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OWNERS MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ
The road is just an option...

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ The road is just an option...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH General advice regarding the user guide and warranty booklet Cantilevered brake, V-brake Legislative provisions and information Hydraulic brakes Personalised bicycle settings Disc brakes General safety advice Rim brakes Technical inspection procedure Maintenance and replacement of brake pads Headset Maintenance overview Traditional headset Checking the play and free rotation of the headset Adjusting a traditional headset...
  • Page 3 ENGLISH What to do in case of a puncture? Technical data Patching Correct tire pressures by bicycle type Quick-release skewers (or clamps) and their use Correct tire pressure: conversion from PSI to bar Quick-release skewer Tightening torques for screw bindings Lighting Bolt assemblies important for safety Locating malfunctions of the lighting system...
  • Page 4 ENGLISH Dear Buyer, Congratulations on your purchase of a new bicycle! Thank you for choosing a high-quality product of Olimpia Bicycle Manufacturing Ltd. This user guide and warranty booklet will help you to learn If you see the above symbol in the user guide, please pay about the technical aspects of today's bicycles and will particular attention to that section as it contains important ease the use and handling of your bicycle.
  • Page 5: Legislative Provisions And Information 5

    ENGLISH Legislative provisions and information Provisions relating to bicycle lighting (2) The bicycle may be equipped with According to the rules of the international highway code: - on its front a white light reflector, bicycles must be equipped with a dynamo, and one front and one rear light - on its sides and on the front and rear of both pedals amber light reflectors, as providing active lighting.
  • Page 6: Personalised Bicycle Settings

    ENGLISH Personalised bicycle settings General safety advice Your new bicycle is a technical instrument that requires regular In the following we will present the fine-tuning of the saddle and maintenance to retain its proper condition and for you to enjoy it. You will handlebar.
  • Page 7: Technical Inspection Procedure 5

    ENGLISH Technical inspection procedure The chapter on technical inspection is divided into two parts: 1. Parts that must be checked before each ride Braking and brake pads  Brake lever (check its play)  Stable attachment of the crank arm and pedals ...
  • Page 8: Maintenance Overview

    ENGLISH Maintenance overview When? What? Where? At home or on the road Chain maintenance with suitable lubricant After 100-150 km (your specialist dealer can advise you) Tightening all screws/bolts on the bicycle with In a specialist service centre After 150 – 200 km, and depending on the correct torque, re-adjusting derailleur mileage at least once a year gears/shifters and brakes, checking the...
  • Page 9: General Guidance On Assembly And Safety

    ENGLISH General guidance on assembly and safety Adjusting the height of a Steering quill stem The height of a quill stem can be adjusted by loosening its bolt. The steering assembly consists of the following: handlebar, stem, Insert an appropriate tool headset, grips, brake lever, shifters, and bell.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Height Of An "A-Head" Stem

    ENGLISH Adjusting the height of an A sportos Cross-country kerékpárosok részére elérhetők kormányszárak “A-Head” stem általában 0 és 5 fokos szög közöttiek, maximális hosszúságuk 135 mm. Due to their design, the height of Those who take frequent bike trips usually choose a shorter stem with a “A-Head”...
  • Page 11: Stems With Adjustable Angle

    ENGLISH Stems with adjustable angle The angle of some stems – both traditional and “A-Head”– is adjustable. Loosen the angle adjustment bolt (using the bolt on the top/bottom of the stem or the stem bolt) and set the required Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 angle, then tighten the angle...
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Height Of The Saddle

    ENGLISH The minimum insertion depth of the seatpost is 2.5 times its diameter. Example: For a seatpost with a diameter of 25.0 mm the minimum insertion depth is 62.5mm. If the seatpost is too short, you need to purchase a new one. The diameter of the seatpost is indicated on its bottom;...
  • Page 13: Pedals

    ENGLISH The bicycle's drivetrain system consists of the following components: bottom bracket, crank with pedals, chain, and cassette (cogset). The bottom bracket is a part exposed to great stress, which fulfils its function almost unnoticed. Nowadays, the use of maintenance-free industrial bottom brackets on bicycles is on the increase.
  • Page 14: Derailleurs

