User manual BIGFISH LINE
SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT! KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE It is very important that you carefully study this manual before riding your Bigfish folding bike. Failure to follow these guidelines could lead to serious injury or worse. Your well-being is our highest priority, so please ensure you understand everything clearly before using your Bigfish folding bike. WARNING Do NOT ride your Bigfish folding bike if it is not in a 100% roadworthy condition.
SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING The owner is responsible for regular maintenance service in order to keep the Bigfish folding bike in good working order. Any part of poorly maintained bike can break or malfunction leading to an accident. A folding bike that is damaged could decrease your control and cause you to fall. Fully examine your Bigfish folding bike completely before each ride. Do NOT ride your Bigfish folding bike if it does not work properly.
CONTENTS WELCOME 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BIGFISH 6 GETTING STARTED 7 BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE 8 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Dangerous areas 10 How to unfold 11 How to fold 15 IMPORTANT NOTES 20 Seat 20 Brakes 21 Wheels & tyres 21 Reflectors & lights 22 Warning This symbol contains important safety information. Pay particular attention to these messages.
Welcome 5 We designed Bigfish folding bikes to be simple to fold, easy to transport and great to ride. We are confident you will agree Bigfish folding bike is all those things. But before you start your journey we need you to do one very important thing... read this manual. This manual is designed to give you all the information you need for the safe operation and maintenance of your new Bigfish folding bike.
Getting to know your Bigfish Bigfish Line+ is a bike with electric pedal assistance (pedelec). This means that the bike can assist you in your pedaling. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.
GETTING STARTED Your new Bigfish folding bike was fully assembled and tuned in the factory before being sent to you or your dealer. Remove the bike carefully from the box to avoid scratching the frame. Remove the protective wrapping. Inspect the bike, all accessories and parts for possible missing components. Check the box for loose parts before discarding. Take time to properly read the User Manual and Folding Instructions before you start using your new Bigfish folding bike.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS It is important to ensure your Bigfish folding bike is in perfect condition before every ride. Before each ride, inspect the folding mechanism, brakes, gears, tyres, wheels, steering, chain, fork, frame and other components to ensure your Bigfish folding bike is safe to ride. If your Bigfish folding bike does not operate as necessary, speak to your dealer or contact us at info@ bigfishbike.com. IMPORTANT! Fully charge battery before first ride.
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Your Bigfish folding bike is equipped with Smart Folding Technology, a unique patented folding technology for folding handlebars, front wheel and rear wheel. Follow the instructions on the following pages to fully understand the folding/unfolding procedures. Before your first ride it is essential to check the functioning of the Smart Folding Technology. It is important to repeat this check before each and every ride ride.
DANGEROUS AREAS With Bigfish folding bike there is a risk of injury to your fingers. Therefore please pay particular attention to the Folding Instructions and be aware of the areas on the bike marked with CAUTION marks below. Keep fingers away from the dangerous parts of the bike when folding or unfolding it. 1. FRONT FORK JOINT 2.
HOW TO UNFOLD 11 The following steps need to be taken in order to unfold the Bigfish folding bike properly. It can be done in any sequence. Stand on the left hand side of the bike on a level and flat surface. TIP: Before starting to unfold the Bigfish folding bike, position the pedals horizontal to the ground, with the left pedal to the front. HANDLEBARS A: Press the button on the handlebar and move it to unfolded position. Repeat the procedure for the other handlebar.
HOW TO UNFOLD FRONT WHEEL A: Press both buttons on the front fork simultaneously and swing the wheel out into the riding position. B: The buttons MUST jump out to their original position with the green safety mark visible. Safe to ride: Ensure the green mark on both buttons is visible. If no green safety mark on the buttons is visible, try again so that the buttons jump out to their original position and the green safety mark on both buttons is visible. If the problem persists do NOT ride the bike.
HOW TO UnFOld 13 rear WHeel A: With your left hand pull the rear wheel slightly towards the seat tube using the back of the mudguard and then pull out the round ‘Pull Release’ stopper with your right hand to loosen the rear wheel. Release the round ‘Pull Release’ stopper. B: Then pull the bike’s frame by the seat tube up into the unfolded position, so that it clicks in place. The round ‘Pull Release’ stopper MUST jump out to its original position.
HOW TO UNFOLD SEAT & PEDALS A: Open the seat clamp lever, set the seat to your desired height (do NOT go beyond the minimum insertion mark!) and fasten it tightly. B: Unfold the pedals by pulling them into the unfolded/riding position. Safe to ride: Ensure the seat clamp is properly closed. If the seat clamp lever is damaged or is not closed correctly, do NOT ride the bike. Take your bike to your local dealer to have it serviced or contact us at info@bigfishbike.com.
HOW TO FOLD 15 The following steps need to be taken in order to fold the Bigfish folding bike properly. It can be done in any sequence. Stand on the left hand side of the bike on a level and flat surface. TIP: Before starting to fold the Bigfish folding bike, position the pedals horizontal to the ground, with the left pedal to the front. REAR WHEEL Raise the bike stand to its riding position. A: Lift the seat tube slightly, then pull the round ‘Pull Release’ stopper out with your right hand.
HOW TO FOLD FRONT WHEEL A: Press both buttons on the front fork simultaneously and swing the wheel into the frame. B: The buttons MUST jump out to the original position with the green safety mark visible. Safe to handle: Ensure the green mark on both buttons is visible. If no green safety mark on the buttons is visible, try again so that the buttons jump out to their original position. If the problem persists, do NOT ride the bike.
