Yolo Electric 30A User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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WELCOME TO THE YOLO® TRIBE _____________________________ 3
WHAT’S INCLUDED AND TOOLS NEEDED ______________________ 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS YOLO® 30A E-CRUISER ______________ 5
SAFETY AND PRODUCT WARNING ___________________________ 12
OPERATING YOUR NEW YOLO® ELECTRIC BIKE:
BATTERY AND CHARGER __________________________________ 14
GEARS __________________________________________________ 16
BRAKES _________________________________________________ 17
TIRES ___________________________________________________ 18
KICKSTAND AND KEYS _____________________________________ 18
LCD DISPLAY PROGRAMMING AND USE ______________________ 19
ADDITIONAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE ____________________ 20
TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________ 21
WARRANTY ______________________________________________ 22
SERIAL NUMBERS _________________________________________ 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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With the purchase of this YOLO® 30A Electric Cruiser you are now part of the YOLO Tribe,
a group of like-minded people who are inspired by our motto You Only Live Once.
For many of us growing up, riding a bike gave us our first taste of freedom. With just a
few turns of the wheel, we could connect with friends and explore frontiers far beyond our
own front yard. 30A Electric Cruisers by YOLO make you feel like that awestruck kid again,
able to travel farther and faster than you ever imagined possible and reconnects you with
the great outdoors. Our YOLO® Electric line of bikes are built with the highest standards of
quality and YOLO’s 30A Electric Cruiser is a next-level product that exemplifies our core
values by promoting environmental responsibility and a healthy, happy lifestyle. It’s 30A
Cruising–Electrified!
For more than a decade our Tribe has grown to include team riders and
ambassadors, independent retailers, the YOLO®/30A Bike Club, SUP events, yoga
or kid’s camps, or those who’ve joined us for uncommon travel experiences to the Florida
Panhandle, Hawaii, Costa Rica or Nicaragua. Whether we’ve connected through our
boards, paddles, beach cruisers, electric bikes, apparel or signature coffee, the common
ground has become that shared understanding of the message that You Only Live Once.
So no matter how you first found us, by land or sea or coffee tree, you are an important
part of our YOLO Tribe and we’re proud that your story includes us. As a part of the YOLO
Tribe, you are now the best one to spread the vibe!
And above all else, with your new YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser…Enjoy Your Electrifying Ride!
WELCOME TO THE YOLO
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WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BOX
If you find any of the following items are missing please contact us at
844.965.6262 or at www.yolobike.com
- Your New E-Cruiser with Tires On and Wired Handle Bar Assembly
- Two Ignition Keys (Cable Tied to Saddle Frame)
- Bundle of Two Pedals
- Small Box Containing a Battery Charger and One Black Cap
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR ASSEMBLY
• 6 mm hex ‘L’ wrench (about 4” tall)
• 5 mm hex key
• 4 mm hex key
• Philips screwdriver
• A small amount of lubricant such as lithium grease or Vaseline
• Standard Scissors
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Your bike has been largely pre-assembled and only requires a few additional
assembly steps before you’re ready to ride. In addition, its settings and functions
have been tested prior to shipping from our manufacturing facility.
1. Open the bike box from the top.
2. Locate and set aside the battery charger
box and the bundle of pedals (located on
top of saddle frame or behind the bike seat).
3. Remove/pull/slide the new bike away
through the top of the opened box and
then stand the bike frame upright with the
kickstand down.
4. Carefully remove all packaging materials
from around the bike, except the whole
handle bar stem (which is ok to leave it
hanging by its cables), taking care to avoid
scratching the frame with any sharp or
metal tools. Please follow the guidelines
below for correct assembly (Figure 1).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
5. Lift the handlebar stem and remove the
packing materials from the very bottom part
of the handle bar stem only, or very bottom
of the ‘T’ shape (not the upper portion).
6. Carefully remove by slowly peeling away
the ‘Warning’ sticker only from the bottom
stem (Figure 2). Make sure no debris or
adhesive remains (Figure 3).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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9. Use a 6 mm Hex ‘L’ wrench to insert and
tighten the handlebar stem after aligning
the handlebars so they are perpendicular
to the front wheel (Figure 7).
10. Once the handlebar stem is tightened,
put the rubber stem cover plunger back and
again push and wiggle it all the way down.
11. The front wheel has a fixed alloy hub,
which, once tightened, should rarely loosen.
This allows for a smooth, stable ride. The
front wheel comes pre-installed. The end
bolts should be firmly tightened to ensure
safety. Please check before each ride.
