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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wheels & tyres ............ 22–34 Steering bearing & crank bearing ......35 Lights ..............36–37 Brakes ..............38–39 Pedals ..............40–41 Safety & handlebar basket ....... 42–43 www.skeppshult.se Lock ..............44–45 Service & maintenance ........46–47 Subject to alteration and reservation for misprints.
  • Page 4 a feeling diScovered through cycling.

  • Page 5: Cycling In General

    You have Chosen a biCYCle that is not just a throw-away product, but a quality bicycle that will have a long life if you use it correctly and maintain it well. The bicycle is manufactured in Skeppshult according to the maxim good design and high performance and is equipped with components developed to overcome the Scandinavian climate.

  • Page 6: Cycling In General

    SkeppShult bicycle performS beSt on gravel or aSphalt roadS. Your skeppshult biCYCle is primarilY designed for riding on roads. If you exercise regularly and cycle for your well-being you will achieve the best circulation (transportation of oxygen) through your muscles if you use low gears.

  • Page 7: Cycling In General

    Contact your Skeppshult dealer if you discover damage to the frame, front forks, wheels, pedal arms, etc.

  • Page 8: Bicycle Terminology

    To understand and use cycle terms is not always so easy. Here is a brief description of some of the parts and components that make up a Skeppshult bicycle and contribute towards our acknowledged high quality. rear raCK...

  • Page 9: Bicycle Terminology

    Steering bearing adjuStable Steering Stem crank Set generator crank bearing. SaDDLe CLaMP SaDDLe POST SHIFT LeVer STeerING BearING rear MUDGUarD FrONT FOrKS FrONT HUB CHaIN GUarD SPrOCKeT MUDGUarD STaY rear HUB PeDaL arM BICYCLe TerMINOLOGY...

  • Page 10: Individual Settings

    tip: Sit perfectly. INDIVIDUaL SeTTINGS...

  • Page 11: Individual Settings

    Skeppshult is ready to ride directly from the store, but make sure you adjust the handlebars (if required) and the height of the saddle before you ride off, and your maiden trip will then be sheer enjoyment.
  • Page 12 measure the right frame height On a man's bicycle position yourself as illustrated (picture 1). There should be the few centimetres between the crotch and upper tube of the frame. On a lady's bicycle you measure from the top edge of the frame's saddle tube. saddle height adjustment When you sit on the bicycle you should reach the pedals with the arch of your foot.
  • Page 13 saddle's length and angle setting The pedal arms should be in set to the “quarter to three” position (see pictures 3 & 4 on the previous page). Loosen the nut on the saddle clamp to adjust the angle or length of the saddle. If you have an aluminium post you need to loosen the socket head cap screw under the saddle.

  • Page 15: Individual Settings

    LeaTHer SaDDLe a leather saddle moulds itself to the user, like a pair of shoes. You can start to use the new saddle without any further action, but initially it may be a good idea not to wear light-coloured trousers. a damp saddle can lose colour. If the saddle is damp or wet it can be protected with a saddle cover.

  • Page 16: General Care Instructions

    Your chain is lubricated during assembly using environmentally friendly oil, which you can also purchase from your Skeppshult dealer. Wipe off your bicycle using a damp cloth. You can also use washing-up liquid and a washing-up brush.

  • Page 17: General Care Instructions

    (with or without gears), crank set and steering or washing-up liquid and water. You should never polish the matt finish bearing. always contact your Skeppshult dealer in the event of any using ordinary car wax, it will then become glossy. In the event of wear, uncertainty.

  • Page 18: Chain, Hub & Gears

    Clean Chain and sprocket require fewer adjustments, give less wear and the best possible performance. Make sure you clean and lubricate your chain regularly. Your chain is lubricated during assembly using environmentally friendly oil, which you can also purchase from your Skeppshult dealer. CHaIN, HUB & GearS...
  • Page 19 INDIVIDUeLLa INSTäLLNINGar CHaIN, HUB & GearS...
  • Page 20 Wash off the chain using a sponge and washing-up liquid in hot water. allow to dry and oil thoroughly using environmentally friendly chain oil, which you can purchase from your Skeppshult dealer. Wipe off any surplus oil using a cotton cloth. CHaIN, HUB & GearS...

  • Page 21: Chain, Hub & Gears

    Skeppshult dealer. If you use your bicycle regularly this should be done each year. also check that the front sprocket has not become misaligned. If this has occurred contact your nearest Skeppshult dealer for repair or adjustment.
  • Page 22 moSt damage to tyreS and wheelS iS cauSed by too little air. WHeeLS & TYreS...

