Optibike M, R Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

V4.0

OPTIBIKE

High Performance Electric Bikes

Opti-Bike, LLC.

U.S. PATENTS #6,296,072 #6,629,574

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Contact Optibike

e-mail:

[e-mail]

phone: [phone]

You can also find the Opticare

Service portal on Optibike.com

About the Manual

This is the owner’s manual for your Optibike. Please read
the entire manual carefully before riding your Optibike in
order to ensure maximum safety and performance.

Opti-Bike, LLC. assumes no liability for any injury resulting
from failure to read and comply with the information
within this manual. The information and instructions
within this manual are meant to be used as guidelines for
safe operation. It is important to know and follow all the
rules and laws pertaining to safety and transportation in
your area.

Herein, Opti-Bike, LLC. will be referred to as Optibike.

For any immediate concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact Optibike service personnel.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SYMBOLS AND TERMS.......................................4

1. INITIAL ASSEMBLY.............................................................7

1.1 INITIAL BIKE INSPECTION..........................................................7

1.2 ROTATING STEM AND HANDLEBARS...........................................8

1.3 ATTACHING PEDALS..............................................................10

1.4 ATTACHING SEAT POST .........................................................11

1.5 ATTACHING FRONT WHEEL....................................................12

1.6 ATTACHING REAR FENDER .....................................................15

2. BEFORE YOU RIDE ...........................................................16

2.1 FITTING YOUR OPTIBIKE ........................................................16

2.2 SAFETY CHECKLIST................................................................18

3. OPERATING YOUR OPTIBIKE............................................20

3.1 RIDING SAFELY ....................................................................20

3.2 OPERATING CONDITIONS.......................................................21

3.3 PROPER OPTI-BIKING TECHNIQUE............................................22

3.4 POWERING YOUR OPTIBIKE....................................................24

3.5 OPTIBIKE BATTERY AND CHARGING..........................................25

3.6 OPTIBIKE OPERATING MODES ................................................28

4. MAINTENANCE................................................................31

4.1 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS:......................................................31

4.1 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ...................................................32

4.2 STORAGE............................................................................33

4.3 SECURITY............................................................................34

5. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................35

6. BICYCLE WARRANTY........................................................38

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IMPORTANT SYMBOLS AND TERMS

This manual provides many important instructions, as well as some
specific operating precautions. The following symbols will help you
navigate the manual:

Symbol Meaning

Important: This symbol denotes a crucial detail to the

specified task. Take extra time to read this point and
follow it closely.

Warning/Caution: This symbol denotes a potentially
hazardous situation, which could lead to personal
injury or bike malfunction. Be sure to heed and follow
these instructions.

Note: This symbol denotes additional useful
information or text pertaining to the page in which it is
contained.

Tools: Look for this symbol to find a list of tools
required for a specific task.

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COMPONENTS

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KEY

1.

Motorized Bottom

Bracket (MBB)

2.

Monocoque Aluminum

Frame

3.

Front Fork Suspension

4.

Front Fender 5. Front Wheel 6. Stem 7. Headset 8. Bicycle Computer 9.

Rear Shock Suspension

10.

Rear Fender

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Rear Wheel

12.

Derailleur

13.

Triangular Swingarm

14.

Crank Arm

15.

Pedal

16.

Headlight Body and

Control Switches

17.

Handlebars

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Seat

19.

Seat Post

20.

Disc Brake

OPTIBIKE COMPONENTS

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COMPONENTS

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OPTIBIKE COMPONENTS

KEY

21. Brake Rotor

22. Brake Calipers

23. Front Brake Cable

24. Front Fork Suspension 25. Chain

26. Chain-ring

27. Chain Guard

28. Charge Port, External

Battery Port, and Main

Power Switch

29. Lock Port

30. Rear Shift and Brake

Cables

21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24

INITIAL ASSEMBLY

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Contact Optibike

e-mail:

[e-mail]

phone: [phone]

You can also find the Opticare

Service portal on Optibike.com

1. INITIAL ASSEMBLY

After unpacking your Optibike according to the instructions
packaged with your bike, you must complete the initial assembly
process as illustrated in the following pages.

If, at any time, you feel the initial assembly is beyond
your experience level or you are uncomfortable with
assembling your Optibike, you should take the Optibike
to a local bicycle shop. A trained bicycle mechanic will be
able to complete the initial assembly process. This
service is not included with the purchase of your
Optibike.

1.1 INITIAL BIKE INSPECTION

Visually inspect your Optibike for
signs of damage. The most obvious
forms of damage will be scratches
or dents to the frame or other
components. If you find damage,
contact Optibike service personnel
immediately and DO NOT proceed
with assembly.

For increased safety and ease, it is recommended that two people
perform initial assembly.

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INITIAL ASSEMBLY

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1.2 ROTATING STEM AND HANDLEBARS

 Tools: bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench.

STEP 1:
Loosen the bolts on the side
of the handlebar stem.

STEP 2:
Loosen bolt on top of stem.

STEP 3:

Rotate stem to proper
position: handlebars should
be parallel to the top of the
front fork.

STEP 4:

Tighten bolt lightly on top of
the stem (see step 2) until
headset can move freely
without excessive play.

STEP 5:
Tighten bolts on the side of
the stem (see step 1). Torque
setting: 35-55 in-lbs; this value
can be found on most bike
stems.
Rotate headlight body
downward so that the
headlights are aimed forward
with a slight downward angle.

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STEP 6:
Loosen four bolts on front of
handlebar stem. Do not
remove these bolts.

STEP 7:

Rotate handlebars within
stem to a comfortable riding
position.

STEP 8:
Tighten four bolts on the front
of the stem. Using a criss­cross pattern, rotate each bolt
a few turns at a time until all
are tightened to 35 in-lbs.
Rotate headlight body back to
proper position.

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1.3 ATTACHING PEDALS

 Tools: 15mm wrench, bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench.

STEP 1:

Determine the left pedal; it is
engraved with an L on the
axle.

STEP 2:
Screw left pedal onto left
crank-arm by hand.

Axle is reverse­threaded: tighten
counterclockwise.

STEP 3:
Tighten pedal using 15mm
wrench.
Torque setting: 307 in-lbs.

STEP 4:

Repeat steps 1-3 with the right
pedal. The right pedal has

conventional threads:

tighten the right
pedal clockwise.

L

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1.4 ATTACHING SEAT POST
 Tools: Ruler, bicycle multi-tool and/or torque wrench.

STEP 1:
Insert seat post into bike
frame.

STEP 2:
Adjust seat to appropriate
height. The bottom of the seat
post should be greater than

0.6 inches (1.5cm) above the
rear shock.

STEP 3:

Firmly tighten the seat clamp
bolt. Minimal torque is
required to prevent seat post
from slipping.

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