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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Bicycle parts/city and touring bikes Loose accessories Liability for material defects (warranty) Loose luggage rack Bicycle parts/mountain bike Bar ends Environmental protection tips Bicycle parts/road bike What aspects are particularly important to Attached accessories Accessories/ maintenance/ spare parts 19 consider when riding a pedelec? Contents Introduction... -
Page 8: Foreword
Foreword Dear Customer, the respective manufacturers of the individual Even if you are an experienced bicycle user, components used. If you are unsure about a please take the time to first read the chapter to start with, we’d like to provide you with some particular point, please contact your specialist “Before the first ride”... -
Page 9: Safety Information
Safety information Please carefully read all warnings and notes in You should therefore pay special attention to oth- Important bolted connection! this operating manual before using the bicycle. Please adhere to the exact recom- er road users. We recommend keeping the manual close to mended torque when tightening Never use headphones or a mobile phone your bicycle, so that it is always at hand. -
Page 10: Before The First Ride
Before the first ride Please also consult the additional operating man- Modern braking systems might be Ensure that the wheels are securely fastened in uals of the individual component manufacturers, more powerful or have a different the frame and fork. Check that all quick release which were supplied with your bicycle or avail- functionality than those that you are skewers, through axles and all important nuts... -
Page 11: Before Each Ride
If you have fallen If you should find any cuts, rips or holes, If you are unsure of whether your bi- Check the entire please refrain from riding! First have your bicycle cycle is in a sound technical condi- bicycle for dam- checked over by a specialist. -
Page 12: Legal Regulations
Legal regulations Intended use • Do not start riding before checking whether Bicycles are intended for transporting the chain is safely resting on the chain wheel one person at a time. Taking another and the sprocket. It must run fully over the gear person as a passenger on a bicycle wheels. - Page 13 If your bicycle is equipped in line with national Type 3 • Use on terrain law, the following is permitted: Racing bikes • Excess load appropriately • Improperly repairing defects Type 1 equipped pedelecs, These bikes are not designed for extreme impact. youth bikes/ single...
- Page 14 Type 6 Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for jumps, steep descents or hard riding in bike MTB-spring travel up to approx. 120 mm and damage resulting from use outside of intended parks appropriately equipped use. This applies particularly to damage resulting - Carrying excess weigh or pedelecs, youth bicy- from non-adherence to the safety instructions,...
- Page 15 • Making improper repairs to defects Type 11 Type 12 These bikes are not designed for extreme stress. Dirt/Street/Freestyle Bikes Cross bikes/ATBs This includes extreme use in unauthorised biking appropriately competitions, doing crazy tricks and performing equipped pedelecs, stunts. youth bicycles single speed/fixie bi- Type 10...
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Page 16: Adjusting The Bicycle To The Rider
Adjusting the bicycle to the rider The seat post, seat, stem and handlebars can only be tightened and secured with quick releas- es or bolted connections. For detailed information, please read the instruction supplied by the manu- facturer. The functionality and secure fit of the suspension parts are vital for your safety! Possible positions for quick releases/through axles... -
Page 17: Quick-Release Axles
• All quick releases must be firmly Inappropriately installed wheels may closed before you ride off. shift while you are driving or detach • Make sure that all quick releases are from the vehicle. This may damage properly in place even if the bike was only left the vehicle and expose the driver to severe unattended for a short period of time. -
Page 18: Installing Pedals
Through axles of other manufacturers Installing pedals Through axles of other manufacturers can be tightened differently. One possible way is to loos- If you bicycle was supplied without the pedals en the locknut in the dropout and to fix it after pre-installed, these have to be attached with the having turned it clockwise correct wrench. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Seating Position
Ensure that you read the manufactur- er’s instructions before using magnet or clipless pedals. Practice clipping your shoes in and out of the pedals’ locking system before your first ride in a quiet, safe place. Clipless pedals which do not properly release are a safety hazard. -
Page 20: Setting Up The Position Of The Handlebars/Stem
When adjusting the height of the seat, never pull the seat post further out than the maximum extension length marked! If your tube does not have a max- imum marking, then you must leave a mini- mum insertion length of 7.5 cm. Patented seat post with one-screw attachment Integrated Seatpost If your bicycle is equipped with a so-called in-... -
