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EN ISO 8098
STEVENS USER MANUAL
MTB | MOUNTAIN BIKES
MOUNTAIN BICYCLES
JUNIOR BICYCLES
BICYCLES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
CROSS BICYCLES
GRAVEL BIKES
EN ISO 4210-2 CYCLES – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLES
EN ISO 8098 CYCLES – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
For more information see the instructions on our website at www.stevensbikes.de
STEVENS User Manual MTB | Mountain bikes
These operating instructions comply with the requirements of the EN ISO standard 4210-2 for
mountain bicycles. There is a separate manual for STEVENS e-bikes that you can find on our website
www.stevensbikes.de/manual
Caution:
Be sure to also observe the instructions of the component manufacturers on our website at
www.stevensbikes.de/manual. These operating instructions are subject to European law. If the STEVENS
bicycle is delivered to countries outside Europe, supplementary instructions may have to be provided by
the manufacturer.
Caution:
Read pages 6 to 21 before your first ride!
Perform the functional check on pages 22 and 23 before every ride!
Observe the service schedule, the bike card and the handover report!
Note:
You find the instructions of the component manufacturers and the respective weblinks on our website at
www.stevensbikes.de/manual
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  • Page 1 JUNIOR BICYCLES These operating instructions comply with the requirements of the EN ISO standard 4210-2 for BICYCLES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN mountain bicycles. There is a separate manual for STEVENS e-bikes that you can find on our website CROSS BICYCLES www.stevensbikes.de/manual GRAVEL BIKES EN ISO 4210-2 CYCLES –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ® Correcting the Fore-to-Aft Position and Tilt of the Saddle ................31 Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach ........................33 Adjusting the Tilt of Handlebars, Bar Ends and Brake Levers of STEVENS Mountain Bikes, Kids’ and Junior Bikes .............................33 The Pedal Systems ............................35 Different Systems at a Glance –...

  • Page 3: Imprint

    General Notes on Care and Servicing ......................104 Repairing Punctures ............................61 Maintenance and Servicing ...........................104 Wheel Removal ...............................61 Cleaning and Caring for your STEVENS Bicycle .....................104 Tyre Removal ..............................63 Safekeeping and Storing your STEVENS Bicycle ...................105 Tyre Mounting ..............................64 Service and Maintenance Schedule .......................106 Mounting Wheels ............................65...

  • Page 4: Some Notes On These Stevens Operating Instructions

    Bicycle technology has developed at a rapid pace during recent years. Danger: Therefore, before setting off on your new STEVENS bicycle, be sure to read at least the chapter “Before Your FIRST Ride”. This symbol indicates an imminent risk to your life or health unless you comply with the instructions given or take preventive measures.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    At least you should wear straight cut Be sure to use your STEVENS bicycle only for its intended purpose, as it may trousers or leg bands and sturdy shoes fitting the pedal system. Always ride care- otherwise not withstand the stress and fail.
  • Page 6 This category describes STEVENS cross and gravel bikes. They have 28"- This category describes STEVENS kids’ bicycles with wheel sizes up to 24 wheels with narrow tyres. The tyre width is 28 to max. 42 mm. STEVENS X Cross, inches. STEVENS Junior Sport / Junior Tour.
  • Page 7 On official tracks regular jumps by experienced information see the chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on Public riders up to a height of 1.2 m are not a problem for these STEVENS bikes. The Roads”.
  • Page 8 STEVENS dirt bikes. Full suspension bikes with very long suspension travels are typical for STEVENS tandems are designed to be used by 1 or 2 riders. They can be STEVENS freeride bikes.

  • Page 9: Maximum Permissible Overall Weight

    Persons must only be You find all STEVENS user manuals, the instructions transported in trailers If the lighting equipment on your STEVENS bicycle is covered by the trailer, of the component manufacturers as well as the approved for this pur- it has to be mounted visibly to the trailer.

  • Page 10: Use Of Child Seats

    • STEVENS bicycles with carbon frames or forks if permitted by the • STEVENS road racing and triathlon bikes as well as time trial machines national and regional Note: • Full suspension STEVENS bikes regulations of the •...

