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  • Page 1 BELTER 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please retain these instructions for future reference. PARTS KIT ADJUSTING HEADSETS PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEELS Thanks for choosing an Early Rider. Our bikes are brought to FRONT REFLECTOR SPROCKET, CRANK & FREEWHEEL you by a small team of life-long bikers based in Henley -on– Thames, UK.
  • Page 3: Know Your Bike

    KNOW YOUR BIKE BELTER 20 BELTER 24 BRAKE LEVER CRANK GEAR SHIFTER FRONT SPROCKET STEM BELT HEADTUBE SEAT CLAMP HEADSET SEAT POST FORK SADDLE BRAKE ROTOR REAR SPROCKET BRAKE CALIPER V-BRAKE CALIPER PEDAL BELTER 16 BELTER 14...
  • Page 4: Recommended Tools & Torque Values

    CRANK PINCH BOLT (B24 ) 12 Nm Although we test our bikes beyond their intended usage and weight, the maximum safe combined weight for rider + luggage is as follows: Belter 14: 30kg Belter 16: 30kg Belter 20: 35kg Belter 24: 50kg Note: The bike is NOT suitable for the fi tting of a luggage carrier, child seat or bicycle trailer.
  • Page 5: Unboxing Belter 14/16

    UNBOXING BELTER 24 UNBOXING BELTER 14/16 UNBOXING BELTER 20 1  Lift the folded tabs from the box. Be careful not to damage Lift the folded tabs from the box. Be careful not to damage Lift the folded tabs from the box. Be careful not to damage Lift the seatpost assembly and wheels out of the box.
  • Page 6: Handlebar Assembly

    HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY SEATPOST MINIMUM INSERTION AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BELTER 14/16/20 BELTER 24 Remove the saddle and seatpost assembly from the Remove the saddle and seatpost assembly from the pack- packaging and insert the seatpost in to the seat post. aging. Loosen the seat clamp by opening the quick release (QR) lever and insert the seatpost.
  • Page 7: Front Wheel Assembly (B20)

    FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BELTER 20 FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BELTER 24 Remove the packaging from the front fork and the front Install the wheel into the fork dropouts and install the Remove the packaging from the front fork Install the QR axle assembly from the Remove the disc pad wheel.
  • Page 8: Rear Wheel Assembly (B24)

    REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY (BELTER 24) GEAR CABLE INSTALLATION (BELTER 24) 1  1  2  Remove the rear axle spacer from the dropouts, and re- Remove all packaging from the rear wheel and unscrew To install the gear cable – Bring the cable around to the cassette joint pulley, hold it so that the inner cable fi xing nut move the disc brake pad spacer from the caliper.
  • Page 9: Parts Kit

    PARTS KIT PEDAL ASSEMBLY FRONT REFLECTOR 1  2  Make sure you take note of which pedal is the right hand To fi t the refl ectors. Locate the 22.2mm right angled Remove the split screw from the bracket and fi t to the han- pedal, and which is the left hand pedal.
  • Page 10: Wheel Reflectors

    PARTS KIT ADJUSTING THE SADDLE HEIGHT continued WHEEL REFLECTOR Sit your child on the bike. Adjust the saddle position so that your child can support themselves with their feet on the Your bike will be supplied with 2 x wheel refl ectors. These can be installed on either side of the bike. There is one for each wheel ground and their legs slightly bent.
  • Page 11: Check Your Brakes

    CHECK YOUR WHEELS & TYRES CHECK YOUR STEERING TYRES Your Early Rider is set up so the right hand brake lever oper- Your Early Rider bike uses a ‘threadless headset’. Threadless TWIST SHIFTER ates the front brake. If the destination country drive on the...
  • Page 12: Safety First

    RIDING IN THE DARK RISK OF ENTRAPMENT Your Early Rider Bike comes with a full set of refl ectors. Keep The moving parts on your bike present a danger of entrapment them on the bike and keep them clean; they will help your child during normal use and when riding.
  • Page 13: Simple Maintenance

    SIMPLE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LUBRICANTS CLEANING It is advisable to have your bike serviced regularly to keep it in good working order. If you consistently ride more or in poor After cleaning your bike, it is advisable to spray with a water Weather conditions are generally the biggest factor that weather conditions, then you should check the bike more frequently.
  • Page 14: Belt Tensioning & Alignment

    BELT TENSIONING & ALIGNMENT BELT TENSIONING & ALIGNMENT BIKE IN UPRIGHT POSITION To adjust the belt tension and alignment fi rst loosen the - Loosen the tensioner bolt lock nuts. - adjust the belt right hand side (drive side) and left hand side (non- drive tensioner bolts, keep the wheel central.
  • Page 15 BELT TENSIONING & ALIGNMENT BELT TENSIONING & ALIGNMENT BIKE IN UPSIDE DOWN POSITION BIKE IN UPSIDE DOWN POSITION To assess belt alignment turn the cranks. Correct alignment is achieved when the belt runs centrally on the front and rear The belt may be biased marginally either left or right but care should be taken to ensure it is not riding up onto the inner or outer sprockets without contacting the belt guards.
  • Page 16 BELT TENSIONING & ALIGNMENT BELT TENSIONING & ALIGNMENT BIKE IN UPSIDE DOWN POSITION BIKE IN UPRIGHT POSITION If the belt is running too far to the left then wind the non-drive side tensioner bolt anti-clockwise. Once correct alignment has been achieved secure left Finally lock off...
  • Page 17: Disc Brakes

    Grab overlapping the edge of the rim. contact your Early Rider dealer immediately. A leak in the this, loosen the 2 calliper bolts so the calliper is free to move, both brake arms with one hand and squeeze the brakes onto brake lines can render the brake ineff...
  • Page 18: Adjusting Gears

    SIMPLE MAINTENANCE continued ADJUSTING GEARS ADJUSTING HEADSET WHEELS The gears on the bike were carefully adjusted during assembly Adjusting the gears accurately is a job for an experienced Adjustment of the headset (or re-tensioning after re- The condition of your wheels is key. The best maintenance for and checked by your dealer.
  • Page 19: Sprocket, Crank & Freewheel

    These are components that come under signifi cant stress. The Belter 24 is fi tted with a 2 pc crank. The pinch bolts We carry a stock of replacement parts for your Early Rider bike BIKE MODEL The crank and front sprocket fi t onto the bottom bracket located on the top and bottom of the non driveside crank hold including grips, tyres and inner tubes.
  • Page 20: Serious Stuff

    LIMITATIONS PROCEDURES Warranty coverage on your Early Rider frame, forks and com- Every Early Rider bike and frame set has a useful life cycle. Only bikes sold, assembled and collected from an authorised • Warranty service will be performed by Early Rider or an ponents extends for TWO YEARS from the date of purchase The useful life cycle is not the same as the warranty period.
  • Page 21 WWW.EARLYRIDER.COM @EARLYRIDERBIKES INFO@EARLYRIDER.COM +44 (0) 1264 810777 HENLEY•ON•THAMES, UK © 2024 EARLY RIDER LIMITED All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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