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Zinc BMX-Vital Instruction Manual

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ZINC 20 inch BMX-Vital
241/6812
Instruction Manual
Important - Please take time to read the instructions carefully
This BMX is supplied with a chainguard fitted.
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your BMX,
ensuring safe and correct assembly, use and maintenance.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01582 670100
or visit www.zincHQ.com
Dec 2011

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  • Page 1 ZINC 20 inch BMX-Vital 241/6812 Instruction Manual Important - Please take time to read the instructions carefully This BMX is supplied with a chainguard fitted. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your BMX, ensuring safe and correct assembly, use and maintenance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Customer Helpline 01582 670100 In the Box .................................5 Parts ................................5 Tools ................................5 Assembly ................................6 Step 1 ................................6 Step 2 ................................7 Step 3 ................................8 Step 4 ................................9 Step 5 .................................10 Step 6 .................................13 Step 7 .................................14 Step 8 .................................16 Riding Advice ..............................17 Before Riding .............................17 Using the Brake ............................17 Riding Using Personal Music Players ......................17...
  • Page 3 Safety Information Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Important - Please read instructions fully before starting assembly WARNING! Warning! This Bike has been designed, assembled and tested in accordance with the BS EN16054 Cat 2, max rider weight 70kg. To make sure the bike remains safe, it should only be used for recreational use.
  • Page 4 Safety Information Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Important - Please read instructions fully before starting assembly CAUTION! Only use suitable tools to assemble the bike. The use of unsuitable tools may lead to personal injury and damage to the bike. CAUTION! Always ensure all packaging is removed from the bike before assembly and use. Failure to remove the packaging may prevent the correct operation and may lead to personal injury and damage to the bike.

  • Page 5: In The Box

    In the Box Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Parts Bike (supplied with rear wheel assembled) Handlebar and stem Seat post and saddle Front wheel Pedals (supplied in separate box) Pegs Tools Multitool (supplied in separate box) Hexagonal key (supplied in separate box)

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 1 IMPORTANT! Before assembling the bike, check all the parts indicated in the manual are in the box. Inspect the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the bike if you observe any damaged components.

  • Page 7: Step 2

    Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 2 2a Assembling the Handlebars. Loosen the stem cap bolts from the stem and remove the stem cap. Place the centre of the handlebar in the open stem and replace the stem cap in position. Carefully replace the stem cap bolts taking care to tighten them evenly and firmly.

  • Page 8: Step 3

    Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 3 Minimum Loosen Insertion Tighten Mark 3a Insert the Seat Post and Saddle WARNING! When assembling the seat post, make sure it is inserted beyond the minimum insert mark. Failure to observe this warning may lead to a potentially unstable seat post and may result in serous personal injury.

  • Page 9: Step 4

    Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 4 Tighten Anti Clockwise Left Pedal (Red Sticker) Tighten Clockwise Right Pedal (Green Sticker) NOTE! The pedals and crank arms have colour coded stickers to indicate which pedal NOTE matches which crank arm NOTE! The threads on the left and right pedals are different. To prevent damage to the threads, only tighten the pedals in the direction indicated on the stickers.
  • Page 10 Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 5 5a Disconnect the Front Brake Before the front wheel can be installed, the front brake must be disconnected. This allows the front tyre to pass between the brake pads during assembly. Squeeze the two arms of the front brake together with one hand.

  • Page 11: Step 5

    Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 5 (continued) Loosen Tighten 5b Insert the Wheel Loosen the wheel nuts on both ends of the front wheel axle. Insert the axle of the front wheel into the slots at the bottom of the forks NOTE! The tyres may have a ‘Direction of Rotation’...
  • Page 12 Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 5 (continued) 5c Refit the Front Brake Squeeze the two arms of the front brake together with one hand. Using your other hand, locate the guide pipe and cable into retaining plate slot of the right hand arm .

  • Page 13: Step 6

    Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 6 Loosen Tighten 6 Inflate the Front and Rear Tyres WARNING! The front and rear tyres must be fully inflated before attempting to ride the bike. Under no circumstances should the tyres be inflated above the maximum pressure stated on the side of the tyres.
  • Page 14 Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 7 7a Attaching the brake cables Align the slots in the barrel adjuster and adjuster lock ring with the slot in the front of the brake lever. Find the metal bead at the end of the brake cable, then slide this into the circular hole in the brake lever.

  • Page 15: Step 7

    Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 7 (continued) 7b Attaching the Gyro NOTE NOTE! There are two different length of rear brake cable for attaching the gyro. The shorter cable for left hand side of gyro (When sitting on the bike). Locate the two rear brake cable ends (with metal beads).

  • Page 16: Step 8

    Assembly Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Step 8 Threaded End Insert Screw Driver Into These Holes. Peg Attachment. NOTE! Pegs are provided with the Link bike only NOTE Ensure that the wheels are securely attached. Thread the axle pegs onto the threaded end of the axle and tighten until secure using a screwdriver for extra leverage.

  • Page 17: Riding Advice

    Riding Advice Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Before Riding You should perform the following checks before riding your bike to ensure it is safe to use and operating correctly. 1. Is the Saddle Secure? While standing next to the bike, try and move the saddle from side to side. If the saddle moves you should retighten the seat post bolt or the saddle clamp nuts.

  • Page 18: Riding In Bad Weather

    Riding Advice Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Riding in Bad Weather WARNING! Always take extra care when riding in wet, foggy, windy or icy conditions. The brakes may not be as effective and the braking distances may be increased. When riding in bad weather i.e. wet, foggy, windy or icy, always wear bright, reflective clothing which is warm and waterproof.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Adjusting V-Brakes Throughout the life of your bike, the front v-brakes may need adjusting if the brake cable has stretched or the brake arms have been knocked during use. Adjusting V-Brake Cable Tension 1a. Adjust the Brake Cable The brake cable must be adjusted to ensure that the brakes are as close as possible to the wheel rim when no pressure is applied to the brake lever.
  • Page 20 Maintenance Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Adjusting V-Brake Cable Tension (continued) 1b. Fine Tune the Cable Tension If the brake pads are too close or too far away from the wheel rim once the brake cable has been adjusted in step 1a, fine tune the cable tension as described below. Unscrew the barrel adjuster locking nut by turning it anti-clockwise.
  • Page 21 Maintenance Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Adjusting V-Brake Spring Tension 1a &1b 1b. Fine Tune the Cable Tension Over time, the brake arms can begin to lean to one side, making the distance between the brake pads and the wheel rim uneven. This can be corrected by adjusting the spring tension of the individual brake arm.
  • Page 22 Maintenance Customer Helpline 01582 670100 Inspecting and Maintaining the Wheels It is essential that you regularly inspect and maintain your wheels, especially if your bike becomes unstable or vibrates while riding. 1a. Inspect the Trueness of the Wheels Over the life of the bike, the wheels may begin to run out of true, i.e. they may become buckled. This is when the wheel rim moves from side to side.

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