Pre-ride Checks and Service Interval ....................11 Warning! Take Care during Assembly ..................... 12 Handlebar Height and Reach Adjustment ..................13 Assembling the G2 Seatpost Tool Holder ..................18 Assembling the Front and Rear Reflectors ..................21 Assembling the Bell ..........................25 Gocycle Quick-Fit Accessories ......................
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Understanding Electronic Gear Shifting ..................37 Riding Modes ............................38 Energy Consumption Meter ......................44 Maximising Your Gocycle’s Motor Performance and Reliability ..........44 Heat and Over-Temperature Protection ..................46 Maintenance and Adjustments ....................... 47 Maintenance and Service Centre Location ..................47 Service interval ............................
Gocycle-to-Work™, EmpowerPack™, Vgonomic™ Adjustment, Lockshock™, Shocklock™ and Performance Commuting™ are trademarks of Karbon Kinetics Limited. All trademarks and the Gocycle logo may not be used without the prior written approval of Karbon Kinetics Limited, a United Kingdom Registered Company Number 4357956.
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 1.5 Standards and Conformity Gocycle is an electric power assisted cycle developed in accordance with: 2006/42/EC The Machinery Directive 2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents:...
Such risks are increased in busy, urban environments with moving traffic. By choosing to ride a Gocycle, you assume the responsibility for these risks, and it is important that you know how to ride responsibly and to exercise proper maintenance to minimise such risks and potential damage.
See Section 7.4 Checking for Cracking and Fatigue Failures for parts of the Gocycle that require visual inspection from time to time. An impact to your Gocycle, either major or minor, can cause stress and fatigue on the Gocycle and its components or compromise the integrity of the electronics, including the battery, electronic controller, motor drive system or wiring.
WARNING! First familiarise yourself with the modes of operation, controls and performance of your Gocycle before venturing onto busy streets. We strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with your new Gocycle by first riding it in a controlled environment, away from potential hazards such as moving traffic and obstacles. It is important to become familiar with the modes of operation, controls, brakes and the different performance characteristics inherent in the electric motor.
3.1 Warranty Registration For your continued satisfaction and safety whilst riding your Gocycle, we strongly encourage you to register your Gocycle with us. Doing so will enable us to contact you with important product safety- related information, should the need arise.
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Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY ADVICE! Continue reading for important assembly advice, including how to register your Gocycle. Unless you register your Gocycle, after 60 miles (100 km), your Gocycle motor will cease to operate. See Section 4.8 Gocycle Registration.
During assembly or disassembly, do not over-fold the Cleandrive more than is necessary to engage or disengage the Gocycle Lockshock™. Over-folding the Cleandrive can cause the internal cables to become taut and in some cases may result in cables becoming disconnected, ultimately affecting the operation of the product.
In addition to Gocycle’s patented Vgonomic adjustment (changing the effective cross-bar length when lowering or heightening the saddle), it is also possible to make further adjustments to accommodate most riders comfortably by changing the handlebar height and reach.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 Completely remove the quick release. A. Top position The handlebar stem adjuster has two positions: Use the top position for aft adjustment. (Shorter rider: least reach, handlebars B. Lower closest to saddle).
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 With the quick release inserted, rotate clockwise to tighten Close the quick release lever. The lever should feel harder to close at it reaches a 90- degree position. 4.3.2 Handlebar Height Adjustment Undo and remove the handlebar stem bolt using a Torx tool, as shown.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 A. Lower Lift the rubber dust cover to expose the position lower position. Note! Hole “B. Upper position” denotes the maximum height of the handlebar stem. B. Upper position Push down to align the lower position A.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 Reinsert the stem bolt and tighten to a torque of 6-8 Nm. CAUTION! Ensure the bolt passes through either “A. Lower position” or “B. Upper position” hole of the stem upper. Tidy the rubber dust cover.
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 4.4 Assembling the G2 Seatpost Tool Holder 1.1. Orientate the Tool Holder as shown 1.2. Locate the Snap Rail Tool Holder (B) above the saddle rails as shown. 1.3. Apply pressure onto the...
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 1.4. Apply pressure onto the left hand side of the Snap Rail Tool Holder (B) until this side is properly located onto the left saddle rail. 1.5. Confirm both sides of the...
Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 4.5 Assembling the Front and Rear Reflectors Front and rear reflectors are supplied as standard with your Gocycle and can be found in the small parts bag. To install the rear reflector: Mount the rear reflector on the upper seat...
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 Lift the rubber stem cover to expose the upper handlebar stem Open the reflector bracket Place the bracket around the upper stem and tighten, using a screwdriver, to secure in the position as shown...
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 Mount the front (white) reflector onto the bracket and listen for a “click” Adjust the bracket to ensure that the reflector is vertical Fix the assembled reflector in a vertical position as shown...
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 4.6 Assembling the Bell Bell and O-ring for mounting bell (Supplied in small parts bag) Loop the rubber O-ring over the bell as shown Insert the base of the bell through the gap...
Gocycle since new. 4.8.2 Pre-Registration: Delivery State Explained Gocycle is shipped in Delivery State and will require registration via the GocycleConnect App to gain full functionality. Delivery State allows 60 miles (100 km) of normal usage before the motor will cease to operate.
How do I register the Gocycle and gain normal operation? Download and install the Gocycle Connect App from either the Apple App Store or Google Play for your Apple iOS or Android device. Follow the registration directions. For more details, see www.gocycle.com/app.
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From time to time, we need to make you aware of important announcements regarding the correct maintenance and servicing of your Gocycle. We may also have to send you important safety related information relating to your particular Gocycle.
The following important information applies to your Gocycle lithium battery. Read carefully to ensure the proper and safe operation and storage of the battery. Your battery has been designed for use only with a generation-two (G2) Gocycle. Do not use the battery with any other product. ...
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, August 2015 5.3 Gocycle Lithium Battery: Usage 5.3.1 Proper Charging Sequence Open the rubber charging port cover, as shown While holding open the rubber charging port cover, insert the charging lead as shown Plug the charger into mains electricity and...
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DO NOT LEAVE THE BATTERY ON CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. The battery charge level is displayed on the Gocycle dashboard. (See 6.1 Familiarising Yourself with Gocycle Dashboard Display for more information). When fully charged, the dashboard will display 10 LEDs on the left side.
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5.3.2 Battery Operation Mode (Wakes the Battery for Use) The battery must be in Operation Mode before you can use your Gocycle. If the battery is not in Operation Mode, the Gocycle will not function, the gears will not shift and the motor will not work.
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During riding when using the motor, the battery charge level will decrease over time, with fewer LEDs displayed accordingly. The Battery Low Level Indicator is represented by one flashing LED. When this is displayed, the Gocycle will default to Power Save mode. See 6.3.2.5 Power Save for more information.
The battery will enter Sleep Mode automatically if not in use for 15 hours. Check that the battery is in Operation Mode before attempting to ride. If the Gocycle is plugged into the charger, it will never enter Sleep Mode. Best practice if you have a green light on your charger or you have 10 LEDs on the dash is to unplug the charger and put the Gocycle battery into Sleep Mode.
Never return your battery to Karbon Kinetics Ltd without first making contact with techsupport@gocycle.com. Do not discard any of the battery packaging materials. 5.6 Battery Pack Disposal When your Gocycle lithium battery has reached the end of its service life, you must recycle or dispose of it properly: ...
Gear selection display Speed display NOTE: If the Gocycle is stationary (including when on charge) for more than one minute (60 seconds), the display screen saver will be shown. Press either button to view the charge state. 6.2 Understanding Electronic Gear Shifting Your Gocycle is equipped with electronic shifting.
Allows user to turn predictive shifting ON/OFF 6.3 Riding Modes You can operate your Gocycle in different modes to suit your personal riding style. The motor assistance will start and stop at different speeds—you can control this with either the red power button (A) or the rider pedal input, or a combination of both.
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The following sections explain the differences between the riding modes and how to select them. NOTE: In addition to riding modes 1 through 4, your Gocycle comes pre-programmed with a number of helpful modes to assist with gear shift adjustment and fault-finding. You should not attempt to ride your Gocycle, unless prompted by mode instructions, in any other mode preinstalled on your Gocycle.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2R, Version 4 6.3.1 Riding Modes Reference Table Starting and Stopping the Motor Motor Operating Speed (No. of LEDs) (E) Controlling Motor Speed Continuously Power Reduces Press Red Button above this Pedal Input Low Battery...
