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  • Page 1 JIFO QUICK RELEASE BIKE MANUAL www.dahonbikes.com...
  • Page 2 Parts Guide 01. Wheel 09. Frame 02. Chain Tensioner 10. Fork 03. Chain 11. Front Brake 04. Crank Set 12. Rear Brake 05. Pedals 13. Headset 06. Seat tube 14. Handlepost 07. eat post 15. Handlebar 08. Saddle 16. Brake levers NOTE: The manual is not intended as a comprehensive use service、...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4. Shifting the Front Derailleur ................5. What Gear Should I Be In ................D. Bike Fold and Unfold Instruction ................ 1. Jifo 16 Fold and Unfold Step ................. E. Handlebar Adjustable Set Use ................F. Binodal Stem Adjustable Set Use ...............
  • Page 4: Preface

    All related components of this bike only specific bikes it comes with. If you are ever specifically use Dahon original standard unsure of how to maintain your bike, visit a specifications. Damage caused though dealer and ask for advice.
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety The Basics • Ride in designated bike lanes, on desig-nated bike paths or as close to the edge of the road as possible, in the direction of the traffic flow or as WARNING: directed by local governing laws. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself •...
  • Page 6: Night Riding

    Night Riding Riding a bicycle at night is many times If you choose to ride under conditions of more dangerous than riding during the day. poor visibility, check and be sure you comply A bicy-clist is very difficult for motorists and with all local laws about night riding, and pedestri-ansto see.
  • Page 7: Fit

    Saddle Position NOTE: If your bicycle has a suspension seat post, Correct saddle adjustment is an important periodically ask your dealer to check it. factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle NOTE: position is not comfortable for you, see Small changes in saddle position can have a your dealer.
  • Page 8: Tech

    Tech Wheels Installing a Quick Release Front Wheel • If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade, return the lever to the OPEN position. Then turn the CAUTION: tension-adjusting nut counterclockwise one- IIf your bike is equipped with disk brakes, quarter turn and try tightening the lever again.
  • Page 9: Brakes: Rim Brakes & Disc Brakes

    Brakes – Rim Brakes & Disc Brakes How Brakes Work The action of a rim-actuated brake on a bicycle Riding with improperly adjusted brakes is a function of the friction between the brake or worn brake pads is dangerous and surfaces - usually the brake pads and the wheel can result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 10: Shifting Gears

    Shifting Gears Shifting the Rear Derailleur Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drive train, an internal gear hub drive train or, in The right shifter controls the rear derailleur. some special cases, a combination of the two. The function of the rear derailleur is to move the drive chain from one gear sprocket to How a Derailleur Drive Train Works another.
  • Page 11: Which Gear Should I Be In

    WARNING: Never shift a derailleur onto the largest or the smallest sprocket if the derailleur is not shifting smoothly. The derailleur may be out of adjustment and the chain could jam, causing you to lose control and fall. Which Gear Should I Be In? The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears is for the steepest hills.
  • Page 12: Bike Fold And Unfold Instruction

    Bicycle folding and unfolding instruction Jifo 16 folding and unfolding steps: ① Bike folding: Please pay attention to the contents of the warning on the frame quick release Step 2: important before folding the bike, you must cover. open the quick release lever that holds the seat tube –...
  • Page 13 Step 5: Hold the middle part of the handlebar in the left hand and rotate forward. At the same time hold the front tip of the saddle in the right hand and rotate backwards (seat tube will slide down into the frame and out the bottom of the bike) Continue folding until the magnetic buckle connects.
  • Page 14 Step 6: Hold the saddle in one hand and open To remove the pedals, pinch quick release on the seatpost quick release with the other hand. inside of crank arm. Slide pedal outwards and Lower the seatpost to the lowest position and insert into one of the holes in the block attached close the quick release properly –...
  • Page 15 Bike Unfold Step: WARNING: Please ensure the pedals are fully inserted into Step 2: Hold the front tip of the saddle with the proper locked position before riding. When your right hand and hold the middle part of fully inserted the red circle on the front surface the handlebar with the left hand (as picture of the crank arm will be completely covered.
  • Page 16 Step 3: Align stem with handlebars and close stem quick release lever. Rotate the plastic safety retaining devise at base of stem about 20 degrees clockwise to cover lever and hold it closed Step 5: Properly close the quick release lever at (as picture ①②) the bottom of the seat tube (as picture ⑤) ②...
  • Page 17: Handlebar Adjustable Set Use

    Handlebar Adjustable Set Use You can rotate the handlebars forward and backwards to adjust them to suit the riders height and preference. The following instructions show how the handlebar adjustment works. WARNING: Failure to tighten the handlebar quick release properly after adjustment may cause harm to the rider.
  • Page 18: Binodal Stem Adjustable Set Use

    Binodal Stem Adjustable Set Use The Binodal stem allows the rider to adjust the handlebar height easily. The integrated groove in the handlepost will automatically keep the handlebar in the proper vertical position with the bikes frame. The distance mark in the handlepost will let the rider know specific height he/she should adjust the handlebar to.
  • Page 19: Stem Connector Adjustable Set Use

    (22 – 35 Ft/Lbs). adjustment. There are various versions of stem Loosen: connectors for Dahon bikes. Although Turn the adjustment bolt parts look a little different, the adjustment of the stem connector in methods of two versions of stem the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 20: Headset Adjustment

