20 VIII User Manual Pedelec Xion6 Assistance by theelectric motor6.1 Operating principle of assistanceIf you switch on the assistance and start pedalling, themotor provides assistance as soon as the rear wheel turns.The thrust produced by the motor depends on three factors:• Your own pedalling effort.The motor adapts to the force you apply. If youpedal harder, e.g. uphill or when setting off, thepower sensor detects this and delivers more powerthan if you were only pedalling gently. The assis-tance increases proportionally if you pedal harder.The higher the assist level you have set, the moredistinct this assistance characteristic becomes(➠ Chapter 5.1.2 “Buttons for power-assist level”).• The level of assistance you have selected.In the highest assist level, the motor assists youwith the highest output and therefore also uses themost energy. If you have selected the lowest assistlevel, you receive the least amount of assistancebut have the battery’s maximum range at yourdisposal.Propulsive powerSpeedPedal forceMax. assistance Switch-off speedPropulsive power (pedalforce + electrical assistance)Electrical assistanceXionIncreasingpedal power andassistanceReducingassistanceAssistance swit-ched offRelationship between pedal force and electrical assistance• How fast you rideWhen you set off on your Pedelec, the assistanceincreases as you build up speed until it reaches itsmaximum, just before the highest assisted speedis achieved. The assistance then reduces automati-cally and switches off at roughly 25 km/h, irre-spective of the gear you are in. Depending on thepower-assist mode you are riding in, the transitionbetween riding with and without power assist mayseem more or less abrupt.6.2 Assist modesYou can choose between the assist modes ECO and Sport(➠ Chapter 5.4.2 “Assist mode”).The ECO mode provides you with harmonic, gentle assis-tance and a long range. It is advisable for beginners orinexperienced riders to start with this mode.In the Sport mode, the assistance is powerful. Of course,the range is reduced as a consequence.Within the assist modes, you can adjust the assistance bychoosing between five levels.If you wish to make any further adjustments to theride characteristics of your bike, please consult yourspecialist cycle shop.
