About 600 electric assisted bicycles are from Bridgestone.
Ports(exclusive cycle ports) are set up about 60 places in the central of Sapporo.
Bicycle can be rented from any port and returned to any port freely.
Pre Ride Bicycle Checklist
- (1)Saddle
Be sure the saddle is at a height where your toes touch the ground, and that it is secured tightly. - (2)Remaining battery charge
Be sure there is more than enough battery charge for the distance you plan to ride. - (3)Are the brake shoes tight?
Be sure the brake levers do not touch the handle bar when the wheels are locked. - (4)Be sure the handle bars have no problems.
Be sure the handle bars are perpendicular to the front wheel and are not loose, and that the handle bar cover can’t be removed. - (5)Bell
Be sure the bell rings. - (6)Attachment operation panel
Be sure the green lamp flashes when you press the START button, and that the “Card/Code” display appears. - (7)Air pressure in tires
Press the tires to be sure there is enough air in them (no denting when you press).
How to use a power-assist bicycle
Electric assist power button is on the left side of a bicycle handlebar.
Please be careful when pedaling as it is activated from the start of the ride.
The power panel varies depending on the bicycle, but it has the following functions.
- ■Remaining battery life
Check the battery level before using - ■Light
It will turn on automatically when it gets dark, but it can also be done manually. - ■Ride mode lamp
3 levels can be seitched