on the website https://www.waldbike.de/anleitungen-und-downloads.
→ Be sure to observe all the safety instructions given in the instruction manual. If you do
not observe the warnings and notes in the instruction manual, this can lead to serious
injuries and damage to the pedelec.
First settings
1. Unpack your bike and park it safely. You can also find the unboxing video at:
https://www.waldbike.de/anleitungen-und-downloads
2. Loosen the 2 clamping screws on the stem or steering head, straighten the handle-
bars and make sure they are aligned correctly.
3. Now tighten the 2 clamping screws again with a torque of 5 Nm.
4. The pedals are already correctly mounted when your Waldbike is delivered.
5. Before the first ride, check the correct function of the following parts for safety:
- Front brake
- Rear brake
- Gearshift
Important note: Waldbikes are delivered with broken-in brake pads. Nevertheless,
please make sure that you check the function of the brakes on your first ride or com-
plete the braking process in order to reach full braking power.

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Pedelec parts
1 Handlebar
2 Handlebar stem
3 Steering head tube
4 Headlamp
5 Front mudguard
6 Top tube
7 Bottom tube
8 Fork
9 Front wheel hub
10 Rechargeable battery
11 Front wheel
12 Pedal
13 Motor
14 Chain
15 Bottom chainstay tube
16 Rear wheel hub
17 Seat tube
18 Top chainstay strut
19 Rear wheel
20 Rear mudguard
21 Tail lamp
22 Luggage carrier
23 Seatpost
24 Saddle
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Pedelec parts
This illustration may vary depending on the pedelec model or equipment selected.
Read the special instructions for your equipment in the corresponding sections.

Table of contents
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1 Riskofinjuryanddamage!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Firstsettings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Pedelecparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Instructionsforsafeuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Warninginformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Generalsafetyinformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Safetynotesforthecharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Safetynotesfortherechargeablebattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Roadsafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.7 Tuningormodifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.8 Additionalregulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.9 Replacingcomponents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.10 Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.11 Residualrisks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.12 Ridingwithchildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.12.1 Ridingwithachildinthechildseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.12.2 Ridingwithachildinthechildtrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Signsandsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Unitsandtheirmeaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Intendeduse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Maximumpermittedtotalweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 Informationontorquevalues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5.1 Torquespecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6 Rotationdirectionofscrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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4.7 Seatingposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.8 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.9 Afterafall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.10 Wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.11 Emissionsoundpressurelevel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 Basicadjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1 Beforeyourfirsttrip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.2 Checksbeforeeachjourney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3 Adjustingtheseatposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.4 Observingthetorquevalues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 Storageanddisposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1 Storingtherechargeablebattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2 Storingthepedelec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3 Cleaningthepedelec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.1 Disposingofpackaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.2 Disposingofthepedelec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.3 Disposingoftherechargeablebatteriesandbatteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.4 Disposingoflubricants,cleaningagentsandcareproducts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4.5 Disposingoftyresandinnertubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7 Declarationofconformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8 Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Safety
Safety
This section contains information on how to use your pedelec safely.
Instructions for safe use
Observethefollowinginformationonsafeuseofyourpedelectoreducetheriskofyou
having an accident or sustaining an injury:
• Please use the pedelec only if you are fully acquainted with the operation of the
pedelec and all of its functions.
• Alwaysusethepedelecasdescribedinthesectiononintendeduse.
• Donotallowpersonswithreducedphysical,sensoryormentalabilitiesoralack
of experience or knowledge to use the pedelec.
• Donotallowchildrentoplaywiththepedelec.
• Protect your pedelec from unauthorised access – for example, by using a lock or
removing the battery.
• Donotallowchildrentoclean,maintainorservicethepedelec.
• If you do not have the necessary know-how and tools to make adjustments and
repairs, have a bicycle dealer perform them.
• TheA-weightedemissionsoundpressurelevelatthedriver’searsislessthan
70db(A).
Warning information
The purpose of warning information is to draw your attention to potential dangers. Warn-
ing information requires your full attention and understanding of the statements provided.
Ignoring a warning can result in injury to yourself or others. The warnings themselves do
not prevent dangers. Follow all warning notes to avoid risks when using the pedelec.
The warnings in this Quick Guide have the following meanings:

The signal word denotes a medium risk that can cause death or a
serious injury if not avoided.

