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BICYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL
BICYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL
BICYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the rst
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
with your dealer or the bicycle's manufacturer.
NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual.
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
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.
to classes, clinics or books on bicycle use, service, repair or maintenance.
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  • Page 1 BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the rst 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.
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. First 2. Safety 3. Tech 3A. Saddle 3B. Stem 3C. Mudguards 3D. Wheels 3E. Chain Tension 3E. Basket 3F. Stabilisers 3G. Pedals 3H. Brakes 3I. Gears 3J. Rotor / Giro 4. Maintenance 7. Warranty...

  • Page 4: First

    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 We strongly recommend that you to read this Manual in it’s entirety before your rst ride. At the very least, read and make sure that understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited sections on any issue which you don’t completely understand.

  • Page 5: Safety

    2. SAFETY Prior to your rst ride, make sure that you become familiar with all the controls and features of your new bike, especially the brake performance and gears. Always wear a helmet! Safety gear is also HELMETS SAVE LIVES! available for knees, elbows, back, shoulders and more.

  • Page 6: Tech

    3. TECH 3A SADDLE INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT SADDLE HEIGHT Saddle height is very important in order to make your cycling experience more enjoyable and of course safer. The correct saddle height should not cause your knee to lock out with their foot on the pedal in the downward most position, however their knee should only be slightly bent.

  • Page 7: Stem

    SADDLE FORE AND AFT ADJUSTMENT Some saddles can also be moved backwards and forwards. For optimal riding position you should be able to comfortably reach the handlebars and use the brakes and gears (if applicable), whist riding with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. i.
  • Page 8 stem is installed. Rear of bike MINIMUM INSERTION MARK Front of bike TIGHTEN LOOSEN...

  • Page 9: Mudguards

    WARNING 3C MUDGUARD INSTALLATION...

  • Page 10: Wheels

    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: Chain Tension

    3E. CHAIN TENSION Single Speed Bikes 10mm Geared Bikes...

  • Page 15: Basket

    3F. BASKET INSTALLATION STEM BASKET BRACKET FORK BASKET BRACKET TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW FIXING SCREWS...

  • Page 16: Stabilisers

    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: Pedals

    Pedals are marked as to whether they t in the left or the right hand crank arms. It is very important to insert the correct pedal into the correct crank arm, because if you don’t you are in danger of cross threading them and cause irreparable damage not covered by warranty to the pedal spindles and crank arms.

  • Page 18: Brakes

    3I. BRAKES It’s very important for your safety, that you learn and remember which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. Traditionally, the left brake lever controls the rear brake and the right brake lever controls the front brake; but, to make sure your bike’s brakes are set up this way, squeeze one brake lever and look to see which brake, front or rear, engages.
  • Page 19 RIM BRAKES WEAR LINE CABLE ADJUSTER 1-1.5mm1 -1.5mm BARREL Check the brake pads are Also...
  • Page 20 V 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 21 CALIPER BRAKES ANCHORING BOLT This bolt holds the CABLE TENSION SCREW brakes on to the Turn anti-clockwise to ne frame tune the distance from the brake arms to the wheel If you need to release your caliper brakes to install CALIPER ALIGNMENT when brake pads begin to or replace a wheel, slightly loosen the cable pinch...

  • Page 22: Gears

    3J. GEARS IF YOU ARE UNSURE OR DON’T UNDERSTAND ANY OF THESE STEPS CONSULT A QUALIFIED BICYCLE MECHANIC...
  • Page 23 Derailleurs LIMITER SCREWS These are marked ‘H’ & ‘L’ , and are sometimes found in di erent positions on the derailleur CABLE TENSION SCREW IN LINE...
  • Page 24 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 CABLE TENSION SCREW This may be located on the shifter. On some road bikes however it is found on the frame...
  • Page 25 GEAR SHIFTER TWIST GRIP GEAR INDICATOR Rotate to shift gears up Tells you what number and down the cogs gear you are in CABLE TENSION SCREW Can be turned to add or remove slack to the gear cable...

  • Page 26: Rotor / Giro

    3K ROTOR or GIRO nearest hole to the brake lever and the cable cable Cable plate...
  • Page 27 screw...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    4. Maintenance WARNING Tyres & Tubes tyre to explode.
  • Page 29 Replacing an innertube Then insert two tyre levers between the rim and the tyre to up to the recommended pressure Note: Never use screwdrivers in place of tyre levers as sharp edges may dammage the rim. You can however use the handles of metal kitchen spoons as long has these no have sharp edges.
  • Page 31 WARNING...
  • Page 32 Chain Every week Derailleurs Every week Chain Every week Every week Derailleurs Every week Every week Every month Disassemble Every month Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Every year Disassemble Every year Disassemble Every year Disassemble Every year Disassemble Every year Disassemble Every year Disassemble Every year Disassemble...
  • Page 33 Threaded Headset Locknut Disc Brake Rotor To Hub Disc Brake Caliper Mount Compression Cap Stem Faceplate Bolts Pedal Crank Arm Axle Nut Brake Caliper Wire Pinch Linear Pull Seat Post Binder Seat Rail Binder Rear Derailleur Cable Pinch Bolt Rear Derailleur Pulley Wheel Bolt Base Clip Bolts Mount Bracket Bolts Strut Bolts...
  • Page 34 Wheel Size Max Weight Capacity 26” 242lbs/110kgs 700c (28”) 242lbs/110kgs...

  • Page 35: Warranty

    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 36 CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER: 0161 509 4960...

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