Page 21: Setting Up The Brake Levers
Quill stem Changing the position of the stem The braking force can suddenly in- also changes the position of the han- crease when the brake lever is pulled dlebars. You should always be able strongly or at the end of the lever to safely reach and use grips and controls. -
Page 22: Back Pedal Brakes
Children In order to allow people with smaller hands to Back pedal brakes Children’s bicycle/training wheels safely apply the brakes, the levers can be set up to be closer to the handlebars using an adjusting If your bicycle is equipped with back pedal As a parent or legal guardian, you have a major screw (located in the lever). -
Page 23: Transporting Children/Child Bike Trailers
If you are using stabilisers, please Only install children’s seats on bicy- Find out about the legal regulations make sure that you carefully read cles which are suitable for this kind of which relate to the age of the child the manufacturer’s assembly instruc- equipment. -
Page 24: Frame
Frame Frame shapes vary according to the type and Full suspension bicycles are not suit- function of the bicycle. Modern frames are made On no account should you ride with a able for use with trailers and child of various materials, such as steel, aluminium al- bent or broken frame. -
Page 25: Loose Accessories
Loose accessories Attached accessories Bar ends Accessories/ maintenance/ spare parts You always have to fit the enclosed accessories in line with the guidelines Light system and instructions. You have to ensure that ensure that screwed connections are se- Side dynamos are usual- cured with the correct torque (see page 37 ly switched on by pres- “Torques for bolted connections”). -
Page 26: Mudguard
Dynamo The dynamo generates the required electrical In order to remove the front wheel, energy for the front headlight and the rear lights. you first have to remove the connec- tion on the light cable. Hub dynamo To refit the light cable, the connecting terminal of the hub dynamo has to be fitted on the right (fac- ing forwards). -
Page 27: Rack
Rack Clean the reflectors and headlights You have to stop riding immediately of the lighting system at regular in- if a foreign body is trapped between Transporting baggage changes the tervals! Warm water and washing up the tyre and the mudguard. The for- behaviour of your bicycle. -
Page 28: Suspension
The suspension fork must be adjusted accord- Read the manufacturer’s operating in- ing to the fork manufacturer’s operating instruc- structions, which often contain import- tions. In general, the fork should show noticeable ant information regarding riding with movement when riding over uneven ground but a trailer. -
Page 29: Maintenance/Upkeep
Maintenance/upkeep It is swivel-mounted onto the rear part of the frame and spring-suspended and damped by a You should regularly check the links of the Please have your bicycle checked by a specialist retailer on a regular basis. shock absorber. rear fork for play. -
Page 30: Chain
Please ensure that axle nuts and boosters are correctly attached! Torque spanners Chain To ensure that it can work effectively, the chain has to be cleaned and greased regularly (see page 36). Dirt can be removed when washing the rest of the bicycle. Otherwise you can clean the Dirt and permanent strain wear the chain. -
Page 31: Belt Drive
The wheels can be fixed in the frame and fork in Belt drive Rims/Tyres different ways. Commonly, the wheel is attached If you bicycles comes equipped with with an axle nut or a quick release. In addition, Normal operation wears down brake a converter, which makes it possible there are also various thru axle connections which rubbers and brake pads. -
Page 32: Tyres And Tyres Pressure
In particular, rims made of compos- If you replace the tyres, only exchange them Tyre width Recommended tyre ite materials, such as carbon fibre, for the same model with the same dimensions pressure require special attention. Friction and profile. The bicycle’s handling could oth- 37 mm 4.5 bar 65 psi... -
Page 33: Tubeless Tyres
Tyres are wearable parts. You should Only use tubeless tyres on rims in- Tubular tyres therefore regularly check the pres- tended for this purpose! This will be sure, tread and condition of your marked on the rims, with abbreviation Some bicycles are also fit- tyres. -
Page 34: Dealing With A Flat Tyre
The following applies for rear wheels: Dealing with a flat tyre 3. Removing the tyre and inner tube • If your bicycle uses a derailleur gear system, You require the following equipment: change gear to the smallest sprocket. In this •... -
Page 35: Brakes
5. Reassembling the tyre and inner tube 6. Fitting the wheels Rim brakes in the front of V-brakes If a brake pad is grazing Please avoid allowing foreign bodies Reattach the wheel securely back in the frame or against the rim: inside the tyre. - Page 36 Opening the cantilever or V-type brake Disc brakes • Grip around the wheel with one hand. • The wheel can be removed without any further • Press the brake arms together and against the preparation. • Please note: when fitting the wheel, the disk •...