  • Page 23: Wheels & Tyres

    Skeppshult's bicycles are fitted with tyres and inner tubes from Schwalbe. Your Skeppshult dealer can provide you with the correct tyres and inner tubes for your bicycle. The air pressure is stated on the original tyre. a correctly inflated bicycle tyre rolls much easier.
  • Page 24 Check that the rim tape is in good condition. using an air pressure gauge which can also be purchased from your Skeppshult dealer. See the air pressure stated on the side Pry one side of the tyre on the rim.
  • Page 25 Check that no spokes are missing and that they are tensioned. Missing spokes or poorly tensioned spokes can damage the wheel. Let your Skeppshult dealer attend to any problems with the spokes. wheel replaCement shimano hub without gears Dismantling Loosen the brake arm clamp bolt.
  • Page 26 assembling Picture 1 Carried out as above but in the reverse order. ensure that the washers rest correctly against the rear fork lugs; just as before dismantling. Fit the brake arm clamp with bolt, but do not tighten. Tighten the chain, align the wheel in the rear forks and tighten the axle nuts fully.
  • Page 27 assembling Picture 2 Carried out as above but in the reverse order. ensure that the washers rest correctly against the rear fork lugs; just as before dismantling. Tighten the chain, align the wheel in the rear forks and tighten the axle nuts fully. Now tighten the brake arm.
  • Page 28 wheel replaCement sram speCtro 5-gear hub Clickbox Spectro 5 dismantling Set the shifter in 2nd gear. Loosen the fastening screw on the clickbox. Pull off the clickbox from rear hub axle. The gear tube and fixer bush adjuster screw can remain in place on the rear hub axle without them falling off. NOTe! The gear rod lies loose in the axle.
  • Page 29 If the fixer bush and gear tube have been dismantled: Gear parts Spectro 5 ensure that the lug on the fixer bush is seated in the slot on the axle tube. Now press in the fixer bush as far as possible. It can be heard and fixer bush felt when the bush is in the right position.
  • Page 30 wheel replaCement 7-gears dismantling Set the shifter in 1st gear (picture 1). Loosen the cable from the cassette unit. Use a 2 mm allen key or the like (picture 2). Now loosen the brake arm clamp bolt and wheel nuts. Gear shifter NOTe! Pay particular attention how the washers are placed inside/outside the fork lugs.
  • Page 31 wheel replaCement 8-gears dismantling Set the shifter in 1st gear (picture 1). Loosen the cable from the cassette unit. Use a 2 mm allen key or the like (picture 2). Now loosen the brake arm clamp bolt and wheel nuts. NOTe! Pay Set to particular attention how the washers are placed inside/outside the fork lugs.
  • Page 32 NOTe! Never tighten the hub. always use the lever function. Pay particular attention that the washers are placed in the same ask your Skeppshult dealer to show you the procedure if you are position as before dismantling. uncertain how to proceed.
  • Page 33 wheel replaCement Chain geared biCYCles Guide slot dismantling While you press the cam transfer Place the chain on the small front sprocket and the small rear. plate forwards Loosen the brake cable nipple from the link arm. Link unit Loosen the brake arm clamp bolt. Loosen the wheel nuts and lift out the wheel.
  • Page 34 wheel replaCement front wheel dismantling Loosen the cable connector by the hub generator (picture 1). Loosen the brake cable nipple from the link arm (picture 2). Loosen the wheel nuts and remove the wheel. assembling Perform all the steps in the reverse order as set out for dismantling. Washers must always be fitted closest to the outside of the fork lug.

  • Page 35: Steering Bearing & Crank Bearing

    This must be rectified immediately and should be performed by your Skeppshult dealer. Some models are fitted with a crank set consisting of a cassette. This is a machine ball-bearing and never needs to be adjusted.

  • Page 36: Lights

    lightS to See and be Seen with the leaSt poSSible reSiStance. Common generator/dYnamo Check the active angle of the generator. If this is wrong it gives increased rolling resistance and increased wear on the tyre. also check that the bracket is tightened correctly to ensure that the generator cannot twist and collide with the wheel.

  • Page 37: Lights

    hub generator/hub dYnamo Lights for hub dynamo Position 1 for constant light. Position 0 switched off. Position 2 sensor connected. (Option Only used on models with this function.) replaCing the batterY in the rear lamp Loosen the outer glass on the rear lamp with the help of the crosshead screw located at the bottom of the glass.

  • Page 38: Brakes

    brakeS lubricating greaSe giveS the brakeS a longer life. roller brakes – require little maintenanCe With heavy usage of the brakes, remove the plug (picture 1) for “oil” on the brake shield and fill with lubricating grease (only Shimano original grease). This counteracts noise and the brake then has a longer life span.

  • Page 39: Brakes

    Lubricating hole plug brake funCtion There are six rollers and three brake shoes located in the brake. When you operate the brake using the brake lever, the six rollers move outwards on an inclined surface and press the three brake shoes equally against the brake drum.

  • Page 41: Pedals

    The pedals must be tightened to the torque stated in the separate diagram on the next page. If you are unsure please contact your Skeppshult dealer always retighten the pedals after a period of use.

  • Page 42: Safety & Handlebar Basket

    • Always use Skeppshult's original parts when making • Always use an approved bicycle helmet. repairs, you will find these at your Skeppshult dealer. • The tightening torque values above are recom • When replacing tyres and inner tubes use original sizes, mended values from the component manufacturers which are stated on the tyre wall.

  • Page 43: Safety & Handlebar Basket

    fitting a baSket basket fitting a basket attach the basket to the basket stay (picture 1). Use a fitting with two holes to secure the basket to the reflector bracket on the bicycle, the fitting is fitted through the basket (picture 2). picture 1 picture 2 SaFeTY &...
  • Page 44 SkeppShult remainS yourS.

  • Page 45: Lock

    lock bloCk loCk To lock – press down the button halfway and turn the lock arm completely. Press in the button until the mechanism engages with a click. to unlock – turn the key and the lock bolt releases. ring loCk to lock –...

  • Page 46: Service & Maintenance

    Service & maintenance information about Your biCYCle a separate label with information about your bicycle is enclosed with the delivery of your new bicycle. attach this in the designated area and you will always have access to the key number and frame number.

  • Page 47: Service & Maintenance

    Service & maintenance Date: Date: Date: Workshop Workshop Workshop Measure Measure Measure Date: Date: Date: Workshop Workshop Workshop Measure Measure Measure SerVICe & MaINTeNaNCe...
  • Page 48 SKEPPSHULTCYKELN AB, SE-333 93 SKEPPSHULT, SWEDEN. TELEPHONE +46 (0) 371-368 0 0, FAX +46 (0) 0371-360 27, www.skeppshult.se...

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