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BICYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT:

This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the rst

ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference.

Additional safety, performance and service information for speci c components such as suspension or pedals

on your bicycle, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase, may also be available. Make

sure that your dealer has given you all the manufacturers' literature that was included with your bicycle or

accessories. In case of a con ict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a

component manufacturer, always follow the component manufacturer's instructions.

If you have any questions or do not understand something, take responsibility for your safety and consult

with your dealer or the bicycle's manufacturer.

NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual.

Please see your dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Your dealer may also be able to refer you

to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair or maintenance.

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Page 1 BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the rst ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. Additional safety, performance and service information for speci c components such as suspension or pedals on your bicycle, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase, may also be available.
Page 2 GENERAL WARNING Like any sport, cycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance.
Page 3 CONTENTS 1. First 1. First CONTENTS 2. Safety 2. Safety 1. First 3. Tech 3. Tech 2. Safety 3A. Saddle 3A. Saddle 3B. Stem 3. Tech 3B. Stem 3C. Mudguards 3C. Mudguards 3D. Wheels 3A. Saddle Saddle 3D. Wheels 3E. Chain Tension 3B.
Page 4 1. FIRST We strongly urge you to read this Manual in it’s entirety before your child’s rst ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand. WARNING...
Page 5 2. SAFETY HELMETS SAVE LIVES! the road with others and should always assume...
Page 6 3. TECH 3A SADDLE INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT SADDLE HEIGHT MINIMUM INSERTION MARK SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE...
Page 7 SADDLE FORE AND AFT ADJUSTMENT iii. 3B STEM INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT...
Page 8 stem is installed. Rear of bike MINIMUM INSERTION MARK Front of bike TIGHTEN LOOSEN...
Page 9 WARNING 3C MUDGUARD INSTALLATION...
Page 10 3D WHEEL INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT FORK DROPOUT REAR DROPOUT NUTTED WHEEL SYSTEM WHEEL HUB this manual DROPOUTS NUTS...
Page 11 NUTS LOCKING AXLE WASHER FORK...
Page 12 IF YOU HAVE A TRADITIONAL BASKET Then inse THE PIN ON THE LOCKING WASHER MUST BE PLACED IN THE HOLE. THE PIN ON THE LOCKING WASHER MUST BE PLACED IN THE HOLE.
Page 13 You then may need WARNING...
Page 14 3E. CHAIN TENSION Single Speed Bikes 10mm Geared Bikes...
Page 15 3F. BASKET INSTALLATION 3H. PEDALS LEFT STEM BASKET BRACKET FORK BASKET BRACKET SCREW ANTI-CLOCKWISE TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW RIGHT THREADS FIXING SCREWS SCREW CLOCKWISE...
Page 16 3I. BRAKES 3G. STABILISERS WARNING Stabilisers are an important balancing aid for young children. ground. Regularly check all locking tabs to ensure nothing has come loose. If you are unsure please contact your local to help you.
Page 17 3H. PEDALS RIM BRAKES WEAR LINE LEFT CABLE ADJUSTER 1-1.5mm1 -1.5mm BARREL SCREW ANTI-CLOCKWISE RIGHT Check the brake pads are Also... THREADS SCREW CLOCKWISE...
Page 18 V BRAKES 3I. BRAKES BRAKE CABLE Operates the brake arms when the brake lever on To release your V brakes in order the handlebars is pulled to t or replace your wheel, pull CABLE GUIDE PIPE (NOODLE) back the black rubber protector Hooks into the left hand arm and and squeeze the to brake arms CABLE PINCH BOLT...
