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ONLY TO BE ASSEMBLED BY A SKILLED BICYCLE MECHANIC.
Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Retain this owner's manual for future reference.
GR-150 ADVENTURE
R O A D B I K E O W N E R ' S M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 GR-150 ADVENTURE R O A D B I K E O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L ONLY TO BE ASSEMBLED BY A SKILLED BICYCLE MECHANIC. Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Retain this owner’s manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS II. OWNER’S INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITY You should read this manual Owner’s information and responsibility What kind of bicycle is it? Section 1: Safety Precautions 1.1 Fitting your bicycle for a safe ride 1.2 Safety check before riding your bicycle 1.3 Safety equipment and sensible riding Section 2: Service and Basic Maintenance 2.1 Maintaining your bicycle...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    I. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Failure to obey all of the warnings and instructions contained in this manual may result in serious injury, or permanent damage to your bike. Always wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet when riding. This is Wet weather significantly detracts from brake performance.

  • Page 4: Owner's Information And Responsibility

    YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL Your bicycle is legally a vehicle. It can be ridden on roads mixing with other traffic. You need to know about certain legal and common sense requirements for the enjoyable, safe and trouble free use of your bicycle. II.

  • Page 5: What Kind Of Bicycle Is It

    WHAT KIND OF BICYCLE IS IT? Bicycles can be broadly categorised into four types: Cross, Hybrid, City or Comfort n BMX Road or Touring Freestyle Mountain or Off Road Bicycles for younger riders use are generally scaled down versions of adult bicycles including the step through design. Other bicycles include tandems, recumbents and folding bicycles.
  • Page 6 FREESTYLE Modelled on a trick riding style machine, featuring 360 degree revolving handlebar/fork assembly, axle pegs and wide profile tyres. Using a freestyle type bicycle for trick or competition riding may void warranty. POWER ASSISTED BICYCLES Have characteristics and equipment which may require special instruction, adjustment, care and maintenance. Read carefully all instruction manuals. Ask your bicycle retailer for advice on maintenance, adjustments and repair.

  • Page 7: Section 1: Safety Precautions

    WARNING: Handlebar handgrips or tube-end plugs should be replaced if damaged. Unprotected tube-ends can cause injury. Bicycles used by children should especially be checked to ensure bar end handgrips are in good condition. FOR ALL TYPES Where a suspension unit, disk and/or hydraulic brake units, multi-gear hub, electric gear changing system, etc, are fitted, consult manufacturers specification and warranty documents.
  • Page 8 SADDLE HEIGHT Close To ride comfortably and pedal efficiently, it’s very important to have the saddle at the correct height. Close Your leg length determines the correct saddle height. The saddle is at the correct height for you when, while seated on the saddle, your knee is slightly bent when the crank is at the maximum down stroke Open (pedal is closest to the ground).

  • Page 9: Safety Check Before Riding Your Bicycle

    Rear Brake Lever Front Brake Lever If the front brake cable is attached to the handlebar stem moving the stem up or down will require a reasjustment of the brake. If in doubt, ask your bicycle retailer to make the adjustment. CONTROLS POSITION ADJUSTMENT The brake and shifting controls on your bicycle are positioned where they work best for most riders.
  • Page 10 QUICK RELEASES Are the front wheel, rear wheel and seat post quick releases properly adjusted and in the locked position? Check all quick release mechanisms are correctly and securely closed. CHECK LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS Working Correctly aligned HANDLEBAR AND SADDLE Are the handlebar and saddle system: horizontal? tight enough so they won’t twist? handlebars secure, good condition? handle bar ends plugged? Is a bell fitted and working?

