Glide Cruisers Calisto, Solaris, Europa Owner's Manual
Glide Cruisers, USA
P.O. Box 937
Folsom, CA 95763
Phone: 916.817.1570
Toll Free: 866.766.9653
Glide Cruisers, USA
Owner's Manual
For Models: Calisto, Europa & Solaris
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Glide Cruisers - Owner's Manual
V1.1
Glide Cruisers, USA
P.O. Box 937
Folsom, CA 95763
Phone: 916.817.1570
Toll Free: 866.766.9653
email support:
support@glidecruisers.com
Digital version of this manual located at
www.glidecruisers.com/manuals
Table of Contents
1. Before You Glide (quick reference) ................. Pg 3
2. Operation & Safety .......................................... Pg 5
3. Cruiser Model Overview .................................. Pg 9
4. Model Specifications ........................................ Pg 10
5. Component Definitions .................................... Pg 11
6. Diagram of Components .................................. Pg 13
7. APM Computer Console ................................... Pg 15
8. General Maintenance ....................................... Pg 19
9. Battery Care & Maintenance ............................ Pg 21
10. Trouble Shooting .............................................. Pg 23
12. Waranty Information......................................... Pg 26
Owner's Info:
Date: ______________________________
Model: ______________________________
Serial #: ______________________________
Color: ______________________________
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Glide Cruiser! Before you
start riding please take a moment to make sure that you understand the
capabilities and limitations of your new ride.
Before You Glide
Check Equipment
Take a quick look at your Glide to make sure that nothing looks out of place.
Although there aren't many things to be concerned with, it is good to have
"peace of mind" before you ride. First thing to verifiy are the tires and brakes.
Make sure that the tires are adequately inflated (45 - 50 PSI) and that the brakes
work properly. Check the front brake by lifting the front tire off the ground,
spinning the tire and clamping the brake lever. For the rear brake (making sure
kickstand is down) spin the tire manually or by using the throttle -- test the rear
brake. Lastly, verify your battery charge and operation of the motor. Simply turn
the key on and check the motor by pressing the thumb throttle (partially down)
to verify movement of the motor. All units are shipped with a full charge and
should be ready to ride. To be sure - feel free to conduct additional charging.
Plan Your Ride
Distance, weather conditions and terrain are all important factors to consider
when riding your Glide. Glide Electric Cruisers are not designed for off-road
terrain unless the trail or road is relatively flat with no obsticals. The Glide frame
has little ground clearance and is designed for low-center of gravity operation.
Ideal riding terrain is paved bicycle lanes or bike trails. Some cities or counties
have regulation preventing operation of electric bikes and scooters on bike
trails. However, most do allow electric scooters - under which the Glide is
classified. Further, the maximum speed for most US cities (regulation) is 20MPH.
Just be aware of your own riding regulations and restrictions. If you would like to
limit the maximum speed of your motorm consider our optional APM console.
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Depending on which battery you have, your Glide will have variable capabilities
for total distance. Other factors are constant speed, hills, rider weight and
fluctuation of throttle acceleration. If your destination has A/C power and you
are concerned about running low on your charge - we recommend that you
bring your charger and restore the charge mid-way through your ride if possible.
Otherwise plan your trip with reasonable distance expectations. We do have a
general distance & speed chart for reference (located at our website /manuals).
Lastly, the weather is an important factor when planning your ride. If it is raining
or going to rain - we do not recommend that you ride your Glide. Water and
electronics do not mix well and should you get water in the throttle, controller
or battery components - it CAN cause malfunction! If you are caught in the rain
or must ride in the rain - we suggest that you make sure at minimum that the
throttle and controller are both covered with plastic or some other waterproof
material. Avoid riding through puddles.
Basic Operation
1. Turn the key on and place your hands on the grips while resting your fingers
on the brake levers. (Tip 1 : always ride with a helmet)
2. Place your dominant foot on the footboard slightly off to one side - making
room for the other foot. (Tip 2: never with two people)
3. Press the thumb throttle down (only down) slowly as you push off with your
ground foot. Then place your loose foot on the deck. Find your comforatble
position. It is important to press the throttle smoothly & slowly since it can make
your start a little jerky otherwise.
4. Brakes should be applied "evenly" during your ride. This is very important
since applying only the "front brake" can cause the rider to be lunged forward.
The rear brake rotor is larger in diameter in order to yield more stopping power
to the rear since most of the cruiser weight is to the rear.
--- We wish you many hours of happy & safe riding!
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Operation & Safety
Operating Guidelines:
Battery: Make sure your battery is fully charged and that you have a
plan for your trip - distance, time, weather, etc, (see "Before
you Glide" - page 3).
Components: Make sure that you are familiar with the operating
components of your cruiser before riding. (see diagram pg 13)
Brakes: Always apply relatively equal pressure to both front and back
brake levers when slowing down or stopping. This is very
important since applying only the "front brake" can cause the
rider to be lunged forward. The rear brake rotor is larger in
diameter in order to yield more stopping power to the rear
wheel since most of the cruiser weight is to the rear.
Key & Power: The keyswitch panel is convenient to reach at the upper part
of the frame. Only switch the key to the "on" position when
stopped. When the key is on - the power light at the throttle
will come on (or the APM will light up for those with upgraded
APM modules). There is also an "on" switch at the bottom of
the controller and a corresponding little red light at the top.
