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uSeR ManuaL
CoVeRinG oPeRaTion, SeTTinGS, MainTenanCe anD SeRViCinG
Din en iSo 4210 / Din en 82079-1
Sales:
Hermann Hartje KG
Tel: +49 (0)4251 811 90
info@hartje.de
www.hartje.de
CiTY BiKe
HoLLanD BiKe

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  • Page 1 ManuaL CoVeRinG oPeRaTion, SeTTinGS, MainTenanCe anD SeRViCinG Din en iSo 4210 / Din en 82079-1 CiTY BiKe HoLLanD BiKe Sales: Hermann Hartje KG Tel: +49 (0)4251 811 90 info@hartje.de www.hartje.de...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Warranty (Warranty conditions) 1 Warranty With this bicycle, you have purchased a high-quality product that comes with full warranty entitlement in accordance with the provisions of the statutory warranty. During the warranty period, product defects are resolved by replacement or repair at no charge. Warranty repair services may be carried out only by a specialist specified by us.

  • Page 4: Bicycle Part Terms

    Bicycle part terms 2 Bicycle part terms Frame: note: The figure may vary depending on your model or the selected configu- ration. Read the special notes regarding your configuration in the respective Top tube Head tube chapters. Down tube Seat post Chain stays Seat stays Handlebars...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Warranty.......3 4.1.4 Units........17 4.2 Direction of rotation for screws.
  • Page 6 Table of contents 5.3 Parking brake ......29 6.3.1 Vertical mounting ......41 6.3.2 Horizontal setting .
  • Page 7 Table of contents 8.3 Di2 shifting system ..... . 58 10.1.3 Settings ....... 64 10.2 Saddle .
  • Page 8 Table of contents 10.8 Quick-release ......76 12.1 Storage......91 12.2 Disposal .

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety 3 Safety 3.1 General notes and information Dieses Rad ist für die Nutzung von öffentli- 3.1.1 Reading the user manual chen Verkehrswegen nicht geeignet, da es nicht entsprechend der Read all warnings and notes in this user manual with care StVZO ausgestattet ist. before you operate the bicycle for the first time.

  • Page 10: Categorisation Of Warning Notes

    Safety 3.2 Proper use 3.1.3 Categorisation of warning notes The warning notes are intended to draw your attention to poten- WaRninG tial hazards. Your complete attention is required when reading the warning notes; the statements must be understood completely. Danger for children or for individuals with insufficient Failure to follow a warning note may result in injury to yourself or knowledge or abilities! other persons.
  • Page 11 Safety WaRninG CauTion Braking distances can be increased or the bicycle could Slipping due to improper footwear. slip on bends, e.g. when riding in wet conditions or where Risk of injury! the riding surface is very dirty. • Wear shoes with non-slip soles. Risk of accident and injury! CauTion •...

  • Page 12: Road Traffic

    Safety 3.3 Road traffic Neither the manufacturer nor the specialist dealer will accept lia- bility for damage which occurs due to improper use, which does not comply with the intended purpose. Only use the bicycle in the WaRninG manner described in this user manual. Any other use is deemed Improper use or use for purposes other than those origi- improper and may cause accidents, serious injuries or damage to the bicycle itself.

  • Page 13: Bicycle Helmet

    Safety 3.3.1 Bicycle helmet WaRninG • For your safety: Wear a bicycle helmet even if you are not Not paying sufficient attention to the road traffic. required to do so by law. Risk of accident and injury! • Laws and regulations may change at any time. Check regu- •...

  • Page 14: Additional Regulations

    Safety 3.3.2.1 Bar ends Using bar ends in road traffic is very risky. Your hands are further away from the brake levers. And this can lead to accidents in dan- gerous situations. Bar ends are additional handles at the end of the standard handle- bars, which can be used to adopt a better riding position, e.g.

  • Page 15: Modifications

    Safety 3.4 Modifications WaRninG Changes to the bicycle or incorrectly selected spare parts can cause the bicycle to malfunction. Risk of accident and injury! • Only use original spare parts. 3.5 Residual risks Despite the observance of all safety and warning notes, use of the bicycle is still associated with several unforeseeable residual risks, some examples are listed below: –...

  • Page 16: Basic Information

    Basic information 4 Basic information Brake lever: Contrary to the norm, the term “brake lever” refers to the lever attached to the handlebars that is used to activate the rim brakes, drum brakes or disc brakes. 4.1 Symbols and terms Pressure point (hydraulic brake): The position of the brake lever at which the brake begins to have a braking effect.

