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Gazelle bike User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual www.gazelle.nl...
  • Page 2 All Gazelle bikes have a unique frame number. This and other details can be recorded here. It is important that you bring your bike to your Gazelle dealer to have it serviced within 3 months and If your local police force runs a cycle tagging scheme then we recommend that you get your within 1 year after you start using it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..............THE USE OF THE BIKE Lights .
  • Page 4 In the back of this booklet you will find the certificate of guarantee. To get the best out of your new bike on a continuous basis it is recommended that you maintain it well and have it checked regularly by your Gazelle dealer. This booklet will advise you how best to do this and how to do minor repairs yourself.

  • Page 5: The Seat

    Furthermore, it depends angle. The comfort is determined not only by the seat’s height, but by its on the kind of bike ride you take. If you take a long, sporty ride it is best to adjustment as well (fig. 1).

  • Page 6: The Handlebar

    After prolonged use the handlebar might become a bit loose. In that turning movement. Then firmly retighten the bolt (fig. 5). case visit your Gazelle dealer. He has the know-how and tools to fix this problem immediately. Should the handlebar be bent or damaged in any When adjusting the handlebar height, beware that the safety way, it should always be replaced.

  • Page 7: Suspension

    This can be done using the pump supplied (fig.

  • Page 8: Lights

    Therefore, effective lighting has been one of our main concerns By slightly loosening the bolt (A) you can easily direct the light. in the design of your bike. In this chapter you can read about the Subsequently, properly retighten the bolt (fig. 20). To replace the operation of the various types of lights that you can find on your batteries, unscrew the light’s rear casing, remove the bolts and slide...
  • Page 9 If you’re standing 0: Will turn off the light. still and the bike isn’t moving, the taillight continues to be on for another minute (standstill light function). To replace the batteries: press down the black plastic on the ON: This enables you to have the taillight on at all times.

  • Page 10: Brake Systems

    ‘beds in’ correctly. Rim brakes If you have a bike with rim brakes and you notice that the braking The same procedure can be followed for a rod-operated brake. efficiency diminishes it might be that your brake pads are worn Just beware that you first adjust the front brake before you start down.

  • Page 11: Hub Gears

    Shimano gear hubs The Shimano 3, 4, 7 and 8-gear hubs are operated with a twist On a bike with derailleur gears you must keep on pedalling while grip. The operation is self-explanatory. shifting. However, it is advisable to limit the pedalling power during shifting to minimize wear on transmission components.

  • Page 12: Tyres And Wheels

    First, they wear much quicker and are more likely to puncture. hubs. In that case, immediately go to your Gazelle dealer. He is the only In addition, it simply takes a lot less effort and is more pleasant one capable of solving this quickly and professionally.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Of The Frame

    Proper maintenance prolongs the service life of your new Gazelle With regard to chromed parts, such as the handlebar, hubs, bike. Therefore it is wise to regularly check it or have it checked and cranks or seat post of some models, it is recommended that you keep it clean.
  • Page 14 Gear hub adjustment Maintenance of the front and rear fork’s suspension system If your bike is fitted with a Sturmey-Archer 3-gear hub, put the Both the front and rear suspension are ingenuously constructed. shifter in the middle position. Then briefly move the pedals up and Therefore never use a high-pressure cleaner.
  • Page 15 To adjust the Sram Spectro T3 gear hub the shifter must be set to position “3”. Then move the pedals to make sure that the hub has engaged the correct gear (fig. 58). Now push the locating sleeve (H) onto the small pull rod (T) until the gear cable is taut.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Derailleurs

    seat tube seat tube adjusting screw adjusting screw cable cable attachment attachment Adjusting the derailleurs Shimano Nexave rear derailleur: adjusting the lowest gear Front derailleur: adjusting the lowest gear Place the chain on the largest sprocket at the back. Turn the Place the chain on the largest sprocket at the back and the adjusting screw (A) in such a way that the guide wheel, looking smallest chainwheel at the front.

  • Page 17: Recommended Tightening Torques

    Now push up the take you a lot less effort to bike with hard tyres. Also, your bike lever so that it reaches position “2” (fig. 71). This is the only way to will respond better to your braking and steering movements.

  • Page 18: Repairing A Puncture

    Now push out the valve holder and remove the tube from within from the bike. If you pull up the lever of the tensioner and remove the tyre (fig. 77). Then place the valve back in the tube and inflate the front hub drop-out protection, the wheel drops out by itself.

  • Page 19: Removing The Rear Wheel

    If the lighting still doesn’t work, check the wiring of the dynamo. Further If your bike is fitted with a 4, 7 or 8-gear hub by Shimano, the on in this chapter you can read more about this.

  • Page 20: Repairing The Rear Light

    Repairing the rear light On a separate note: in the dynamo, the two connections on the The rear lights of Gazelle bikes are fitted with LED bulbs. In right are for the light. These are indicated by a “+” sign. The two principal, these have an unlimited service life.

  • Page 21: Tensioning The Chain

    If your bike is fitted with a Gazelle Linea II chain case, you can push Replacing the chain up a lip with a screwdriver (S) and slide the back cap to the back (fig.

  • Page 22: Cycling Safely

    When transporting If you ride off-road, the nearest help is often far away. We advise two children on a bike you run the risk of losing your balance in you never to ride your mountain bike all by yourself in remote unforeseen situations and fall as a consequence.

  • Page 23: Certificate Of Guarantee

    Certificate of guarantee The AXA SL7 and SL9 locks are protected against unintended use. If you want to lock your bike, you must first turn the key to Frame and front fork the right. Only then can you push down the lever. This prevents,...

  • Page 24: General

    In conclusion In this booklet we have explained to you how to have as much fun as possible from your new Gazelle bike and how to carry out maintenance and do possible small repairs. However, don’t take any risks when it comes to this. If you find something a little too technical or don’t completely trust your own skills, go to your...
  • Page 25 However, we cannot be held liable for the consequences of misprints and typesetting errors. mudguard stay cassette Publication & copyright: (rear Royal Dutch Gazelle N.V. sprockets) rear derailleur pedal chainstay chain guard crank guide wheel...

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