HOW TO FOLD 17 HANDLEBARS A: Squeeze the ‘Press and Pull’ handlebar bracket on the upper and down side simultaneously and pull it out to open it. B: Then press the button on the handlebar to fold it into the frame. Repeat the procedure with the other handlebar. C: The handlebars are correctly folded if the buttons jump out to their original position with the green safety mark visible. Safe to handle: Ensure the green mark on both buttons is visible.
HOW TO FOLD PEDALS & SEAT A: Fold the pedals. B: Release the seat clamp and push the seat down just to the point when the battery is not yet touching the rear wheel or the fender. Fix the seat with the seat clamp lever.
HOW TO FOLD 19 Your bike is now completely folded and ready for storage or transport. See pages 28-29 for storage and transporting tips. TIP: Choose your own order for the folding steps. There is no prescribed order you need to follow when unfolding or folding.
ImPOrTanT nOTes seaT HEIGHT For the best ride adjust your seat to your ideal height position. In order to obtain the most comfortable riding position and offer the best possible pedaling efficiency, the seat height should be set correctly in relation to the rider’s leg length. The correct seat height should not cause leg strain from over-extension, and the hips should not rock from side to side when pedaling.
IMPORTANT NOTES 21 BRAKES The left brake lever operates the front brake, and the right brake lever operates the rear brake. NOTE: If you have purchased your bike in United Kingdom, Japan or Australia, your brakes are positioned oppositely. The right lever controls the front brake while the left lever controls the rear brake. All brakes should be adjusted according to local regulations.
IMPORTANT NOTES REFLECTORS & LIGHTS Your Bigfish folding bike is supplied with front, rear and wheel reflectors. Use front and rear bicycle lights and reflectors, particularly when riding in dark or overcast conditions. Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect car lights and street lights in a way that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.
IMPORTANT NOTES 23 (FOR MULTI SPEED MODELS) Internal gear hubs Bigfish folding bikes use internal gears. With internally geared bicycles, it is recommended to refrain from pedalling while you shift gears. However you can change gears while stationary or rolling. The shifter indicates a series of numbers from 1 up. “1” is the lowest gear (used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow for easier pedaling). Shift up and down the gears using the upper side of the grip.
IMPORTANT NOTES HANDLEBAR REPLACEMENT PARTS BATTERY HEIGHT Many parts of your Bigfish folding bike are safety critical ones, such as the frame, forks, handlebar, handlebar stem, seat post, cranks, pedals, wheel rims, chain, brake levers, brake cables, etc. For these components we recommend only genuine replacement parts are used as only these can guarantee optimum function and safety while riding.
IMPORTANT NOTES TIP: To ensure long battery life, fully charge the battery for at least twelve (12) hours during the first initial three charges and charge the battery at least once for 2-3 hours every 2 months. Battery works best when it has a full charge, so always be sure to recharge it fully after each ride. If you leave it in a run-down condition, without recharging it, it will shorten its life expectancy. If charging does not occur, it is possible that one or more of the connection pins has been bent.
IMPORTANT NOTES CONTROLLER SWITCHING SYSTEM ON / OFF Push the button ‘ON’ to switch the system on. Push button ‘OFF’ to switch the system off. Do NOT push the button ‘ON’ when the bike is being ridden - ie pedals being pushed. POWER ASSISTANCE LEVEL Push ‘MODE’ button to choose your preferred assistance level: Eco, Normal or Turbo. ECO mode (L) saves maximum amount of battery power.
MAINTENANCE & HANDLING TIPS MAINTENANCE Follow the procedures below to maintain your Bigfish folding bike in good condition for years. The best protection against deterioration of your Bigfish folding bike is regular cleaning and upkeep. Do NOT wash the Bigfish folding bike with high pressure water spray. Do NOT clean your bike with a steam cleaner. Clean it with a damp cloth soaked in a mild detergent mixture. Dry with a cloth. Use soap and water to clean plastic parts and rubber tyres.
MAINTENANCE & HANDLING TIPS Storage Store your Bigfish folding bike under shelter, keep it in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to corrosive substances. Before storing your Bigfish folding bike for a long period of time, clean it well. Deflate the tyres to half pressure and hang it off the ground. Please notice that your warranty does not cover rust, corrosion, paint damage or theft.
TRANSPORTING YOUR BIKE Wheeling To make your Bigfish folding bike properly mobile when folded we designed it so you can wheel it along with you as you walk. Some people wheel it upright, some pull it like a trolley. Have a try and see what suits you best. 29 Carrying Carrying a Bigfish folding bike is very easy for extra short to medium distances. You will find over a short period of time a way of carrying that suits you best.
Torque values Torque values are standard measures of how much you must tighten a certain bolt. When a torque values are given, a torque wrench should be used to ensure that the correct torque is applied.
PURCHASE RECORD CARD 31 Fill in immediately and retain as a record of your purchase. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE AND ANY POSSIBLE WARRANTY CLAIMS. Your name: Address: Date OF purchase: Place OF purchase: Model information: Colour: Serial number: Place to put your receipt BATTERY KEY NUMBER: Your Bigfish folding bike has its own unique serial number. It is stamped on the frame below the axis of the pedals.
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