  • Page 17: Written Labels

    Basic information 4.3 Torques 4.1.3 Written labels Italic font is used for picture captions and references in the text. WaRninG 4.1.4 units Material fatigue caused by incorrect tightening of screw connections. unit Meaning unit for Risk of accident and injury! 1/min per minute Revolutions Pressure (obsolete) •...

  • Page 18: Sitting Position

    Basic information • Please ask for more information about other components and CauTion their corresponding torques or read the enclosed instruction manual for these components. Limited accessibility to operating controls on the handle- bar due to an incorrect sitting position. Screw connection Torque in Nm Risk of accident and injury!

  • Page 19: Wear

    Basic information 4.5 Wear WaRninG Malfunction caused by excessive wear and tear, material fatigue or loose screw connections. 90° Risk of accident and injury! • Check the condition of your bicycle regularly. • Do not use the bicycle if you notice excessive wear or loose screw connections.

  • Page 20: Carbon Components

    Basic information 4.7 Protection against theft Heavy blows, shocks and excessive tension can cause damage to frames, forks and wheels made of carbon and composite mate- • Protect your bicycle against theft. rials. The inner structure of the materials undergoes detrimental changes without showing any visible signs.

  • Page 21: Determining Unladen Weight

    Basic information 4.9 Transport 4.8.1 Determining unladen weight • Determine the unladen weight of your bicycle by weighing it, noTiCe with all optional extra equipment attached as appropriate. Incorrect use of bike racks. note: For the best results, the weight should be determined using a hanging scale.

  • Page 22: Before You Start Riding

    Basic information 4.10 Before you start riding WaRninG WaRninG Material failure caused by use-related wear and loose screw connections. Unexpected bicycle handling. Risk of accident and injury! Risk of accident and injury! • Check your bicycle before each ride, following the •...

  • Page 23: Inspection Instructions

    Basic information The screw and plug connections • Ride in a location away from road traffic and at a low speed – in order to familiarise yourself with the braking characteristics • Visual check of the screw and plug connections. of the brake type installed on your bike (see Chapter “Brakes”...

  • Page 24: After An Accident

    Basic information 4.12 after an accident 4.13 Cleaning and servicing WaRninG CauTion After a fall or an accident, hidden damage can occur to the Pinching or crushing of body parts between moving parts. bicycle, e.g. hairline cracks. Carbon or aluminium compo- Risk of injury! nents can be damaged, even if the damage is not visible.
  • Page 25 Basic information • If your bicycle is equipped with rim brakes, do not use main- noTiCe tenance products on the rims, likewise if it is fitted with disc brakes, do not use maintenance products on the brake discs. Dripping oil or grease. •...

  • Page 26: Brakes

    Brakes 5 Brakes WaRninG Blocking the rear wheel can cause accidents. WaRninG Risk of accident and injury! Prolonged braking distance due to reduced braking per- • Be very careful when using the rear brake in corners so formance in wet conditions. as to avoid blocking the rear wheel.
  • Page 27 Brakes WaRninG WaRninG Potential loss of eyesight if brake fluid comes in contact Bent or leaking brake cables and open connections can with eyes. cause hydraulic brakes to fail. Risk of accident and injury! Risk of accident and injury! • Protect yourself from the risk of brake fluid coming into •...

  • Page 28: Checking The Condition Of The Brakes

    Brakes 5.1 Checking the condition of the brakes Follow all the instructions listed below for the front and rear brakes. 1. Check that all the screws in the brake system are secure. 2. Check whether the brake lever is torque-proof on the handle bar.

  • Page 29: Brake Lever Configuration

    Brakes 5.2 Brake lever configuration 5.3 Parking brake In the basic configuration, the brake levers are arranged as follows A parking brake is a device that allows you to park your bicycle and (see Fig. “One brake lever” and “Two brake levers”). prevent it from unintentionally rolling away.

