At a glance Liberty 7 reliably. Description of parts ... 3 Mimi Good habits Rainbow Your Montego team wish you enjoyable Check before every ride ... 5 Rocket cycling. The essentials Free Spirit Scout Brakes, gears, light ...
At a glance At a glance Bikes with a hub gear system Handlebar Shift lever Frame Brake lever Seat Stem Seat post Quick-release/ Front light seat post clamp Rack Fork Rear light Tyre Lock Valve Chainguard Spoke Crankset Pedal...
Bikes with derailleur gears Handlebar Shift lever Frame Brake lever Seat Stem Seat post Quick-release/ Front light seat post clamp Rack Fork Rear light Tyre Lock Wheel nut Valve Rear derailleur Spoke Crankset Chainguard Pedal At a glance...
Good habits Good habits ... a short start-up check for more safety and comfort Test the brakes Check the tyres Check the wheels’ rotation At maximum pull the Smooth and regular? Right pressure? lever doesn‘t touch the handlebar All blocks touch along the whole length Observe the distance between the...
Gear Lights Braking shifting on / off The essentials ... to pedal and stop correctly. Basic knowledge Respect maximum overall Use the bike for designed pur- weight pose only Only on streets, public roads and Bike licence tarred bicycle paths; not under (Page 32) extreme conditions;...
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The essentials Gear Lights Braking shifting on / off Free Spirit, Lizard, Mimi, Rainbow, Rocket, Scout, Turbo, Wild Rose: Front Ideally use both front and rear brakes simultaneously. Preferably brake short and strong slow down or instead of long to prevent overheating stop of the components.
Braking Lights Gear on / off shifting Gear shifting Avantgard+, Barrow, Distinction, Divine, Elite, Heritage 7, Legend, Liberty 3, Liberty 7, Lizard, Society, Status, Villager 21, Villager 7, Wild Rose: Avoid using extreme gear ratios with the derailleur gears (big in front — big in rear; small in front —...
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The essentials Braking Gear Lights shifting on / off Lights on / off Avantgard+, Barrow, Daily Classic, Daily Urban, Distinction, Divine, Elite, Heritage 7, Legend, Liberty 3, Liberty 7, Lizard, Mimi 20", Society, Status, Wild Rose: Position AUTO: The front light turns on automatically when it is dark (at front rear...
Handlebar Saddle Handlebar Brake Suspension Saddle height position tilt levers fork Make yourself comfortable height ... adjustments for comfort, effi ciency and safety. Checklist: Adjustments 1) SADDLE 2) HANDLEBAR 3) BRAKE LEVERS • Height • Height • Tilt and position •...
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Make yourself comfortable Handlebar Saddle Handlebar Brake Suspension Saddle height position tilt levers fork height Changing the saddle height Open quick-release / Change the height Check the alignment Close the quick-release Check it's tight by loosen the nut (twist the saddle a bit) / tighten the nut twisting Alternatively to the...
Saddle Saddle Handlebar Brake Suspension Handlebar height position tilt levers fork height Handlebar height Steerer tube height Do not pull out the steerer tube beyond the “Minimum insert” sign — it could break or damage the frame! With the model , the handlebar ARROW height should only be changed by an...
Make yourself comfortable Saddle Handlebar Handlebar Brake Suspension Saddle height height tilt levers fork position Saddle position Adjusting horizontal position and tilt Loosen the screw Shift the saddle Adjust the tilt Tighten the screw Daily Classic, Kids and BMX bicycles have the nut to be loosened on the side.
Saddle Handlebar Saddle Brake Suspension Handlebar height height position levers fork tilt Handlebar tilt Tilt adjustment Loosen the screw Twist the handlebar Tighten the screw Check it's tight Make sure the handlebar is fi xed exactly in the middle. With models you can OYAGER LITE...
Make yourself comfortable Saddle Handlebar Saddle Handlebar Suspension Brake height height position tilt fork levers Brake levers Ideal tilt (Forearm and lever are in one line) Changing the tilt Loosen the screw Turn / shift the lever Tighten the screw...
Saddle Handlebar Saddle Handlebar Brake Suspension height height position tilt levers fork Suspension fork Optimum rigidity • The suspensions go down approximately 10% when sitting on the bike • The suspensions should never reach the lowest end of their track Adjusting the rigidity Distinction, Elite, Heritage 7, Lizard, Society, Status, Traveller, Villager 21, Villager 7, Voyager, Wild Rose: Turning in direction of + (plus)
Special situations Special situations ... know what is needed. Transporting the bicycle by car This position could put exceeding pres- sure on the handlebar and the seat post and damage them. Measure the total height of your car including the bicycle to pass securely through car-park gates or tunnels.