Page 19 RIM BRAKES 3J. GEARS WEAR LINE CABLE ADJUSTER 1-1.5mm1 -1.5mm BARREL Check the brake pads are IF YOU ARE UNSURE OR DON’T UNDERSTAND ANY OF THESE STEPS CONSULT A QUALIFIED BICYCLE MECHANIC Also...
Page 20 V BRAKES Derailleurs BRAKE CABLE BRAKE CABLE Operates the brake arms Operates the brake arms when the brake lever on when the brake lever on brakes in order To release your V brakes in order the handlebars is pulled the handlebars is pulled your wheel, pull to t or replace your wheel, pull CABLE GUIDE PIPE (NOODLE)
Page 21 ALIPER BRAKES ANCHORING BOLT This bolt holds the CABLE TENSION SCREW brakes on to the Turn anti-clockwise to ne 3F. BASKET INSTALLATION LIMITER SCREWS frame tune the distance from the These are marked ‘H’ & ‘L’ , brake arms to the wheel you need to release your caliper brakes to install CALIPER ALIGNMENT and are sometimes found...
Page 22 3J. GEARS GEAR SHIFTER TWIST GRIP GEAR INDICATOR Rotate to shift gears up Tells you what number and down the cogs gear you are in 3G. STABILISERS CABLE TENSION SCREW Can be turned to add or remove slack to the gear cable WARNING Stabilisers are an important...
Page 23 3H. PEDALS 4. Maintenance Derailleurs WARNING LIMITER SCREWS Tyres & Tubes These are marked ‘H’ & ‘L’ , and are sometimes found in di erent positions on the derailleur LEFT SCREW ANTI-CLOCKWISE tyre to explode. RIGHT CABLE TENSION SCREW THREADS SCREW CLOCKWISE IN LINE...
Page 24 3I. BRAKES LIMITER SCREWS Replacing an innertube These are marked ‘H’ & ‘L’ , and are sometimes found in di erent positions on the derailleur CAGE This guides the Then insert two tyre levers chain between between the rim and the tyre to the cogs up to the recommended pressure Note: Never use screwdrivers...
Page 25 RIM BRAKES GEAR SHIFTER TWIST GRIP GEAR INDICATOR Rotate to shift gears up Tells you what number and down the cogs gear you are in WEAR LINE CABLE TENSION SCREW Can be turned to add or remove slack to the gear cable CABLE ADJUSTER 1-1.5mm1...
Page 26 V BRAKES 3K ROTOR or GIRO BRAKE CABLE BRAKE CABLE Operates the brake arms Operates the brake arms when the brake lever on when the brake lever on brakes in order To release your V brakes in order the handlebars is pulled the handlebars is pulled your wheel, pull to t or replace your wheel, pull...
Page 27 ALIPER BRAKES ANCHORING BOLT This bolt holds the CABLE TENSION SCREW brakes on to the Turn anti-clockwise to ne 3F. BASKET INSTALLATION frame tune the distance from the brake arms to the wheel you need to release your caliper brakes to install CALIPER ALIGNMENT when brake pads begin to replace a wheel, slightly loosen the cable pinch...
Page 28 4. Maintenance 3J. GEARS WARNING 3G. STABILISERS Tyres & Tubes Threaded Headset Locknut Disc Brake Rotor To Hub Disc Brake Caliper Mount Compression Cap Stem Faceplate Bolts Pedal WARNING Crank Arm Stabilisers are an important tyre to explode. balancing aid for young children. Axle Nut Brake Caliper Wire Pinch Linear Pull Seat Post Binder...
Page 29 3H. PEDALS Replacing an innertube Derailleurs Wheel Size Max Weight Capacity LIMITER SCREWS These are marked ‘H’ & ‘L’ , and are sometimes found Then insert two tyre levers in di erent positions on the derailleur between the rim and the tyre to LEFT up to the recommended pressure SCREW ANTI-CLOCKWISE...
Page 30 7. Warranty Statement 3I. BRAKES LIMITER SCREWS These are marked ‘H’ & ‘L’ , and are sometimes found in di erent positions on the derailleur CAGE This guides the chain between the cogs CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER: 0161 509 4960 CUSTOMER SERVICES NUMBER: CABLE TENSION SCREW 0161 813 1745 This may be located on the...
Page 32 CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER: 0161 509 4960...