  • Page 11: Before Your First Ride

    In any case, the riding or left). If it is not, ask your STEVENS dealer to switch the brake levers before behaviour deteriorates and you do not achieve maximum riding safety and you set off for the first time.

  • Page 12: Before Every Ride

    STEVENS dealer. Nevertheless, be sure 5. Let your STEVENS bicycle bounce on the ground from a small height. If there to check the following points before you set off for the first time to exclude any is any rattling, see where it comes from.

  • Page 13: Legal Requirements For Riding On Public Roads

    English | S - 25 Legal Requirements for Riding on Public Roads If you want to use your STEVENS bicycle for riding on public roads, it has to be equipped according to the regulations of the respective country. Pay particular attention to your STEVENS bicycle being equipped with the required set of lights and reflectors.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Stevens Bicycle To The Rider

    Ask your STEVENS dealer for the correct seating position or if you want something changed. They will see to your wishes the next time you leave the Danger: STEVENS bicycle at the workshop, e.g.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Height Of The Handlebars

    “Recommended Torque Settings”. Do not exceed the maximum justable seat posts, such torque value indicated by the manufacturer! Never ride a STEVENS bicycle with a stem that has been drawn out beyond as those from RockShox the mark for the maximum permissible height! Check all bolted connec-...

  • Page 16: Adjustable Stems

    These routines require a certain amount of manual skill and (special) tools brake cables must be function and adjustment and are best left to your STEVENS dealer. Nevertheless, if you want to try Check the bolts by using a torque wrench once a month according to the adjusted in length, a of your stem or let him it by yourself, read the chapter “Adjusting the Height of the Handlebars”...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Brake Lever Reach

    With hydraulic brakes you also have adjusting devices at the brake lever. There are different systems, ask your STEVENS dealer for help or read the instructions of the component manufacturers. When adjusting the lever reach, make sure the first phalanx of the index finger reaches around the brake lever.

  • Page 18: The Pedal Systems

    STEVENS dealer for accident. mended torque settings. knee and shin guards.
  • Page 19 STEVENS bicycle will overturn than that the tyres will lose grip. Such a Lean against a wall or ask someone to hold you when you try to engage and problem becomes particularly acute when riding downhill.

  • Page 20: Rim Brakes (General)

    (according to the model). In this braking. case you should also contact your STEVENS dealer at once and have your rim replaced. • Only a successful passing of all these points will ensure a correctly adjusted brake.
  • Page 21 Replacing and adjusting the brake pads is a Read them carefully before removing the wheel or doing any maintenance job best left to your STEVENS dealer. work. Misuse can lead to brake failure or accidents.

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Disc Brakes (General)

    Make sure that you have always a clearly defined pressure point when pulling down the rims as rim brakes do. the brake lever. If this is not the case, stop cycling and contact a STEVENS dealer immediately. The hydraulic disc brakes from Magura and Shimano have a fully One drawback of disc brakes is that they tend to be noisy.
  • Page 23 The Gears Functional Check The gears of the STEVENS bicycle serve to adjust the gear ratio to the terrain you are riding on and the desired speed. The gears do not reduce the physi- The more brake pads of mechanical disc brakes wear down, the longer is the cal work to be performed which remains the same with the identical distance to brake lever travel.
  • Page 24 Checking and Readjusting the Gears The derailleur gears of your the STEVENS bicycle were carefully adjusted by Push-Button Shifters your STEVENS dealer before delivery. The Bowden cables may, however, give way or compress the cable housings on the first kilometres making gear changing Shifters in form of push-button shifters work in different ways.

  • Page 25: Sram Eagle Axs

    “H” and “L”. This is a job you should leave to your STEVENS ic. Also observe the Shift with the right shifter to the highest gear. The inner cable is then totally dealer.

  • Page 26: Chain Maintenance

    Ask your There is no need to use special degreasers. STEVENS dealer to true up the wheels after a short “break-in” period of about 100 • Having cleaned the chain as thoroughly as possible, apply chain oil, wax or Note: to 300 kilometres (60 to 180 miles) already.

  • Page 27: Rim Trueness, Spoke Tension

    The tube is with the prescribed tyre pumped up via a valve. Your STEVENS dealer has adapters for all valve types. They allow you to inflate pressure and check any type of inner tube at the filling station.