    Headset Adjustment Your headset should be cheched periodically. If there is play or looseness in the fork or handle-post, the headset may need to be adjusted. A properly adjusted headset eliminates play or loose-ness while allowing the handlebars to be tumed easily. The following instructions explain how to adjust the headset. WARNING: If you ae inany way unsure of how to your these adjustments, take your bike to a...
  • Page 21: Frame Lock Adjustable Instruction

    Frame Lock Adjustable Instruction The frame connector is a most important part of a folding bicycle. Before every ride, please carefully check that the frame connector is properly adjusted. The frame connector must be adjusted regularly. If there is a gap or the frame joint is loose, then the frame connector must be adjusted.
  • Page 22: Adjustment Of The Seat Post Height

    Adjustment Of The Seat Post Height Move the seat post up and down so the saddle can be easily adjusted according to the rider's height or preference. The Step 1: The hand holds the saddle. following instruction indicates how you Open the seat quick release.
  • Page 23: Kore-Beam Adjustment

    Kore I-Beam Seat Adjustment Chain tension and adjustment method All Jiffo bikes come with an automatic The Kore I-beam saddle is a revo-lutionary new saddle system that cuts down dramatically chain tension devise. on weight, while at the same time allowing the maximum in saddle adjust-ability to the rider.
  • Page 24: Transporting Your Bike

    This is a clean and effcient method of packing is quite easy for extra short to medium distances. and carrying any of the many Dahon bicycles. For Jetstream full suspension bicycles, make sure Simply place the folded, collapsed or packed-...
  • Page 25: Service

    Service WARNING: Under the technology improvement, the bike's parts are getting more complex. And the pace of innovation in advancing continued. So the manual can not provide all information of right repair or maintenance for your bike. In order to decrease the rate of accident and consequence of injuries, Please have your dealer perform the manual's exclusion of specific repair and maintenance.
  • Page 26: Break-In Period

    Then, very importantly, wipe off excess oil. Long lasting lubrication is a function of climate. (Hot or cold, wet or dry.) For general cycle lubrication, Dahon suggests using lightweight mineral based oil that is commonly available in most bike shops or hardware stores. If you...
  • Page 27 NO.1 NOTE: Adjust the front connecting rod with 10mm open end wrench Slip Pipe Rear Triangle Block Front Connector Rear Connector Front Connecting Tighten Loosen Step 3 –Adjust the front connecting rod to ensure zero clearance between rear triangle block and slip pipe, front and rear connectors.
  • Page 28 NO 2 NOTE: After fold, adjust nylon limit column and magnetic buckle assembly with 2 sets of open end 10mm wrenches and 1 set of 15mm. Step 3 - Loosen the locknut on the rear wheel with a 15mm open end wrench. Rear Magnetic button metal receptor Step 1 –Loosen the nut with a 10mm open end...
  • Page 29 metal receptor Step 6 - Turn and adjust the round metal receptor. Step 9 – Tighten the nut on the rear wheel with a 15mm open end wrench. metal receptor Magnetic button Step 7 – When performing the above adjustments, Step 10 –...
  • Page 30: Warranty

    Warranty Dahon Three-Year Limited Exclusions Warranty Dahon warrants its bicycle frames to be free from For all city, road or trekking bikes, damage defects in materials and workmanship for a period resulting from commercial use, accident, of three years. In addition, Dahon warrants stem,...
  • Page 31: Other Notice Items

    Other notice items Riding safety Before every riding, please carefully check bicycle Bicycle rim brake is based on the brake brake, tires, handlebar, folding machines etc parts, mechanism of the friction between the sides. to ensure that the bicycle is in good condition. In general, the friction is between the rim and brake block.
  • Page 32: Torque Values

    Torque Values Handlebar, Headset, Saddle, and Seat Post Component in•lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kgf•cm Dahon large hex key headset 52~87 6.8~11.3 60~100 screw (10mm) Dahon handlepost clamp 11.3 screw (6mm) Stem steer tube binder bolts; 115~145 132~167 13~16.4 threadless headset...
  • Page 33 Brake-Rim and Disc and Brake Lever Component in•lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kgf•cm 53~60 6~6.8 61~69 Brake lever - MTB type Brake lever - drop bar type 55~80 6.2~9 63~92 (including STI & ERO types) 18~35 21~40 Disc rotor to hub (M5 bolts) Disc rotor to hub 39.5 402.5~...
  • Page 34 Front and Rear Hubs; QR and Nutted Axles Component in•lbs Newton Meters (Nm) kgf•cm Freehub body 305~434 34.5~49 35~499 Cassette sprocket lockring; 260~434 29.4~49 299~499 disc brake lockring Front axle nuts 20.3 Rear axle nuts to frame 260~390 29.4~44.1 299~499 (non-quick release type wheels) Frame and Fork Component...
  • Page 35 Free Warranty Contents Free Repair Contents Limited Warranty Folding frame, Frame latch, Frame latch buckle, Special parts three-year single stem, double-stem, stem latch, stem latch buckcle, patch. pedal, kickstand, freewheel, chain, crankset, Universal parts rim, front axle, rear axle, seatpost clamp, three-month carrier, mudguard Certificate...
  • Page 36 Jifo Quick Release Bike Manual Headquarters Dahon Technologies, Ltd. Dahon Europe Dahon North America INC. Dahon Bldg, Furong 6th No.1 P.O. Box 17, 833 Meridian Street Rd., Shajing Goliamokonarsko Shosse Str. Duarte CA 91010 Shenzhen, 518125, P.R.C Tsaratsovo Village, 4027, Bulgaria...

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