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RIESE & MULLER WORLD BIRDY Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TRANSL ATION OF THE ORIGINAL GERMAN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BIRDY: FROM JUNE 2015
WORLD BIRDY
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BIRDY TRANSL ATION OF THE ORIGINAL GERMAN INSTRUCTION MANUAL BIRDY: FROM JUNE 2015 WORLD BIRDY...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Congratulations on your new Birdy. Thank you for choosing us for your mobility needs. Riese & Müller builds lightweight and practical bikes that are characterized by exceptional handling and award winning design. Your dealer has performed the final assembly of the Birdy and possibly implemented some requested changes for you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT General information Safety Legal requirements Intended use Pedals Before the first ride Before every ride (quick check) Quick release Unfolding your Birdy Folding your Birdy Adjusting the riding position Adjusting the suspension Stem folding hinge Rear swingarm catch Front swingarm catch Brakes Shifting system Chain...
  • Page 4 Brake lever, p. 23 – 20 Seat post, p. 22 Shifter, p. 37 Stem, Handlebar, p. 20 Saddle, p. 22 Rear swingarm catch, p. 27 Rear shock, p. 25 Lighting, p. 53 Stem, Folding hinge, p. 26 Headset, p. 43 Pedals, p.
  • Page 5 © 2016, Riese & Müller GmbH Text and concept Riese & Müller GmbH Expert consultant Dipl.-Ing. Dirk Zedler Teinacher Straße 51 71634 Ludwigsburg Graphic Design www.wolf-corporate.de Photography Kay Tkatzik, riese und müller GmbH State 03/2016 This instruction complies with the requirements of the European standard EN 15194 DANGER!

  • Page 6: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION Riese & Müller folding bicycles are equipped with innovative technology. So please read this manual even if you are an experienced cyclist. We’ll begin by telling you about the parts of your Birdy. Open the front cover of this brochure. Here you’ll find a Birdy with all of the relevant parts clearly shown Tip! Keep the front cover opened as this makes orientation easier! We have tried to vividly portray all of the relevant information to ensure your satisfaction with...
  • Page 7 In this manual, a number of maintenance and repair tasks are described in detail. If you engage in this activity you must always consider that the instructions are exclusively for the designated Birdy and are not transferable to other bikes. Through a variety of design and model changes it is possible that the included instructions are not up to date.

  • Page 8: Safety

    SAFETY THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW THINGS THAT WE HOLD VERY DEAR: • Always take care in traffic as not to endanger yourself or others. • Respect the rules of the road so you don’t draw the ire of other road users. •...

  • Page 9: Legal Requirements

    LEGAL REQUIREMENTS When you ride your Birdy on the road, it must comply with traffic laws and guidelines. These will vary from country to country. In general, there are mini- mum standards for brakes, reflectors and lighting systems, as well as usually a general responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is in roadworthy and in safe condition.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    INTENDED USE Your Birdy is designed for use on roads and The manufacturer or dealer accepts no paved trails only. When using the Birdy in liability or warranty if the Birdy is out of in- public traffic it must be equipped conforming tended use, when safety instructions are not national legislation.

  • Page 11: Pedals

    PEDALS Grease the threads before assembly and insert the pedal by rotating the axle 2 or 3 turns by hand. The left/right pedal has a “L”/“R”-sign. Tighten the pedals to 35 Nm. NOTICE! The stamp is located either directly adjacent to the threads or on the top side of the pedal body.

  • Page 12: Before The First Ride

    BEFORE THE FIRST RIDE Make sure that your dealer has performed ATTENTION! the final assembly of your Birdy and adjusted it to your preferred riding position. The authorized dealer must make This includes: the Birdy ready to ride, so that safe •...
  • Page 13 BREAKING SYSTEM SHIFTING Are you familiar with the braking system? Conduct a test ride to familiarize yourself Check to make sure that the front brake lever with the shifting system in a low-traffic area. is on the side of the handlebar that you are More details on the shifting on page 36.

  • Page 14: Before Every Ride (Quick Check)

    BEFORE EVERY RIDE (QUICK CHECK) Before every journey you must check the FOLDING STEM following points: Is the tension lever on the stem hinge closed correctly? Are all hinge parts for the stem QUICK RELEASES / AXLE NUTS hinge present? More information on page Are the quick releases on the wheels, the 26.
  • Page 15 LIGHTING DANGER! Does the light illuminate properly? More on lighting on page 53. Do not ride your Birdy if concer- ned about any of these points! BRAKES If in doubt please consult your Perform a stationary brake test by pull- dealer.

