[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"help-root-en":3,"\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fthird-party-repair":29,"help-navigation-en":61},{"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":46,"categoryTitle":47,"description":48,"extension":15,"image":13,"meta":49,"navigation":50,"ogImage":51,"path":54,"robots":13,"schemaOrg":13,"seo":55,"sitemap":58,"stem":59,"__hash__":60},"help_en\u002Fhelp\u002F2.bike\u002F06.third-party-repair.md","Can I have my bike repaired at a third-party workshop or do it myself?",{"type":7,"value":33,"toc":44},[34,38,41],[35,36,37],"p",{},"No, this is not permitted, even if you are outside the service area. 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A Torks team member will be there to assist you.",{"title":105,"path":106,"stem":107,"description":108,"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":110,"path":111,"stem":112,"description":113,"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":115,"path":116,"stem":117,"description":118,"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":120,"path":121,"stem":122,"description":123,"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":125,"path":126,"stem":127,"description":128,"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":130,"path":131,"stem":132,"description":133,"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":135,"path":136,"stem":137,"description":138,"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":47,"path":140,"stem":141,"children":142,"page":-1,"description":144,"image":145},"\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike","help\u002F2.bike\u002Findex",[143,146,151,156,161,166,171,172,177,182,187,192,197,202,207,212,217],{"title":47,"path":140,"stem":141,"description":144,"image":145},"Useful information about your Torks bike, delivery, adjustments, and repairs.","\u002Fimg\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fhome-delivery-appointment.png",{"title":147,"path":148,"stem":149,"description":150,"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. The Torks bike is a 25 km\u002Fh e-bike with an Ananda motor.",{"title":152,"path":153,"stem":154,"description":155,"image":13},"What are the specifications of the Torks bike?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Ftorks-bike-specifics","help\u002F2.bike\u002F02.torks-bike-specifics","Frame, motor, battery, brakes, accessories: find the full technical specifications of the Torks bike.",{"title":157,"path":158,"stem":159,"description":160,"image":13},"How does delivery work?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fdelivery","help\u002F2.bike\u002F03.delivery","Free pick-up at a collection point or at an event: two options to receive your Torks bike.",{"title":162,"path":163,"stem":164,"description":165,"image":13},"How do I find the bike ID?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fbike-id","help\u002F2.bike\u002F04.bike-id","The bike ID is located on the frame, between the rear wheel and the seat post. Here's how to find it.",{"title":167,"path":168,"stem":169,"description":170,"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":31,"path":54,"stem":59,"description":48,"image":13},{"title":173,"path":174,"stem":175,"description":176,"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":178,"path":179,"stem":180,"description":181,"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":183,"path":184,"stem":185,"description":186,"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":188,"path":189,"stem":190,"description":191,"image":13},"How do I adjust the handlebars?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fbike\u002Fadjust-handlebars","help\u002F2.bike\u002F10.adjust-handlebars","Height and angle: adjust the handlebars of your Torks bike for a comfortable riding position.",{"title":193,"path":194,"stem":195,"description":196,"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":198,"path":199,"stem":200,"description":201,"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":203,"path":204,"stem":205,"description":206,"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":208,"path":209,"stem":210,"description":211,"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":213,"path":214,"stem":215,"description":216,"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":218,"path":219,"stem":220,"description":221,"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. 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Learn the traffic rules you need to know.",{"title":261,"path":262,"stem":263,"description":264,"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":266,"path":267,"stem":268,"children":269,"page":17},"Contact","\u002Fhelp\u002Fcontact","help\u002F4.contact",[270,275],{"title":271,"path":272,"stem":273,"description":274,"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":276,"path":277,"stem":278,"description":279,"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."]