Relaxation is the key to success. You don’t yank on the handlebars to accelerate. Instead, you power up with your legs and let the torque force your back into the seat. You steer with your fingertips-even under full acceleration.

Take in the view. Because your head is upright, you get a much better view than when riding a conventional bike. The upright and supported seating position means there’s no back or neck strain-even after extended climbing.

Press for success. The recumbent alternative to rising out of the saddle over the bumps or while descending is to rise out of the seat a couple of inches and press your back into the seat-back. This increases the bike’s ability to absorb big bumps and adds a great degree of control.

Learn from low riders. For extended road riding, run the handlebar in a comfortable extended position. For serious dirt work, the lower the handlebar the better. This is especially true for climbing steep hills.

Try everything once. Don’t give up on a technical section because you have lost faith-keep pedaling until you really stumble. You’ll find that the BikeE is far more capable than you imagine.

Practice slow-speed maneuvers in a parking lot and you’ll be better prepared for your first trail ride.

Corner like a mad man. You can’t drag the pedals around corners, and your low center of gravity makes sliding either wheel very controllable. Learn to trust it.

How do I adjust the front suspension? A good starting point for the air pressure is your weight plus 50%. To adjust the front suspension on the BikeE RX and FX, disconnect the front brake, remove the front wheel and remove the cap from the Schrader valve. Use your BikeE shock pump, or other high pressure pump, to preload the shock with the appropriate amount of air for you and your riding style.