  • Page 28: How To Use Quick-Releases And Thru Axles

    They can only be opened and closed with a special, coded key or an Allen parking the STEVENS having your fingers burnt. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, key. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your STEVENS bicycle. contact your STEVENS dealer.

  • Page 29: Thru Axles

    If your bike is equipped with a Fox E-Thru 15 mm thru-axle-system, put the If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your STEVENS dealer. front wheel into the fork and mount the rotor in the brake calliper. Bring the front...
  • Page 30 S - 58 | English English | S - 59 Fox 20 mm Thru Axles on the Rear Frame If you have a Fox 20 mm system, open both quick-release levers in the bottom Some mountain bikes are equipped with a threaded thru-axle. area of both fork legs to mount the front wheel.

  • Page 31: Repairing Punctures

    S - 60 | English English | S - 61 Repairing Punctures Wheel Removal If you have a rigid thru-axle system, open the quick-release lever fully. If there Tyre punctures can happen to any cyclist. As long as you have the necessary are levers, loosen the axle by turning.

  • Page 32: Tyre Removal

    • After levering a part of the tyre bead over the edge of the rim you should normally be able to slip off the whole tyre on one side by moving the tyre lever • Lift the STEVENS bicycle off the ground and give the wheel a gentle tap with around the whole circumference.

  • Page 33: Tyre Mounting

    If you have any rotor does not drag on the brake calliper or the brake pads! Inappropriate https://si.shimano.com questions, contact your wheel mounting can make you loose control of your bicycle and result in an https://sunrace.com STEVENS dealer. accident!

  • Page 34: Tubeless Tyres (Ust Tyres)

    S - 66 | English English | S - 67 Tubeless Tyres (UST tyres) When mounting a front wheel with hub dynamo make sure the hub dynamo’s connection terminal is on the right side in direction of motion. The connection Tubeless tyres are also referred to as “tubeless ready”.

  • Page 35: Mounting Wheels

    The gaps between the • Pull the front brakes with your other hand and push the STEVENS bicycle firmly brake pads and the wheel should be parallel and the wear indicators in their cor- back and forth with the wheel remaining on the ground.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Conventional Headsets

    Tighten carefully by approaching the handlebar relative to therefore be left to your STEVENS dealer. If you want to try it on your own, the prescribed maximum torque value in small steps until the stem no the front wheel.

  • Page 37: Special Characteristics Of Carbon

    Carbon is an extremely strong material which combines high resistance with low weight. After overstress, however, carbon components, unlike metal parts, When you intend to transport your STEVENS bicycle in the boot of your car, do not necessarily show durable or visible deformation even though some of the be sure to protect the bicycle or the carbon frame and components.

  • Page 38: Care Instructions

    Note: Carbon components have, like all lightweight bicycle components, a limited service life. Therefore, have your handlebar and stem carefully checked by your STEVENS dealer. In case of doubt, it’s always best to replace the component.

  • Page 39: Carbon Handlebars

    If you fit a new stem avoid scratches. on a full carbon fork, check the steerer tube. Ask your STEVENS dealer in case you have the slightest doubt and replace, if necessary, the damaged part. Your safety After you have found the correct position of the brake lever/shifter units, should come first.

  • Page 40: Carbon Seat Posts

    Clamping control of your STEVENS bicycle when riding in the terrain or on poor road surfaces areas with two or more clamping slots are perfect. They provide an even spread- and ensures more ground contact for the tyre.

  • Page 41: Functioning

    If the damping is too low you feel as if the STEVENS bicycle wants to throw The fork retracts as a spring inside is compressed. The spring allows for the fork you off, as the return travel springs back uncontrolled.

  • Page 42: Using The Lockout Of Suspension Forks

    Check the functioning of the fork at regular intervals. Stand over your sophisticated design. lockout function activat- STEVENS bicycle and press the fork downwards in jerks with your body The maintenance rou- ed in challenging terrain weight. The suspension fork must not bottom out. Observe the amount tines and above all the or when riding downhill.

