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LAFREE TWIST
Model Year 2002
Owners Manual
June 2001.
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Contents: 1. Read this manual ! ..............................................................................................3 1.1 Trademarks ..............................................................................................3 1.2 Approval and conformity .............................................................................3 2. What it’s called....................................................................................................4 2.2 Battery and charger .........
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1. Read this manual ! Please read all information in this manual carefully to gain maximum performance, safety and enjoyment from your Lafree Twist electric bicycle. Congratulations! You have just pedalled into the exciting world of electric power assistance for bicycles. In addition to being a full-featured bicycle, the Lafree Twist has an integrated on-board electric power assist unit. The assisted pedal system is easy to use and understand. However, due to its sophisticated technology, it is
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2. What it’s called 4. 35. 27. 3. 25. 1. 28. 24. 33. 34. 26. 7. 37. 29. 2. 16. 38. 6. 30 / 36. 5. 17. 33. 10. 9. 11. 13. 12. 15. 22. 14. 19. 18. 21. 23. 20. 32. 8. 31. 2.1 General 1. Handlebar 20. Chain ring (inside motor housing) 2. Handlebar stem (2 versions: gents and ladies) 21. Chain 3. Power control switch - left side 22. Pedal 4. 3-speed hub gear shifter - right side 23. 3-speed rear hub / sprocket 5. Frame 24. Seat post (2 versions: gents and ladies) 6. Seat tube 25. Saddle 7. Front fork
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2.2 Battery and charger 3. 2. 1. 3. 7. 9. 1. 4. 4. 5+6 8. 10. 1. Battery 5. Charging socket 2. Battery lock 6. Socket cap 3. Grip 7. Charger 4. Energy indicator 8. Charger plug 9. Power source plug 10. Refresh button 2.3 Handlebar and stem 1. Handlebar 8. Left hand brake lever 2. Handlebar stem (2 versions: gents and ladies) 9. Right hand brake lever 3. Grip 10. Brake adjusting barrel 4. Power control switch 11. Stem height adjuster bolt 5. Bell 12. Handlebar stem inclination bolt 6. Gear shifte
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2.4 Position of the serial numbers Please record Lafree’s bike serial number and battery serial number for future reference. The serial number of the bike is stamped into the left rear “dropout” of the frame. The dropout is the piece of frame that holds the axle of the rear wheel (see fig. 08). Battery’s serial number: see fig. 09. Battery’s serial number Pag. 6.
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3. Fit and safety 3.1 Fit Make sure the bike fits. A bike that’s too big or too small for the rider is harder to control and can be uncomfortable or dangerous. Frame size. Your dealer will have recommended the best frame size for you, based on the information provided. If you picked your own bike at the dealer shop, your dealer took the time to fit you to the correct frame size at the time. If someone else selected the bike for you, as a gift, for example, it’s important for you to make sure tha
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3.2 Saddle position Correct saddle adjustment is important in getting the best performance and comfort from your bicycle. a. Up and down adjustment. Your leg length determines the correct saddle height. To check for correct saddle height: - sit on the saddle - place one heel on a pedal - rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is in the lowest position and the crank is parallel to the seat tube. - your leg should be almost straight. If not, your saddle height needs adjusting. To ad
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3.3 Handlebar height and angle a. Handlebar stem height. You can raise or lower the handlebars. Loosen the stem height adjuster bolt (see fig. 13) by turning it anti-clockwise three or four turns. If the bolt rises but the stem doesn’t move, tap the bolt carefully down, using a plastic or wooden hammer. Set the handlebar stem at the correct height and perpendicular to the front wheel. Fasten the bolt to the correct torque, so that you cannot twist the stem and handlebars (see section 8.3 “Tighte
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3.4.2 Reflectors Reflectors are important safety devices which are designed as an integral part of Lafree. The reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect street lights and car lights in a way that helps you to be seen and recognised as a moving bicyclist. Caution: Check reflectors regularly to make sure that they are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted. Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose. 3.4.3 Helmet Our advice is to w
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3.5.3 Brakes Visually inspect the brakes for proper cable routing (see fig. 14a). Squeeze the brake levers. Brake levers should engage brake shoes at approximately half way through their arc, or within about 2.5 cm. (an inch) of handlebar grip. To check proper brake lever travel, encircle the hand grip with your thumb and forefinger, then squeeze the brake lever with the remaining three fingers of each hand. If you can squeeze the levers so that they touch your forefinger, you should have a qual
