FAQ - Frequently asked questions and their solutions
Below are some common problems and solutions. If the following methods do not solve your problem, please contact your dealer.
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Control display does not respond – attempt to switch on without result
Possible Cause
- battery empty
- Battery is not properly seated in the battery tray
- Connection cable of the control display/control unit not connected or
malfunction - Control display
malfunction - Battery (circuit) defective
Solution approach
- Fully charge the battery
- Return the battery slide to its original position and replace the two
Tighten the fastening screws - Check the plug connection of the display control on the handlebar
- Replacing the control display
- Replacing the e-bike battery
E-bike and control display fail after a short ride or maximum motor support is not reached
Possible Cause
- E-bike battery is almost empty
- Plug contacts of the battery slide not connected
- Battery protection and charging control defective
- Defect in display control or engine control unit as well as engine damage
Solution approach
- Fully charge the battery
- Check position of battery tray*
- Replacing the e-bike battery*
- Replacement of the respective component*
Despite correct operation, the engine does not run
Possible Cause
- Circuit breaker in brake lever defective
- Disconnected engine cable connector
- Battery cable disconnected
Solution approach
- Check cable contacts or replace the brake lever including
Cable* - Check the plug connections*
- Check battery cable*
Low range even though battery is fully charged
Possible Cause
- Greater demands due to changing load, gradient, headwind
Etc. - Battery too old
- Defective battery
- Storage or use at too cold ambient temperatures (below 5°C)
- Brake system drags
- Insufficient lubrication of one of the moving components
Solution approach
- Increase your own pedaling effort
- Replace battery*
- Replace battery*
- Store the battery at more than 7 degrees and less than 25 degrees before driving
- Adjust brake*
- Check bearings, regrease if necessary*
Battery does not charge
Possible Cause
- Plug connections loose
- Defective battery
- Charger defective
Solution approach
- Check plug contacts
- Replace battery*
- Replace charger
Front light not working
Possible Cause
- Errors in operation
- Cable connection defective
- Plug disconnected
- LED defective
- Battery empty
Solution approach
- Read "Control display"
- Replace cable*
- Check plug connections
- Replace front light*
- Fully charge the battery
Unusual noise
Possible Cause
- Chain needs to be regreased
- Gear shift needs to be adjusted
- Chain is too tight
- Crank has come loose
- Steering head bearing has too much play
Solution approach
- Re-grease the chain
- Readjust gear shift*
- Re-tension chain*
- Retighten crank arms*
- Retighten steering head bearing
Braking effect decreases, brake has no effect
Possible Cause
- Wear of the brake pads
- Brake incorrectly adjusted
- Brakes become too hot under continuous load (e.g. due to long downhill rides)
Solution approach
- Replacing the brake pads*
- Re-adjusting the brake system*
- Use brake alternately
Unsteady behavior of the chain in the first or last gear of the gearshift / gears do not shift cleanly
Possible Cause
- The gear shift is adjusted
- Parts of the gearshift are defective
- Gear shift, chain, shift arm are very dirty or not sufficiently lubricated
Solution approach
- Adjust the gear shift*
- Replacement of defective components*
- Cleaning and regreasing the respective components
* Please do not try these marked solutions yourself. Please contact
a suitable technician