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6.3.2.1 City Mode City mode utilises your Gocycle’s torque sensor, with the motor assistance level controlled by rider pedal input. (Hard pedalling = high motor assistance, soft pedalling = less motor assistance). In this mode, within the motor operating speed and whilst the rider is providing pedal input, the motor will start automatically and will continue to operate until the maximum speed is reached.
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See 6.5 Maximising Your Gocycle’s Motor Performance and Reliability for more information as to how to get the best out of your Gocycle. WARNING! The motor will continue to operate while the red button is pressed and the pedals are rotating.
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6.3.2.5 Power Save Your Gocycle will default to Power Save when the battery has reached a low level. The mode is represented by the battery low level warning indicator (one flashing LED) on the dashboard display. All riding modes will default to Power Save mode when a low battery level is reached.
As with a car, top speed and range (related to fuel consumption) are difficult to define as both factors are greatly affected by a large number of variables. For the Gocycle, this is including but not limited to rider weight (including clothing and luggage), tyre type, tyre pressure, terrain, surface texture, wind conditions and of course, how much pedal input the rider is providing.
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Wet conditions: Gocycle is a British product, designed with British weather in mind. However, it is important that your Gocycle is dry before storage. A city atmosphere can be a corrosive environment made worse with high humidity. We recommend a simple check and towel- down (if necessary) after using your Gocycle in wet conditions.
Gocycle’s motor is extremely compact and lightweight. While this design offers benefits, certain drawbacks exist—specifically, the motor can get hot. Gocycle’s motor will get hot under normal operation similar to the exhaust pipe or engine of a motorcycle or moped.
7.3 Cleaning and Preventing Corrosion We do not recommend that you ride your Gocycle in heavy rain or store it in damp or wet areas. Please read 2.7 Riding in Wet, Cold or Icy Conditions for safety recommendations for riding in wet conditions.
Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 If your Gocycle has water on it, we recommend that you wipe it dry as soon as possible with a towel or dry cloth. The less you expose your Gocycle to moisture or water, the longer it will last.
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Gocycle. Nevertheless, you must inspect the Gocycle every 500 miles to see if any of the components have cracks and need replacing. To do this, clean the Gocycle thoroughly with a damp cloth. Wipe away all dust or dirt. Look carefully at all the components under good lighting.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Check the Lockshock plunger for signs of fatigue cracking WARNING! When not properly assembled, the Lockshock plunger (the grey part as indicated at left) is susceptible to impact damage from a side load, for example when folding to take in or out of a car, transporting inside a building or through a doorway.
From time to time, it might be necessary to adjust your shifting; for example, if you hear a noise from your rear hub or your Gocycle is not holding in gear. Your Gocycle’s electronic shifting is calibrated during production, but you can recalibrate it by adjusting the servo electronically as follows:...
As with all hydraulic brakes, for the best possible performance, we recommend that the hydraulic brakes on your Gocycle are bled every 12 months. We advise that your Gocycle brakes are bled by a skilled bicycle mechanic with experience with bleeding hydraulic cycle brakes.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 With the split pin compressed, pull the pin out using a pair of pliers. Carefully push the brake pads from the top of the calliper, as shown. Pinch both brake pads and remove from the calliper.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Replace the brake pads as necessary before reassembly. Replace the brake pads as necessary. Pinch together with the spring and reassemble into the calliper. Replace the split pin to secure the brake pads in position.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Using pliers, bend open the split pin to lock it in place. WARNING! Do not attempt to ride your Gocycle without re-installing the brake pads and securing split pin. Doing so may result in injury.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Replace the six motor cover securing screws. Tighten to a torque of 3–4Nm. WARNING! The braking performance of new brake pads will increase over time. Ensure that you “bed-in” your brakes by performing a number of stops.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Compress the spit pin using a pair of pliers, as shown. With the split pin compressed, pull the pin out using a pair of pliers. Carefully push the brake pads from the top of the calliper, as shown.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Pinch both brake pads and remove from the calliper. CAUTION! The pads are sprung. Be careful not to accidentally release the spring. Replace the brake pads as necessary before reassembly. Replace the brake pads as necessary. Pinch together with the spring and reassemble into the calliper.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Replace the split pin to secure the brake pads in position. Using pliers, bend open the split pin to lock it in place. WARNING! Do not attempt to ride your Gocycle without re-installing the brake pads and securing split pin.
