Retrospec Beaumont - City Bike Manual

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UNPACKING YOUR BIKE

1. Cut the shipping straps on the outside of the box.
2. Remove the box staples as these are sharp and can cut you as you access the bike. Lift bike out by frame and rear wheel.
3. 
   Rotate the fork so that it is facing forward of the bike (Figure 1.3).
   
   Place the bike on the ground, so it's standing upright on the fork dropouts and rear tire.
4. Cut all of the packing zip ties.
5. Separate the front wheel from the bike by carefully slipping it away from the crank arm, which is resting within the spokes.
6. Remove the accessory box and set it aside.
7. Examine your new bike for any visible damage that may have occurred during shipping.

Special Note: For tightening all fasteners, please refer all fastener torque specifications.

SADDLE

1. Remove the plastic shipping plug from the top of the seat tube (Figure 2.1).
   
2. Use the included Hex wrench to loosen the seatpost clamp at the top of the seat tube. 2
3. Recommended: Apply a thin layer of grease to the inside of the frame seat tube.
4. Insert the seat with the seat post into the seat tube of the frame to at least the minimum insertion line on the shaft of the seat post.
   
   The minimum insertion line must NOT show above the seat tube (Figure 2.4).
   
5. Using the Hex wrench, tighten the seatpost clamp once it is at the correct height. Note: You can make the final adjustment to the height of the seat as needed after the bike is assembled.

Using the bike with the minimum insertion line on the lower portion of the seat post showing above the frame could result in a failure of the seat post and/or the frame causing a loss of control with potential injury to rider. Such failures are not covered by warranty as it is improper use of the product.

HANDLEBARS

1. Loosen the stem bolt at the top of the stem one turn and remove the plastic packing cap from the bottom of the stem (Figure 3.1).
   
   Recommended: apply a thin layer of grease to the end of the stem shaft by the wedge.
2. Untwist the handlebars and control cables and insert the quill end of the stem into the fork steer tube. You may have to loosen the bolt and wedge a small amount to allow the quill to fit into the steer tube (Figure 3.2).
   
3. 
   Make sure that the fork is facing forward and the handlebars are lined up with the fork dropouts.
4. Adjust the height of the stem to your desired level and tighten the stem bolt using a 6mm wrench. You can make final adjustments to the height of the stem after the bike is assembled (Figure 3.3).
   
   Note: Be sure that the minimum insertion mark on the shaft of the stem is inside the frame, it must not be visible outside of the frame (Figure 3.4).
   

Installing the stem with the minimum insertion mark showing outside of the frame could create a dangerous condition allowing the stem to break causing the rider to lose control resulting in serious injuries to the rider (Figure 3.4).

FRONT WHEEL

1. Flip the bike over so it's resting on the saddle and handlebars.
2. Remove the small black plastic protector from the fork dropouts.
3. Loosen the axle nuts on the front wheel and insert the front wheel into the fork dropouts. Insert the tab of the safety washers into the small holes on the outside of the fork dropouts (Figure 4.3).
   
4. Inspect the wheel to make sure it is centered in the fork (Figure 4.4).
   
   Tighten each axle nut a little at a time with a 15 mm wrench, alternating between sides, until each axle nut is properly tightened.
5. Return the bike onto its wheels and align the handlebar stem to the front wheel. Once the stem is aligned to the front wheel, tighten the stem bolt located at the top of the stem (Look back to Figure 3.3).

PEDALS

Right Pedal

1. Locate the pedal stamped "R" on the end of the spindle (this is the RIGHT pedal) (Figure 5.1).
   
   Recommended: Apply a thin layer of grease to the pedal threads prior to installation.
2. Carefully insert the Right pedal into the Right side crank arm (the side with the chain) and thread it Clockwise (Figure 5.2).
   
   You should be able to thread the pedal in part of the way by hand with minor resistance. If it seems difficult and binds, stop, remove the pedal, realign the threads and try again. Be sure you are turning the right pedal axle in a clockwise direction!
3. Tighten the pedal with a 15mm or adjustable wrench until the pedal is securely attached to the crank arm. The pedals need to be tightened with a considerable amount of force so that they do not come lose.

