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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Congratulations On Your Purchase & Thank You For Choosing Big Cat ®
Warning: This manual is only a guide to assist you. This Guide is not a complete or comprehensive manual of
all aspects of maintaining and repairing your Big Cat ® Electric bicycle. The bicycle you have purchased is a
complex vehicle. We highly recommend that you consult a local bicycle repair specialist if you have doubts or
concerns as to your experience or ability to properly assemble, repair, or maintain your Big Cat ® Electric
bicycle.
Big Cat ® Is Committed To Providing Excellent Customer Service. If You Have Any
Questions About Your Bicycle Regarding; Charging, Battery, Assembly, Warranty, Features
Or You Have Comments, Please Contact Us At 1 631 285 2298
Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 4:00PM (Eastern Time)
FOR YOUR SAFETY!
Here at Big Cat ® we are advocates for better bicycle safety across America. For your own Safety please read the
following before riding. Thank You.
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Although the components on your Big Cat ® Electric Bicycle are
waterproof, we highly recommend avoid riding in wet weather
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when cornering, decrease your speed
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always wear a helmet!
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we do not recommend anyone under 16 years of age to ride
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check tire pressure regularly
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always check quick release on seat, and or wheel hubs to ensure
they are tightly secure
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Do not tamper or modify the battery or electrical system in any
way, as this can be hazardous and void your warranty.
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when riding downhill, always decrease your speed and brake early
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when riding at night use reflective apparel
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use your lights, and add reflectors to your bicycle for night riding
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follow your state and local laws when on public roads or highways
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Take your charger with you when possible to ensure you always have
a charge
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do no charge battery more than 6 hours
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only shift while riding, never in stand still, this will avoid damage to
your derailleur
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do not perform stunts on Your Big Cat ® Electric Bicycle, it was not
designed for this
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Lithium Ion Battery Care:
FULLY CHARGE BATTERIES BEFORE FIRST USE - Batteries should be fully charged immediately when they
are received and immediately after each use for the recommended charge times.
• Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) batteries 4-6 hours
Q: Do I need to Perform a “break-in” on my battery?
A: Yes, it is recommended that you perform a “break-in” cycle consisting of ~ three discharge/charge cycles to
allow your batteries to reach optimum performance. This involves three complete discharges and three complete
recharges. After this initial “break-in” cycle the batteries will have maximum possible performance and less line
voltage fluctuations under load.
Q: Is it normal that the batteries get warm when recharging?
A: Yes, it is normal that the batteries will become warm to the touch during the recharging process. This is because the
increase of internal resistance and less energy conversion efficiency from electric energy to chemical energy.
Optimizing Battery Life / Range:
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Perform Your Break In cycle immediately, this will optimize the
lithium cells in your battery for optimum performance, failure to
do so will result in less battery life, less torque and less range.
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Like laptops, leaving your charger plugged into the unit, will decrease
your battery life significantly. only charge when needed, 6 hours max.
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for more accurate charge cycles, use a outlet timer, set to 6 hours
max.
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when taking hills, use lower gears to make it easier to climb, however
when you are taking a hill, your motor and battery work harder which
leads to less range. use your throttle moderately for this
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limit throttle use or use moderately, the constant use of the throttle
can reduce range/ battery life by up to 50%
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do not overload, stay within the recommend weight load, overloading
can cause your motor to temporarily shut off, for up to 30 minutes, it
will make the motor work harder thus requiring more energy and
giving you less range and battery life.
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Weather conditions under 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) will Affect
Your battery.
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If there is Wind, you may experience drag, thus a reduction in range
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low tire pressure can significantly increase drag, which will result in
less range
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Pedaling will give you the longest range, avoid frequent stop
and go.
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G H O S T R I D E R
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Controller
Top Tube
Shifter
Stem / Neck / Hanlde
bar
L.E.D Light
Tire
Rim
Disc Brake
Brake Caliper
Reector
Fork
Pedal
Down Tube
Bottom Bracket /
Crank
Kickstand
Derailleur
Motor
Reector
L.E.D Light
Seat / Saddle
Seat Post
Lithium Battery
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Whats In The Box:
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1 Big Cat ® Electric Bicycle:
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Handle Bar
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Aluminum Frame
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2 Kenda Tires W/ Tubes
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2 Aluminum Rims W/ Spokes
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2 Disc Brake Rotors W/ Brake Calipers & Brake Pads
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1 36V 350w Rear Hub Brushless Motor
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1Chain
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1 Chain Sprocket
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1 Bottom Bracket
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1 Crankset with arms
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2 Aluminum Pedals
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1 Removable Lithium Ion Battery 36V10Ah
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1 Kick Stand
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Seat/Saddle with post
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chain guide
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derailleur
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Fork
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Front and Rear Fender
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Front and Rear L.E.D Lights
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Bell
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Throttle
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Controller Box
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Charger
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Tool Kit ( 1 Phillips / Flat Head screwdriver, 3 open end wrenches, 5 allen keys )
Warning: This manual is only a guide to assist you. This Guide is not a complete or comprehensive manual of all aspects of maintaining and repairing your Big Cat ® Electric bicycle. The
bicycle you have purchased is a complex vehicle. We highly recommend that you consult a local bicycle repair specialist if you have doubts or concerns as to your experience or ability to
properly assemble, repair, or maintain your Big Cat ® Electric bicycle.