  • Page 30: Rim Brakes

    Brakes 5.4 Rim brakes • Remove dirt from the components of the rim brakes and the rims immediately with a slightly dampened cloth. WaRninG • Check that all the screws in the brake system are secure. • Check whether the brake lever is torque-proof on the handlebar. Rim breakage as a result of wear and tear.
  • Page 31 Brakes • Press the brake lever all the way down and check whether the gap remaining between the brake lever and grip is at least 1 cm. • If the clearance is less than 1 cm, you should ask your spe- cialist dealer to adjust the rim brake.
  • Page 32 Brakes note: The rim brakes are fitted with a lever-operated quick-release mech- Not all brake pads have grooves as a wear limit indicator. anism so that the wheels can quickly be mounted or dismounted. Ask your specialist dealer to explain the wear limits to you. •...

  • Page 33: Operation

    Brakes • Check to see if the brake shoes move backwards and forwards Specialist expertise are required to correctly adjust the brake system. in the direction of the rims in an even and symmetrical manner If you do not have the necessary expertise and the required tools, when you pull and release the brake lever (visual inspection).
  • Page 34 Brakes note: Depending on the bicycle model, the adjusting screw is either a cross-recess or hexagon socket screw. 2. Adjust the tension of the brake cable. 5.4.3.2  Brake cable note: If the clearance of the brake shoe to the left and right of the rim differs by more than 1 mm, a full adjustment of the brake sys- tem must be carried out by your specialist dealer before adjusting the brake cable.

  • Page 35: Roller Brakes

    Brakes 5.5 Roller brakes 2. Unscrew the adjusting screw until the brakes start to drag without the brake lever being operated. The roller brake is mounted in the front or rear wheel hub (see As you do this, take hold of the Fig.

  • Page 36: Coaster Brake

    Brakes 5.6  Coaster brake Regularly check that the coaster brake works. 1. Take hold of the brake arm and check that it sits securely on WaRninG the rear frame chain stay. • If the screw on the brake arm is loose, tighten it in a clock- The coaster brakes will not work if the chain has come off wise direction while still taking the torques into considera- the chainring.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Brakes 5.6.2 operation Specialist expertise is required to correctly adjust the brakes. If you do not have the necessary expertise and the required tools, • Pedal backwards to operate the braking system (see you should consult your specialist dealer. Fig. “Coaster brake”). If you have a freewheel hub and the brakes need to be rotated •...

  • Page 38: Lights

    Lights 6 Lights 6.1 Basic information Dieses Rad ist für die Nutzung von öffentli- chen Verkehrswegen WaRninG nicht geeignet, da es nicht entsprechend der StVZO ausgestattet ist. Poor visibility to other road users. Risk of accident and injury! • Switch the light on in poor visibility conditions or dark- ness.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Lights Fig.: Mounting points for lighting equipment 1 On the head tube 4 On the seat stay Fig.: Lighting equipment (example) 2 Over the mudguard 5 On the mudguard 1 Headlight with reflector (white) 3 On the fork 6 Under the baggage rack 2 Reflective strips (white) 3 Reflectors on the pedal (yellow) 6.2 operation...

  • Page 40: Sidewall Dynamo

    Lights WaRninG If you ride in low visibility without lights, you may not be visible to other road users. Risk of accident and injury! • Turn on lights in low visibility, e.g. when dusk is falling. Fig.: Types of dynamo •...

  • Page 41: Settings

    Lights • To switch the light off, set the on/off switch to the “OFF” or “0” 3. Turn the bracket so it is vertically aligned with the head tube position. when viewed from the front. 4. Carefully tighten Screw 1 clockwise. 6.3 ...

  • Page 42: Gear Shift System

    Gear shift system 7 Gear shift system 4. Turn the pedal crank. 5. Shift through all the gears. A bicycle’s gear shift system comprises a shiftable gearing mech- 6. Check to see if all gears shift into place correctly and that no anism and the corresponding operating elements.

  • Page 43: Derailleur Gears

    Gear shift system 7.1 Derailleur gears The larger the sprocket, the lower the selected gear. In a low gear you will have a higher pedal frequency. 7.1.1 Basic information note: The chain rings are not selected as gears, but are selected depending on the road. The derailleur gears consist of 1 to 3 chainrings on the pedal The smaller the chainring, the higher the pedalling frequency.
  • Page 44 Gear shift system Clearance Fig.: Appropriate gear combinations Fig.: Distance between the rear derailleur and spokes 1 Sprockets on the rear wheel 2 Chainrings on the pedal crank 1 Clearance Incorrect gear combinations cause the chain to skew, leading to 7.1.1.1 ...