  • Page 11: Safety Equipment And Sensible Riding

    1.3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SENSIBLE RIDING As a road user you have responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others. You need to know: the road rules how to ride safely YOUR BICYCLE (CONT) Know how to work all bicycle controls. For riding in low light and night conditions, fit your bicycle with appropriate front and rear lamps.
  • Page 12 WARNING: Always wear a correctly fitted and fastened helmet when riding your bicycle. Correct Fit BE ALERT Obey all road rules Watch out for other road and pathway users. Adapt your riding to suit the conditions. Incorrect Fit HOOK TURN This manoeuvre can assist in safer right hand at intersection.
  • Page 13 RIDING IN LOW LIGHT Riding when light levels are low: use lights and reflectors. wear bright reflective clothing. BE RESPONSIBLE Follow the road rules. Use common sense. If riding in remote areas: go with a friend. leave details of route and return time with a responsible person. tell them when you get back! PARENTS Most cycling incidents involve small children and teenagers.

  • Page 14: Section 2: Service And Basic Maintenance

    2.1 MAINTAINING YOUR BICYCLE SERVICE AND BASIC MAINTENANCE Bicycles perform best when they are kept clean, lubricated and serviced regularly. How much of your bicycle’s service and maintenance you can do yourself depends on your level of skill and experience, and whether or not you have the special tools required. WARNING: Some bicycle service and repair tasks require special knowledge and tools.

  • Page 15: Monthly Service Chart

    2.2 MONTHLY SERVICE CHART Monthly servicing of your bicycle is recommended. This consists of lubrication and adjustment of components. Use the correct type of lubricants and tools, service the bicycle’s components in logical groups and clean before you start. TYRES AND TUBES Clean the tyres and inspect treads for wear.
  • Page 16 GEAR AND BRAKE CABLES Inspect all cable housing for damage. Replace if necessary. Clean and examine all cable wires for kinks and frayed ends. Replace if necessary. Adjust barrel adjusters and/or cable anchor bolts to compensate for cable stretch. HUBS Check front and rear hub bearings for excess play or binding.
  • Page 17 BOTTOM BRACKET/AXLE Test bottom bracket bearings for excess play or binding. Check that the locknut is tight. Check bottom bracket is correctly lubricated. HEADSET Check headset for excess play or binding. Check the locknut is tight. PEDALS Check pedal bodies are not cracked. If pedals are loose, tighten the mounting bolts firmly.

  • Page 18: About Your Bicycle Retailer

    3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HELPFUL HINTS, SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY 3.1 ABOUT YOUR BICYCLE RETAILER Your bicycle retailer will help you to select bicycle accessories for the kind of riding you wish to do. Bicycle shop staff have the knowledge, tools and experience to give you reliable advice and provide maintenance services.
  • Page 19 All nuts and bolts should be checked on a regular basis for tightness. To assist in achieving the correct tension when tightening nuts and bolts the use of a torque wrench is recommended. Apply the following torque for the nominated parts of your bicycle: Front Wheel Nuts 22-27 Newton Metres Rear Wheel Nuts...

  • Page 20: Lock Your Bicycle

    Fit pedals to crank in correct order; pedal marked R on the right hand side; L on the left. Fit frame mounted reflector brackets and reflectors. Align reflectors to vertical. Tighten all bolts. Confirm that wheel reflectors are fitted. Recheck that all components are correctly assembled, all bolts, nuts and QR correctly secure. Check that handlebar and saddle cannot be swivelled sideways.

  • Page 21: Keep A Record Of Your Bicycle

    Refer to Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice Part 14 - Bicycles (AUSTROADS 1999). www.bikeoz.com.au - provides additional information. www.cyclingpromotion.com.au - helping you get more out of your riding. 3.4 KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR BICYCLE Take a colour photograph of your bicycle, write the frame number on the back of the photograph and keep it in a safe place.
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Brake blocks worn down Replace blocks Brake block toe-in incorrect Correct block toe-in When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Brake blocks / rim dirty or wet Correct block toe-in Brake arms loose Tighten mounting bolts Brake blocks worn down Replace brake blocks Brake blocks or rims greasy, wet or dirty...
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Excessively worn / chipped chainring or freewheel Replace chainring, sprockets and chain Chain worn / stretched Replace chain Slipping chain Stiff link in chain Lubricate or replace link Non compatible chain / chainring / freewheel Seek advice at a bicycle shop Chainring bent Replace Chainring...
  • Page 24 KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR NEW BICYCLE OWNER: ADDRESS: POSTCODE: TEL: BRAND & SERIAL NUMBER: MODEL: FRAME STYLE: FRAME SIZE: FRAME COLOUR(S): WHEEL SIZE: TYRE SIZE & TYPE: BRAKE TYPE & BRAND: TRANSMISSION BRAND: SADDLE BRAND: OTHER ACCESSORIES (LIST & BRAND NAMES): PURCHASED FROM (SHOP NAME): SHOP ADDRESS: DATE OF PURCHASE:...