  • Page 16: Quick Release

    QUICK RELEASES Even though quick releases are very con- HANDLING OF QUICK RELEASES venient, many accidents occur because of • Open the lever A You should now be able to their misuse. So please pay attention to this read the word “Open“. article •...
  • Page 17 • Check the fit by attempting to turn the DANGER! closed lever. When the lever rotates, it is not safe to use the bike. You have to open Never ride a Birdy without first it again to retighten it. Do this by turning checking that the wheels are the locking nut B one-half turn (while securely attached to the frame...

  • Page 18: Unfolding Your Birdy

    UNFOLDING YOUR BIRDY • Unfold the stem and handlebars.  • Open the seatpost quick-release and raise • Close the hinge lever. the seatpost to the appropriate height (notice the height marks on the post). • Close the quick-release again. Do not raise the seatpost beyond the minimum insertion mark (see page 21).
  • Page 19   • Lift the Birdy by the saddle, so that the rear  • Lift the Birdy by the handlebar, unfold the swingarm swings backwards. front wheel and put the Birdy back on the • Engage the rear swingarm catch. ground.

  • Page 20: Folding Your Birdy

    FOLDING YOUR BIRDY With a little practice you can easily fold the • Fold the front swingarm right under until Birdy very quickly. The folding procedure is the front wheel rests next to the main as follows: frame tube, and the tire grips up against •...
  • Page 21 NOTICE! Do not store the Birdy Rohloff on its side for a long time. There is the possibility of oil leakage from the Rohloff Speedhub. This is technically harmless but should be remembered when storing the Birdy in sensitive areas.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Riding Position

    ADJUSTING THE RIDING POSITION HOW CAN I CHECK MY SEATING POSITION? this lowest point, and the pedaling action A good riding position is important for your becomes uneven. If the saddle is too low, comfort and for optimal performance on the you’re likely to experience knee pain.
  • Page 23 • Set the saddle straight, by lining up the DANGER! saddle nose either with the bottom bracket or the main frame tube. Close the quick Do not ride if the seatpost is release. withdrawn beyond the • Check that the seatpost is securely fixed ‘MINIMUM INSERTION’...
  • Page 24 ADJUSTING THE RIDING POSITION AD JUSTING THE HANDLEBARS AD JUSTING REACH AND SETTING • Open the quick release at the stem. THE SADDLE ANGLE • Press the pin and adjust the stem to the The distance between the handlebar grips desired height.
  • Page 25 • When you’ve tightened everything, check The handlebar clamp must be whether the saddle tilts, by pushing alter- tightened first and gapless at the nately on the front and back. inscripted side (see arrow A). Observe the tightening torque (6–8 Nm). Fix the handle- bar by tightening the opposite bolts B.
  • Page 26 ADJUSTING THE RIDING POSITION ADJUSTING THE REACH OF THE DANGER! BRAKE LEVERS The distance between brake levers and Always be sure that securing handlebar grips is adjustable. The levers bolts on stem, handlebars, bar can be brought closer to the bars, making ends and brakes are tightened them easier to use for riders with small to the appropriate torque set-...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Suspension

    ADJUSTING THE SUSPENSION Choice of rear elastomer CHANGING THE REAR ELASTOMER The Birdy is fitted as standard with a red elastomer, which is suitable for a very wide range of conditions. It can, however, some- green times make sense to fine-tune the riding qualities to your personal taste by changing the rear elastomer to reflect your particular weight, riding style and the state of your...

  • Page 28: Stem Folding Hinge

    STEM FOLDING HINGE FUNCTION OF THE FOLDING HINGE HOW TO GREASE THE FOLDING HINGE The folding hinge is correctly adjusted by In general there is no maintenance needed. Riese & Müller at our factory. In case of play But after frequent use or after heavy rain we or malfunction it must be maintained by your recommend to clean the folding hinge and to local dealer.

  • Page 29: Rear Swingarm Catch

    REAR SWINGARM CATCH When unfolded, the rear swingarm is at- TIP! tached to the frame with a black plastic Lean on the saddle during catch. You should adjust the position of this adjustment to reduce play! catch so that it engages automatically when you unfold the Birdy, and so that there’s no play.
  • Page 30 HOW TO ADJUST THE STOP-BOLTS The new Birdy with monocoque frame has two bolts with plastic head to adjust the swingarms end position at folding. The front bolt always has to be tightened completely. The thread has to be secured with a small drop of Loctite.

