EVELO Galaxy 500 Electric Bike User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- EVELO
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EVELO Galaxy 500 Electric Bike User Guide
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.
Assembling your Galaxy 500 yourself?
Please stop here and check out the following link for assembly instructions:
www.evelo.com/galaxy-assembly
A quick note on assembly: your Galaxy 500 has hydraulic brakes, and
includes a spacer in the front brake calliper to keep the brake pistons
retracted. This must be removed prior to installing the front wheel. The
calliper 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 left 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:
- Wheels should spin freely. There may be some slight rubbing of the brakes, which typically subsides once the brakes are used a few times.
- 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.
- Ensure that the thru axle securing the front wheel is tight. The front thru axle is secured with an allen wrench.
- 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 cut-off 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 Automatiq” into the search field.
Once installed, you can open the app and you will see the Connect screen.
If the App recommends a firmware update, please update the firmware of your
Enviolo Automatiq Shifter.
Once your Enviolo Automatiq 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. v
Throttle:
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
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
Questions? Get In Touch:
877-991-7272
contact@evelo.com
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References
- Best Electric Bikes With 4-Year Warranty & At-Home Trial | EVELO
- EVELO Galaxy Assembly Information : Customer Support
- Support : Customer Support