  • Page 45: Operation

    Gear shift system noTiCe Damage to the gear shift system caused by improper use. Risk of damage! • When shifting gears, do not pedal hard. • When shifting gears, do not pedal backwards. • Shift down the gears in a timely fashion before ascents. Fig.: Rear derailleur •...
  • Page 46 Gear shift system 7.1.2.3 Gear controls on road bike handlebars The large gear lever on the right has two levels. • To let the gear lever which has been pressed automatically return to its original position, release the gear lever after shifting. •...

  • Page 47: Settings

    Gear shift system 7.1.2.4 Changing gears with a twist-grip shifter • Turn the twist grip shifter to change gears (see Fig. “Twist grip shifter for derailleur gears”). Fig.: Twist grip shifter for derailleur gears (example) 7.1.3 Settings noTiCe Fig.: Gear controls on road bike handlebars Damage to the gear shift system caused by incorrect 1 Small gear lever 2 Large gear brake lever...
  • Page 48 Gear shift system • If you hear noises when shifting gears whilst riding, correct the gear cable tension using the tensioning screws on the rear derailleur or gear lever (see Fig. “Tensioning screw”). • To do this, turn the tensioning screw one half revolution. •...

  • Page 49: Gear Hub

    Gear shift system 7.2 Gear hub • If the gear cables catch when shifting gears or if your hear unusual noises, you should ask your specialist dealer to inspect the gear hub. 7.2.1 Basic information • If you use the bicycle very often, you should perform mainte- The gear hub is integrated in the rear wheel and is operated using nance work more frequently.
  • Page 50 Gear shift system 7.2.2.2 Changing gears with a gear lever noTiCe Depending on the type of gear hub installed, the front gear lever Damage to the gear hub system caused by improper use. will have two settings. The rear gear lever can either be pressed Risk of damage! or pulled.

  • Page 51: Settings

    Gear shift system 7.2.3 Settings • If the effectiveness of the gear hub reduces, adjust the gear cable tension. The adjustment of the gear cable tension is done independently of your gear hub. 7.2.3.1 Gear hub with three gears Fig.: “Nexus” settings 1.
  • Page 52 Gear shift system 7.2.3.3 Gear hubs with 7 and 8 gears • Repeat the setting process if the markings on the rear wheel hub are not aligned. 1. Select the seventh or eighth gear and then change to the fourth gear (see Fig. “Twist grip shifter for gear hubs”). •...
  • Page 53 Gear shift system 7.2.3.4 Gear hub with 11 gears 1. Select the eleventh gear and then change to the sixth gear (see Fig. “Twist grip shifter for gear hubs”). • Use as little force as possible when adjusting the gears to prevent overshifting.

  • Page 54: Automatic Gear Transmission

    Gear shift system 7.3 automatic gear transmission 7.5 Freewheel hub Depending on the bicycle model, your bicycle may be fitted with an WaRninG automatic gear shifter on your rear wheel hub. The automatic gear transmission switches automatically, dependent on speed, up into Riding with fixed gear requires practice.

  • Page 55: Tightening The Chain

    Tightening the chain 8  Tightening the chain 8.2 Settings 8.2.1 eccentric chain tensioner 8.1 Basic information Depending on the bicycle model, an eccentric chain tensioner The chain drive can be adjusted to low-wear tension using a chain may be installed. Compare your bike with Fig. “Eccentric chain tensioner.

  • Page 56: Chain Tensioner On The Dropout

    Tightening the chain 8.2.2 Chain tensioner on the dropout WaRninG Bicycle does not run properly straight. Risk of accident and injury! • Take care to ensure that the rear wheel is positioned in line with the frame. Depending on the bicycle model, your bicycle may be fitted with a chain tensioner on the dropout (see Fig.
  • Page 57 Tightening the chain 3. To increase the chain tension, turn the adjusting screws on both sides of the frame clockwise. 4. To decrease the chain tension, turn the adjusting screws on both sides of the frame anti-clockwise. • Take care to ensure that you turn the adjusting screws evenly on both sides of the frame.

  • Page 58: Di2 Shifting System

    Gear shift system 8.3 Di2 shifting system noTiCe If your bike has a Di2 electronic shifting system, you can choose Damage to the Di2 electronic shifting system caused by between manual and automatic shifting modes. improper use. In manual shifting mode, you can shift up and down using the Risk of damage! respective buttons on the control unit.
  • Page 59 Gear shift system 8.3.1.1 Manual shifting • Press button 1 to shift up a gear. • Press button 3 to shift down a gear. 8.3.1.2 Changing shifting mode You can switch between manual and automatic shifting mode us- ing the corresponding button on the control unit (see Fig. “Control unit”).