    ENGLISH Derailleurs Since external derailleur gear systems are located on the outside of the bicycle and are not equipped with any protection, you should, if The derailleur gears of the bicycle bring the rider's performance possible, wear tightly fitting trousers or use a clip to secure trouser legs and desired speed in line with terrain conditions.
  • Page 15: Derailleur Gear Systems: Control And Readjustment

    ENGLISH Try to avoid gears that make the The most frequently used shift systems are manufactured by chain cross over at an extreme SHIMANO and CAMPAGNOLO. angle, as they greatly increase its wear and internal resistance, and lead to the In SHIMANO's “Dual Control”...
  • Page 16: Checking And Adjusting The Stopping Points On Shifters

    ENGLISH Checking and adjusting the stopping points on Fine-tuning shifters With the two screws (“High” and “Low”) the stopping points of shifting can be set. The screw marked “Low” regulates the internal shifting You will find two screws on the shifter with which you can adjust the point.
  • Page 17: Hub Gear

    ENGLISH There are great differences between the methods used to set the different systems. Usually two markings need to be aligned on the hub or the Bowden cable. With hub gears, too, the required speed is set through the correct tension of the shift cable. To set the shifting path, most grip shifts are equipped with an adjustment screw, with the exception of the 14-speed “Rohloff”...
  • Page 18: Chain

    ENGLISH Chain The chain belongs to the wearing parts of the bicycle, but as we have already mentioned above, you can greatly extend its service life. The The chain plays a key role in the effortless and quick progress of the service life of the chain also depends on the shift system.
  • Page 19: Brakes

    ENGLISH Hydraulic brakes Brakes Cantilever brake and V- brake In hydraulic brakes, braking power is transmitted not by Bowden cables, but through Today's modern bicycles are equipped with the medium of oil. Their operational principle is a so-called V-brake, which exerts the the following: through a mechanical system the braking force on the wheel rim.
  • Page 20: Disc Brakes

    ENGLISH Disc brakes Rim brakes Most disc brakes consist of the following Rim brakes are nowadays used almost only parts: a steel brake disc secured to the on racing bikes. With these brakes, the wheel hub, and callipers attached to the fork brake bodies are suspended vertically and and the frame.
  • Page 21: Maintenance And Replacement Of Brake Pads

    ENGLISH Headset Maintenance and replacement of brake pads Traditional headset The headset connects the fork, the stem, and the handlebar to the frame so that it Check the brake system before can turn. each ride. Make sure that the brake To keep your bicycle travelling in a straight lever begins to exert the braking force in a line, you need to make small corrective...
  • Page 22: Checking The Play And Free Rotation Of The Headset

    ENGLISH To avoid damaging the headset, do not tighten the bottom headset Checking the play and free rotation of the headset screw with too much force! The correct setting of the headset requires dexterity and experience. If you would rather not perform this setting by To check the play of the headset, squeeze the front brake yourself, turn to a specialist service centre.
  • Page 23: Wheels

    ENGLISH Spokes Wheels Nothing is more important for the effortless progress of your bicycle as Spokes connect the rim to the hub. The wheel will reach its required its wheels. What exactly determines the optimal rolling of the wheels? stability only if the spokes are tightened correctly. The following list summarises the main components of the wheel: Each spoke tries to pull the rim towards the hub.
  • Page 24: Rims

    ENGLISH Rims Wheels are secured to the fork or frame through the hub. For traditional, solid axles, this is done with 15 mm hex nuts. Use a 15 mm spanner to insert and remove the wheel. In quick-release systems, you will not need Rims are an important part of your bicycle.
  • Page 25: Rubber Tire, Inner Tube, Air Pressure

    ENGLISH Rubber tire, inner tube, and air pressure Valve types We can distinguish between three valve types. The ideal tire must efficiently reduce the impact of an uneven road surface, be protected against punctures, and possess low rolling Woods or English valve resistance.
  • Page 26: Frame And Fork