7. Adjust/rotate the handlebar so the brake
and electrical cables will be positioned most
naturally (no twisted or crossed cables). It
is ok to leave long cables to freely go over
above the front wheel. Then, insert the
bottom handle bar stem all the way into the
head of the front frame (Figure 4).
8. Remove the remaining packing materials
from the upper part of the handle bar.
Make sure the handlebars have already
been fully wired in and around the frame.
Remove the rubber plunger (Figure 5)
from the stem by pulling and wiggling it
upward with your fingers (Figure 6).
Figure 5
Figure 4
Figure 6
Figure 7
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12. To position the LCD display, use both
hands on each side of the LCD panel
(Figure 8) and slowly tilt down the LCD
display panel until it roughly faces slightly
above your head when you are sitting on
the bike seat. A final adjustment will be
done later (Figure 9).
13. If the handlebar looks too high, then use
a 4 mm hex key to loosen the handlebar (at
4 silver screws) and align it by centering
and lowering the handlebar assembly until
the handlebar grips are roughly lined up to
just below your shoulder (or in whatever
position is most comfortable for your
own riding posture). Then retighten the 4
screws taking care to minimize scratching
any screws (Figure 10). Be sure that the gap
on top of the handle bar mount is even with
the gap on the bottom before tightening
all the way. When tightening the 4 small
screws down to hold the handle bar in place,
do so slowly and in an x shaped pattern so
all screws are tightened evenly. Using the x
shaped tightening pattern also prevents the
small screws from stripping.
Figure 8
Figure 10
Figure 9
Figure 11
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14. Next loosen both the right and left
brake levers by using a 4 mm hex key.
Loosen two black screws on each brake
(Figure 11). You will want to rotate and
raise the brake levers from their original
position) on the handlebars (Figure 12)
upward until they are more level with the
handlebar grips (Figure 13) and in a more
comfortable position for gripping when
your hands are on the handlebar grips.
Then re-tighten the 2 screws on each
brake with care to minimize scratching
any screws. You will next need to loosen
the gear shift display in the same manner
using a 5 mm hex key, loosening one silver
screw, located near the right brake. Adjust
the gear shift display upward until you
can see it easily from the seated position
on the bike. When in place retighten the
silver screw securely. During this process if
you feel as though you have scratched the
protective coating from the screws, you
can touch up any exposed areas with a thin
dab of clear nail polish before exposing to
humidity or rain for the first time.
15. Perform a final adjustment on the LCD
display panel by slowly moving its position
with two hands until you are comfortable
viewing it while seated on the bike.
16. Next install the pedals. Place a small
amount of lubricant such as lithium grease
or Vaseline on the pedal threads before
installing. PLEASE NOTE that the Left and
Right pedals are identified with 3 linear
marks stamped on the nut screw ends of
the left pedal and no linear marks on the
shaft of the right pedal (Figure 14). The
right pedal screws in clockwise while the
left pedal is a reverse thread and screws
in counterclockwise. Hand-tighten or
tighten with a 15 mm pedal spanner or
15mm wrench. Remember the Right Pedal
Tightens Clockwise, and the Left Pedal
Tightens Counter-Clockwise.
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
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17. Look for the four connector cables
right behind the LCD display panel. Use
the arrow marked on each cable end to
connect one to another, using one male-
to-female connector at a time. If a proper
connection is being made it should easily
slide together. If it is only a slightly firm
connection, do not force together by
pushing further! This means the ends of
the male-to-female connection doesn’t
match properly so you will need to
separate and reinsert until it slides easily
together. Then tightly connect the two
cables (Figure 15). Also, perform another
“double-check” of one thick wire connector
located between the pedals and the motor
(below the chainstay frame) and make sure
it is fully connected (Figure 16)
18. To check that the bike’s electrical
system is properly connected, turn on the
back battery by pressing the red power
button located under the battery on the
bottom, right-side of the battery if you
are standing behind the back tire. Press
and hold the (“Power”) button located
on the control band on the left side of the
handlebar until the LCD display powers
on. If you see it briefly power up and then
suddenly turn off, this means the battery
power switch is off.
19. Press the left brake and see if the brake
light goes on when depressed and off
when released. Repeat that step for the
right brake. If all works in this manner then
the cables were properly connected.
20. Press and hold the “+” button on the
control band until the LCD display panel
becomes brighter (for night time rides
only) and the bike’s front head light and
Figure 15
Figure 16
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rear brake lights turn on permanently. If
this function works, then all cables were
properly connected.
21. If you want to see the LCD display
panel in English units (such as MPH and
miles) instead of Metric units (KPH and
kilometers), then press and hold both the
“+” and “-“ buttons of the control band until
the LCD display panel changes to a metric
unit display. Then press “+” button once
to change the setting or units to English.
