*Please note, this is for X-Class models prior to 2025. We include a copy of the instruction manual with each bike, you can also find digital copies at the links below. 2023 X-Class Manual. 2023 X-Class Step Through Manual.

*Please note, this is for X-Class models prior to 2025We include a copy of the instruction manual with each bike, you can also find digital copies at the links below.&#xA0;2023 X-Class <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/6549/4839/files/Ariel_Rider_Ebikes_X-Class_52V_2023_User_Manual.pdf?v=1677979011" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manual</a>.2023 X-Class Step Through <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/6549/4839/files/X-Class_52V_manual_-_2022_step_thru_1.pdf?v=1679588566" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manual</a>.

X-Class Manuals

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X-Class 52V Assembly Video

You can refer to this video on how to remove the battery from the bike. If your battery is stuck please reach out to us at info@arielrider.com and we will gladly assist you. *Please note, this is for X-Class models prior to 2025

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">You can refer to this video on how to remove the battery from the bike.&#xA0;<p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xerdZnX6CdY?&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">If your battery is stuck please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:info@arielrider.com,">info@arielrider.com</a> and we will gladly assist you.&#xA0;<p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">*Please note, this is for X-Class models prior to 2025

How to remove the battery on X-class

Adjusting X-Class 52V Handlebars

Installing X-Class Rear Rack

How to change X-Class tires

*Please note, this is for X-Class models prior to 2025. The below video will show you how to install the basket on your rear rack.

*Please note, this is for X-Class models prior to 2025The below video will show you how to install the basket on your rear rack. <iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pl_5i_dhCyY??si=5wSYxObtZ7k6u7NR&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

Installing X-Class Cargo Basket on the Rear Rack

*Please note, this is for X-Class models prior to 2025. Wheel Install Instructions. - Time: 20 minutes. - Bikes covered: X-Class, X-Class Step Thru. - Tools Needed:. Step 1: Get the bike ready for installation. Turn off the bike, remove the battery,

*Please note, this is for X-Class models prior to 2025Wheel Install Instructions&#xA0;- Time: 20 minutes- Bikes covered: X-Class, X-Class Step Thru- Tools Needed:&#xA0;<ul><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 16px;">Flathead Screwdriver</li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 16px;">Flush Cut Pliers</li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 16px;">4mm Allen Wrench</li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 16px;">21mm Socket</li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 16px;">Socket Driver</li><li dir="ltr">Torque Wrench (not pictured below)</li></ul><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110121-3a9cf11d-49b0-43ae-b1ee-9564bd965416-5e226e3a-1e0f-4638-9d29-da659a2b2398.png" width="369" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 293px; height: 300.762px;"> Step 1: Get the bike ready for installation.&#xA0;Turn off the bike, remove the battery, and press and hold the power button to discharge the remaining power.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-6b8c90b2-b3cc-46c9-a7ec-0548a291dcb9-3b7d5c8e-3867-4daa-91f3-c4757081e357.png" width="322" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 294px; height: 241.948px;"> Step 2: Shift your bike into gear 7 with the button on the front of your shifter on the right side of your handlebar. When shifting, cycle the pedals to ensure the derailleur moves the chain to the 7th gear.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-7122602d-08c3-406f-8e45-784c15fd7bc1-d79123af-d1d3-4b0f-8dff-7836adf89eb7.png" width="202" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 291px; height: 270.832px;"> Step 3: Install your&#xA0;<a href="https://arielrider.com/products/handlebar-jack" style="text-decoration:none;">Handlebar Jacks</a>&#xA0;on both grips of your handlebars and find something to protect your seat and the rear of your frame. Be very careful when you flip your bike over and ask a friend to help you because it can be awkward to do by yourself.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-4f5f30b3-d9c0-45aa-90ae-ffb5e6322cf6-4b20051b-4d77-4b23-82c6-ffbb68369d49.png" width="444" id="isPasted" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 295px; height: 205.968px;"> <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-4900724b-0624-459f-a29b-b239e9be55e3-9ba0efab-33cb-4363-82b1-7787747214a1.png" width="258" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 296px; height: 205.364px;"> Step 4: Cut the zip ties off of the motor cable.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-ff997480-0bd2-4917-a3ac-8a21581eeb72-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.36.16%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 611px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 5: Unscrew the metal ring on the motor cable and disconnect it.&#xA0;&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-564f4d66-ffd1-4a5e-831b-c88d90c2cfb3-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.37.30%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 6: Use a 21mm Socket driver to remove both axle nuts completely.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-1f053340-7846-4ce8-8493-7b18ad727d06-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.40.32%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 603px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 7: Use a 4mm Allen wrench to remove the bolt from the Torque Guard and torque arm.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-b35507a0-fbd9-467b-8f81-1eca786d178f-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.41.49%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 608px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 8: Raise the derailleur and drop the chain from the chain ring. &#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-cd88fbdb-d8df-4788-8f0e-cdbe2a9afe8f-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.43.46%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 609px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Let the chain hand on the pedal.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-58d455df-5139-4ff0-9c3d-f3bda1604b51-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.45.01%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 9: If the torque arm is stuck, use a screwdriver to carefully pry it from the frame being sure&#xA0;not to scratch the paint.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-737b66a2-c342-4e44-a4e3-fa75abb7739d-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.45.35%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 10: Lift the wheel straight up out of the dropout.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-4d0edf0b-3419-4499-beaf-86e1f57d448c-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.46.23%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 11: Check that brake pads are spread apart well enough to easily slide the brake rotor into them.&#xA0; DO NOT PULL BRAKE LEVERS DURING THIS PROCESS, IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO SPREAD THEM IF YOU DO.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-f8b4ddc5-c691-4d3a-afd2-8b1d51d9f78d-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.46.56%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 464px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 12: Check that your hardware is set up so that both torque washers will be inside the frame with the anti-rotation tabs facing out.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-c999fc87-46c7-44a2-aeeb-5f69426636e7-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.47.31%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 468px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 13:&#xA0;Install the wheel into the dropouts and check that your hardware is set up so that both torque washers will be on the inner surface of the frame with the anti-rotation tabs facing outward. Additionally, keep an eye on the rotor to fall between the brake pads.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-18675c6d-fb26-4744-806d-898623a7c6e9-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.48.33%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 317px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-20a81dd1-73cd-496f-9a1f-8980b7135175-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.49.26%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 240px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 14: Align the chain with the 7th gear<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-71c97f30-a671-42f4-9604-b900a2a8d6ea-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.50.12%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 15: With the wheel in place, install the torque arm with an M5 bolt using a 4mm Allen wrench.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-8a3df17d-0dcf-4a52-9680-ba8f17895f63-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.50.59%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 16: Install torque arm derailleur guard with M5 bolt using 4mm Allen wrench.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-3ca6389d-2acf-4114-bd51-eef48226467b-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.54.07%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 17: Install axle nuts and torque to 40Nm.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-849a6b53-7ede-43cd-9db1-207c8c87490f-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.54.58%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 18: Replace zip ties after connecting the motor cable being sure that brake rotor bolts are clear of the motor cable and the brake line is not touching the wheel anywhere along the brake hose.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/984vj29LgM6PKGOZ/hc/8X1Bk7dNO96KgRm0/2024110817-206d14b5-e86d-4926-a0ef-03d48b9f8085-screenshot%202024-11-08%20at%209.55.44%E2%80%AFam.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Step 19: Make sure your tires are fully inflated and your chain is in place before a test ride.&#xA0;

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