    ENGLISH Frame and fork Fork Frame Most rigid forks are made of steel, aluminium, or carbon fibres. The lower part of the fork is slightly curved, which allows it to partly absorb the shocks resulting from the roughness of the road surface, transmitting only The frame constitutes the central element of the bicycle.
  • Page 27: Setting The Telescopic Forks

    ENGLISH Rear shock Setting the telescopic forks Full suspension systems were first introduced on mountain bikes, but their use is now becoming increasingly widespread on other bicycle The spring displacement of a telescopic fork can be determined with a types, as well. Similarly to telescopic forks and spring seatposts, rear very simple method: attach a cable tie with medium strength to the shocks, too, enhance comfort.
  • Page 28: What To Do In Case Of A Puncture

    ENGLISH What to do in case of a puncture? Be careful when inspecting the inside of tire, as thorns or shards in it could cause injuries. A puncture need not mean the end of your trip. We recommend that for Having repaired the inner tube, inflate it slightly.
  • Page 29: Quick-Release Skewers (Or Clamps) And Their Use

    ENGLISH However, this makes this easy for a potential thief, as well, so if the Next, remove the thin plastic film from the centre outwards. Replace the wheel, following the steps of its removal in reverse order, wheel of your bicycle is equipped with a quick-release skewer, always chain the wheel to the bicycle before leaving it unattended.
  • Page 30: Lighting

    ENGLISH Lighting Compared to traditional dynamos, dynamos integrated into the hub of the front wheel represent a major technological innovation (Figure 34/2). These dynamos are resistant to adverse weather, practically wear-proof, and highly efficient. The brightness of the front light can be increased significantly by using a halogen bulb.
  • Page 31: Locating Malfunctions Of The Lighting System

    ENGLISH Locating malfunctions of the lighting system Carrying luggage on a full-suspension bicycle First, check the bulbs in the front and rear lights. The filaments of the A child seat may not be fitted onto a rack mounted to the seatpost without bulb must not be broken.
  • Page 32: Child Trailers For Bicycles

    ENGLISH When purchasing a child seat, make sure that it complies with Laws relating to child trailers the DIN 79120 standard. Get advice from your specialist dealer. When riding with a child seat, use of a two-legged kick stand is A bicycle may only tow a child trailer if it has a speed gear in which with recommended.
  • Page 33: Fender

    ENGLISH Fender Cycling gloves and clipless pedals A light reflector prism that falls off or The sole of a cycling shoe should ideally be sufficiently rigid to offer a branch that bounces up from the adequate support for the foot. The heel of the shoe must not be too road could easily get stuck between wide, otherwise it may obstruct a comfortable foot position if it touches the wheel and the front fender,...
  • Page 34: Cycling In Bad Weather

    ENGLISH Cycling in bad weather Riding safely on the road Many cities try to meet the needs of cyclists by constructing cycle paths Those who would like to use their bicycle for touring, as well, are and lanes and opening up one-way streets. However, as a cyclist you advised to acquire suitable protection against rain.
  • Page 35: Bicycle Care

    ENGLISH If the car door is opened without caution. Attention: Do not use a high-pressure water jet to wash your  If a car is making a right turn, crossing over a cycle path. bicycle, because water could get through to its bearings despite ...
  • Page 36: Technical Data

    ENGLISH Technical data Correct tire pressures by bicycle type Tire pressure Mountain bikes Sport and trekking bikes City and children's bicycles Racing bikes Off-road, on snow or in wet 3 bar (45 PSI) – – road conditions Off-road On forest and gravel roads In cities, on tarmac 3 –...
  • Page 37: Tightening Torques For Screw Bindings

    ENGLISH Tightening torques for screw bindings Use the appropriate tools and torque wrench for any work you To avoid this, screws that are important for safety should be tightened perform on the bicycle by yourself. Every bolt and screw on the with a torque wrench.
  • Page 38: Bolt Assemblies Important For Safety