This switch is set to "on" from the factory but is available as an
extra safeguard off switch.
Throttle: Always ease pressure on to the thumb throttle. Press it
down (only down) slowly as you push off with your ground
foot. Then place your loose foot on the deck. Find your
comforatble position. It is important to press the throttle
smoothly since it can make your start a little jerky otherwise.
Once you have a comfort level - it is easy to "glide" - coast
down slight grades and conserve power for prolonged rides!
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Footboard: The footboard is large enough that most riders can easily
adjust to side-by-side riding or a "foreward - aft" stance. This is
really a personal preference based on what your comfortable
riding position is. Keep in mind that the rear fender (or rack) is
not designed for any foot pressure. Although the aft part of
the footboard is sloped up - be careful not to apply any foot
pressure to the fender or it could be damaged or break and
furthermore could compromise your ability to safely ride.
Kickstand: The kickstand is spring loaded and designed to retract up and
out of the way. When getting ready to ride - simply place your
foot on the lip of the kickstand on the ground and ease the
cruiser forward allowing the kickstand to retract. It is best to
use the rear tire (or rack) as a lever to help ease the cruiser off
the kickstand. Similarly, when placing the cruiser back on its
kickstand - it is best to place your foot down on the lip of the
kickstand (holding it to the ground) use the rear tire (or rack)
as leverage to help get the cruiser up to a resting position on
the kickstand. DO NOT stand on the footboard when the kick stand is down. It is not designed to handle more than 100 lbs.
Riding Basics: It is always a good idea to plan your ride before setting off on
your adventure. (see "Before you Glide" - page 3). When
starting off - find your balance and "comfort zone" for foot
placement. Once settled, we suggest that you do not make any
moves or turns too quickly. These units are designed for slow
mythotical riding experiences - hence the name: "Glide
Cruisers". They are NOT designed to be jumped or raced!
DO NOT drive off curbs or jump or your Glide! Doing so will
VOID YOUR WARANTY. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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What to Aviod:
There are a number of conditions and cIrcumstances to avoid when riding your
Glide. First, avoid riding in the rain if at all possible. Electronics and rain DO NOT
mix well as a rule. If you must ride in the rain - we suggest covering the throttle,
keyswitch panel and controller with plastic if possible. Next, Glide frames are
designed with a "low center-of-gravity" configuration which means the belly of
the frame is close to the ground. This translates into poor clearance. Sidewalks,
curbs, speed bumps, etc are all things to avoid. If you go over speed bumps take them at an angle at a very slow rate of speed unless you DON'T mind
scraping your frame belly!
Lastly, although the frame geometry was designed for optimum performace these units are not designed for extreme turns. If you were to crank out a
seriously leaning turn - it would be possible that the footboard deck could hit
the ground and cause the cruiser to become unstable. Glide Cruisers are
designed for cruising, not racing, jumping or extreme riding! Under no
circumstances should you jump your Glide. They are simply not designed for
that kind of stress.
Safety Guidelines: (Top 10)
1. Always ride with a helmet - Although most of the regualtion out there
doesn't require helmets, it is always a good idea to be on the safe side. As with
riding motorcycles - it is the unknown or the unseen actions of others in cars,
etc, that can create a hazard for you as a rider!
2. Only Ride your Glide as an individual - Although our frames and cruiser
systems are rated for up to 300 lbs, we do not recommend that more than one
person ride at a time. The unique dynamics that make our stand-up cycles easy
to balance and ride for one person, are seriously altered with two people. It is
much harder for the driver to keep balance and safely drive the unit with
another person attempting to balance and ride as well.
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3. Proper braking is essential for making sure your ride is always safe - The front
brake is controlled by the left lever and the rear brake by the right lever. It is a
good practice to always brake "evenly" with both brakes. We engineered our
cruisers to run larger diameter rotors in the rear in order to yield more stopping
power to the rear caliper since most of the cruiser weight is to the rear.
Although the front rotor is smaller, since you ride in a standing position - it is
easier than on a standard bicycle to get lunged forward should you apply all your
braking power to the front brake.
4. Always ride with eye protection to prevent debris or glare from affecting your
vision and reaction time - We recommend sunglasses during the day and clear
lense eyewear at night or on cloudy days.
5. Always ride with both hands on the handle bars, both feet on the foot board
while in motion - Attempting to ride with one hand or one foot can seriously
alter your ability to control your cruiser and can lead to accidents and/or injury.
6. Always safely operate your Glide based on current road surface conditions
and weather - Use caution going down hills and around turns. Braking takes
substantially longer to slow down on steep hills.
7. It is good to know the terrain, road or trail that you plan to ride - We suggest
surveying your route before riding.
8. Always wear shoes and shoes that cover your toes - Should you need to step
off in a hurry, it is good to know that your feet will be protected.
9. Always wear clothing that is condusive to the riding conditions. If cold out -
consider wearing gloves and a hat. But DO NOT wear clothing with long straps or
fabric that could possibly get caught in the wheels, motor or brakes.
10. DO NOT purposely drive off curbs or speed bumps.. Most importantly, DO
NOT jump your Glide! DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR WARANTY.
RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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