The signal word denotes a low risk that can cause a slight or minor
injury if not avoided.

The signal word warns of possible material damage.

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Safety
General safety information
In the interests of your own safety, please note the following safety information:

Wet, slippery or dirty roads can increase the braking distance or impair
the traction of your bicycle.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Adaptyourridingstyleandspeedtotheweatherandroadconditions.

Flat shoes can easily slip from the pedals.
Risk of injury!
►Wear shoes with a slip-resistant sole.

Using a bicycle rest handlebar or aero bar restricts the range of the
operating elements and increases the overall stopping distance.
Risk of injury!
►Ride with care and adapt your riding style accordingly.

Items of clothing and body parts may become entangled in moving
parts on the pedelec.
Risk of injury!
►Donotallowloosestrapsorcordssuchasshoelacesorjacketstraps
to hang down.
►Wear close-fitting clothing or use bicycle clips.
►Before cleaning or maintenance, identify all moving parts of the pedelec.

Using your pedelec incorrectly or improperly can cause certain pedelec
components to wear or damage more quickly or even break.
Risk of damage!
►Donotridethepedelecoverstepsorothertypesofledges.
►Donotuseyourpedelectojumpoverrampsormoundsofearth.
►Donotrideyourpedeleconfastdownhillgradients.
►Donotrideyourpedelecthroughdeepwater.
►Observethemaximumpermittedtotalweightofthepedelec.
►Observethepedelec’stemperaturelimits.
►Observethetyreinflationpressure.

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Safety notes for the charger

Incorrect handling of electrical current and live components can result
in electric shock and serious injury.
Risk of electric shock and injury!
►Check the charger, mains cord and mains plug for damage before
each use.
►Donotusethechargerifyouknoworsuspectthatthechargeris
damaged.
►Onlyusethechargerindoorsandundersupervision.
►Onlyconnectthechargertoaproperlyinstalledoutlet.
►Donotletthechargercomeincontactwithwaterorotherfluids.

The charger can be damaged if used improperly.
Risk of damage!
►When charging, place the charger on fireproof materials.
►Onlychargetheoriginalrechargeablebatterywiththecharger.
►Pull the mains plug out of the socket after charging.
►Observeadditionalsafetynotesforthecharger.
Safety notes for the rechargeable battery

Gases or liquids can be released if the rechargeable battery catches
fire, potentially leading to serious injury.
Risk of injury!
►Immediately remove from the fire.
►Maintain a safe distance from the fire and attempt to close off the area.
►Call the fire department.

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
Internal damage to the rechargeable battery can cause overheating
and gases and liquids may leak.
Risk of fire and explosion!
►Have a bicycle dealer check the rechargeable battery after a fall or
heavy impact.
►Donotopen,takeapart,punctureordeformtherechargeablebattery
and battery case.

Lithium leaking from a damaged rechargeable battery can injure skin
or eyes.
Risk of injury!
►Onlyhandledamagedrechargeablebatterieswearingprotective
gloves.
►Wear protective goggles and protective clothing when handling
damaged rechargeable batteries.

The rechargeable battery can be damaged if used improperly.
Risk of damage!
►In the event that the rechargeable battery could be damaged, do not
charge it.
►Place the rechargeable battery on fireproof materials when charging.
►Onlychargetherechargeablebatteryusingtheoriginalcharger.
►Keep the rechargeable battery away from fire and other sources of heat.
►Donotlettherechargeablebatterycomeincontactwithwateror
other fluids.
Road safety
Observethefollowinggeneralsafetyinformationtoincreaseoveralllevelsofsafetywhen
riding your pedelec on the road:
→ Onlyuseyourpedelecontheroadiftheequipmentfittedmeetstheroadtrafficregu-
lations applicable in your country.
→ Observeandrespectallnationalandregionalroadtrafficregulations.
→ Alwaysrideyourbicyclewearingasuitablebicyclehelmetthathasbeencertified
accordingtostandardDINEN1078andbearstheCEmark.
→ Wear bright clothing with reflective elements while riding.
→ Donotrideyourpedelecifyouhaveconsumedalcohol,narcoticsormedicineswhich
may impair your ability to ride.