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4. Riding safely and responsibly NOTE: Riding a bicycle involves certain risks, including damage and injury. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume personal responsibility for those risks. The people who sold you the bike, the manufacturer, the distributor, and people who manage or maintain the roads and trails you ride on are not responsible for your actions. Therefore, it is extremely important that you understand - and practice - the rules of safe and responsible riding, and to use common
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5. Battery and charger operation 5.1 Battery detachment, charging & installation 5.1.1 General CAUTION: Please read the following general safety tips for charging or refresh charging Lafree Twist’s battery. • The charging area must be level, well ventilated, free from moisture and protected against direct sunlight. • Charge the battery at an ambient temperature of 0°C - 40°C (when the inside temperature of the battery is below 0°C or over 40°C, the charger remains in stand-by mode and the batter
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Step 3. Place the battery in a stable position, in such a way that the energy indicator is visible. Step 4. Remove the cap from the battery’s charging socket, which is located at the bottom of the battery. Step 5. Put the charger plug into the battery’s charging socket with the arrow mark UP. Arrow mark Step 6. Connect the power source plug into an electric point (AC 220~230 volts) and make sure that all poles are fully inserted into the socket. Keep the area where the battery is charged well ve
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Step 8. Disconnect the power source plug from the electric point. Step 9. Disconnect the charger plug from the battery. Step 10. Mount the battery onto the bicycle (step 2 and 1 in reversed order). Make sure that the battery is secured in “LOCK” position, so that it cannot move sideways. 5.1.3 Refresh charging Lafree Twist’s charger has the capability to do a battery refresh. Refreshing simply involves the process of fully discharging the battery before it is fully recharged. This process is an
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Step 3. Place the battery in a stable position, in such a way that the energy indicator is visible. Step 4. Remove the cap from the battery’s charging socket, which is located at the bottom of the battery. Step 5. Put the charger plug into the battery’s charging socket with the arrow mark UP. Arrow mark Step 6. Connect the power source plug into an electric point (AC 220~230 volts) and make sure that all poles are fully inserted into the socket. Keep the area where the battery is charged well ve
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Refresh-charging: LIGHT ON CHARGER HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE ? WHAT’S HAPPENING ? RED light blinks Charging will start soon 1. Just a few moments 0.9 sec “on” / 0.1 sec “off” (“waiting”) 2. Push “REFRESH” button on the charger 3. GREEN light burns 10 hours max. Discharging / refreshing 4. RED light burns 4~5 hours max. Charging RED light blinks slowly Until the power source plug is Charging completed ! 5. 2 sec “on” / 2 sec “off” disconnected (“completion”) Step 10. Disconnect the power source plug
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5.1.5 Battery capacity, range and charging time LEDs illuminated Energy available Remaining range* [km.] Charging time** 1 (blinking) Less than 1 % < 1 km. 4 ~ 5 hours 1 1 ~ 20 % < 5 km. 3 ~ 4 hours 2 21 ~ 40 % 5 ~ 15 km. 2 ~ 3 hours 3 41 ~ 60 % 10 ~ 20 km. 1.5 ~ 2 hours 4 61 ~ 80 % 15 ~ 25 km. 1 ~ 1.5 hours 5 81 ~ 100 % 20 ~ 35 km. 0.5 ~ 1 hours * Note 1: remaining range is just a reference. Figures shown are based on riding in “normal” mode. Actua
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It may be clear that it’s very difficult to say how far you can ride with your power assisted Twist with a full battery, simply because there are too many factors that have influence. Under the best possible circumstances, you can cycle • max. 25 ~ 35 km. in “normal” mode • max. 30 ~ 40 km. in “ECO” mode. In “Eco” mode, the assistance power is about half of the normal mode. It could save the energy consumption and extend the range. The “ECO” mode saves energy consumption and extends the range wi
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• Inspect the battery periodically for cracks, unusual residue, or other abnormal appearance. Do not use a battery with cracks or breaks in the casing. • Do not attempt to use the Twist’s battery as a power supply for anything other than a Lafree Twist. • Always pull the charging cable gently. To remove a cable from a socket, pull the plug, don’t pull the cable. • Use the genuine Lafree Twist charger to charge the battery. Charger DANGER: Please note that improper handling poses a high risk of f
