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For On Bike Share Models
© 2020 Dynamic Bicycles, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Owners Manual For On Bike Share Models © 2020 Dynamic Bicycles, Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Safety First …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Chapter 2: Guide to Safe Operation …….…...…………………………….…………………………………………………… 5 Chapter 3: Assembly Instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Chapter 4: Care and Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Chapter 5: Limited Bicycle Warranty .…………...……………………… ……………………………………………...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Safety First

    Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual CHAPTER 1: SAFETY FIRST Dynamic Bicycles are designed and assembled to meet the highest safety standards. Our bicycles meet or exceed all Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Requirements for Bicycles as detailed in 16 C.F.R. Part 1512.
  • Page 4 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual  Avoid riding in heavy rain or snow conditions. Rainy and wet weather conditions require special caution to ensure safety in turning, accelerating and stopping.  Always obey local traffic laws including all traffic signs. When sharing the road with cars, please use caution and follow all generally accepted rules of the road.
  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Guide To Safe Operation

    CHAPTER 2: GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATION MAKE SURE YOUR BICYCLE FITS YOU PROPERLY The On Bike Share model is made for adults 18 years and older, with a minimum height of 5’0” and a maximum height of 6’5”. BEFORE EACH RIDE ...
  • Page 6 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual WARNING Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its components are subject to wear and stress. Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and have different life cycles. If a component’s life cycle is exceeded, the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death to the rider.
  • Page 7 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual GET TO KNOW YOUR BIKE © Copyright 2012 Page 7...
  • Page 8 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual HANDLEBAR COMPONENTS The handlebar contains the components to control you bicycle, including steering, braking, shifting gears, and using the bell to alert others around you of your presence. OPERATING THE BRAKES To use the brakes, with your hands on...
  • Page 9 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual OPERATING THE GEARS Shifting with internal gears is done using a single twist shifter located on the right side of the bicycle handlebar. To change gears, you twist the shifter forward and backward. The shifter provides a gear indicator identifying the gear you are in at any given time.
  • Page 10 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual PRACTICE RIDING YOUR NEW BICYCLE The features of your bicycle, particularly the rear hub gearing, operate differently than a derailleur system. These features give you better comfort and control, but they also take practice before you can achieve proficiency. Practice at slow speeds first.
  • Page 11 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual angle. If you are not sure of riding surface conditions, walk your bike.  Watch the cars you are preparing to pass.  If a car suddenly enters your lane, or someone unexpectedly opens the door of a parked car, you could be involved in a serious accident.
  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Assembly Instructions

    Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual CHAPTER 3: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Your new bicycle is 90% factory assembled. If you are uncomfortable with the final assembly of your bicycle, please contact a local bike shop for assistance. The final assembly of your bicycle includes: ...
  • Page 13 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual For Bikes Using a Threaded (or Quill) Stem: STEP 1: Insert the handlebars with stem into head tube of frame with handlebars facing forward and all cables extending forward from the bike as shown. STEP 2: Set stem at desired height. Be sure stem is not extending out of the head tube of the frame above the “Minimum Insertion Point”...
  • Page 14 To be ridden safely, the front wheel of your bicycle must be firmly attached to the front fork. The On Bike Share bicycle uses a solid axle with 15mm nuts to secure to the fork dropouts. Insert the wheel into the dropouts to the axle sits fully inside the dropouts at the bottom of the front fork.
  • Page 15 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual INFLATE TIRES Inflating and maintaining proper tire pressure is critical to safe operation and ensuring maximum efficiency and longevity of a tire’s use. Inflate your tires to the air pressure recommended on the tire sidewalls (i.e. 50- 85 PSI).
  • Page 16 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual Tire Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tube valves: The Schraeder Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle. The Schraeder valve is the same as the valve on a car tire. To inflate a Schraeder valve tube, remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem.
  • Page 17 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual ATTACH ACCESSORIES Rear Basket Rear baskets come with the bike. Use the included bolts to secure the basket to the rear of the frame using a T25 torx driver. Front Fender To add the front fenders to street bicycles: STEP 1: Identify the fender and attachment hardware.
  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Care And Maintenance

    Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual CHAPTER 4: CARE AND MAINTENANCE Although your bike is designed to require little maintenance, routine inspections, adjustments and lubrication should be performed to ensure your safety and sustain peak performance of the bike. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Routine inspections and adjustments are fast and easy, and should be performed before each ride. Below is a list of items to check before each ride: ...
  • Page 19 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual lever, shift control cables, brake control cables, cranks, pedals, chain. Test and Adjust Brakes Your bicycle is equipped with linear pull (V-brakes) on the front and rear wheels. When the brake lever is in its fully extended position, wheel rims should rotate freely between the brake pads without any rubbing.
  • Page 20 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual applying the barrel adjustment, you may be required to re-center the brakes, which is described in part B. Step 1: For road bikes equipped with caliper brakes, the barrel adjuster is located on the caliper brake. Turn the barrel counterclockwise to tighten cable.
  • Page 21 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual Step 2: To move the pad away from the rim, tighten the corresponding screw on that side of the rim by turning the screw clockwise. Tighten screw 1/2 turn at a time and recheck after every adjustment by squeezing the brake lever and spinning the wheel to set the brakes. A spacing of 2mm or closer is recommended between both brake pads.
  • Page 22 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual MAINTENANCE OF INTERNAL GEAR HUBS The internal gear hub on your bicycle is self-lubricating. It was designed to last for many years with minimal maintenance and adjustment. If the gears slip, this is likely due to cable stretch. Periodically check to be sure gears are appropriately adjusted using the instructions below.
  • Page 23 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual the two colored dots. STEP 4: IMPORTANT: Turn the gear shifter from 4th to 1st gear and then back to 4th gear to double-check to make sure the colored dots are still aligned. If not, repeat the process again.
  • Page 24: Chapter 5: Limited Bicycle Warranty

    This limited warranty is made only to the original owner and is not transferable. All claims must be made directly to Dynamic Bicycles or through an authorized dealer.
  • Page 25 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY NOT COVER?  Fair wear and tear on all components of the bicycle  Misuse of the bicycle  Hiring out or renting of the bicycle or any commercial use  Racing the bicycle in events ...
  • Page 26 On Bike Share bicycles are not manufactured or intended to be altered for use at any time for stunt riding or similar activities. The bicycle manufacturer, importer, distributor, dealer, affiliates or agents shall not be liable under this warranty nor under any state or federal law or common law or otherwise for any damage, failure, including personal injury, resulting from such use.
  • Page 27 Dynamic Bicycles Owners Manual Dynamic Bicycles, Inc. www.onbikeshare.com info@onbikeshare.com © Copyright 2012 Page 27...