    ENGLISH Bolt assemblies important for safety Bolt assembly Torque range Checks doesn't turn? Securing the stem to the fork tube Tightening a cone: A-Headset: 8–13,5 Nm (Pay attention to the values indicated by manufacturers!) doesn't turn? Securing the handlebar to the stem 11–13 .5 Nm screws/bolts are tightened uniformly (Pay attention to the values indicated by manufacturers!)
  • Page 39: Tightening Torques For Shimano Parts

    ENGLISH Tightening torques for Shimano parts torque range Part Description Bottom bracket Left and right shell 50–70 Nm Cantilevered brake 5–7 Nm Fixing screw/bolt for the frame Nut securing the Bowden cable 6–8 Nm Brake pad fixing bolt/screw 8–9 Nm Fixing screw/bolt for the frame V-brake 5–7 Nm...
  • Page 40: Lighting Equipment

    ENGLISH The bottom bracket is usually screwed into a shell located on the frame. Shells and threads are available in the following versions: Thread type Size Width of the shell Rotational direction English “BSA” 1,37" x 24 68 mm, 73 mm or 83mm left side: right-hand thread right side: left-hand thread Italian...
  • Page 41: List Of Wearing Parts

    ENGLISH List of wearing parts If necessary, inflate the tire to the prescribed pressure. Chain Inner tubes The wear of the chain originates in its function. Its extent depends on The extent of wear of the inner tubes depends on the frequency with the frequency of care and on the use of the chain (cycling style, any which you check the tire pressure.
  • Page 42: Proper Use And Description Of Bicycle Types

    ENGLISH Proper use and description of bicycle types Cross bicycles Unlike MTBs, Cross bicycles have 28” wheels, although the geometry of City, Junior and children's bicycles their frame and their technical features are similar. Thanks to the larger wheel diameter, Cross bicycles are better suited to training on roads, but These bicycle types are usually equipped with all necessary they also perform great on easier terrain.
  • Page 43: Pedelec,What Else Needs To Be Considered In Connection With A Pedelec

    ENGLISH Pedelec What else needs to be considered in connection with a pedelec? Central motor Electric motor integrated into the front hub Electric motor integrated into the rear hub If you have purchased a pedelec, you will find the relevant Legislative provisions: information (e.g.
  • Page 44: Notes Regarding The Electrical System

    ENGLISH Charging device: If your pedelec is not equipped with a dynamo: carry the sufficiently charged batteries with you even if you do not intend to use the electric pedal-assist for cycling. · Use only the original charging device. If needed, the batteries will provide electricity for the pedelec's lights. ·...
  • Page 45: Special Regulations For S-Pedelecs

    ENGLISH Parts most exposed to wear: · Tires Riding an S-pedelec on cycle paths · Brake pads · Chain If you are riding your S-pedelec without its pedal-assist motor, · Spokes like a normal bicycle, you can use all cycle paths without restriction. When using the motor, please bear in mind the following: The battery also ages, and is therefore considered a wearing part.
  • Page 46: Replacing Parts Of An S-Pedelec

    ENGLISH Environmental protection tips Replacing parts of an S-pedelec General cleaning and care products Parts that can be used on specific models are defined through an Protect the environment when cleaning and caring for approval process. This means that the individual circulation permit / your bicycle, and if possible use biologically degradable type approval certificate will only remain valid if approved parts are cleaning agents.
  • Page 47 Any lost Warranty Card will be replaced with credible proof of purchase only – dated and stamped invoice, etc.! Any warranty claim is valid with the Warranty Card. Retain your Warranty Card attentive after the warranty period as well. The suitable part of the bicycle for identification: the frame. Verlorenes Garantiebuch wird nur mit gültigem Nachweis (Datum, Stempel, Unterschrift) ersetz! Das Garantieanspruch darf nur mit gültigem Nachweis (Datum, Stempel, Unterschrift) geltend machen.
  • Page 48 The road is just an option... OLIMPIA BICYCLE LTD. H-1164 Budapest Ostorhegy str.4. Phone: +36-1/400-60-65 Fax: +36-1/402-0084 E-mail: office@gepida.hu Homepage: www.gepida.eu...

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