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→ DonotoperatemobiledevicessuchassmartphonesorMP3playerswhileriding.
→ Donotallowyourselftobedistractedbyotheractivitiesduringyourjourney,suchas
switching on your light.
→ Never ride the pedelec without hands.
Please note that road traffic also includes private land, forest paths and dirt roads
when they are publicly accessible.
Increase your overall safety on the roads by also observing the following instructions:
→ For more information about the road traffic regulations currently applicable in your
countryorregion,contactanorganisationsuchastheDepartmentofTransport.
→ Ensure that you regularly obtain information regarding changes to the content of
the regulations in force.
→ Ride carefully and with consideration for other road users.
→ Ride in such a way that nobody suffers injury, is endangered, incapacitated or
disturbed.
→ Alwaysuselanesandpathsreservedspecificallyforbicycles.
Tuning or modifications

Tuning or speed manipulation of your pedelec can negatively affect the
braking and driving behaviour and lead to accidents and injuries.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Donotmakeanystructuralchanges.

The pedelec may behave differently than you expect after changes to
the drive system.
Risk of injury!
►Donotmakeanystructuralchangestothedrivesystem.

Tuning your pedelec can cause irreparable damage.
Risk of damage!
►Donotmakeanystructuralchangestothedrivesystem.
• Tuning can cause irreparable damage to your pedelec.
• Frame, wheels and brakes are not designed for higher speeds.
• AnymodificationofthedrivesystemortheABSsystemleadstotheexclusionofthe
warranty or other claims for compensation.
• Tuning your pedelec has legal consequences.

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• Pedelec speeds above 25 km/h require a driving licence and insurance including a
registration number.
• Riders of pedelecs with a speed above 25 km/h are subject to compulsory helmet use.
• Anymodificationofthedrivesystemwillresultinthelossofthedrivinglicence.
• Anymodificationofthedrivesystemwillresultinthelossofinsurancecover(private
liability).
• In the event of a repeat offence, an entry may be made in the criminal record (criminal
record).
• Anymodificationofthedrivesystemwillresultinthelossofthedeclarationofconformity
(CE).
Anymodificationofthedrivesystemprecludesparticipationinroadtraffic.
• Tuning and manipulation of the cargo bike typically includes
• conversion of the speed sensor,
• installation of a tuning chip,
• replacement of sprockets with parts that do not correspond to the specification (number
ofteeth)oftheoriginalpartsandotherchangestothehardwarecomponents,
• changes to the control software.
Tuning and tampering with the cargo bike/speed cargo bike may have legal consequences
for the user.
Possible consequences are:
• an administrative offence and a fine,
• a criminal offence for driving without a licence, and in the event of a repeat offence,
possibly an entry in the criminal record,
• revocation of the driving licence,
• loss of insurance cover under a personal liability insurance policy,
• loss of liability for material defects, the guarantee and warranty claims,
• partial fault in the event of an accident.
For more information, ask your dealer for the component replacement guide.

For use in road traffic, pedelecs must be equipped with two brakes, which operate inde-
pendently of one another, and a bell.
Replacing components

Replacing components with incorrectly selected replacement parts may
prevent the pedelec from functioning correctly.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Onlyhavecomponentsreplacedbyabicycledealer!
►Alwaysuseoriginalreplacementparts.