Big Cat ® Is Committed To Providing Excellent Customer Service. If You Have Any Questions About Your Bicycle Regarding; Charging, Battery, Assembly, Warranty, Features Or
You Have Comments, Please Contact Us At 1 631 285 2298
Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 4:00PM (Eastern Time)
We Also Recommend to Have These Tools On Hand
• 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm 6mm & 8mm Allen keys
• Adjustable wrench or a 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm
& 17mm open/box end wrenches
• A pair of pliers with cable cutting ability
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Getting Started:
Your Big Cat ® Electric Bicycle will Be Approx. 80% assembled
The Hardest Part and first step of this assembly process will be to open the box carefully and remove all of its
components.
Tip: Some people prefer to leave the packaging on the tubes to avoid scratching the paint.
Step 1: Mount the front wheel to the fork, Tightened Bolts with open end wrench or Socket Wrench Size 16mm.
Please note that, there is a safety washer that needs to be put correctly in place and the mounting point for the
fender as well, prior to tightening the front wheel.
Step 2: Secure the Top of the fender, However this will also be the Mounting point for the Bracket used to secure the
Basket.
Note: If your Bicycle Does Not Come With A Fender, Do not Worry About That Step, But Make Sure Your Safety
Washer Is In Place"
Make Sure Your Disc Brake Is On The
Same Side As The Brake Caliper
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Step 3: Your Stem and Neck will be pre-installed, But you will have to secure the handle bar. Simply tighten the four
bolts with an allen key, and use the ridges in the center of the bar as a guide, to center the bar properly.
Step 4: Secure the L.E.D Light by the bracket that is on top of the Fork. Tighten the Bell onto the Handle Bar in your
desired location. Note: Do not tighten the bell too tight, it will break.
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Step 5: Installing the Pedals. Your Big Cat ® Electric Bicycle Comes with two (2) Aluminum Pedals, each pedal is
labeled with the correct side which it needs to be installed. (L) Left is fastened Counter-Clockwise (R) Right is
fastened Clockwise
Step 6: Adjusting your seat. Always remember to make sure your quick release hub is locked into place before riding.
Never Set Your Seat Post Above the recommended Point.
Step 7:Inflate tires to desired or recommended pressure as noted on the sidewall of the tires. ( typically 30psi )
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Step 8: check all nuts, bolts, screws, quick release hubs to ensure that they are tightly and properly secured.
Congratulations You Have Assembled Your Big Cat ® Electric Bicycle,
Please Read The Safety, And Lithium Ion Battery Care Tips That Are
Listed In The Beginning Of This Manual.
TO POWER ON YOUR BIG CAT ® ELECTRIC BICYCLE TURN YOUR KEY TO THE RIGHT, THE SECOND TURN TO THE RIGHT WILL
POWER ON THE BICYCLE. THE FIRST TURN WILL LOCK THE BATTERY IN PLACE, AND A PUSH AND TURN TO THE LEFT WILL
UNLOCK YOUR BATTERY.
BE SURE TO PUT YOUR SPARE KEY AWAY SOMEPLACE WHERE YOU WILL NOT MISPLACE IT. THIS IS YOUR ONLY COPY AND WE DO
NOT KEEP COPIES FOR THEM.
PLEASE OBEY ALL STATE AND LOCAL LAWS REGARDING BICYCLES.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET
WEAR REFLECTIVE GEAR WHILE RIDING AT NIGHT
DO NOT EXCEED 12-15LBS ON BASKET
Warning: This manual is only a guide to assist you. This Guide is not a complete or comprehensive manual of all aspects of maintaining and
repairing your Big Cat ® Electric bicycle. The bicycle you have purchased is a complex vehicle. We highly recommend that you consult a local
bicycle repair specialist if you have doubts or concerns as to your experience or ability to properly assemble, repair, or maintain your Big Cat ®
Electric bicycle.
Big Cat ® Is Committed To Providing Excellent Customer Service. If You Have Any Questions About Your Bicycle
Regarding; Charging, Battery, Assembly, Warranty, Features Or You Have Comments, Please Contact Us At 1 631
285 2298
Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 4:00PM (Eastern Time)
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