Giant TwisT LAFREE TWIST Model Year 2002 Owner's Manual
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Giant TwisT LAFREE TWIST Model Year 2002 Owner's Manual

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LAFREE TWIST
Model Year 2002
Owners Manual
June 2001.

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  • Page 1 LAFREE TWIST Model Year 2002 Owners Manual June 2001.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents: 1. Read this manual ! ...3 1.1 Trademarks ...3 1.2 Approval and conformity ...3 2. What it’s called...4 2.2 Battery and charger ...5 2.3 Handlebar and stem ...5 2.4 Position of the serial numbers...5 3. Fit and safety ...7 3.1 Fit ...7 3.2 Saddle position...8 3.3 Handlebar height and angle ...9...

  • Page 3: Read This Manual

    Lafree Twist’s battery must be charged completely before the motor (power assisted pedalling) can be operated. 1.1 Trademarks The following trademarks are registered trademarks of Giant in Europe and other countries: Lafree Twist 1.2 Approval and conformity This Lafree Twist bicycle fulfils the requirements of the following EC directive: Electro Magnetic Compatibility directive (89/336/EEG).

  • Page 4: What It's Called

    2. What it’s called 30 / 36. 2.1 General 1. Handlebar 2. Handlebar stem (2 versions: gents and ladies) 3. Power control switch - left side 4. 3-speed hub gear shifter - right side 5. Frame 6. Seat tube 7. Front fork 8.

  • Page 5: Battery And Charger

    2.2 Battery and charger 1. Battery 2. Battery lock 3. Grip 4. Energy indicator 2.3 Handlebar and stem 1. Handlebar 2. Handlebar stem (2 versions: gents and ladies) 3. Grip 4. Power control switch 5. Bell 6. Gear shifter 7. Gear indicator 5.

  • Page 6: Position Of The Serial Numbers

    2.4 Position of the serial numbers Please record Lafree’s bike serial number and battery serial number for future reference. The serial number of the bike is stamped into the left rear “dropout” of the frame. The dropout is the piece of frame that holds the axle of the rear wheel (see fig.

  • Page 7: Fit And Safety

    3. Fit and safety 3.1 Fit Make sure the bike fits. A bike that’s too big or too small for the rider is harder to control and can be uncomfortable or dangerous. Frame size. Your dealer will have recommended the best frame size for you, based on the information provided.

  • Page 8: Saddle Position

    (see fig. 11b). NOTE: In order to guarantee the quality of the frame, Giant uses different types of seat posts for gents and ladies bikes Lafree Twist. The difference between the 2 types seat posts is the position of the Minimum Insertion marks.

  • Page 9: Handlebar Height And Angle

    Insertion mark must NOT be visible. Note: In order to guarantee the quality of frame and fork, Giant uses different types of handlebar stems for gents and ladies bikes Lafree Twist. The difference between the 2 types stems is the position of the Minimum Insertion marks.

  • Page 10: Reflectors

    Adding too much pressure all at once could cause the inner tube to explode, which can cause severe damage to the tyre and serious injury.

  • Page 11: Brakes

    WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick-release can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle, which can cause damage to the bicycle and serious injury. 3.5.5 Handlebar and saddle alignment Are the saddle and handlebar stem correctly in line with the bike’s top tube and tight enough so that you can’t twist them out of alignment?

  • Page 12: Riding Safely And Responsibly

    Many countries have helmet laws, child carrier laws and special bicycle traffic laws. In most countries, a bicyclist is required to obey the same traffic laws as the driver of a car or motorcycle. It is your responsibility to know and obey the laws.

  • Page 13: Battery And Charger Operation

    The battery of the Twist is very simple to remove and store. For charging, the battery has to be detached from the bicycle. If this is not done in the proper way there is a possibility of damaging the battery.
  • Page 14 Step 3. Place the battery in a stable position, in such a way that the energy indicator is visible. Step 4. Remove the cap from the battery’s charging socket, which is located at the bottom of the battery. Step 5. Put the charger plug into the battery’s charging socket with the arrow mark UP.

  • Page 15: Refresh Charging

    Step 9. Disconnect the charger plug from the battery. Step 10. Mount the battery onto the bicycle (step 2 and 1 in reversed order). Make sure that the battery is secured in “LOCK” position, so that it cannot move sideways.
  • Page 16 Step 3. Place the battery in a stable position, in such a way that the energy indicator is visible. Step 4. Remove the cap from the battery’s charging socket, which is located at the bottom of the battery. Step 5. Put the charger plug into the battery’s charging socket with the arrow mark UP.

