Six Things to Know as You Prepare to Ride

Your new Mooncool is a great exercise machine, wonderful scenic cruiser, ultra-economical transportation, and best of all . . . it’s fun! Yes, absolutely, riding should be fun and something you can look forward to every day. Here’s a few pointers to help your have a safe and pleasant riding experience.

Before Your First Ride

1. Read Your Owner’s Manual   —   This is a step too often skipped in preparing to ride. Who wants to take the time to read the instructions, right? You do! It is very important that you are as knowledgeable as possible before you take your first ride. After all, your safety is a priority! And be sure to learn how to adjust the Advanced settings on your display. You might want to “slow down” the PAS or adjust other settings.
2. Select Your Terrain   —   As you begin your riding experiences, there is plenty to think about without having to deal with bumps, rocks, hills, or traffic. Make your plans to get started where the terrain is level and safe. Perhaps an empty parking lot or a quiet neighborhood street with almost no traffic. Make sure you can easily concentrate on your Mooncool and not be concerned with your surroundings.
3. Confirm Your Brakes   —   Stopping is even more important than starting! Before mounting your Mooncool, walk along slowly while pushing the e-trike. Then gently squeeze the left-hand brake to stop your forward motion. Now begin pushing forward again and do the same with your right-hand brake. This will confirm that both the front and the rear brakes are working. If either brake does not easily stop your forward motion, do not ride until your brakes have been adjusted and are working properly.
4. Control Your Speed   —   Slow is good! Sure, part of the fun of e-trikes is that the are capable of higher speed, but that’s not the place to get started. Make sure your shift selector is in a low gear, 1 or 2 if your trike has a variety of gears. Begin your ride with the Pedal Assist (PAS) level 1, but also do not pedal. Pedaling an e-trike has a little different feel than a conventional trike, and you need time to adjust. Instead, mount your Mooncool and begin your ride by SLOWLY accelerating with your throttle. Your e-trike will begin to move forward and you can experiment with steering at a slow and safe speed. When you feel comfortable, you can try pedaling, and eventually adjust your Pedal Assist from 0 to 1. But be careful — your Mooncool may go faster than you expect with Peddle Assist.
5. Always Wear a Helmet   —   Nobody expects to fall for any reason, but we all know that the possibility exists. You have only one head and one brain, so take care of them. A good protective bike helmet doesn’t have to be expensive.
6. Use the Throttle  —  If your e-trike has a throttle, use it to enhance your safety. As you begin riding a trike for the first time, or as you return after a long absence from cycling, a throttle is very helpful. From a dead stop, use the throttle rather than pedaling. When making a turn, use the throttle. This allows you to concentrate on balance and on smoothly making the turn. 

 After many months of e-trike riding, I still prefer the throttle for the initial start after stopping for any reason. However, you might opt to use the pedals more often as you gain riding experience.

You are beginning a lifetime of fun and health with your Mooncool e-trike. Take the time needed to begin safely, and you will give e-triking a big thumbs up!

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