Further information on pedal assistance
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Due to the powerful support you will easier
achieve high speeds than usual. Do not let yourself
be suprised, use the bike for the first time in a low
traffic environment, to get used to the bike.
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Stepping up the bike, if the pedal assistance is
turned on, is not like a normal bike. You will drive
off easier. It is advisable to use powerlevel 1 - 3, for
driving away from stand.
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When the pedal assistance is turned off, the bicycle
will have very minimal resistance. In this way, the
bicycle can also be used a normal bike. However,
be careful that if you ride without a battery, the
lighting also can not work.
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The functioning of the pedal assistance is
dependent on the cycling speed, the set power
level program and how full the battery is.
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There is a legal speed limit up to which the motor is
allowed to support. Near this speed limit the motor
support will gradually diminish.
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Especially while driving in on a high power level,
the motor suddenly cutting off its support might be
experienced as if the motor is braking. Pedelecs are
allowed to support up to 25 km/h (15½ mph) in the
EU. Speed pedelecs, such as the Performance RD10
Speed, are allowed to support up to 45 km/h (28
mph) in the EU.
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Turn the assistance off when you step off the
bicycle. Never walk with enabled assistance.
Keep the left brake lever (if present and
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possibly also supplied with brake circuit-
breaker) pressed in when you are stationary
with enabled power assistance.
Cycling with power assistance
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