Before you start: Please read these instructions carefully before you use your Rennrad for the first time. You should not allow the child to use the bike until you, the parent or guardian, have read and understood the owner’s manual.
3 Symbols in the owner’s manual ..........6 4 Important Information ............... 7 4.1 Parent’s /supervisor’s responsibility ......7 4.2 How should you and your child use the Rennrad? ..8 4.3 The safety of your child ..........8 5 First Use ..................10 5.1 General ................
The Rennrad is a quality product that was especially developed to meet the needs of youngsters. Children above the age of 2.5yr can use the Rennrad as a running bike in the initial phase. Later the Rennrad can be converted into a proper children bike by installing the drive unit.
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1 Rear wheel 9 Handlebar pad 2 Saddle 10 Frame 3 Frame pad 11 Pedals 4 Handlebar and stem 12 Drive unit 5 Brake lever 13 Chain guard 6 Front wheel brake 14 Chain 7 Front wheel Kickstand (For 14’’,16’’&18’’) 8 Fork...
2 Pack contents/Delivery Your Rennrad is not fully assembled when it is delivered. You’ll receive the following components in the box: 1 Rennrad (partly assembled) 1 front wheel 1 multi-function tool 1 drive unit with mounting screws ...
4 Important Information 4.1 Parent’s /supervisor’s responsibility Rennrad must be assembled by adults. If the Rennrad is used incorrectly, there is little danger. Please remember, however, that the natural playfulness and temperament of children may result in unforeseeable and dangerous situations, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
Rennrad by him/herself. 4.3 The safety of your child The Rennrad must not be used on public roads. The Rennrad should only be used under the supervision of an adult. Please note the following points for the safety of your child:...
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Only allow your child to ride the Rennrad whilst wearing a bicycle helmet. Teach your child how to use the Rennrad safely, such as balancing, steering and braking. Help your child until you find that he or she can ride and stop safely on his/her own.
5.1 General Remove all protective caps and protective covers. Before your child uses the Rennrad, check that all the screws and nuts are secure. Fit the handlebar and straighten it so that it is at a right angle to the front wheel and tighten the stem properly.
5.2 Fitting the front wheel 1. Undo the two nuts on the front wheel hub. 2. Fit the front wheel into the fork mounting. 3. Fit the locking washers into the openings provided for them on the fork.
4. Tighten the two nuts and check that the spacing between the front wheel and the fork is the same on both sides. (Tightening torque 15-20 Nm) Danger! If the front wheel is not properly secured, your child may fall and injure him/herself.
5.4 Front wheel brake The front wheel brake is already mounted to the frame of the Rennrad at the factory. It will only take you a few minutes to complete the installation of the brake.
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Danger! Please make sure your child familiar with the function and effect of brake on Rennrad in order to prevent accidents. To attach the brake cable: 1 Remove the brake cable from the mounting of the Front wheel brake. 2 Attach the nipple at the end of the brake cable to the brake...
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3 Attach the brake cable to the mounting on the brake grip. 4 Reattach the brake cable to the mounting on the front wheel brake.
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Adjust the reach of the brake lever: The front wheel brake is fitted with a child-friendly brake lever. The reach of the brake lever can be adjusted individually to the hand size of your child using an adjusting screw. Check the following points with your child before every ride:...
Danger! Leave the saddle in its lowest position until your child has got used to the Rennrad. With the drive unit fitted: With the drive unit fitted, the saddle is at the correct height if the heels of your child rest easily on the pedal (at...
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1 Undo the Allen bolt to open the seat clamp. Adjust the seat post to the required height. 2 Tighten the Allen bolt again to close the seat clamp. (Tightening torque 10 Nm) Danger! Please note the minimum insertion depth of the saddle tube. It is marked by an engraved line ‘‘min.
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5.6 To adjust the saddle position 1 Undo the four hexagonal screws under the seat. You do not need to remove the protective caps. 2 Adjust the saddle to the required horizontal position. 3 Tighten the hexagonal screws (tightening torque 15 Nm) The adjustment instructions are intended to help you find a good seat position for your child.
7 Adjust Handlebar and stem The height and angle of the handlebar can be adjusted. To find the correct position, let your child sit on the Rennrad with a straight back gripping the handlebar with both hands and stretch his/her arms.
