EVELO Galaxy Lux User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- EVELO
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EVELO Galaxy Lux
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 Lux yourself?
Please stop here and check out the following link for assembly instructions: evelo.com/galaxy-lux-assembly
A quick note on assembly: your Galaxy Lux 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 Lux 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.
Familiarize yourself with the controls
- Brakes: Your Galaxy Lux 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 bike includes the state of the art Enviolo Automatiq shifting system, and is ready to ride out of the box. We highly recommend installing the Enviolo App to ensure your software is consistently up to date, and to get the most out of your EVELO Electric Bicycle. In some instances, it my be necessary to perform an initial calibration. This must be done with the app or with the optional CO controller. Please consult the included manual for more details, or the Automatiq Quick Start Guide here: www.https://evelo.com/automatiq-galaxy-lux
- 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: http://www.evelo.com/user-manual
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References
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- evelo.com/user-manual
- Using your Enviolo Automatiq System and CO Controller : Customer Support