  • Page 31: Front Swingarm Catch

    FRONT SWINGARM CATCH When you unfold the Birdy the front suspen- • Only turn the spring far enough to ensure sion spring engages in the front swingarm that the top turn of the spring ends in the catch. This catch consists of a metal hook, seven-o-clock position, and engages the which pivots on a shaft mounted on the fork catch hook without play.

  • Page 32: Brakes

    BRAKES HOW TO USE THE BRAKES CORRECTLY Press both brake levers at the same time The Birdy is equipped with particularly pow- and note that the front brake transmits erful brakes. The stopping distance however much more braking force due to the shifting depends also on the rider’s skill.
  • Page 33 HOW THEY WORK, AND HOW THEY WEAR AT RIM BRAKES GET WORN OUT The friction between the brake pads and the By using a brake lever or reverse pedaling a rim leads to the wearing of both the pad and fixed pad is pressed onto a rotating braking the rim! Riding often in the rain increases the surface and causes friction.
  • Page 34 BRAKES V-BRAKES Function check V-brakes consist of separately mounted • Check that the brake pads are properly brake arms on the left and right side of the aligned with the rim and that they have wheel. When the brake arms are pulled to- sufficient thickness.
  • Page 35 V-brakes synchronization Adjusting the brake cable The V-brakes have to be synchronized by ad- When the brake lever pulls all the way to justing the spring preload using the respec- the handlebar, the brake cable must be tive adjustment screws A. readjusted.
  • Page 36 BRAKES HYDRAULIC RIM BRAKES DISC BRAKES For information regarding hydraulic rim The Birdy Disc models use a powerful disc brakes please refer to the separate enclosed brake system that supplies enormous brak- instructions from Magura. ing power while being easy to modulate. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the brakes gradually.
  • Page 37 Maintenance of disc brakes Disassembling the wheels Check the function of the brakes on a regular After the wheel is removed you should no base (braking performance, brake pad wear, longer operate the brake lever. The brake leakage). Brake pads must be replaced when pads will press together making it difficult to they are contaminated or thinner than one mount the wheel.

  • Page 38: Shifting System

    SHIFTING SYSTEM THEORETICAL FOUNDATION DANGER! The shifting system on the bike is used to adapt one’s own performance to the terrain Practice shifting in a traffic-free and the desired speed. The physical work is area so that you can become not reduced by the shifting system rather familiar with the rotation of the the force required per crank revolution is...
  • Page 39 SHIFTERS DERAILLEUR SYSTEM The shifter transmits the commands to the The derailleur on the bike is currently the transmission via the bowden cable. Two dif- most effective systems in terms of power ferent kinds of shifters are used at the Birdy. transfer.
  • Page 40 SHIFTING SYSTEM ADVICE! Checking and adjusting shifting system Your derailleur system was carefully set by If you cannot properly adjust your your dealer before handing it over to you. shifting system, it could be due to During the first few kilometers the shifting worn or kinked shifting cables.
  • Page 41 How to adjust the chain tensioner • Shift to the smallest sprocket Birdy city and World Birdy comfort • The distance between chain and tensioner Chain tensioners as shown below are used. should be 1 – 2 mm.
  • Page 42 SHIFTING SYSTEM HUB GEARS ADJUSTMENT One advantage of an internally geared hub The various gears are selected using the (IGH) is the encapsulated construction. The shifter. The exact method varies from hub technical mechanisms are almost completely to hub. Please contact your local dealer enclosed inside the hub.
  • Page 43 117 + 55 cm Shifter cable Shimano Shimano IGH 156 cm Shifter cable Rohloff 2 x 155 cm Shifter cable Dual Drive 149 cm World Birdy LENGTH COMPONENT CABLE HOUSING Front brake 160 cm Rear brake 165 cm Shifter cable...

  • Page 44: Chain

    CHAIN CHAIN CARE CHAIN WEAR The old saying is still true: “Whoever oils well, Chains are one of the consumable parts on a rides well”. The amount of lubrication is not bicycle but the lifespan of the chain is deter- as important as the distribution and regu- mined by how the rider maintains it.

  • Page 45: Headset

    HEADSET The fork, stem, handlebars and front wheel CHECKING PLAY IN BEARINGS are able to rotate because of the headset • With the other hand, squeeze the front- bearings. The headset must always move brake and rock the bike back and forth. easily.

