Getting Started; Unpacking: From A Box - Bike Friday Silk User Manual

Getting Started

Where to Begin
Opening your box or TravelCase for the first time might present an
intimidating sight, particularly if you ordered many extra travel
accessories with your Bike Friday Silk. Don't worry, we work hard
to keep our products simple and with a little practice you will find
that using your new bicycle will become second nature to you.
We recommend finding a quiet area with access to the video,
these instructions, and some room to spread out. This manual will
address the fundamentals: packing and assembly tips and tech-
niques that are common to all of our bikes. However, because this
bike has been custom built for you, you might discover that your
bike was packed at the factory slightly differently than the one in
this manual. Wherever possible, we mark any packing materials
unique to your bike.
You do not, however, have to repack your bike in exactly the same
fashion. You might find a better way of stowing your accessories
and we encourage you to experiment. If you discover a particularly
good way of doing things, let us know. Some of our best ideas have
come from members of the Bike Friday family. If you encounter
difficulties assembling your bike and the manual and video do not
help, please call us. Our goal is to get you on the road so that you
can enjoy your custom built Bike Friday Silk.
Illustrated Accessories
We offer a wide range of accessories for our bicycles. Your bicycle
might or might not have the various accessories that are featured
in this manual. If any questions arise as to your specific bicycle,
feel free to contact us.
Bike Friday bicycles do not normally come with saddle or ped-
als, unless you specifically ordered them from us. However, this
manual shows them both to illustrate packing details.
Whether your own bike has drop handlebars or H-bars, V-brakes or
side-pull brakes, the assembly and packing steps are generally the
same. Because of component differences, wrench sizes and the
number of bolts per clamp etc., might vary from the illustrations.
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Unpacking: From a Box

Unpacking from a Box
Your Silk should only require minimal assembly. It will take
approximately 15-45 minutes and require a basic level of techni-
cal skill. You will need a 5/6mm hex wrench (included), a 15mm
open wrench or pedal wrench, and a pair of scissors (or better
yet wire cutters, snips or diagonal cutters) to cut zip ties securing
the frame to the cardboard. Take care not to damage the frame
while cutting zip ties. Note: Depending on the components you
have purchased with your Bike Friday, your specific model might
require other tools for adjustments.
IF YOU ARE UNPACKING FROM A TRAVELCASE
PLEASE BEGIN WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 14.
Fig. 4 Silk packed in its box.
Opening the Box.
Open the box and remove the front wheel and cardboard "shelf."
Set this beside the box. Cut the various zip ties securing the
wheel and stem to the "shelf," and then the zip ties securing the
frame.
NOTE: If your Silk has a disc brake, as you unpack the bike, be
careful when handling the wheels because the rotors can be dam-
aged accidentally if you are not careful.
NEXT STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 16:
ASSEMBLY: UNFOLD SEAT MAST
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