Then press button to scroll through all the
settings until you see the LCD display panel
return to its home display.
22. For proper gear adjustment the cable
tension must be checked and fully secured
to ensure there is no slack in the cable when
it is in the highest or lowest gear. Failure to
do this can result in poor gear changes.
23. The tension of cable can be adjusted on
the rear of the cable insertion point on the
back of the derailleur (Figure 17).
Apply lubricant to the chain and sprockets
regularly. There are many choices on the
market, including Teflon, wax, and ceramic-
based lubes.
24. Proper tire inflation for your Duro
street-tread fat tires is recommended
at between 30 and 36 +/- PSI. You
should monitor regularly to ensure best
performance from each tire. Correct tire
pressure is critical to the peak performance
of the bike.
25. For connection of the battery to the
bike please ensure that no other plug is
ever connected to the main battery slot
and that the e-cruiser battery is completely
locked onto the bike frame when
connected to the bike (Figure 18). Note: Its
voltage output can be found on the back
of the charger and it should be rated at 42
volts for 30A E-Cruiser.
You’re almost finished with the assembly,
just a few more items.
Figure 17 Figure 18
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26. On the down tube of the bike frame
there are two screws installed in the frame
to use when adding a bottle holder or other
accessory to the bike. Using 4 mm hex key
tighten these screws all the way so they are
no longer loose. (Figure 19).
27. There is an extra black, plastic bolt cover
in the charger box. Install that over the
exposed bolt on the exterior left rear wheel
axle (Figure 20). The one on the right side
comes pre-installed (if it falls off during
shipping, please reinsert back into place).
28. Prior to adjusting seat height, remove seat
post and put grease/lubricant evenly around
the bottom 2 inches of the seat post to prevent
the seat post from seizing its position. Adjust
the seat height by releasing the quick release
clip on the seat post to loosen the seat post so
it can be raised or lowered (Figure 21). When
the seat is at the desired height close quick
release clip completely to tighten. If the seat
post is slipping when the quick release clip is
closed all the way, take a 5 mm hex wrench
and tighten the nut on the opposite side of the
quick release clip. Do this until the seat post no
longer slips.
29. To adjust the seat saddle and move it
further to the front or back by loosening
the silver screw located right below the seat
using the 6 mm Hex ‘L’ wrench (Figure 22).
Make sure the screw is tightened securely
once the seat is in its desired position.
30. The headlight position can be tightened
using a Philips screwdriver. Recheck all
assembly points to ensure a secure column.
That concludes the standard assembly of the
YOLO® E-Cruiser. We recommend giving every
component a thorough check before riding.
Figure 19
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 20
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SAFETY AND PRODUCT WARNINGS
HELMET AND FOOTWEAR:
ALWAYS wear protective gear including an approved helmet. Follow each helmet
manufacturer’s instructions for fit and proper use of your helmet. Also use secure and
proper footwear for operating a bike. Riding barefoot is NOT recommended.
MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK:
Inspect your bike regularly before riding. Make sure no hardware or connections are loose.
Keeping your bike well-maintained keeps your bike safer to ride and reduces chance of
injury. You should take your bike to be checked and serviced by a qualified bike mechanic
before your first 100 miles of riding. This is a best practice for any new bike because cables
will stretch and components settle.
1. Check the grips.
2. Check the tire pressure.
3. Check brake pads for wear and replace when necessary.
4. Check brakes for alignment of front pads and proper operation.
5. Inspect the chain and cassette sprockets thoroughly.
6. Check the front wheel to make sure it is secure.
7. Check all the wire connections to make sure they are secure.
8. Check the gear function.
9. Check pedal tightness on crank and tightness of crank. (left and right sides)
10. Check the power indicator on the battery.
11. Check battery status via Charge light (Green LED) on charger and on bike.
12. Check the height and tightness of the saddle.
13. Check to make sure the battery and plug cover are completely closed.
14. Check to make sure the battery is completely locked onto the bike frame.
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SAFETY AND PRODUCT WARNINGS
YOUR MAIDEN VOYAGE:
Before your first ride it’s important to familiarize yourself with the operation of the bike.
Start in a low traffic area while you get used to operating the controls and the power of the
bike, particularly the LCD display panel and the brake system. The rear brake should always
be applied before but in conjunction with the front brake.
ADDITIONAL PASSENGERS:
The YOLO 30A® E-Cruiser is designed for one passenger. DO NOT carry any additional
passengers on the frame, handlebars or front or rear racks that may be installed.
