EVELO Galaxy 500 24 Inch Electric Comfort Cruiser User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- EVELO
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EVELO Galaxy 500 24 Inch Electric Comfort Cruiser User Guide
Introduction
Welcome to your EVELO Galaxy 500!
You’ve made a great decision to purchase the best electric bike on the market,
and we encourage you to read through the included display panel manual and
user guide.
We know you’re eager to get started, so we want to point out a few quick tips.
Assembly Instruction
A quick note on assembly: your Galaxy 500 has hydraulic brakes, and includes a
spacer in the front brake caliper to keep the brake pistons retracted.
This must be removed prior to installing the front wheel.
The caliper is located at the bottom of the front fork on the left side of the
bike from riding position.
Simply pull the plastic tab out to remove it.
This spacer may be Yellow, Red, or Black. After removing the spacer, avoid
pulling the front (left) brake lever until the wheel is installed.
Is your Galaxy 500 fully assembled? Great! Let’s go over a few key items:
Step 1:
You’ll need power! The battery charge port is at the back right side of the
battery and covered with a rubber cover.
Pull the cover back and charge the battery with the included charger.
We recommend fully charging your bike before your first ride.
Note that there is a red power switch on the rear ride hand side of the
battery.
The switch is a toggle switch which turned the battery one and off.
Please make sure the battery is switched to the “on” position before riding.
The switch should be in the “o” position.
The “-” position turns the battery off, and is recommended if you the bike is
being unused for a long period of time.
Note: The battery can be charged on or off the bike.
To remove the battery, insert and turn the key, then pull the battery directly
out towards the back. It will take a firm pull.
To install, insert the battery from the rear and give a firm push until the
battery clicks into place.
The battery will automatically lock back into place.
Step 2:
Pre Ride Check : Before your initial ride, please check the following
items
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Wheels should spin freely. There may be some slight rubbing of the brakes, which typically subsides once the brakes are used a few times.
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Belt tension: check the belt for appropriate tension. With a firm press in the middle of the belt, there should be approximately 3/8” of play, +/- ¼ of an inch.
If your belt needs adjusted, please contact EVELO for instructions to adjust belt tension. -
Squeeze both brake levers to ensure that the brakes can be fully secured before the levers hit the handlebars. Because the hydraulic fluid path is longer to the rear brake, the rear lever may have a bit more travel, which is typical.
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Ensure that the thru axle securing the front wheel is tight. The front thru axle is secured with an allen wrench.
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Check your tire pressure. Because of the wider tires, it will likely be lower than you are accustomed.
While the maximum pressure is relatively high, best performance is found between 28 to 34 PSI for riders 140 lbs to 280 lbs.
For every 20 lbs over 140 lbs, increase by approximately 1 PSI.
Step 3:
Familiarize yourself with the controls.
Brakes:
Your Galaxy 500 includes front and rear brake levers, equipped with cutoff
switches which turn off power to the motor when the brakes are pressed.
It’s recommended to squeeze both brakes with equal power at the same time for
stopping.
Shifter:
This gearing system is ready to ride with the handlebar controller right out
of the box. If you are not comfortable connecting the bike to your phone, you
can disregard the steps below.
We recommend pairing the system to your phone using the Enviolo App to ensure
your software is consistently up to date, and get the most out of your EVELO
Electric Bicycle.
Before starting, make sure your phone is connected to the internet and your
bicycle is powered on.
To pair, download the Enviolo App located in Google Play on Android devices or
the App Store on iPhones. You can find apps by typing in “Enviolo Automate”
into the search field.
Once installed, you can open the app and you will see the Connect screen.
At this time, you want to press and hold the “sync” button located on the
Shift interface for 5 seconds.
This is the Black round part near the rear wheel of the bike.
This button may be partially blocked by the bike itself, so use a small hex
key, a small flat head screwdriver, or other poking apparatus to
depress the button if you are unable to reach it with your finger.
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds, there will be an audible click and it
will turn Blue after 5 seconds.
You will then be greeted with the welcome screen on your phone.
If the App recommends a firmware update, please update the firmware of your Enviolo Automate Shifter.
Once your Enviolo Automate system is connected with the Enviolo App, you can
control everything in the system directly from your phone.
If you prefer to use the handlebar mounted controller, you will want to re-
sync the system – as the system can either be connected to your phone, or to
the handlebar mounted controller, but not both at the same time.
To sync to the handlebar mounted controller, power the bicycle on and press
the button on the shifter interface. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds,
it will turn blue.
Then, Press and hold the center button of the handlebar shifter for 3 seconds.
The handlebar unit will blink red and green. Once the unit blinks green only,
the pairing is complete.
Please consult the included manual for more details, reach out to EVELO customer support, or navigate to the following instruction webpage if you have any issues or concerns: https://support.enviolo.com/hc/en- us/articles/360014553219
Throttle:
The throttle is on the left hand side, and operational as soon as you power on
the bike. Handle with care!
The throttle can be useful for starting, particularly on a hill, but it is
best to familiarize yourself with the bike prior to using throttle control.
Pedal Assist:
There are 5 levels of assist. You can access these with the two buttons on
the left side of the three button panel.
The “+” increases the level, and “-” will lower it.
We strongly recommend starting in level 1 or 2 until you’re used to the
handling of your Galaxy 500. The buttons can be pressed while riding.
Step 4:
Adjust your seat:
You can raise or lower the seat by opening the quick release lever and
adjusting the post up or down.
There should be a slight bend in your leg at full extension, though some
riders prefer to have the seat a bit lower until they are comfortable with the
bike.
If you are unable to get your seat low enough, you may need to cut your seat
post.
This can be done with a sharp hacksaw blade. Please contact us for details.
Step 5:
Power up your bike: On the left side of your handlebars is a 4 button switch.
The “o” on the lower right hand side of the button panel is used to toggle
power on and off.
Hold it for 2-3 seconds, until your display panel lights up.
Step 6:
Get on and ride! We recommend doing your first ride on flat terrain in an
uncrowded area.
Some tips for riding your Galaxy 500:
- Start slow! If this is your first time on an electric bike we recommend using a low level of assist until you are comfortable with the ride and handling.
- Start in Pedal Assist 1 or 2. You can use a bit of throttle to get going if you need a boost. A little goes a long way.
- The level of pedal assist can be adjusted while riding. Higher levels of throttle will provide more power and less range.
Please consult our solutions database for access to the full manuals for your
display panel and other bicycle components
https://support.evelo.com/support/home
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Questions? Get In Touch:
877-991-7272
contact@evelo.com
References
- Best Electric Bikes With 4-Year Warranty & At-Home Trial | EVELO
- EVELO Galaxy Assembly Information : Customer Support
- Support : Customer Support