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Riding with children Child seat The bike becomes unstable! Mounting and dismounting requires particular • Use only suitable seats with foot attention and practice. straps Check on the bike licence whether • The child should wear a helmet child carriers are allowed on your •...
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Special situations Cleaning the bicycle • Use a hose or a bucket of water • Use a sponge or a large brush Cleaning is also a good opportunity to closely check for cracks or scratches. Salt from winter roads, dirt or mud damage the materials and impair the functionality of brakes and other parts.
Storing the bicycle Clean, dry and polish the bicycle Check the air pressure monthly over before storing it, e.g. for the winter. the storage period. Infl ated tubes slowly lose air over If you hang the bike, the tyres will not time.
Troubleshooting / break-down help Troubleshooting / break-down help ... getting you back on your bike as soon as possible. Infl ating a tyre Avantgard+, Daily Classic, Daily Urban, Distinction, Divine, Elite, Free Spirit, Heritage 7, Liberty 3, Liberty 7, Lizard, Mimi, Rainbow, Rocket, Scout, Society, Status, Traveller, Villager 21, Villager 7, Voyager, Wild Rose: Defl...
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Repairing a puncture (on the road) Lever tyre edge over Lever tyre over the rim Lever as much edge Pull the tube out Repair the tube Insert the tube and the rim (one spot) (second spot) as needed (shift both (partly) mount the tyre back on levers apart slowly)
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Troubleshooting / break-down help Gear shifting problems Noises / gear shifting not precise ... Adjust the cable on the handlebar To test the gear shifting without riding, lift the rear wheel a bit and turn the pedals by hand. Change gear to the Turn the adjusting nut Test the gear shifting smallest sprocket...
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Chain falls off the chainrings Traveller, Villager 21, Voyager ... Adjusting the limit stops This adjustment is very sensitive. Consult an expert if your attempts fail. A wrong adjustment can cause the chain to block — risk of accident! There are two adjusting screws on the front derailleur: H (High gear) for the largest chainring and L (Low gear) for Change gear to the...
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Troubleshooting / break-down help Brake problems Downtown, Free Spirit, Graffi ti, Lizard, Mimi, Rainbow, Rocket, Scout, Traveller, Turbo, Villager 21, Villager 7, Voodoo, Voyager, Wild Rose: Rim brakes squeak ... Change the alignment of the brake pads If this doesn‘t help, check (and replace) the brake pads or consult an expert right away.
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Changing brake pads Downtown, Free Spirit, Graffi ti, Lizard, Mimi, Rainbow, Rocket, Scout, Traveller, Turbo, Villager 21, Villager 7, Voodoo, Voyager, Wild Rose: Loosen the bolt Remove the old pad Place the new pad Align the pad Tighten the bolt Test the brake When the brake pad is already Replace the brake pads as soon as you...
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Troubleshooting / break-down help Adjust the bell position Turning the lever The bell lever can be turned to 12 positions around the bell. Press and hold the Turn to desired position Release the bottom bottom ring upwards ring Adjusting position and tilt You need a cross-point screwdriver.
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Improve kickstand stability Adjust the length Loosen the screw Shift the lower part in Tighten the screw or out Troubleshooting / break-down help...
Maintenance Maintenance 4 - 12 weeks First inspection Purchase (by your dealer or a bicycle workshop) Regular maintenance: Once a month Every 6 months Once a year * Grease the chain Polish the frame Maintain the suspension fork * Grease the derailleurs (front, rear) Polish all metal surfaces, except Regrease the headset bearing * Clean the brake pads...
Handover receipt Handover receipt One copy stays with the retailer Retailer Customer The bicycle was delivered to the customer ready for use, i.e. I confi rm that I have received the bicycle in proper order along after completion of assembly, inspection, and operational with the accompanying documents specifi...
Bike licence Montone Cycling B.V. Manufacturer Allocation of brake levers right lever Brand Montego front wheel brake left lever Bike identification no. Colour right lever rear wheel brake left lever Frame no. Frame type Frame size...
Terms of warranty Montone Cycling B.V. Terms of warranty 5-year warranty Frame and solid front fork 2-year warranty All bicycle components, except those which fall under normal wear. NOT covered under warranty Items under normal wear and tear and those which require replacing, such as tyres, chains, sprockets, chainwheels, brake pads, grips etc.
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