WEIGHT CAPACITY:
The YOLO 30A® E-Cruiser is designed to carry a maximum weight of approximately 275 lbs.
Exceeding the maximum weight can result in damage to the bike or injury.
WARNING…UNDERSTAND THE RISKS AND USE EXTRA CAUTION:
Electric bikes are motorized (even those without a throttle) and reach higher speeds than
traditional bikes. Therefore, the risks and dangers of operating an electric bike may exceed
those of operating a traditional bike. The user assumes all risk of personal injury, injury to
others, operational failure of the bicycle or its systems, and all other losses or damages to
themselves and others and to any property resulting from the use of the electric bicycle. Your
insurance policies may not provide coverage for accidents involving the use of an electric
bicycle. To determine if you are covered, you should contact your insurance agent or provider.
Before riding you should review, understand, and ALWAYS follow all local, state and federal
guidelines, road rules and laws surrounding use of electric bikes. Laws require use of a
helmet and, in many states, a minimum age for riders.
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BATTERY CHARGER
Included with your YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser is
a lithium ion battery and a 42 volt output
charger that plugs into a standard household
electrical outlet (115-120V). The bike also
arrives with the battery fully charged.
Carefully follow the charging instructions
provided in the charger box. Lithium ion
batteries require specially designed chargers
(Figure 1) so you should never charge your
battery with any substitute charger. Using
a charger not made for this battery is very
dangerous and could result in over-heating,
fire or explosion.
The battery may be charged either while
mounted within your bike rack frame or when
removed from the frame. For added security
the battery is locked in position by a key
(Figure 2). To remove the battery, insert and
turn the key counter-clockwise to unlock, and
then gently pull the battery out of the rear of
the rack system.
Figure 1
Figure 2
DO NOT USE THE YOLO BOLT CHARGER WITH THE YOLO E-CRUISER AND VICE VERSA.
EACH MODEL HAS ITS OWN CHARGER WITH SPECS UNIQUE TO THE MODEL.
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BATTERY CHARGER
After unlocking the battery assembly with the
battery key, the battery slides out horizontally
(Figure 1). After charging, replace the battery
by sliding back into place through the rear
rack system. Firmly reconnect to the frame
before locking in position with the key. After
use always charge your battery fully for
best performance. There is no memory effect
so you can charge the battery after short
rides without damage.
The charger will recharge a fully depleted
battery in 4-6 hours. The LED will turn red when charging then green when fully charged. It
is recommended to always unplug the charger once complete.
Check to make sure unit is charged in a 115-120v outlet. Take care not to drop the charger
as it has sensitive electronics inside and damage may result. Do not cover with any material
or substance that may restrict airflow into the charger. The charger needs to be able to
“breathe” and be kept cool so avoid subjecting the battery to high temperatures, such as
direct sunlight, for extended periods of time. Do not submerge the battery in water while on
or off the bike or while riding.
Remember that charging the bike each time you use it will ensure longer life of the battery.
DO NOT leave the battery discharged for long periods. This will damage the lifespan of the
battery. Never open the charger or change the settings on charger.
Figure 1
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GEARS
The YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser is equipped with 9 speeds. The more gears the lesser the jump
between gears and the more seamless the shifting. The first gear is for easier, uphill pedaling
and the last gear is for maximum speed and traction on level and downhill terrain. You
should only change gears in either direction when you are pedaling. The gear shifter located
on the right handlebar has two levers, the front for decreasing gear numbers and the rear
for increasing the gear number. The rear wheel contains 9 sprockets. When the chain is
around the smallest sprocket you are in 9th speed, the highest gear, and when the chain is
around the largest sprocket you are in 1st speed, the lowest gear (Figure 1). Every shift on
the gear selector should cause a gear change (Figure 2).
Figure 1 Figure 2
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BRAKES
Your YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser is equipped with hydraulic front
and rear disc brakes which provide stronger braking power
and more proportional brake distribution for maximum
reliability, but also the extra safety advantage of a power
cut-off that immediately cuts power to the motor before
the brakes engage. It gives riders the ability to control the
bike’s exceptional power in order to make a sudden stop
to avoid a hazard ahead.
The more hand pressure applied to the brake levers,
the faster the YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser will come to a stop.
The rear brake should always be applied before and
in conjunction with the front brake. Applying the front
brake to slow down or stop the bike when at high speeds
could result in the rider being jolted or ejected over the
handlebars. It’s best to apply even pressure to both brake
levers when slowing or stopping to prevent uneven brake
wear in the future.
Bicycles equipped with disc brakes may temporarily or periodically make a slight scraping
noise when the wheels are turning without the brakes being applied. This is normal.
