Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a CTM bicycle. On the following pages you will find the necessary information to serve for proper setup, maintenance, service and also to increase your riding safety. The last part of this manual is the warranty card, which explains the warranty conditions.
(especially anti-pedal brakes). ELECTRIC BICYCLES If you have purchased a CTM electric bicycle, you will receive a separate instruction with it. A manual for its operation and maintenance, which describes the functions of the electric bicycle.
FRONT SUSPENSION FORK AND REAR SUSPENSION Most CTM bikes are fitted with a front suspension fork or rear suspension shock. These are intend to absorb road irre- gularities and allow the bike to make more stable contact with the surface. Some are also equipped with suspension lockout or preload adjustment.
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MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY / LUGGAGE CARRIER / CHILD SEAT The maximum load capacity of a CTM bicycle is the sum of the weight of the rider, the bicycle and the luggage (cargo). For children's bikes with 12" rim max. 20 kg / for children's bikes with 16" rim max. 35 kg / for bikes with 20-24" rim max.
LIGHTING WHEN RIDING AT NIGHT AND IN LOW VISIBILITY CTM bikes (except for the trekking category) are not equipped with lighting and reflectors alone are not sufficient. If you ride in the dark or in low visibility it is essential to fit your bike with lighting and a reflector system according to current legislation.
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The brake system consists of a brake lever, brake shoe, cable, cable housing or hydraulic hose. Several types of brakes are fitted on CTM bicycles. These are "V"- rim, anti-pedal or disc brakes, which can be mechanical or hydraulic. It is important for you to know what type of brake is on your bike and what the maintenance and adjustment requirements will be.
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Currently the most common method is the fastening with a quick-release lever. This allows easy and quick mounting and dismounting of the wheels without any tools. The quick-release lever should be pushed towards the forks leg to lock the wheel in position. Pulling lever out may cause accidental opening, e.g. by branches, etc. In the case of rim brakes ("V"...
If front and rear wheel nut hubs are used, tighten them to a tightening torque of 50-60 Nm. CENTRE COMPOSITION CTM bicycles are equipped with an encapsulated centre compound. If the centre assembly does not rotate smoothly, or has play, or if you hear unnatural noises, timely replacement is necessary. The tightening torque for tightening the centre crank to the centre axle is 55-64 Nm.
6. PROVISION OF WARRANTY FRAME AND FORK - The warranty covers defects in the material, its joints and possible rusting. It cannot be applied to damage caused by improper storage (see paragraph 5.), accident or unprofessional repair. The frame must be in its original paintwork. NOTICE Your bicycle is not designed for jumping.
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CTM bicycles are not intended: top races, jumps, etc. The manufacturer and distributor shall not be held liable for any injury resulting from improper use of the bicycle.
8. PICTORIAL ATTACHEMENT Fig. 1 The marking which specifies the Fig. 2 Wear indicator. Line indicating Fig. 3 A demonstration of correct and maximum possible extension from the state of rim wearing. incorrect shifting techniques. frame. Fig. 5 Rotary shifter to change gears. Fig.
Type: list in attachement Country of origin: The importer (manufacturer) declares that the products - CTM bicycles, which are listed in Annex 1 are manufactured and imported in accordance with the applicable European standards and Slovak government regulations. The said product is safe for its intended use and measures have been taken to ensure that all products placed on the market comply with the technical documentation, the essential requirements applicable to them and the requirements of the current technical regulations.
10. WARRANTY CARD Model: ........................................... Frame serial number: ....................................Fork serial number: ...................................... Shock serial number: ....................................Frame color: ........................................Date of sale: ........................................Retailer's stamp and signature: Customer's name and surname: ................................Date of 1st warranty inspection: ................................Service records : ......................................Mechanic's stamp and signature: ....................................................
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PRODUCER: Belve s. r. o. Holubyho 295 916 01 Stara Tura Slovak Republic DISTRIBUTION FOR SR, EU: Belve s. r. o. Holubyho 295 916 01 Stara Tura Slovak Republic tel.: + 421 32 7763363 email: ctm@ctm.sk...
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