  • Page 17: Energy Indicator

    Step 10. Disconnect the power source plug from the electric point. Step 11. Disconnect the charger plug from the battery. Step 12. Mount the battery onto the bicycle (step 2 and 1 in reversed order). Make sure that the battery is secured in “LOCK”...

  • Page 18: Battery Capacity, Range And Charging Time

    2 groups: Capacity and condition of the battery The cycling circumstances and the state of the bicycle. A summary of matters that have direct influence on the distance that you can ride: 1. Age of the battery: when the battery gets older, its capacity becomes less. So, with a brand new, well charged battery you can ride a larger distance than with a battery that is 1 year old.

  • Page 19: Storage & Transportation

    It may be clear that it’s very difficult to say how far you can ride with your power assisted Twist with a full battery, simply because there are too many factors that have influence. Under the best possible circumstances, you can cycle max.

  • Page 20: Charger

    Inspect the battery periodically for cracks, unusual residue, or other abnormal appearance. Do not use a battery with cracks or breaks in the casing. Do not attempt to use the Twist’s battery as a power supply for anything other than a Lafree Twist. Always pull the charging cable gently.

  • Page 21: How Things Work

    06). Turn the switch to “ON” or “ECO” position and the motor will provide you assist power when you pedal the bicycle. “ON” indicates the assistance power in normal mode and “E CO” indicates economic mode. In “ECO” mode, the assistance power is about half of the normal mode.

  • Page 22: Front Wheel Quick Release

    Therefore, it is essential that you: a. ask your dealer for assistance in installing and removing your wheels safely b.

  • Page 23: Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices

    rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force. NOTE: Once the quick-release is installed in the hub axle by the manufacturer or the dealer, it never needs to be removed unless the hub itself requires servicing.

  • Page 24: Installing A Quick-Release Front Wheel

    It’s important to your safety that you instinctively know which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction between the brake surfaces - the brake shoes and the wheel rim. To make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your wheel rims and brake shoes clean and free of lubricants, waxes or polishes.

  • Page 25: Gear Changing

    6.5 Gear changing Lafree Twist is equipped with internal rear gear hub. The gear changing mechanism on your bicycle consists of a grip shifter on the handle bar and an internal gear hub. 6.5.1 What the gears are for Lafree Twist’s gearing is a simple yet effective way to help you fine tune your pedal revolutions, also known as cadence.

  • Page 26: Lighting System

    Guide the knob back into the upper position carefully. Note that the bicycle lock prevents the rear wheel from turning, making it less interesting for thieves to steal the Lafree Twist. However, the bike can still be carried away. It is recommended to combine the bicycle lock with a special cable or chain that fixes the bike to a tree, lamppost or bicycle rack.

  • Page 27: Luggage Carrier

    Since there are many different kinds of bicycle carriers, all with different designs and systems to fixate the bicycle, it’s impossible for Giant to say which one can carry a Lafree Twist and which one cannot. Your Lafree dealer can advise you which carrier is most suitable for you, your Lafree and your car.

  • Page 28: Service & Maintenance Schedule

    2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair. 3. Ask your dealer about the availability of bicycle repair courses in your area, or through the bike shop. Regardless of which option you select, we recommend that you ask your dealer to check the quality of your work the first time you work on something and before you ride the bike, just to make sure that you did everything correctly.
  • Page 29 Check the frame (particularly in the area around all weld joints), the handlebar, the stem and the seat post for any deep scratches, cracks or discoloration. These are signs of stress-related fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, and tighten any which are not.

  • Page 30: Tightening Torque

    8.3 Tightening torque Description Stem height adjuster bolt Handlebar clamp bolt Stem inclination bolt Crank arm bolts Wheel axle bolts (rear) Brake lever bolts Saddle retention bolt Seat clamp bolt Tightening torque [Nm.] 20~22 Nm 13~15 Nm 15~18 Nm 35~45 Nm 30~45 Nm 5~9 Nm 8~12 Nm...

  • Page 31: Precautions And Procedures

    9. Precautions and procedures 9.1 Emergency equipment and knowledge You should never go for a bike ride without the following emergency equipment and knowledge: Allen wrenches 4 mm., 5 mm. and 6 mm., used to tighten various clamping bolts that may loosen Patch kit and a spare inner tube Tyre levers Tyre pump or cartridge inflator with correct head to fit your tyre valves...

  • Page 32: If You Break A Spoke

    CAUTION: If you have any doubt about the condition of the bicycle or any of its parts, take it to your dealer for a thorough check. Checking the frame regularly and bringing any questionable marks to the attention of your Lafree dealer or other qualified person will prolong the safe use of your frame and components.

  • Page 33: Dealer Service

    2 years. 5. Lafree guarantees the owner of the Lafree bicycle that the parts used in the bicycle are free of material- and/or construction defects for a period of 1 year.

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