Pt. 2 Assembling Your TM-BUpdated 5 hours ago

Adjusting your seat, handlebars, brakes & suspension.  

Seat Adjustment

This process is for the Solo or Utility top frame. The Bench top frame is fixed and cannot be adjusted.

• Using the wrench and 6 mm Allen bit, loosen the seat post collar bolt.

• While standing next to the e-bike, adjust the seat to the height of your hipbone. Tighten enough to sit on.

• Sit on the seat. Extend one leg fully, with your heel on the pedal. Readjust the seat height to match your full extension at the heel.

• Sit on the seat again and verify your knee isn't locked when you put the ball of your foot on the pedal for a normal stride. Readjust if needed, and note the numbered marking on the rear face of the seat post for future reference.

• Lean on the handlebars to test your riding position. If needed, loosen one or both seat rail bolts and slide the saddle forward or backward. Retighten, note the numbered marking on the side of the seat post, and torque to 12 Nm.

• Ensure the seat is aligned with the body of the e-bike, not twisted left or right. Loosen, readjust, and tighten if needed — torque to 12 Nm.

*WARNING: Incorrectly adjusting your seat and handlebars can make riding harder, or even cause injury over time. If you're not sure how to best adjust your TM-B to fit you, find a qualified service provider on the ALSO website to help.

Handlebar Adjustment

* WARNING: Handlebar fasteners must be properly torqued. Loose handlebars can slip, resulting in injury and/or loss of control. Check these fasteners regularly.

• Use the wrench and 4 mm Allen bit to remove the two bolts and washers from the stem faceplate, and open the faceplate.

• Sit on the seat. Without removing the handlebars from their connector, rotate them to find the best angle for your riding position. Note where the alignment line sits on the built-in markings.

  • CAUTION: Do not rotate the handlebars beyond the range of the setting markings. Over-rotation could pinch or damage internal wiring.

• Close the stem faceplate and torque the bolts to 12 Nm.

IMPORTANT: After changing handlebar pitch, use a 2.5 mm Allen key if needed to adjust the left and right cockpit control module positions for a correct grip. 

Brake Adjustment and Positioning

*WARNING: Brake fasteners must be properly torqued. Loose brakes can slip, resulting in injury and/or loss of control of the e-bike. Check these fasteners regularly.

• Use the torque wrench and 4 mm Allen bit to loosen each brake lever bolt around the handlebar.

• Align each brake lever for proper hand placement. Adjusting to 32 degrees below horizontal is average, but tune them to what you can easily reach.

• If desired, use a 2 mm Allen key to adjust the screw at the base of the brake lever. 

  • This adjusts the maximum distance between the lever and the handlebar, to fit your grip.

• Carefully check that the turn signal paddles do not interfere with full brake lever movement, then torque the brake lever bolts to 6 Nm.

  • *WARNING: Always make sure the brake levers can be fully depressed. Interference with the brake lever can prevent a full braking motion and risks loss of control and/or injury.

Now take a breather, because next we dive into…

Suspension Adjustment

The TM-B's rear suspension is adjustable on every model. 

(If you have a Launch or Performance version, the front suspension is adjustable too.)

• Changing the amount of air in either suspension changes how stiff (higher pressure) or bump-absorbing (lower pressure) your ride is. 

  • Too high gives a stiff ride; too low bottoms out.

• Changing the rebound setting adjusts how quickly the suspension bounces back after a bump. 

  • Too fast gives a bouncy ride; too slow gets progressively lower through successive bumps.

• Suspension performance is affected by rider weight, cargo carried, and terrain roughness. 

*CAUTION: Over-inflation can damage the suspension. Only inflate to the pressure range in this guide. 

• Use a shock pump with an accurate gauge — regular floor pump gauges aren't precise enough. 

• Do not use a compressor. 

• If a fork suddenly feels harsh, doesn't return smoothly, or is leaking oil near the seals, it may be overinflated or due for service — see an ALSO qualified service partner.

Setting your rear suspension

• Rotate the rebound knob to the maximum setting (fully clockwise).

• Unscrew the cap on the rear suspension valve. Use the included pump to adjust the air per the table below, then replace the cap.

• Rotate the rear rebound knob to your preferred setting — counterclockwise increases rebound (bounce).

Setting your front suspension (if equipped)

• Unscrew the cover on the front right fork labeled "Air." 

• Use the included pump to adjust the air per the table below, adding or removing air in small increments and compressing the fork 5-10 times after each change before re-measuring. 

• Adjust pressure with the fork upright only, then replace the cover.

Recommended settings by rider weight

*Default settings when shipped

Fork pressure guideline = 75% of rider weight in lbs (max 200 PSI). 

Shock pressure guideline = 100% of rider weight in lbs (max 300 PSI).