PLEASE NOTE that the rotors on disc brakes can become hot during use. Do not touch or
contact the disc rotor shortly after use. Also, damp or wet conditions can require a longer
distance, than normal, to stop. Make sure to brake earlier in order to avoid sudden stops or
sliding when riding in wet conditions.
Make sure the brake lever does not contact the handle bar when full hand pressure is
applied (Figure 1). If it does, then an adjustment needs to be made to increase cable tension.
An easy adjustment can be made to the brake levers by screwing or unscrewing the
threaded barrel adjuster on the brake lever until cable tension is increased for safe
stopping (Figure 2).
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Figure 2
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TIRES
The YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser is equipped with high-quality, 26 x 3.0” street-tread fat
tires. The oversized width of the tire, combined with the smoother tread, allows for the
smoothest ride with minimal rolling resistance, while still allowing for traction and grip on
wet or sandy roads.
Proper tire inflation is very important to the performance of the bike. You should check
tire inflation levels prior to every ride. Proper inflation of these tires is recommended
between 30 and 36 +/- PSI.
KICKSTAND, RACK SYSTEM AND KEYS
The YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser is equipped with a heavy duty, double-legged aluminum alloy
kickstand. The kickstand is designed to hold an unmounted bike in the upright position.
You should not sit on your bike with the kickstand in the down position.
The YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser is also equipped with a custom designed back rack system that
both houses the battery and can be used for transporting light cargo. The rack includes
custom logoed Bamboo panels. Bamboo is a durable and weather-resistant natural material.
Your bike comes with two keys that can be used to lock the battery in place. Always make
sure the key is in the “open” position when removing the battery and in the “locked”
position when riding the bike. It is also recommended to always remove the battery from the
frame when transporting the bike on a bike rack.
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LCD DISPLAY/CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING AND USE:
Your waterproof 3” LCD display allows you to monitor and
control your pedal-assist bike (Figure 1).
BASIC OPERATION
Power on and off by holding down the power button
located on the control band near the left hand grip along
with the controls to increase (+) or decrease (-) the Power
Assist (PAS) level (Figure 2). The LCD display screen is
centered on the handlebars. The PAS level is indicated on
the screen, middle left. There are 6 manual levels you may
select at any time during powered operation, by pressing
the + or - button. Zero (0) is natural pedaling with no
assist from the motor. Your Battery Life indicator is
displayed by five lateral bars located above the power
assist level.
Located next to the LCD display control band is the
throttle lever. With the power on, your bike will move by
either pedaling (with or without motor assistance based
on assist level programmed) or by depressing the throttle
lever. When riding at any PAS level 1 through 5, when your
left thumb presses down on the throttle lever (Figure 3)
the throttle will engage the motor and propel the bike
automatically until the throttle is released.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS
By depressing and holding both the “+” and “-“ buttons, you access separate adjustments
including Brightness Level, English/Metric units, MPH/KPH, and time of day. By depressing
the button, you may scroll through options and use the + or - buttons to select. Keep
pressing until the LCD display panel comes back to home display screen. NOTE: Manual
overrides via the LCD display reset each time the display is cycled off/on.
After 5 minutes of inactivity the LCD Meter will automatically turn off to conserve power.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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ADDITIONAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
You should minimize parking your YOLO® 30A E-Cruiser outdoors in rain or wet conditions
and allow ample time for the systems to dry out if they become wet.
Much like a regular bike, use in wet conditions mandates a more regular maintenance
schedule to ensure your bike does not rust or corrode, and to ensure all systems are always
working safely. This electric bicycle is not meant for use in puddles, heavy rain, and streams.
Never immerse this product in water as the electrical system may be damaged.
Riding on the beach or in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to saltwater which is very
corrosive. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all unpainted parts with anti-rust
treatment. Damage from corrosion is not covered under warranty so special care should be
given to extend the life of your bike when used in coastal areas or areas with salty air or water.
To clean, wipe the bike with a dry cloth, or use a non-abrasive detergent and quickly dry any
water after cleaning. Apply regular lubrication to metal parts, including the chain, but DO
NOT USE on the front brake, rear wheel or front wheel. Increase the frequency of lubricating
oil when used in wet and humid areas.
Wipe the plastic and paint-coated parts with a dry cloth to remove excess dirt or debris
after riding.
If the paint has become scratched or chipped in the metal, use touch-up paint to prevent
rust. Clear nail polish can also be used to seal scratches or chips.
Additional resources for assembly, LCD screen operation and this owner’s manual are
available and can be viewed at www.yolobike.com.
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