  • Page 46: Wheels And Tyres

    WHEELS AND TYRES WHEELS AND TYRES Tyres can only work well if it filled to the The wheels on the bike keep you in contact correct air pressure. The correct inflation with the road. They experience heavy loads pressure also prevents failures such as the during riding over irregular surfaces and crushing of the tube especially when trave- when carrying cargo.
  • Page 47 TUBE AND VALVE CHECKING THE TYRES The tyre and rim alone are not airtight. Regularly check the tyres. If the tread is worn To maintain the pressure on the interior, or the edges are brittle, you should replace the tube is inserted into the tyre. It is filled them.
  • Page 48 WHEELS AND TYRES Be sure to check the concentricity (runout) DANGER! from time to time. Lift the wheel from the ground and spin it with your hand. Watch the Never ride a bike without first gap between the rim and brake pad. If this checking that the wheels are gap changes by more than one millimeter it securely attached to the frame...
  • Page 49 FIXING A PUNCTURE Rohloff gear A flat tyre can happen to any cyclist. A flat On the Birdy Rohloff, you must also dismount tyre doesn’t have to mean the end of the the gear box. Please see the Rohloff manual. tour as long as the necessary tools and spare tube/ patch kit are available Derailleur gear...
  • Page 50 WHEELS AND TYRES Dual Drive gear on Birdy touring Internally geared hub with coaster brake • Shift to the lowest hub gear (left shifter to The brake arm A which attaches to the gear 1) and the highest derailleur gear (right frame and supports the hub while under shifter to gear 8).
  • Page 51 REMOVING TYRES • Unscrew the valve cover and mounting nuts and let all of the air out. • Press the tyre from the sidewall towards the center of the rim. Do this over the entire circumference to make removing the tyre easier.
  • Page 52 WHEELS AND TYRES • Work both sides evenly around the circum- ference of the wheel. Towards the end you will need to press the tyre down firmly. Pull the already mounted portion deep into the rim as this facilitates mounting the last few centimeters.
  • Page 53 ATTENTION! Placing the chain on sprocket and inserting rear wheel Take care of correct position of all • Push the rear derailleur backwards and put washers. Incorrect positioning will the chain on the smallest sprocket lead to malfunction. • Insert the rear wheel into the rear drop outs.

  • Page 54: Suspension Pivot Bearings

    SUSPENSION PIVOT BEARINGS FRONT SUSPENSION BEARINGS REAR SUSPENSION BEARINGS The front wheel swingarm on the Birdy is The Birdy’s rear swingarm is supported on supported by maintenance-free IGUS ‘Iglidur’ a very precise and maintenance-free INA bearings. The pivot bolts can be adjusted sealed cartridge needle bearing, which from the outside with an 8mm hex key.

  • Page 55: Lighting System

    LIGHTING SYSTEM To safely use roadways a functioning lighting DANGER! system is mandatory (see page 7). You should know how the system operates so Never use your E-bike without that you can resolve and any problems that working lights! At night it is might arise.
  • Page 56 LIGHTING SYSTEM LOCATING DEFECTS MOUNTING ACCESSORIES • Visually inspect the entire length of the Before buying additional bells, horns or lights wire for damage. Verify all of the contact you must check their legal use (see page 7). points are intact. Often connections are corroded by salt water or rain.
  • Page 57 LUGGAGE AND CHILDREN TRANSPORT CARRYING CHILDREN AND LUGGAGE Before you start to ride with your loaded Birdy or attached child trailer, please check the following points: • Is the child fastened or is the luggage secured? • Is the maximum gross weight not DANGER! exceeded? •...

  • Page 58: Transporting Your Birdy

    TRANSPORTING YOUR BIRDY Once folded, your Birdy is easily transported in the trunk of a car, on trains, buses, ferries and airplanes. TRAIN TRAVEL Some train services require that your Birdy is covered up in a bag, especially if it is carried on as normal luggage, rather than placed in the luggage car or designated storage area.
  • Page 59 AIR TRAVEL We recommend that when you take your Birdy on a plane you package it in a strong box – for example, the box in which it ar- rived at your dealer. The pedals should be removed and packaged separately. Another possibility is the use of the rucksack bag –...