  • Page 43: Full Suspension Of The Mountain Bike Models

    The rear shock must be designed and set in a way that it doesn’t bottom out. safe side, original spare parts. Your STEVENS dealer will be pleased to help you. Insufficient air pressure can be felt and is usually also clearly audible in form of hard impacts caused by the shock-like complete compression of the rear shock.

  • Page 44: Lockout Feature Of The Rear Shock

    STEVENS dealer and observe the respective is set too soft. In this case the spring preload/pressure must be increased. If instructions in the operating instructions of the rear shock manufacturer.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    • Ask your STEVENS dealer to eliminate possibly occurring play immediately. • After a fall, check the alignment of the rear shock from the rear. The fastening points should be above one another. If necessary, ask your STEVENS dealer for advice.

  • Page 46: Things Worth Knowing About Bicycles

    Your STEVENS dealer has a wide range of different glasses and will be pleased of gravity. For more information on the racktime system carrier, see the operating to advise you.

  • Page 47: Accessories

    Keep in mind to (tools, pannier bags, ries may change the take a lock with you, as bicycles are very often stolen. Your STEVENS dealer will be child seats etc.) which characteristics of...

  • Page 48: By Train / By Public Transport

    Caution: If your bicycle has disc brakes, be sure to mount the safety locks before transporting the STEVENS bicycle with the wheels removed. Caution: Caution: Remove, if necessary, Secure the bicycles on heavy or bulky pannier...

  • Page 49: Bicycle Transport In A Bicycle Case Or In A Sturdy Bicycle Cardboard Carton

    Fix the chain where it runs on the chainring and where it leaves it. carton which you can obtain from your STEVENS dealer. Keep in mind that wider This prevents the chain from coming off and causing damage. The sharp-edged cardboard cartons are usually more suitable than narrow and high ones.
  • Page 50 You need a suitable adapter to mount a child seat. If the STEVENS bicycle does not fit into the cardboard carton, you have to dismount the seat post, if necessary. Mark it with a pen. This will help you to find A child seat can be fastened to several bicycles, if they are equipped with the proper height and alignment right away on the spot.
  • Page 51 English | S - 101 Kids’ and Junior Bicycles Adjustment Adjusting the STEVENS bicycle to the bodily proportions of a child is even more Useful Information for Parents important than in the case of an adult. When determining the saddle height you...
  • Page 52 Your STEVENS bicycle was manufactured with care. Normally it is fully assem- and intensity of use. These components must be replaced once they have reached bled when handed over by the STEVENS dealer. As direct purchaser you have full their limit of wear: warranty rights within the first two years after purchase.
  • Page 53 Danger: Danger: 180 miles), 5 to 15 hours of initial use or four to six weeks. The STEVENS bicycle Keep cleaning agents and chain oil clear of the brake pads, rotors and rim needs to be serviced, because during the break-in period of the STEVENS bicycle Tyres of other dimen- sides (brake surfaces).
  • Page 54 × by yourself. If you will come across any defects, take appropriate meas- Chain Check and grease, if necessary × ures without delay. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your STEVENS dealer. Check wear, replace, if necessary • after 1,000 km Derailleur gears...
  • Page 55 Magura HS (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) (Nm) the safe and reliable operation of your STEVENS bicycle. This is best done with a torque wrench that disengages at Brake calliper mount on frame/fork 6–8 9–10 (IS-Adapter) 6–8 6–8 the desired torque value or a click-type torque wrench. Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum 8–10 (brake calliper)
  • Page 56 Date: ................ Bolt quality (imprinted on the head) Dimension 10.2 12.9 Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature of the STEVENS dealer: ................................................Source: VDI guideline 2230 ................Observe the minimum screw-in depth. In the case of solid (hard) aluminium alloys this depth is at least 1.4 fold the bolt diameter.
  • Page 57 ................about technical upgrades, if necessary................Hint to the STEVENS dealer: Copy this bike card and keep one copy in your customer file. Send another copy to STEVENS Vertriebs GmbH directly after the sale of the STEVENS bicycle ................
  • Page 58 S - 114 Handover Report The above-described STEVENS bicycle was handed over to the customer ready for use, i.e. after its final assembly, inspection and functional check as described below (additionally required routines in parentheses): S addle/seat post (saddle height and position £ ...

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