  • Page 60: Drivetrain Systems

    Drivetrain systems 9 Drivetrain systems 9.1.2 operation Push the pedals with your feet in order to set the pedal drive – and The term ‘drive’ refers to a mechanism that generates a movement thus the whole bicycle – in motion. in order to move an object. 9.1.3 Checking the condition of the pedal drive In the case of a bicycle, muscle power is transferred to the drive wheel via the pedals.

  • Page 61: Chain Drive System

    Drivetrain systems 9.2 Chain drive system 9.2.2 operation Push the pedals with your feet in order to set the chain drive – and 9.2.1 Basic information thus the whole bicycle – in motion. 9.2.3 Settings If you notice that the teeth on the sprocket or chainring have become sharp or pointed, you should replace the sprocket or chainring.

  • Page 62: Belt Drive System

    Drivetrain systems 9.3 Belt drive system noTiCe 9.3.1 Basic information Damage to the belt due to incorrect usage. Risk of damage! • Always make sure that the belt does not become buck- led, twisted, bent backwards, turned outwards, tied up or used as a key. •...

  • Page 63: Operation

    Drivetrain systems 9.3.2 operation 9.3.3.2 Checking for signs of wear on the belt drive system Push the pedals with your feet in order to set the belt drive – and thus the whole bicycle – in motion. 9.3.3 Settings 9.3.3.1 Checking the belt tension noTiCe Damage to the belt due to incorrect tool.

  • Page 64: Other Components

    Other components 10 other components 10.1 Handlebars 10.1.1 Basic information The handlebars are one of the points of contact between the rider and the bicycle. The handlebars play an important role in con- trolling direction and operating control mechanisms e.g. brake Fig.: Handlebar stems levers.
  • Page 65 Other components 10.1.3.3 Quill handlebar stem WaRninG Breakage of the quill handlebar stem caused by incorrect set up. Risk of accident and injury! • If you adjust the handlebar height yourself, you should observe the minimum insertion depth for the quill handlebar stem. Fig.: Quill handlebar stem 1.
  • Page 66 Other components 10.1.3.4 Handlebar direction 10.1.3.5 Threadless handlebar stem noTiCe Damage to the head bearing caused by incorrect set up of the threadless handlebar stem. Risk of damage! • Tighten the upper screw on the threadless handlebar Fig.: Head tube stem only so tight that the headset or handlebars can 1 Screws 3 Threadless handlebar stem still move freely.
  • Page 67 Other components 6. Tighten the two screws on the handlebar stem, while still tak- If no amount of play can be detected in the head bearing when ing the torques into consideration. checked and if the front wheel turns to the left or right as the frame is moved, this means that the head bearing is correctly adjusted.

  • Page 68: Saddle

    Other components 10.2 Saddle if you are not sure about the permissible load for the saddle and/or seat post, ask your specialist dealer. 10.2.1 Basic information The saddle and seat post comprise a single unit; this is why the load capacities must always be assessed together. The saddle is the part of the bicycle that supports the rider and The load capacity depends on: allows them to sit in different positions whilst cycling.
  • Page 69 Other components 3. Release the button. 4. If the range of movement is not sufficient for the required adjustment, you can adjust the seat post to alter the saddle height. Fig.: Adjustable seat post Fig.: Handlebar controls 1 Adjustment range 2 Adjustment cable 3 Seat tube 1 Button...
  • Page 70 Other components 5. Close the quick-release until it is flush with the seat post, or tighten the screw on the seat post clamp clockwise, taking the torques into account. 6. Check that the seat post is securely tightened. To do this, sit on the saddle and rock backwards and forwards.

  • Page 71: Pannier Rack

    Other components 10.3 Pannier rack 10.3.1 Basic information The pannier rack is a device on the bicycle that enables the rider to carry luggage. Depending on the bicycle model, this may be a pannier rack with Fig.: Seat posts with multiple screws a clamp bracket, a pannier rack with bungee cords or a pannier 1 Two screws 2 Three screws...

  • Page 72: Operation

    Other components 10.3.1.1 Maximum load WaRninG noTiCe Changed riding characteristics due to additional weight. Risk of accident and injury! Overloading the pannier rack. • Familiarise yourself with the how it feels to ride your Risk of damage! bicycle with additional luggage before riding on the road. •...