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Misuse
Donotuseyourpedelecinthefollowingmannerstoensuresafeuseofyourpedelec:
• in competitions, on jumps, in stunts or for tricks;
• improper repairs and maintenance;
• improper use of the rechargeable battery;
• structuralchangestothepedelec’sfactorydefault,inparticulartuningandanyother
modification of the pedelec;
• opening and changing components of the pedelec;
• Charging outside the temperature range of +5 °C to +45 °C;
• Deepdischargeoftherechargeablebatteryduetochargingbreaksofmorethan
3 months or improper storage of the rechargeable battery outside the optimum
storage temperature of +10 °C to +25 °C.
Misuse of the pedelec may void the warranty.
Residual risks
Even if you observe all the safety and warning instructions, you may still be exposed to
the following unforeseeable residual risks while using the pedelec:
• errors by other road users;
• unforeseeable road conditions, such as black ice caused by freezing rain;
• unforeseeable material defects or material fatigue can cause the breakage or func-
tional failure of pedelec components.
→ Ride defensively and anticipate the traffic situation well in advance.
→ Check the pedelec for cracks, scratches, discolouration or component damage prior
to each journey.
→ Check the function of safety-relevant components such as the brakes prior to each
journey.
→ Afterafalloraccident,haveabicycledealerinspectthepedelecfordamage.
Riding with children
Find out whether children are allowed to ride with you on your pedelec (see section “Bike
passport”intheinstructionmanual).Observethefollowinginformationwhenridingwith
children:

Additionalweightchangestheridingcharacteristicsofthepedelec.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Observethemaximumtrailerloadandthemaximumpermittedtotal
weight.
►Afterinstallingachildseatorchildtrailer,familiariseyourselfwithhow
the pedelec handles differently in a safe place away from the road.

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
Fitting a child seat or trailer coupling incorrectly can cause components
to break.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Have a bicycle dealer install your child seat, trailer and trailer coupling.
→ Your bicycle dealer will be happy to help you select suitable child seats, child trailers
and trailer systems for your pedelec.
→ Read the user manual belonging to the child seat, child trailer or trailer system.
→ Observethepermittedmaximumweightforthechildseat,thechildtrailerorthetrailer
system specified in the accompanying user manual.
→ Onlychildrenyoungerthan8yearsoldwhoweighlessthan22kgmaybetransported
in a child seat or child trailer.
→ You must be a minimum of 16 years of age to transport a child in a child seat or child
trailer.
→ Onlytransportachildinachildseatorchildtraileriftheyarewearinganadapted
bicyclehelmetthatiscertifiedaccordingtostandardDINEN1078andbearsthe
CE mark.
→ When using child seats, child trailers and trailer systems, always observe the
regulations applicable in your country and region.
→ Ensure that there are no loose straps that could get caught in any of the wheels.
→ Brake earlier and anticipate slower braking and more sluggish steering behaviour.
→ Practice mounting and dismounting the bicycle in a safe place away from the road.
→ Teach your child to behave appropriately during the journey.
→ Ride defensively and anticipate the traffic situation well in advance.
Riding with a child in the child seat
→ Alwaysmountthechildseatontheframe.Securingattachments(childseat)tothe
luggage carrier using clamps can result in breakages and is strictly prohibited.
→ When having a child seat fitted, make sure the saddle springs and the sprung seat-
post are completely enclosed.
→ When having a child seat fitted, make sure that all moving components are enclosed.

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Fig. Riding with children
1 Flag
2 Child seat
3 Child trailer
1
2
3
Riding with a child in the child trailer

Apedelecwithachildtrailerattachedismuchlongerandismorediffi-
cult to stop due to the propulsive force of the child trailer.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Alwaysridepedelecswithachildtrailerattachedatmoderate
speeds.
►Remember that the stopping distance will be much longer.
Observethefollowingpointswhenusingchildtrailers:
→ Onlyhaveachildtrailerfittedifyourpedelecissuitable(seesection“Bikepassport”
inthefullinstructionmanual).
→ OnlychildtrailerscertifiedaccordingtoDINEN15918canguaranteemaximumsafety.
→ Observethemaximumtrailerload:
• The maximum trailer load for trailers with no brakes is 40 kg.
• The maximum trailer load for trailers with brakes is 80 kg.
→ In a safe place away from the road, familiarise yourself with the changed riding char-
acteristics of your pedelec resulting from the increase in weight and additional length.
→ Donotcarrymorethantwochildreninthechildtrailer.
→ Alwaysuseachildtrailerfittedwithalightingsystemthatmeetsalltherelevantna-
tional and regional regulations.
→ To ensure your child remains safely seated, select a child trailer fitted with suitable
seats and restraint systems.
→ Have the child trailer fitted with a flexible flagpole at least 1.5 m in length topped with
a luminous flag and make sure covers are fitted over the spokes and wheel houses.
→ In order to guarantee maximum safety, select a child trailer with a robust passenger
compartment and integral safety belts.

