[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"help-root-en":3,"\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fadjust-handlebars":29,"help-navigation-en":138},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":13,"categoryTitle":13,"description":14,"extension":15,"image":13,"meta":16,"navigation":17,"ogImage":18,"path":21,"robots":22,"schemaOrg":13,"seo":23,"sitemap":26,"stem":27,"__hash__":28},"help_en\u002Fhelp\u002Findex.md","Help Center",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":9},"minimark",[],{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":12},"",2,[],null,"Answers to frequently asked questions about your Torks subscription, the bike, and riding.","md",{},false,{"component":19,"props":20},"Plain.takumi",{"title":5},"\u002Fhelp","index, follow",{"title":24,"description":25,"robots":22},"Support - Help Center","Find answers about Torks e-bike subscriptions, delivery, maintenance, safety, and contact options — or reach support by WhatsApp, email, or chat.",{"loc":21},"help\u002Findex","Zq4IUlF-M7tuE08Q6aMCu56TDokdAWQ7iiZ5zumhzRw",{"id":30,"title":31,"body":32,"category":123,"categoryTitle":124,"description":125,"extension":15,"image":13,"meta":126,"navigation":127,"ogImage":128,"path":131,"robots":13,"schemaOrg":13,"seo":132,"sitemap":135,"stem":136,"__hash__":137},"help_en\u002Fhelp\u002F2.bike\u002F10.adjust-handlebars.md","How do I adjust the handlebars?",{"type":7,"value":33,"toc":118},[34,39,43,47,55,62,75,79,82,88,110],[35,36,38],"h2",{"id":37},"adjusting-the-bike-to-your-size","Adjusting the bike to your size",[40,41,42],"p",{},"Before hitting the road, take a few minutes to adjust your bike. 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A Torks team member will be there to assist you.",{"title":182,"path":183,"stem":184,"description":185,"image":13},"What area does Torks cover?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fservice-area","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F07.service-area","Delivery, maintenance, and returns: find out which areas are covered by Torks services in Switzerland.",{"title":187,"path":188,"stem":189,"description":190,"image":13},"Can I subscribe to Torks if I live outside the service area?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fsubscription-outside-area","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F08.subscription-outside-area","Yes, you can subscribe even if you live outside the service area. Find out about delivery and repair options.",{"title":192,"path":193,"stem":194,"description":195,"image":13},"Can I buy a Torks bike?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fbuy-torks-bike","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F09.buy-torks-bike","Torks bikes are not for sale. Choose a flexible subscription with maintenance, repairs, and theft cover included instead of buying outright.",{"title":197,"path":198,"stem":199,"description":200,"image":13},"Is the bike shared with other people?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fbike-shared-with-others","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F10.bike-shared-with-others","No, it's your bike, for you alone, for the entire duration of your subscription.",{"title":202,"path":203,"stem":204,"description":205,"image":13},"Can I share my Torks bike with other people?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fshare-my-bike","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F11.share-my-bike","Yes, you can lend your bike for non-commercial use, but you remain responsible as the contract holder.",{"title":207,"path":208,"stem":209,"description":210,"image":13},"Can I use a Torks bike for commercial purposes, such as deliveries or courier work?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fcommercial-use","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F12.commercial-use","No, commercial use is not permitted. Companies can contact us for a dedicated offer for their employees.",{"title":212,"path":213,"stem":214,"description":215,"image":13},"Is there a deposit to pay?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fdeposit","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F13.deposit","No deposit is required for a Torks e-bike subscription. You only pay the monthly fee, with maintenance, repairs, and theft cover included.",{"title":124,"path":217,"stem":218,"children":219,"page":-1,"description":221,"image":222},"\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike","help\u002F2.bike\u002Findex",[220,223,228,233,238,243,248,253,258,263,268,269,274,279,284,289,294],{"title":124,"path":217,"stem":218,"description":221,"image":222},"Useful information about your Torks bike, delivery, adjustments, and repairs.","\u002Fimg\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fhome-delivery-appointment.png",{"title":224,"path":225,"stem":226,"description":227,"image":13},"What is an electric-assist bike?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Felectric-assist-bike","help\u002F2.bike\u002F01.electric-assist-bike","An electric-assist bike (e-bike) helps you pedal without replacing your effort. 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Here's how to find it.",{"title":244,"path":245,"stem":246,"description":247,"image":13},"How do repairs and maintenance work?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Frepairs-maintenance","help\u002F2.bike\u002F05.repairs-maintenance","Free service point or home technician: two simple options to maintain or repair your Torks bike.",{"title":249,"path":250,"stem":251,"description":252,"image":13},"Can I have my bike repaired at a third-party workshop or do it myself?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fthird-party-repair","help\u002F2.bike\u002F06.third-party-repair","No, only Torks mechanics are authorised to work on the bike. The service is free of charge.",{"title":254,"path":255,"stem":256,"description":257,"image":13},"Is tyre inflation included in the subscription?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Ftire-inflation-included","help\u002F2.bike\u002F07.tire-inflation-included","Tyre inflation is not included, but your tyres have standard car valves. Recommended pressure: 4.0 bar.",{"title":259,"path":260,"stem":261,"description":262,"image":13},"What's in the accessory pouch?