  • Page 73: Baggage

    Other components 10.4 Baggage 10.3.2.1 Pannier rack system Take hold of the clamp bracket, carefully push it upwards and hold WaRninG it in this position. 1. Place your luggage on the pannier rack. Changed riding characteristics due to saddle bags and front baskets. 2.

  • Page 74: Bell

    Other components 10.5 Bell • If you use fasteners, e.g. bungee straps or cables, make sure that these cannot become caught in any moving parts. 10.5.1 Basic information • Any additional weight should be distributed evenly on both sides of the pannier rack or centrally on top of the rack (see A bicycle bell is a metal bell on your bicycle that produces a clear Fig.

  • Page 75: Operation

    Other components 10.6.2 operation 1. To use the bicycle, hold it firmly and flip the kickstand upwards. 2. To park the bicycle, hold it firmly and flip the stands down- wards. 3. Rest the bicycle on the stands. 4. Once the bicycle is standing securely, let it go. 5.

  • Page 76: Quick-Release

    Other components 10.8 Quick-release Only use the quick-release axles if you have sufficient knowledge to correctly mount and dismount the wheels. WaRninG Risk of accidents due to quick-release axles being left open Fig.: Quick-release and causing the wheels to fall off. 1 Quick-release axle 2 Seat post clamp Risk of accident and injury!

  • Page 77: Settings

    Other components 10.8.2.1 opening the quick-release • Turn the quick-release outwards. 10.8.2.2 Closing the quick-release • Turn the quick-release inwards until it is flush against the seat post and/or the front fork. • If the seat post or the quick-release axle are not secure, Fig.: Adjusting the quick-release adjust the quick-release.

  • Page 78: Suspension

    Other components 10.9 Suspension noTiCe Suspension systems on bicycles increase comfort and safety Impact noises occur if suspension is set up incorrectly. when riding over uneven surfaces. The suspension system must Risk of damage! be adjusted to suit the weight of the rider. This requires specialist •...
  • Page 79 Other components • Consult your specialist dealer for information about suitable Expert knowledge is required to adjust the sag setting, especially maintenance and lubrication products for the suspension fork. when the bicycle features several different suspension elements. • Compress the suspension fork in and out five times. After- note: To ensure optimally adjusted sag, your specialist dealer may wards, wipe up any excess lubricant with a clean cloth.
  • Page 80 Other components • To lock the suspension fork, turn the control knob 90° clock- noTiCe wise or press the lock-out button. Increased wear and tear caused by using the lock-out. • To unlock the suspension fork, turn the control knob 90° anti-clockwise or press the unlock button.
  • Page 81 Other components 10.9.1.8 adjusting pneumatic suspension To extend suspension travel distance: 4. Push the button labelled “Push” and hold it down. noTiCe 5. Pull the handlebars upwards. Damage to the suspension system caused by incorrectly The fork will extend. The further fork extends out, the longer the suspension travel distance will be.

  • Page 82: Suspension Seat Post

    Other components 10.9.2 Suspension seat post 10.9.2.2 Settings WaRninG 10.9.2.1 Basic information Suspension-equipped seat posts on bicycles increase comfort and If the tensioning screw is unscrewed too far, this can dam- safety when riding over uneven surfaces. The suspension seat age the suspension seat post. post must be adjusted to suit the weight of the rider.
  • Page 83 Other components The load capacity depends on: 5. Secure the seat post. – the material • Turn the screws on the seat post clamp clockwise until the suspension seat post no longer moves and tighten the – the model screws, while still taking the torques into consideration, or –...

  • Page 84: Folding Bicycles

    Other components 10.10 Folding bicycles 10.10.2 operation 10.10.1 Basic information CauTion A folding bicycle is a bicycle that can be folded up, making it smaller If the folding hinge is not operated correctly, fingers or and easier to transport. other body parts may become trapped in the mechanism. note: This chapter applies only to bicycle models that feature a Risk of injury!

  • Page 85: Settings

    Other components 10.10.3 Settings If you have no experience in correctly adjusting a folding hinge, have your specialist dealer adjust the folding hinge for you. 1. Open the clamping lever. 2. Turn the clamping lever by one quarter of a turn in a clock- wise direction.

