HITWAY BK5 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 58

When you apply one or both brakes, the bike will start to slow down. If you now
continue to lean your body forwards as if you were riding at the previous speed, this
can cause your weight to shift onto the front wheel (or around the front wheel hub
under heavy braking, which could send you flying over the handlebars).
A wheel with more weight absorbs more brake pressure before locking, while a wheel
with less weight locks with less brake pressure. So when you apply the brakes and
your weight is shifted forwards, you have to shift your body backwards to transfer the
weight back to the rear wheel. At the same time, you must both reduce the rear wheel
braking force and increase the braking force on the front wheel. This is particularly
important on downhill sections, as descents shift your weight forwards.
Two keys to effective speed control and safe stopping are controlling wheel lock-up
and weight transfer. This weight transfer is even more effective if your bike has a front
fork with suspension. The front suspension 'dips' when you brake and thus increases
the effect of weight transfer (see also 'Bicycle suspension'). Practise braking and
weight transfer techniques when there is no traffic or other dangers and distractions
around you.
Everything is different when you ride on uneven surfaces or in wet conditions.
Stopping distance is longer on uneven surfaces or in wet weather. The tyre's grip is
reduced so that the wheels have less cornering and braking traction and can lock up
with less braking force.
Moisture or dirt on the brake pads reduces their grip. To maintain control on uneven or
wet surfaces, you need to brake more gently.
Transport
Do not transport any objects that could restrict your vision or prevent you from fully
controlling the bicycle or that could catch moving parts of the bicycle.
When transporting bicycles, there is a risk that the bicycles could tip over, slip or fall out of
the means of transport. This could result in serious injury. When transporting bicycles in
vehicles or public transport, the bicycles should be secured to prevent them from tipping
over, slipping or falling out.
Use an approved, commercially available bicycle rack for vehicles to transport bicycles. If
you do not have a bicycle rack, the bicycles must be placed in the trunk, making sure that
the bicycles do not rest on the rear derailleur.
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to numerous regulations and are often considered danger-
ous material by carriers. Inquire about the relevant laws and ask the carrier for authorisation
before shipping or transporting a lithium-ion battery by air.
Storage
If you store your battery for a longer period of time (longer than two months):
Remove the battery from the bike.
Lithium-ion batteries are best stored at a charge level of 40-60%.
charge the battery to 40-60% every 30 days during long-term storage. Determine the
charge level using the integrated charge indicator on the battery or the battery indicator on
the bike.
Batteries discharge slowly if they are not used for a long time. If the battery capacity is
allowed to reach a critically low voltage, its service life and capacity will be permanently
reduced.
Always disconnect your charger from the socket and the battery before storing the battery.
Avoid storing your battery in extreme temperatures, either hot or cold.
Batteries are best stored in a shady and dry place. Do not allow accumulation of
condensation as this could lead to corrosion or a short circuit.
The recommended storage temperature for lithium-ion batteries is between 0-25°C
(32-77°F).
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