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Faccessory-pouch","help\u002F2.bike\u002F08.accessory-pouch","Charger, battery key, and Allen keys: discover the contents of the pouch delivered before your subscription starts.",{"title":264,"path":265,"stem":266,"description":267,"image":13},"How do I adjust the saddle position?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fadjust-saddle","help\u002F2.bike\u002F09.adjust-saddle","Height, tilt, and horizontal position: learn how to adjust your saddle for optimal comfort.",{"title":31,"path":131,"stem":136,"description":125,"image":13},{"title":270,"path":271,"stem":272,"description":273,"image":13},"Can I install my own basket or accessory?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Finstall-basket-accessory","help\u002F2.bike\u002F11.install-basket-accessory","Absolutely! The bike is yours for the duration of your subscription. You can personalise it to your liking.",{"title":275,"path":276,"stem":277,"description":278,"image":13},"Is a lock provided?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Flock-provided","help\u002F2.bike\u002F12.lock-provided","Yes, a combination lock with a sturdy chain is provided with the bike.",{"title":280,"path":281,"stem":282,"description":283,"image":13},"Is the bike available in different colours?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fbike-colors","help\u002F2.bike\u002F13.bike-colors","No, it comes in white with a blue stripe, which simplifies logistics and ensures the best price.",{"title":285,"path":286,"stem":287,"description":288,"image":13},"Is it a men's or women's model?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fmens-womens-model","help\u002F2.bike\u002F14.mens-womens-model","The Torks e-bike is unisex with a low step-through frame, suitable for most body types. One model simplifies sizing, delivery, and swaps.",{"title":290,"path":291,"stem":292,"description":293,"image":13},"Do you offer bikes that go up to 45 km\u002Fh?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fbike-45kmh","help\u002F2.bike\u002F15.bike-45kmh","Torks does not yet offer a 45 km\u002Fh speed pedelec. Our current e-bike assists up to 25 km\u002Fh; stay tuned if a faster model arrives.",{"title":295,"path":296,"stem":297,"description":298,"image":13},"Do you offer cargo or long-tail bikes?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fcargo-long-tail","help\u002F2.bike\u002F16.cargo-long-tail","Torks does not yet offer cargo or long-tail e-bikes. A family-friendly model is planned; contact us if you need an alternative for now.",{"title":300,"path":301,"stem":302,"children":303,"page":-1,"description":305,"image":306},"Riding safely","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety","help\u002F3.safety\u002Findex",[304,307,312,317,322,327,332,337],{"title":300,"path":301,"stem":302,"description":305,"image":306},"Essential tips for riding with confidence, using your bike correctly, and developing the right reflexes.","\u002Fimg\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fhow-to-use.png",{"title":308,"path":309,"stem":310,"description":311,"image":13},"What checks should you do before riding?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fpre-ride-checks","help\u002F3.safety\u002F1.pre-ride-checks","Before every ride, take 30 seconds for a quick check. These simple steps can save you from a lot of trouble on the road.",{"title":313,"path":314,"stem":315,"description":316,"image":13},"What are the safety guidelines?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fsafety-guidelines","help\u002F3.safety\u002F2.safety-guidelines","Mandatory safety guidelines: preparation, prohibitions, charging rules, and maintenance for your Torks bike.",{"title":318,"path":319,"stem":320,"description":321,"image":13},"How to properly adjust your helmet?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fadjust-helmet","help\u002F3.safety\u002F3.adjust-helmet","Comfort, ventilation, fit, and position: the 5 criteria for a properly adjusted bike helmet.",{"title":323,"path":324,"stem":325,"description":326,"image":13},"How to turn the bike on and off?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fturn-bike-on-off","help\u002F3.safety\u002F4.turn-bike-on-off","Turn on, turn off, and activate walk mode on your Torks e-bike in a few simple steps.",{"title":328,"path":329,"stem":330,"description":331,"image":13},"What's the difference between gears and electric assist?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fgears-vs-assist","help\u002F3.safety\u002F5.gears-vs-assist","Gears for the terrain, assist for the effort: understand the difference between the derailleur and electric assist.",{"title":333,"path":334,"stem":335,"description":336,"image":13},"How to ride safely?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Friding-safely","help\u002F3.safety\u002F6.riding-safely","On an e-bike, you often ride faster than on a regular bike. Learn the traffic rules you need to know.",{"title":338,"path":339,"stem":340,"description":341,"image":13},"How to charge the bike battery?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsafety\u002Fcharge-battery","help\u002F3.safety\u002F7.charge-battery","Charge your removable battery regularly with the supplied charger. Tips on maintenance, storage, and safety.",{"title":343,"path":344,"stem":345,"children":346,"page":17},"Contact","\u002Fhelp\u002Fcontact","help\u002F4.contact",[347,352],{"title":348,"path":349,"stem":350,"description":351,"image":13},"How to contact Torks?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fcontact\u002Fcontact-torks","help\u002F4.contact\u002F1.contact-torks","WhatsApp, email, voicemail, or live chat: the best ways to reach the Torks team.",{"title":353,"path":354,"stem":355,"description":356,"image":13},"How to request a repair?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fcontact\u002Frequest-repair","help\u002F4.contact\u002F2.request-repair","Report a technical issue and submit a repair request from your Torks account. We schedule home or station service so you can keep riding."]