DiroDi Primo Gen 2 and DiroDi xTreme Gen 3 Assembly Manual

CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE BATTERY

Battery needs to be charged for 8 hours before the first time use. Therefore, once the bike is unpacked and the protective materials are removed, please remove the battery from the bike and charge it using the original charger that comes with the bike. 

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE ASSEMBLY

The assembly needs to be done exactly as per the instructions given. Please do not skip the instructions and read all the assembly steps carefully, even if you have a very good technical background. If a step is skipped or done wrong, it could damage the bike or compromise the ride's safety. 

TOOLS REQUIRED

All tools required for the assembly comes with the bike. In addition to the tools provided you will need scissors and plyers to finish the assembly.

CHAPTER 2: OPENING THE BOX

STEP 1

Cut the plastic straps off the box.

 STEP 2

Open the carton flaps and take care so that the staples do not cut you. Remove the protective foams, the front carrier and the small accessories box.

STEP 3

Lay the carton on the floor and then pull the bike out of the carton (Preferably with someone’s help).  
It is better to put a mat in front of the carton so that the bike frame does not get scratched. Then put the bike in a standing position but do not put the bike on kickstand. 

IMPORTANT: Please note until the front wheel is assembled, the bike is not stable in a standing position.
So please lean it against a wall or have someone hold the bike until the front wheel assembly step is done (when you will be able to put the bike on the kickstand).

CHAPTER 3: REMOVING PROTECTIVE MATERIAL

STEP 1

Remove all protective material from the bike. 

IMPORTANT: Please take care so that the bike frame does not get scratched. 

STEP 2

Remove plastic protectors from both sides of the front wheel.

STEP 3

Open the accessories box, which includes the charger, basic assembly tools, pedals, front light, front wheel quick-release skewer, and touch-up paint. After all protective materials are removed, your bike should look similar to to the photo below. 

STEP 4

Now please remove the battery from the bike. To remove the battery, you need to unlock the battery using the battery key (which is usually tied to the handlebars) and at the same time turn the small plastic lever, which is underneath the battery. Please put the battery on charge by using the original charger that comes with the bike. The battery has to be charged for 12 hours before the first use. 

CHAPTER 4: HANDLEBARS ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT NOTE: Until the handlebars are assembled, the forks will be loose. Therefore do not lift the bike as the forks could come out of the bike's head tube. Once the handlebars assembly is done, the bike can be lifted.

CHAPTER 5: CONNECTING THE DISPLAY

CHAPTER 6: ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL

CHAPTER 7: INSTALLING THE FRONT MUDGUARD

CHAPTER 8: INSTALLING THE FRONT CARRIER

CHAPTER 9: INSTALLING THE FRONT LIGHT

CHAPTER 10: ASSEMBLING THE PEDALS

CHAPTER 11: PUTTING THE BIKE UPSIDE DOWN

CHAPTER 12: ADJUSTING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES

If you still have difficulties adjusting the brakes, please refer to the video below, which is more comprehensive. 

CHAPTER 13: PUTTING BACK THE BIKE ON THE WHEELS

CHAPTER 14: PUMPING THE TYRES

STEP 1

Pump front and rear tyres. Tyre pressure should be in the range specified on the tyre. Inflating the tyre to the correct pressure is essential for a comfortable ride. We generally recommend inflating the tyres to the middle of the range specified (45-50 PSI for this bike). Lower tyre pressure (35 psi - 40 psi) is for riding on soft terrains (such as sand) where you need more grip. If the tyres are inflated to the max range (70 PSI), the ride will become harsh; however, it will decrease the chance of getting a puncture and the bike can go faster and easier due to less tyre resistance. A properly inflated tyre (which usually means a tyre that has not been inflated to the max PSI), is as essential as the bike suspension in making the ride comfortable.  

IMPORTANT: While pumping the tyres, stop a few times and ensure the tyre bead has been seated all the way properly around the rim. If the bead starts moving up anywhere, deflate a bit, squeeze and push the bead to get it even all around and continue inflating. If any part of the tube comes out of the rim during tyre inflation, it could lead to tube burst. In a properly seated tire, the bead line — the thin line moulded low on each sidewall — will be just above the rim all the way around on both sides. 

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CHAPTER 15: REAR DERAILLEUR ADJUSTMENT

STEP 1

The rear derailleur has been adjusted in the factory, but due to parts movement during shipment, slight re-adjustments might be necessary. Derailleur adjustment is made by barrel adjuster and “H” and “L” screws, as shown in the photos below.

The process is explained in the video below in detail:

NOTE: Please note as the derailleur is already adjusted in the factory, any issues in changing gear between gears #2 to #7, should be easily solved by turning the barrel adjuster in the right direction (As per instructions in the video above). After the gears are smoothly changed between gear #2 to #7, please test gear #1 (the largest cog) and #8 (the smallest cog). If you have any issues on gear #1, you need to adjust the “L” screw and if you have any issues on gear #8, you need to adjust the “H” screw as explained in the video above.

CHAPTER 16: DISCONNECTING THE DUAL BATTERY BALANCER

This step is optional. As on this bike a second battery can be installed, the bike comes with a balancer that switches to the second battery once the main battery becomes flat. The balancer is an electrical part and therefore consumes some power (About 3% of battery each day). If you have not purchased the second battery and do not have any plans to use a second battery in the near future, you can disconnect the balancer to prevent the power consumption.

CHAPTER 17: OPERATING THE BIKE

IMPORTANT: The laws around the use of electric bikes on public lands, roads and areas vary from state to state. We recommend you always check your local council and road traffic laws prior to using a bike to ensure you are aware of any restrictions that may affect the use of motorised vehicles. Always use appropriate protective riding equipment such as an approved helmet and suitable clothing.

WALK ASSIST FEATURE

This feature is designed to allow the motor to push the bike along while you walk beside it, up a parking ramp for example. In order to activate the walk-assist feature, please turn on the bike and press and hold the “-” button.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING YOUR BIKE SECURITY

Before using the bike, please record the bike's serial number in case your bike gets stolen. We don't keep track of each bike's serial number for each order. You will need your bike's serial number to lodge a police report if it is stolen.
We strongly recommend using a premium lock to secure the bike. We suggest using ABUS or Kryptonite U locks. We suggest investing around 5% of the bike's price to buy a lock.

In addition to using a U lock, the following methods can be used to further reduce the risk of theft:
- Installing an apple air tag. In this case, the bike can be tracked if it is stolen.
- Using a bike disk brake lock.
- Installing a bike alarm system. The siren will sound if the bike moves.
- Insuring your e-bike. By doing a google search, you can find companies that offer e-bike insurance in Australia.

In our experience, bike parts theft (e.g. saddle, tyres, LCD, etc.) happens very rarely as these parts are not usually compatible with other brand bikes and therefore do not have a reselling value. Therefore, it's better to keep your focus on securing the bike frame rather than on different parts.

Unfortunately, electric bike theft is common in Australia. Even by using the best lock and security systems, your bike is not going to become 100% theft-proof. Therefore, it's always better to avoid parking your bike in public places for an extended period of time or overnight.