General Notes About Riding; Riding Tips; Before Riding - Turbo vado SL Manual De Usuario

4. GENERAL NOTES ABOUT RIDING

The VADO SL motor provides pedal assistance only while you are pedaling and the bicycle is in motion. The amount
of pedal assistance will be higher or lower depending on the amount of force applied to the pedals. If you stop
pedaling, the motor will stop providing any assistance.
The VADO SL bicycle can also be ridden as a normal bicycle without motor assistance by switching the display to
the OFF mode. The same applies if the battery charge drops below 5% - 3%.
Because of the electric motor assist, the VADO SL offers a unique riding experience compared to a bicycle without
motor assist. Below are some riding tips which may also reduce component wear and increase battery range:
Pay attention to your speed going into a corner and be sure to stop pedaling well before entering the corner.
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Otherwise you may carry too much speed when entering a corner.
Ride efficiently and look ahead. Any time braking force is applied, more energy is needed to get the bicycle back
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up to speed.
Shift gears regularly to stay in an optimal cadence range and downshift before coming to a stop.
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Reduce pedal force before initiating a gear shift to reduce drivetrain wear.
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Braking while steering may reduce the ability to control your bicycle.
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Check the tire pressure regularly. Low pressure can cause the tires to roll inefficiently.
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Do not expose your bicycle to prolonged excessive heat (e.g. direct sunlight).
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Only carry the cargo you need. More weight will drain the battery faster.
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If your bicycle is exposed to cooler temperatures (0 degrees), keep the bicycle stored indoors until just before
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riding.
WARNING! The motor support is activated as soon as you step onto the pedals and the bicycle
is in motion. You should be seated on the bicycle and engage at least one brake before starting
to pedal. Do not put one foot on a pedal and throw a leg over the bicycle, as it could accelerate
unexpectedly. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious personal injury or even death.
WARNING! The acceleration of an electric bicycle can be faster than anticipated and may feel
unusual at first. Before your first ride, you should use the lowest power ECO mode and become
familiar with the operation of the electric bicycle by practicing starting and stopping, cornering
and navigating obstacles in a safe environment away from other bicycles, pedestrians and/or
vehicles. Due to the greater acceleration of an electric bicycle, you should also pay particular
attention to terrain conditions as you may approach obstacles faster than expected. Please note
the default motor support mode upon startup is always SPORT mode.
CAUTION: The weight of your VADO SL is significantly higher than a bicycle without motor
support. Use caution when handling the bicycle (including, but not limited to parking, lifting,
pushing, loading it into a car or onto a bicycle carrier and unloading it).
Regardless of your experience level, you should read the "FIRST" section of your Owner's Manual (Bike Fit, Safety
First, Mechanical Safety Check and First Ride) and carry out all important safety checks. In addition, make sure you
are familiar with the following areas of the bicycle that are specific to electric bicycles.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE:
BATTERY: Is the battery fully charged?
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TCU DISPLAY: Are you familiar with the function of the display features?
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REMOTE: Are you familiar with the function of the buttons on the remote?
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BEFORE EVERY RIDE:
BATTERY: Do you have sufficient battery charge?
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TCU DISPLAY: Is the display functioning correctly?
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REMOTE: Do you know how to use the remote to change the motor support level from ECO to SPORT to
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TURBO?
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4.1. RIDING TIPS

4.2. BEFORE RIDING