- Page 37 Read the instruction of the component manufac- turer when the brake system requires cleaning. Various versions of disk brakes are Nearly all modern brakes have much available for racing and cyclo-cross more braking power than was avail- Brake disk , in particular, are subject bikes.
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Page 38: Gear System
Brakes are vital to your safety. You Use the shifter to change gears. Changing The gear lever can be operated as shown in this should therefore maintain them on a the gears will increase or decrease the force example: regular basis. This requires specialist or speed of the bike as needed. - Page 39 The display on the rotary handle show whether The hub gear components are operated with a the automatic or the manual mode has been se- thumb switcher and the chain gear system with a lected. grip shifter or a trigger shifter is the latest models. When the manual mode is active, you will see The precise approach when setting up or re- an orange symbol depicting a cyclist on an in-...
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Page 40: Inspection Plan
provided in the enclosed operating instructions. Incorrect setup work can lead to the chain Inspection plan It is certainly also helpful if your specialist retail- coming off the sprockets and causing a fall. er explains the functionality to you and demon- If you are at all unsure, contact a specialist Only exchange or replace compo- strates removing/fitting the system. - Page 41 Deadlines and inspection work After 300 to 500 km: After riding in the rain: Activity to be performed Activity to be perfomed Before every use of the bicycle: Activity to be performed Check: Cleaning and lubrication • Chain • Sprocket •...
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Page 42: Lubrication
Lubrication Working on the bicycle requires special knowledge, experience and special tools! Only allow specialists to work or check key parts on the bicycle! Lubrication plan What is to be lubricated? At what intervals? Which lubricants are used? Chain After cleaning to remove dirt, after riding in the rain, every Chain oil 250 km Brake and gear cables... -
Page 43: Bolted Connections
Bolted connections Screw connection Thread Fastening Bolted connection Torque torque max. It is vital that all bolted connections on Seat post clamping bolt M6 14 Nm Bottle holder 4 Nm* the bicycle have the correct torque in Seat post bar 20 Nm order to ensure that they are secure. -
Page 44: Specials At Tt And Triathlon Bikes
Specials at TT and Triathlon Bikes Special wheels can behave different- ly than you are used to when riding, Time trial handlebar braking and steering. Trispokes and Aero bar disk wheels in particular are more sensitive to wind than conventional wheels. Time trial shifter Rims made of something other than alumini- Aero brake levers... -
Page 45: When You Have Purchased A Bmx Bicycle
When you have purchased a BMX bicycle The shape of the handlebars and the specialised application cause great forces to impact on the handlebars and stem. Have these parts securely attached by a specialist and checked on a regular basis. Rotor Axle Pegs Axle Pegs... -
Page 46: How To Use Carbon Components
How to use carbon components If you have a carbon frame or parts, • Look for splinters, tears, deep scratches, these should not be applied with holes or other changes in the carbon sur- grease or oil. Please use special as- face. -
Page 47: Transporting The Bicycle
Transporting the bicycle Always transport bicycles on their running sur- By car faces when not otherwise prescribed by the car- By aircraft rier manufacturer. You may not attach the bicycle You should only use roof and rear carriers that to the roof rack or rear carrier by its crank set. It Check with the airline regarding the regulations comply with the requirements of the Road Traffi c may come loose and cause a severe accident. -
Page 48: Liability For Material Defects (Warranty)
Liability for material defects (warranty) Environmental protection tips Austria/Germany and all countries Additional guarantees that might be provided General servicing and cleaning agents subject to EU law use partially stan- by the manufacturer of your bicycle or Pedelec/e- Take care of the environment while servicing or dardized conditions regarding war- bike are listed on page C7 on the cover. -
Page 49: What Aspects Are Particularly Important To Consider When Riding A Pedelec
