Retrospec Valen REV+ Assembly Instructions Manual page 3

Assembly Instructions
Following is important information and instructions for assembling and maintaining
your new electric bicycle.
Step 1: Unpacking Your Bike
1. Open the box. You may need a box knife to cut tape. Watch-out for staples
and sharp edges as you lift the bike out of the box. A helper can make this
easier. Do not lay the box out flat and cut the bike out as you may damage the
bike. HOT TIP: Use needle nose pliers to remove the staples before pulling
the bike out of the box. This will insure they do not scratch you or the bike.
2. Cut all packing zip ties. Detach all parts that are tied to the frame. Be careful
not to cut/scratch the bike, particularly the tires and cables when removing
the zip ties.
3. Do not attempt to rotate the handlebar/fork until all zip ties and packing have
been removed, otherwise you may damage the bicycle. Carefully examine
the carton for loose parts and make certain that no parts are remaining in
the box. Keep the box and packing material for a short time in case the bike
needs to be returned.
4. Examine your new bike for any visible damage which may have occurred
during shipping. If any is found, please contact Retrospec immediately.
Step 2: Fender and Front Wheel Installation
2.1 Installing the Front Fender.
1. Unwrap and remove packaging from the fender.
2. Locate the long bolt, washer, and nut which will either be in the parts bag/
box or inserted in the top of the fork. If it is threaded into the top of the fork
arch, remove it using the 5mm hex wrench.
3. Slide the tab at the top of the fender in front of the fork arch hole at the
back. Insert the bolt through both and snug tight with the 5mm hex. (Fig. 1)
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Fig. 1
4. Position the fender struts to the mounting tabs on the fork. It is okay to
squeeze inward as these braces are designed to be pliable. Using the 4mm
hex and 8mm open end wrench, unthread the mounting bolts. Run the bolt
through the open end of the strut and fix the fork mounting tab. Thread
the nut onto the back of the bolt and snug tight with the 4mm and 8mm
wrenches. (Fig. 2)
5. Locate the long bolt, washer, and nut which will either be in the parts bag/
box or inserted in the top of the fork. If it is threaded into the top of the fork
arch, remove it using the 5mm hex wrench.
2.2 Installing the Front Wheel
1. Remove the plastic dropout protector from the fork. (Keep this in case there
is a need for a return.)
2. Inflate the tire to make centering the wheel in the fork easier. The tires PSI
range is noted on the sidewall of the tire.
3. Using the 17mm open end wrench, loosen the axle nuts on the front wheel.
Lift the front of the bike and insert the front wheel into the fork dropouts (a
helper can make this easier). Make sure the washers are also between the nut
and the fork and not the fork and the hub.
4. Inspect the wheel to make sure it is centered in the fork and the rotor is
situated in the brake caliper. Tighten each axle nut a little at a time (17mm or
adjustable wrench), alternating between sides until each axle nut is properly
tightened (35-40Nm).
5. If the fender is not straight, or rubbing the tire, that is okay! the fender braces
can be adjusted or bent to center the fender. Gently adjust the fender by
hand until it is straight. Tighten the strut fixing bolts at this time.
NOTE: Rear Fender Adjustment: The rear fender is installed at the factory and
should be good-to-go. However, it may require some small adjustment due
to shipping. Follow 2.2 step 4 to straighten as necessary or a combination of
loosening the brace end bolts, retightening, and centering.
Fig. 2
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