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2 Move the handlebar to the required position. The handlebar must be centred in the stem clamp. 3 Tighten the Hexagon bolt. (Tightening torque 10-15 Nm) Danger! Always ensure that the handlebar is securely fastened. A loose handlebar can cause the child to fall off. To adjust the handlebar height/stem clamp ...
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2 Adjust the handlebar to the required height. The ‘‘min. Insertion’’ mark on the tube must not be visible. 3 Align the handlebar so that it is perpendicular to the front wheel. 4 Tighten the Hexagon bolt. (Tightening torque 10-15 Nm) 5 Fit the safety pad.
(left-hand thread). 9 Fitting the drive unit Your Rennrad can quickly be turned from a running bike into a ‘‘proper’’ bike with suitable tools and a little technical skill. If you are not confident in completing this work, contact a bicycle dealer.
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When the drive unit is fitted, the saddle can no longer be moved to its lowest position. -Mounting 1 is for push-along mode -Mounting 2 is for cycling mode 1. If the saddle is in its lowest position, you must adjust the saddle height by approx.
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2. Place the bike on its handlebar and saddle. 3. Remove the plastic cover. 4. Remove the bolts of the brake torque arm.
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5. Undo the two axle nuts and remove the rear wheel from the mounting. 6. Place the shaft of the drive unit into the mounting on the frame, so that the chain wheel is on the left-hand side.
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7. Secure the drive unit using the Allen bolts and nuts supplied. Danger! Tighten the Allen bolts and nuts tightly (8-10 Nm). It must not be possible to move the drive unit in the mounting. An improperly mounted drive unit may fall out of the mounting while your child is riding.
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8. Remove the axle nut and washer and screw off the protective cap from the rear sprocket. 9. Place the chain around the chain wheel in the drive unit and around the rear wheel sprocket. Fit the rear wheel back into its mounting.
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10. The chain guard is made up of three elements (one is already fitted to the drive unit). Push the rear element and its guide between the frame and the counter nut on the hub axle. Please mount the rubber cap, like shown on the photo, on the guide of the chain guard.
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11. Remove the Philips screw from the chain guard. Push the front element over the crank arm onto the chain guard holder and secure it at three points. 12. Connect the two chain guard elements until you hear a click. Do not use much force.
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13. Turn the Rennrad upright onto its tires and secure the two chain guard elements with the Philips screw you removed earlier. 14. Secure the brake mount torque arm back on the frame. Do not tighten the screw yet.
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15. Tension the chain by pulling back the rear wheel. It should be possible to move the chain approx. 10mm up- and downwards. 16. Tighten the two axle nuts and check that the chain is correctly tensioned and that the rear wheel is at a uniform distance from the frame on both sides.
★ Push Bike Mode Danger! Please take off the kickstand! The kickstand may injure your child when the bike is on pushbike mode. 9.2 How to assembling kickstand (Rennrad 18’’) Cycling mode Contents: 1. Kickstand*1 pcs 2. Screws*1 pcs (12mm) 3.
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Step 1: Undo the axle nut & remove it on left-hand of frame (Using Wrench 15mm) Step 2: Attach the kickstand.
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Step 3: Install Step 4: finished 1. Install the screw (12mm) with washer & nut (13mm) through the kickstand. 2. Tighten the nut (12mm), (Tightening torque 15 Nm) & axle nut (15mm), (Tightening torque 30 Nm). ★ Push Bike Mode Danger!...
10 Maintenance 1. Check that the brakes work. The brake surfaces must be clean (free from grease) and must be in their designated positions (see the separate instructions with the cantilever brake). 2. Check that the screwed connections are tight. When replacing the rim brake block linings you must make sure that they are compatible with the rim (aluminium/alloy), since the correct operation of the brake will not be guaranteed...
brake block linings, chain, sprockets, handlebar grips. All maintenance work requires expert knowledge, so please consult your local bicycle shop. 11 Warranty for defects The legal warranty for defects is applicable. Damage caused by inappropriate use, effects of force, insufficient maintenance or normal wear and tear are not covered by the warranty for defects.
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MOBILITY FOR KIDS AND YOUNGSTERS International Warranty Date of purchase: Dealer, stamp and signature:...
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