What aspects are particularly important to consider when ridign a pedelec? Never use headphones or a mobile phone General safety information while riding. You should read these original operating instruc- tions even when you have many years of expe- rience in riding a bicycle, as the technology of Pedelecs has advanced considerably during recent years. -
Page 50: Different Versions Of Motors And Batteries
Control elements and displays can be different Children and the Pedelec Before you allow a child to ride the to those at your pedelec. Here you can see an Pedelec, find out whether the child is example of a handlebar with the control element of the required age and has a bicycle permit - at the left grip, a central display and a push- this is mandatory! -
Page 51: Legal Regulations
Practice operating and riding your Please inform yourself about the ap- Don’t use the pushing aid for riding the bike. pedelec in a quiet and safe place be- plicable national regulations in your fore you take to public roads! specific country. In your bicycle pass, check to which type your Pedelec belongs. -
Page 52: Before The First Ride
Before the fi rst ride The electrical system of your Pedelec is very powerful. Correct and safe The following procedures have to be performed operation requires regular maintenance be in addition to the tests described in the ‘’Before a specialist dealer. Immediately remove the the fi rst ride’’... -
Page 53: Charging Process
Note that condensed water may ac- Charging process Do not open the battery. Danger of cumulate on the battery after a sud- short-circuiting. Opening the battery Some models allow you to charge the battery den temperature change form cold to voids any and all warranty. - Page 54 Children or Persons that owing to their When your charger has an LED and Charger physical, sensory or mental limitations this LED flashes permanently, it usu- Take note of the instructions on the or their lack of experience or knowl- ally indicates a charging fault.
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Page 55: Storage Of The Battery
You can fully charge your battery ev- Take note that the range of your bat- Battery information system ery time. There is no memory effect. The battery of your Pedelec may be equipped tery is reduced at lower temperatures optimal temperature with an information system that indicates the when you ride your Pedelec in winter. -
Page 56: Initial Operation
switched off as soon as the battery falls short of Initial operation the minimum charging level. The entire display is then switched off in most cases. Display Your Pedelec can be controlled by an operating unit or a display. This will be similar to the following •... -
Page 57: Range
• The support mode The higher the support lev- over smooth surfaces such as asphalt. A grind- It is unsual to apply the brakes with el, the more support the motor provides. High ing brake or a badly maintained chain also re- recuperated energy. -
Page 58: Maintenance And Care
The display usually Do not let children handle the Pedelec Componets that may only be replaced with indicates when the without supervision and without de- parts that were released by the manufacturer recuperation mode is • Frame • Front light tailed instructions. -
Page 59: Transporting A Pedelec
Imprint compared to a normal bicycle. The reasons for For questions concerning your bicycle please Transporting a Pedelec this are the higher vehicle weight and the higher always contact your dealer first, only then in average speed achieved due to the drive. Higher case the manufacturer of the bicycle. -
Page 60: Inspections
Inspections Of particular importance for the next inspection: 1st inspection 2nd inspection After approx. 200 kilometres After approx. 1000 kilometres Work done: Work done: Parts that are to be exchanged: Materials used: Materials used: Problems encountered: Date, signature Retailer stamp Date, signature Retailer stamp IDEAL MANUAL 2016_eng.indd 54... - Page 61 3rd inspection 4th inspection 5th inspection After approx. 2000 kilometres Work done: Work done: Work done: Materials used: Materials used: Materials used: Date, signature Retailer stamp Date, signature Retailer stamp Date, signature Retailer stamp IDEAL MANUAL 2016_eng.indd 55 6/27/16 11:39...
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Page 62: Notes
Notes IDEAL MANUAL 2016_eng.indd 56 6/27/16 11:39...
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