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Vvolt Electric Mobility 

<p><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/q0jJY2DMD07eBWMO/hc/z8QbV2PYZe7ogePy/2024062821-af622fbe-04da-4e96-8ddd-030beeb06995-2022june%20tension%20guidelines.png" style="width: 697px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p>Vvolt hub motor bikes should have a belt tension between 35-50hz.</p><p>Vvolt mid motor bikes should have a belt tension between 40-55hz.&#xA0;</p><hr><p>To check belt tension using your iPhone, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/carbon-drive-bicycle-calculator/id438346486?mt=8">download the app</a> and watch this video:</p><p><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-rv fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ujfRnqfVoUY??si=umRnzM1aHTOJma-C&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></p><hr><p>To check belt tension with your Android, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gates.carbondrivecalculator&amp;hl=en">download the app</a> and watch this video:&#xA0;</p><p><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-rv fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QejZD_wT1Gc??si=gbnlGia3_UKJ0fE5&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br></p>

Vvolt hub motor bikes should have a belt tension between 35-50hz. Vvolt mid motor bikes should have a belt tension between 40-55hz. To check belt tension using your iPhone, download the app and watch this video:. To check belt tension with your Andro

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What's the difference between torque sensing and cadence sensing bikes?

Some of your ebikes only have one gear!? What's that all about?

What types of roads and trails can I ride on your ebikes?

What happens if something goes wrong with my Vvolt?

Do your bikes have weight limit?

Can I ride my ebike in the rain?

How should I maintain my bike when using it near the beach?

Are your rims tubeless compatible?

Restocking Updates

Can I modify parts of the bike?

Frequency Asked Questions

General Battery Information Hub

UL 2271 Certification

Battery Safety Standards

Third Party Batteries: Don't!

First Generation Ebike Battery Guide

How long does it take to charge your batteries?

Battery Information

Warranty Policy

Return Policy

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Low Packaging Commitment

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Shipping Information

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Bedding disc brakes

Understanding Pedal Assist (PAS) Levels

All about tire pressure

Enviolo-equipped ebikes: information and best practices

Sirius V.1 Suspension Fork Information

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New Bike Day!

Display Manual: Alpha II

Dispaly Manual: Alpha | Alpha S, Centauri | Centauri S, Proxima, Sirius (2021-2023)

Display Manual: Centauri SE, Centauri II, Slice Lite

Display Manuals

Low Maintenance is not NO Maintenance: A Guide to Keeping Your Ride Dialed

Enviolo Service Youtube Links

MPF6C Wiring Schematic

Error Codes: Proxima, Centauri | Centauri S, Sirius (2021-2023)

Error Codes: Alpha | Alpha S (2021-2023)

My bike won't turn on!

Key Replacement

Vvolt Service Bulletin: Battery Handling Update 10/2023

Vvolt Service Bulletin: Mid-Drive Models Purchased Between 1/11/21 and 7/1/22

Technical Bulletins

Troubleshooting

Rear Wheel Removal: Alpha | Alpha S (2021-2023)

Rear Wheel Removal: Proxima, Centauri |Centauri S, Sirius (2021-2023)

Controller Replacement: Alpha | Alpha S (2021-2023)

Motor Replacement: Proxima, Centauri | Centauri S, Sirius (2021-2023)

Speed Sensor Replacement: Proxima, Centauri | Centauri S, Sirius (2021-2023)

How To Guides

Alpha | Alpha S Display Manual

Assembly Video

Technical Specification

Alpha | Alpha S (2021-2023)

Proxima Display Manual

Proxima Technical Specifications

Proxima (2021-2022)

Centauri | Centauri S Display Manual

Centauri | Centauri S (2022-2023)

Sirius Display Manual

Suspension Fork Information

Sirius (2021-2023)

Slice Lite Assembly Video

Slice Lite Display Manual

Slice Lite (2023-present)

Alpha II Assembly Video

Alpha II Display Manual

Alpha II (2024-present)

Centauri SE Display Manual

Centauri SE (2024)

Centauri II Assembly Video

Centauri II (2024-present)

Model Specific Information

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