  • Page 86: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres 11 Wheels and tyres – If an inner tube is included, rim tape is also fitted around the inside of the rim to protect the tube from the rim base and the spoke nipples. 11.1 Wheels – If the tyre does not have an inner tube, road bikes are fitted with so-called tubular tyres or mountain bikes are fitted with 11.1.1 Basic information UST tyres (Universal System for Tubeless).

  • Page 87: Settings

    Wheels and tyres It is essential that all spokes are evenly tensioned in order for the Alternatively, you can stroke a wooden or plastic baton over the wheel to run properly true. The tension of individual spokes can spokes and listen for differences in sound. change if obstacles such as kerb edges are ridden over too quickly 11.1.2.2 ...
  • Page 88 Wheels and tyres – Size in inches. If the tyre is described as 26 × 2.35, this means CauTion that the tyre is 2.35" wide when fully inflated and has an inner diameter of 26". Burst tyres caused by penetrating foreign bodies. With the exception of tubular tyres and UST tyres, rims and tyres Risk of accident and injury! alone are not airtight.
  • Page 89 Wheels and tyres noTiCe Damage to the inner tube caused by too little pressure. Risk of damage! • Do not ride over sharp edges if the tyre pressure is too low. • Observe the correct tyre pressure. • When pumping up your tyres, you should use a pump with a pressure gauge.

  • Page 90: Settings

    Wheels and tyres 11.2.2 Settings Tyre pressure conversion 1. To check or adjust the air pressure, screw or pull the protec- tive cap off the valve and open the valve as appropriate. 2. Attach an air pressure gauge or an air pump with a pressure indicator to the valve and read the pressure values.

  • Page 91: Storage And Disposal

    Storage and disposal 12 Storage and disposal CauTion Pinching or crushing of body parts between moving parts. 12.1 Storage Risk of injury! Please observe the following points regarding storage if the bicycle • Exercise caution when handling moving parts to ensure is not to be used for a long period of time: that you do not get your fingers trapped.

  • Page 92: Disposal

    Storage and disposal 12.2 Disposal What should be used for cleaning: – Clean cloths, • If you own an e-bike, you should also read the original user – Mild, lukewarm soapy solution, manual for information about disposal. – Soft brush or sponge, 12.2.1 Disposing of the packaging –...

  • Page 93: Inspection Report

    Inspection report 13 inspection report First inspection Second inspection Third inspection After approximately 200 km or 2 months After approximately 1000 km or 1 year After approximately 2000 km or 2 years Work done: Work done: Work done: Materials installed: Materials installed: Materials installed:...
  • Page 94 Inspection report Fourth inspection Fifth inspection Sixth inspection After approximately 3000 km or 3 years After approximately 4000 km or 4 years After approximately 5000 km or 5 years Work done: Work done: Work done: Materials installed: Materials installed: Materials installed:...

  • Page 95: Bicycle Passport

    Bicycle passport 14 Bicycle passport Model Make Frame no. Colour Aluminium components Frame Fork Brake Front brake Rim brake Roller brake Rear brake Rim brake Coaster brake Wheels Rim size 20"  24"  26"  28" Tyre size Wear limit present Lights Installed Not sufficient for road usage...
  • Page 96 Bicycle passport Suspension Suspension fork Accessories Pannier rack Installed Can be installed Not suitable for pannier rack Basket Installed Can be installed Not suitable for basket Frame lock Installed Trailer/child seat Trailer couplings and child seats may not be installed. Other Permissible total weight The folding bike has a permissible total weight of 100 kg...

  • Page 97: Handover Document

    Handover document 15 Handover document 15.1 Dealer 15.2 Customer The handover of the bicycle indicated in the bicycle passport to the Surname customer took place once: First name - the bicycle had been fully assembled Street - all screw connections had been verified - the functionality of all components had been tested Post code/city - excess oil and grease had been removed...

  • Page 98: Legal Notice

    Legal notice 16 Legal notice Responsible for sales and marketing This user manual for your bicycle fulfils the requirements and the scope of the DIN EN 4210 and DIN EN 82079-1 standards. Hermann Hartje KG Deichstrasse 120–122 © Duplication, reproduction and translation as well as any com- 27318 Hoya/Weser mercial exploitation, including excerpts, in printed or electronic Tel.
  • Page 100 Presented by Sales: Hermann Hartje KG Tel: +49 (0)4251 811 90 info@hartje.de www.hartje.de...

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