EVELO Galaxy SL Electric Bike User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- EVELO
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EVELO Galaxy SL
Quick Start Guide
Galaxy SL Electric Bike
Welcome to your EVELO Galaxy SL!
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 SL yourself?
Please stop here and check out the following link for assembly instructions:
www.evelo.com//galaxy-SL-assembly
A quick note on assembly: your Galaxy SL has hydraulic brakes, and includes a
spacer in the front brake caliper to keep the brake pistons retracted. This
must be removed prior to assembly, and should be installed when the front
wheel is removed. The caliper is located at the bottom of the front fork.
Simply pull the plastic tab out to remove it, and slide it back in after wheel
removal: Is your Galaxy SL 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 front wheel quick release lever is tight before every ride.
- 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 SL 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: Your Galaxy SL is equipped with Enviolo’s easy-to-use twist
shifter. Simply turn towards you to increase the gear ratio for flat terrain,
and twist forward for a more
suitable hill-climbing gear. You can shift while stopped, though you will only
have access to part of the gear range. Do not twist the shifter if the
resistance becomes
excessive. Once you resume pedaling, you can access the remaining gear range.
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 SL. 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 SL:
- 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 pedal assist and more throttle use will provide more power and less range.
Please consult the full user guide and display manuals for more details:
www.evelo.com/galaxy-userguide
Questions? Get In Touch:
877-991-7272
contact@evelo.com