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Basics
Signs and symbols
AlwaysreadtheQuickGuideallthewaythrough.
Additionalinstructionsforhandlingoruse.
1. Handling instructions that must be performed in a specific order start with a
number.
→Handling instructions that can be performed in any order start with an arrow.
•List items start with a bullet point.
Electrical appliances bearing this symbol may not be disposed of with house-
hold or municipal waste. Consumers are legally required to dispose of elec-
trical appliances bearing this symbol at suitable collection points in order to
be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Rechargeable batteries and batteries may not be disposed of with household
or municipal waste. Consumers are legally required to dispose of rechargea-
ble batteries and batteries bearing this symbol at suitable collection points in
order to be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Symbolforrecyclablematerialsintendedforrecycling.Disposeofthepackaging
accordingtomaterialtype.Disposeofcardandcardboardinyourpapercon-
tainer and films in your plastic recyclables container.
Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable Community regulations
fortheEuropeanEconomicArea.
Symbol for products intended for indoor use only.
The mains connection 230 V~/50 Hz belong to Protection class II.
Symbolfordirectcurrent(DC)
Symbolforalternatingcurrent(AC)

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Units and their meaning
YouwillfindthefollowingunitsinthisQuickGuideoronyourpedelec’scomponents:
Unit Meaning Unit for
°Degree Angle
°C DegreeCelsius Temperature
°F DegreeFahrenheit Temperature(USA)
1/s Per second Revolutions
"Inch Unitoflength(USA)1inch=2.54cm
bar Bar Pressure
gGram Mass(Weight)
hHour Time
Hz Hertz Frequency
kg Kilogram Mass(Weight)
km/h Kilometre per hour Speed
kPa Kilopascal Pressure
mph Miles per hour Speed
Nm Newton metre Torque
psi Pound per square inch Pressure(USA)
Intended use
The manufacturer or bicycle dealer does not accept liability for damage resulting from im-
properuse.OnlyusethepedelecasdescribedinthisQuickGuide.Anyotheruseiscon-
sidered improper and may result in accidents, serious injury and damage to the pedelec.
Improper use of the pedelec will void the warranty.
The pedelec was designed to be used by one person for whom the seating position has
been set accordingly. The pedelec is intended exclusively for private use.
The pedelec is only designed for use on roads and paths with a smooth surface. Riding
on unpaved roads, which are not asphalted, made of concrete or paved, may result in
the failure of the pedelec.
The pedelec is not intended to be subjected to above-average strain during use, e.g. the
use of the bicycle in racing or competitive events is not considered to be in accordance
with its intended use.
In order to use your pedelec properly on the road, you must be aware of, understand and
adhere to the relevant national and regional regulations.
Pleasenotethat,accordingtotheStVZO(Germanroadtrafficregistrationordi-
nance),theQuercusmodelisnotequippedforuseonpublicroads.

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Use of a child seat, child trailer and trailer system is only permitted when this is stated in
the bike passport.
Maximum permitted total weight
The pedelec has a maximum permitted total weight that must be observed when using
the pedelec. The maximum permitted total weight can
• befoundonyourpedelec’sCEstickeror
• thebikepassport(seesection“Bikepassport”inthefullinstructionmanual).
→ Determinetheemptyweightofyourpedelecusingsuspendedscales,ifnecessary
with all items of optional equipment attached.
The maximum permitted total weight is calculated by adding the following weight specifi-
cations:
Pedelec+rider+luggage/childseat,etc.=maximumpermittedtotalweight.
→ If you always observe the maximum permitted total weight of the pedelec, you will
reduce the risk of having an accident, suffering an injury and damaging the pedelec.
Failure to observe the total weight specification can lead to warranty and guarantee
exclusions.
Information on torque values