  • Page 25: Bicycle Record Chart

    KILOPASCAL FROM PSI CONVERSION TABLE 10.0 1000 10.3 1034 10.7 1069 11.0 1103 NOTES...

  • Page 26: Bicycle Assembly Instructions

    III. BICYCLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS QUICK RELEASE FRONT WHEELS NUTTED AXLE HUB FRONT WHEEL INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL NUTTED FRONT WHEEL WASHER SAFETY WASHER STEP 2 STEP 2.A The tabbed washer will sit in a tiny hole on the fork to keep the wheel in place. STEP 1.A This wheel comes equipped with a quick release axle.
  • Page 27 INSTALLING THE FORKS & HANDLEBARS FACE PLATE STEM STEP 3.A STEP 3.C Before attaching the handlebar, ensure that the cables are not twisted or Make sure your forks are facing the right direction. wrapped around the fork. NOTE: Make sure your handlebars are sitting in the correct direction.
  • Page 28 INSTALLING THE SADDLE & SEAT POST ATTACHING THE SEAT POST STEP 4.C Once your seat post is secure, evenly tighten up the nuts either side of saddle until firm. STEP 4.A Slide your seat in and choose the desired height before tightening.
  • Page 29 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (DISC BRAKE) STEP 5.A The first thing to set up is your caliper alignment. We’ll start with the front disc brake. STEP 5.D Loosen the pinch bolt. Pull the slack out of the cable and tighten. STEP 5.B Loosen the two bolts holding the front bake calliper.
  • Page 30 PEDAL INSTALLATION STEP 6.C STEP 6.A Insert the left pedal by screwing it in COUNTER-CLOCKWISE the To fit your pedals, start by identifying left and right pedals. These will be marked ‘L’ and ‘R’ for left and right. opposite of a normal screw. Tighten as far as possible. NOTE: If you were to sit on the bike holding the handlebars, your left foot would be the left pedal Tightening the pedal the incorrect direction could potentially...
  • Page 31 TYRE INFLATION STEP 7.A If the tyre is dead flat, pull the valve in, then push the tyre inwards from rear. This is to ensure the tube is sits correctly underneath the tyre. STEP 7.B After putting small amount of air in, note the bead line and ensure it is even all away around tyre.
  • Page 32 DERAILLEUR ADJUSTMENT STEP 8.C The chain should move up a single cog with every upshift and down a single cog with every downshift. STEP 8.A To adjust the rear derailleur, you will need to pedal the rear wheel freely. NOTE: Tilt the bike such that the rear wheel is not touching the ground.
  • Page 33 FINAL HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT STEP 9.C Next, adjust reflectors and bell to the correct position. STEP 9.A Rotate the handlebars to your desired position, ensuring they are centre to the faceplate. Then, tighten the faceplate bolts evenly and firmly. STEP 9.D Finally, check that the crank bolts are tightened to the correct torque settings on both sides.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    It is the responsibility of the supplier of your bicycle to include with this Owner Manual all relevant WARRANTY details. Proof of ownership may be required before warranty provisions can be processed. YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS: White pages telephone directories list STate and Territory consumer and fair trading office numbers. Key Words: CONSUMER AFFAIRS / FAIR TRADING Government web sites provide extensive information.
  • Page 35 IV. WARRANTY AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW Many of our products come with a guarantee or warranty from the manufacturer. In addition, they come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
  • Page 36 www.progearbikes.com.au...

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