Left Pedal

4. Locate the pedal stamped "L" on the end of the spindle (this is the LEFT pedal) (Figure 5.1).
5. Recommended: apply a thin layer of grease to the pedal threads and insert your Left pedal into the Left side crank arm.
6. 
   Thread it Counterclockwise and tighten with a 15mm or adjustable wrench following the instructions in "Right Pedal", step 3. (Figure 5.6)
   

REFLECTORS

1. Attach the plastic bracket to the handlebar (Figure 6.1).
   
2. Rear and wheel are already installed from the factory.

FENDERS

Front

1. Locate the long bolt, washer, and nut which will either be in the parts bag or inserted at the top of the fork.
2. Slide the fender in place from from the back of the fork. Insert the long bolt through the fork from the front of the bike. At the back of the fork, place the bolt through the fender mounting tab along the washer and nut. While pushing the fender tab up as far as it will go, tighten the bolt and nut to secure the fender to the top of the fork (Figure 7.2).
   
3. Position the fender braces to the mounting holes on the fork drop outs. It's okay to squeeze inward as these struts are designed to be pliable. Partially thread the screw through the fender brace into the drop out and repeat for the other side. Once both braces are partially attached, tighten brace screws to complete attaching your fender (Figure 7.3).
   
4. If the fender is not straight, that's okay! As previously mentioned, the fender struts are can be bent. Gently adjust the fender by hand until it's straight.

Rear

1. If the red rear reflector is not already attached to the rear fender, install it now.
2. Remove the fender attachment screws from the rear frame drop-outs. Position the fender struts to match the mounting holes on the rear drop-out and insert the screw through the end of the brace and screw into the drop-out. Repeat on the other side. If the struts are spread apart it's OK to squeeze inward as these struts are designed to be pliable.
3. If the fender is not straight, gently adjust the fender by hand until it's straight.

BRAKES AND GEARS

Your 7 speed bicycle is equipped with front and rear linear pull brakes.

1. Be sure that the brake pads are aligned with the curve of the rim and that they contact the rim surface flat and evenly. The brake shoe angle and height can be adjusted by loosening the Hex bolt attaching the brake shoe to the brake arm. Notice that the brake shoe can articulate a certain amount up and down and side to side (Figure 8.1)
   
2. Loosen the brake cable anchor bolt on the brake arm held by a Hex bolt allowing the brake cable to freely glide through its anchor
3. Squeeze the brake arms together until the brake shoes contact the rim surface. Pull the cable taught through its anchor and tighten the cable anchor bolt. Make sure the brake cable housing is seated properly at the cable stop ferrules before tightening the anchor bolt (Figure 8.3)
   
4. Squeeze the brake lever hard several times to stretch the cable and make sure that it does not slip through its anchor. If the cable tension is too tight to allow the brake shoes to retract and clear the rim surface, loosen the anchor bolt and give the cable some slack. If the cable has too much slack and you cannot apply enough stopping force to the rim, repeat procedure "2" and take the slack out of the cable
5. Be sure that the brake arms are evenly spaced from the wheel and there is some clearance between the brake pads and the rim surface. If the arms are not evenly spaced from the wheel, you can balance the spacing by tightening or loosening the spring tension using the small screw located at the lower side of each brake arm. (Figure 8.5)

7-Speed models: The gears in this model comes adjusted from the factory. If the gears need adjustment, please have this done by a professional bike shop.

When Shifting Gears: You must be pedaling with light pedal pressure while shifting to allow the chain to shift from one gear to another. For best results shift one gear at a time.

TIRES

1. Locate the tire manufacturer's recommended inflation pressure found on the tire sidewall (listed as "PSI").
2. Using a hand or floor pump with a gauge, begin to inflate the tire to half its recommended inflation pressure and check to see that the tire is properly seated on the rim. Be sure to inspect both sides of the tire for proper fit.
3. If the tire is seated unevenly or bulges out along the rim, let some air out of the tire and reposition the tire by hand so that it sits evenly on the rim.
4. Continue to inflate the tire to the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
5. Do not exceed the recommended pressure as this will cause an unsafe condition potentially causing the tire to unexpectedly explode.
6. Do not use a compressed air device to inflate your tires as the rapid inflation of the tire can cause it to blow off the rim.
7. Tires and tubes are not warranted against damage caused by over-inflation or punctures from road hazards.

SERIAL NUMBER

1. It is important that you locate and record the serial number of your bicycle in case of a recall or if the bicycle is stolen. The serial number can be found under the crank bottom bracket stamped into the frame (Figure 10.1).
   

Before Your First Ride

We strongly recommend you take your bike to a professional bike shop and have them check your work and fine tune the bike to ensure your bike is safe to ride.

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