  • Page 60: General Care/Inspections

    GENERAL CARE / INSPECTIONS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WASHING AND CARING FOR YOUR BIKE The bike you have purchased is a very high Dried sweat, dirt and salt from winter riding quality product. When you pick the bike up or from sea air can harm your bike. Therefore from the dealer, he has already made the we recommend regularly cleaning and bike ready for you to ride.
  • Page 61 TIP! Protecting the finish After the bike is dried, you should protect the After cleaning it is recommended paint and metallic surfaces with a hard wax. to lubricate the chain if necessary Also protect spokes, hubs bolts and nuts, etc (see page 42).
  • Page 62 GENERAL CARE / INSPECTIONS DISPOSAL/ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS Care products/detergents Protect the environment while maintaining and cleaning your E-bike. Preferably use biodegradable products. Detergents should not enter drains. Used chemicals must be disposed properly at the respective disposal site. Brake cleaner and lubricants Please read the notes of the manufacturer of these products.
  • Page 63 STORING YOUR BIRDY INSPECTIONS If you regularly maintained your bike during A regular check of the bike guarantees long the season, you won’t need to perform any term function and enjoyment. As with a car, special preparations to store it on a short annual inspections can help prevent costly term basis.

  • Page 64: Warranty/Guarantee

    WARRANTY / GUARANTEE Your dealer is legally required to provide a Damages due to wear and tear, neglect Birdy that is not defective, of reduced value (insufficient maintenance), jumping, over- or suitability. Your right to claims ends after loading or amateur assembly or modifica- two years from the date you accept delivery tions (additions to or alterations of existing of the bike from the dealer.
  • Page 65 INFORMATION REGARDING WEAR Rim brakes not only wear out the pad but Some parts of your Birdy are subject to also the rim itself. Therefore check the rim functional wear. The amount of wear regularly such as when inflating the tyre. depends on the maintenance of the Birdy The sidewall of the rim contains a groove and the riding conditions (mileage, riding...
  • Page 66 WARRANTY / GUARANTEE Additionally, we recommend that you con- tact your dealer to ensure the fastest and most cost-effective solution. Please note that if your Birdy is sent to us by your dealer for repair: • the Birdy must be sufficiently clean before repairs can take place.

  • Page 67: Technical Data/Torque Settings

    RIDER CARRIER LOWRIDER Birdy (from 6/2015) 10.9 – 13.1 kg 100 kg 15 kg 10 kg 120 kg World Birdy 11.9 – 14.2 kg 100 kg 15 kg 10 kg 120 kg incl. weight of carrier PART THREADED COMPONENT TORQUE...

  • Page 68: Service And Maintenance Plan

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PLAN • The jobs marked PART can carry out yourself, Lighting kontrollieren provided that you have Tyres Check mounting screw a certain amount of Check tread and sidewall mechanical competence, Brakes Check lever travel, pad thickness experience, and suitable and position on rim tools (for example, a Brake cables...
  • Page 69 BEFORE EVERY RIDE MONTHLY ANNUALLY SPECIAL INTERVALS • • • • • • • ✖ After the second set of brake pads at the latest ✖ • ✖ After 1.500 km • ✖ After 3.000 km ✖ • At least every 6 months •...

  • Page 70: Documents

    DOCUMENTS In the appendix of this manual you’ll find: We hope your bike will always provide a • the Riese & Müller service record which good ride. Should any issue occur, please should be filled out by your dealer after contact your dealer for further assistance.

  • Page 71: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD Model: Color: Number of gears: Frame number: Date of purchase: The transfer was made: City: Date: Dealer stamp: Signature of dealer: Please have your authorized/registered dealer include all inspections performed on your bike in this service record. The extended warranty is only valid if you have registered your bike within four weeks of the purchase, can provide a completed service record (by authorized/registered dealers) and proof of purchase.
  • Page 72 SERVICE RECORD 1st Inspection Replaced or repaired parts: Within 3 months of purchase or within the first 400 km: Order number: Date: Stamp/Signature of dealer: 2nd Inspection Replaced or repaired parts: Within 1 year of purchase or within the first 2,000 km: Order number: Date: Stamp/Signature of dealer:...
  • Page 73 Within 3 years of purchase Replaced or repaired parts: or within the first 6,000 km: Order number: Date: Stamp/Signature of dealer: 5th Inspection Replaced or repaired parts: Within 4 years of purchase or within the first 8,000 km: Order number: Date: Stamp/Signature of dealer: 6.
  • Page 74 NOTES...
  • Page 75 Riese & Müller GmbH Feldstraße 16 64331 Weiterstadt Germany team@r-m.de www.r-m.de Tel.: +49 61 51-366 86-0 Fax: +49 61 51-366 86-20 All current instruction manuals can be found at en.r-m.de/infocenter/downloads/ Or simply scan the QR code with your martphone.

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