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 7.8 Adjusting the PitstopWheel Quick Release Cam Levers 7.8.1 General Adjustment All three Pitstopwheel quick release cam levers should have equal resistance when closing or opening. As per the pre-ride checks there must be a maximum of 10mm free play measured at the tip of the cam lever when open.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 3. Keep 2 cam levers in the closed position and open one cam lever fully so that the back edge touches the next closed cam lever. 4. Lightly move the cam lever back and forth to gauge the extent of the free play.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 6. Insert the 4mm Allen key into the stud and turn clockwise to reduce the cam lever free play and anticlockwise to increase cam lever free play. Hold the cam lever lightly while...
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 9. Ensure all cam levers are securely closed. 11. Repeat the process for the other wheel on the other hub. NB: If you do swap wheels between hubs while riding ensure to check the cam lever...
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From time to time, consider moving the rear PitstopWheel to the front and vice-versa. Typically, in normal usage, the rear of a Gocycle will carry more load than the front, thus subjecting the rear hub, wheel and tyre to greater stresses. Periodically swapping the front and rear PitstopWheels will distribute wear more evenly.
7.8.3 Fleet management and Tour Operators If you operate a fleet of Gocycles that are lent to people who are not accustomed to the Gocycle or are running a tour operating service with the Gocycle as the chosen vehicle we would highly recommend fitting the tamper proof security bolts.
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Forwards Fitting the tyres and tyre tread orientation Centreline grooves Note orientation of tyre tread 7.10 Adjusting the Headset From time to time it may be necessary to tighten the headset if it becomes loose. This process is...
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 7.11 Adjusting the Stem Quick Release Lever It is unlikely that you will need to adjust Steam Quick Release Lever, however in the event that you need to replace the lever you will need to adjust the clock nut on the opposite side of the stem adjuster to ensure the quick release lever closes with the correct force.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Open the QR Lever to 90 degrees and slowly rotate the clock nut until it stops against the handlebar stem lower. Rotate so that one of the holes in the clock nut aligns with...
WARNING! Check the hub gear bearing adjustment every 500 miles (800 km) or 6 months. Regular checks will ensure best possible performance for your Gocycle. Failure to inspect the hub gear bearing adjustment may have serious consequences and could result in serious bodily injury or even death.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Between adjustments, check that the rear hub rotates in the freewheel direction. The bearing cup nuts should be tightened until the wheel does not have more than 1mm of “free” play at the rim, and the wheel is able to rotate freely.
No LEDs visible Resolution: To return to normal shifting, stop riding and remain stationary for up to 5 seconds with both brakes applied. The Gocycle will reset to first gear and the gear shift LEDs will return to the dashboard.
Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 8.3 Diagnosis Modes Your Gocycle is pre-programmed with a number of modes to assist in fault diagnosis, should an issue occur. Should an issue arise, a Gocycle technical support executive may request you to perform a number of checks in an attempt to properly diagnose a problem.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 Now rotate the pedal cranks in a backwards direction, as shown. When movement of the pedal cranks is detected, two LEDs will light on the left hand side of the dashboard display.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 8.3.2 Motor Check To check operation of red power button and motor: Select Motor Check, mode 13. Lift the front wheel so that is it off the ground. Press red power button (A) to initiate the motor.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 8.3.3 Pedal Torque Sensor Present Check To check the presence and operation of the pedal torque sensor: Select Pedal Torque Sensor Present Check, mode 14. With both brakes held, apply pressure to the left hand (non- drive side) pedal crank.
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® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 8.3.4 Pedal and Wheel Sensor Ratio Check Follow the next steps to check function of the wheel and pedal sensors in all gears: Place the Gocycle in a cycle stand, so the rear wheel and pedal cranks are free to turn.
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 8.4 LED Reference Tables 8.4.1 Dashboard Display Battery Charge Level Gear (Displayed when motor is Speed Selection OFF) Energy Consumption Meter Gear (Displayed when motor is Speed Selection 8.4.2 Energy Consumption Meter...
® Gocycle Owner’s Manual for G2, August 2015 ONTACT NFORMATION Gocycle is a product of Karbon Kinetics Limited, a UK-registered company. Karbon Kinetics Limited Unit 30, Barwell Business Park Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY UNITED KINGDOM Registered number 4357956 www.gocycle.com For details of your local Gocycle reseller visit www.gocycle.com/map.
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