Incorrectly tightened screw connections can result in material fatigue
and eventually cause the screw connections to break.
Risk of accident and injury!
►If the screw connections are loose, do not use the pedelec.
►Tighten the screw connections with the correct torque values
.
Observetherelevanttorquevaluestoensurethescrewconnectionsaretightenedcorrectly.
Atorquewrenchwithasuitableadjustmentrangeisrequiredforthis.
→ If you do not have any experience working with torque wrenches or do not have
access to a suitable torque wrench, have the screw connections checked by a bicycle
dealer.
The correct torque value for a screw connection depends on the material and diameter of
the screw as well as the material and design of the component.
→ If you tighten screw connections yourself, check whether your pedelec is equipped
with aluminium or carbon components (see section “Bike passport” in the full instruc-
tionmanual).
→ Observethespecialtorquevaluesforcomponentsmanufacturedfromaluminium
or carbon.
→ Torque specifications and markings specifying the insertion depth are indicated on
individualpedeleccomponents.Alwaysobservethesespecificationsandmarkings.

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Not all components are listed in this table.
The torque specifications are basic values.
→ You can request the relevant torque values for other components if necessary, or
readthemanufacturer’susermanualaccompanyingthecomponents.
Torque specifications
Model: Sorbus City SUV and Tilia City SUV
Screw connection 
Handlebar grips 2-3
Stem to handlebar 5
Handlebar clamp 5
Ahead cap bearing clearance 2.5
Brake lever 2.5 to 3
Caliper 6
Saddle clamp 5
Rechargeable battery holder in frame 5
Plastic rechargeable battery holder 3
Rear derailleur bolt 10
Upper saddle clamp 8
Brake discs 4
Cog 40
Frame screws M8 16
Quick-release axle Vr 10
Motor mount 25
Motor cover 1
Chainring screws 10
Spider grooved nut 35
Pedals 20
Crank 50
Cable bushings 1
Speed sensor 3

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Model: Quercus Carbon Fully and Quercus SUV
Screw connection 
Saddle clamp 5
Cable bushings 1
Subframe in frame 3
Rechargeable battery cover on rechargeable battery 3
Speed sensor 3
Rechargeable battery compartment cover 4
Motor mount 25
Motor cover 1
Chainring screws 10
Derailleur hanger 20
Spider grooved nut 35
Crank bolt 50
Pedals 20
Handlebar to stem 5
Stem clamp 5
Ahead cap 2.5
Caliper 5
Brake lever 2.5
Brake disc 4
Luggage carrier on frame 5
Rotation direction of screws
→ Tighten nuts, screws and quick-release axles by turning them clockwise.
→ Unscrew nuts, screws and quick-release axles by turning them anti-clockwise.
If there are deviations from these rules, you can find the relevant direction of rotation
in the relevant section.

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Seating position

Anincorrectseatingpositioncancausemuscletensionandjointpain.
Risk of injury!
►Have your seating position set correctly by a bicycle dealer.

Anincorrectseatingpositionmakestheoperatingelementsonthehan-
dlebar more difficult to reach.
Risk of accident and injury!
►Have your seating position set correctly by a bicycle dealer.
In order for you to control the pedelec safely, the seating position must be adapted to your
individual needs.
The ideal seating position depends on the frame size and geometry of the pedelec, the
height of the rider, as well as the handlebar and saddle settings. Specialist know-how is
required to achieve the best seating position. The best seating position may also depend
on how the pedelec will be used, e.g. predominantly for sport.
The key characteristics of an appropriate seating position are:
• If a pedal is at the top, the knee angle of the upper leg and the arm angle is 90°. The
lower leg must be slightly bent (see Fig. "Characteristics of an appropriate seating
position",left).
• When one pedal is forwards, the knee must be above the axle of the front pedal
(seeFig.‘Characteristicsofanappropriateseatingposition’,right).
• Thearmsmustberelaxedandbentoutwardsslightly(notshownintheillustration).
• The back is not vertical in relation to the seatpost.
90°
90°
Fig. Characteristics of an appropriate seating position