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  • Page 1 Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Representatives by calling (888) 909-3652 or e-mailing warranty@d6sports.com Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm DO NOT RETURN THIS ITEM TO THE STORE. PLEASE CONTACT D6 SPORTS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ANY PROBLEMS THAT YOU HAVE. WITH ANY PROBLEMS THAT YOU HAVE.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION 4 - 14 Your New Bike, Note for Parents, The BMX Bicycle, Safety Checklist, Riding Safely, Helmets ASSEMBLY 15 - 37 Tools Required, Getting Started, Front Wheel Assembly, Handlebar and Stem Assembly, Seat Installation, Pedal and Crank Assembly, Brake Set Up, Training Wheel Installation, Peg Installation BICYCLE CARE 38 - 62...
  • Page 4 SHAUN WHITE SUPPLY CO. BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE TAKING YOUR FIRST RIDE ON YOUR NEW BICYCLE, AND REFER BACK TO THE MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. HELMETS SAVE LIVES! ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHEN YOU...
  • Page 5 ALL OF THE ORIGINAL PARTS ON THIS BICYCLE ARE COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR FRAME. CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PARTS OR COMPONENTS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR BICYCLE OR FRAME. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP BEFORE INSTALLING ANY NON-FACTORY SPECIFIED PRODUCT TO YOUR BICYCLE. USE OF ANY COMPONENT THAT IS NON-FACTORY SPECIFIED COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BICYCLE.
  • Page 6 Owner’s Manual for BMX Bicycles This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Read the manual and all warnings before taking your first ride on your new bicycle, and refer to the manual for future reference. Unsafe or improper use of the bicycle by failing to read and follow all of the safety, performance and maintenance requirements and warnings could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 7 CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new bicycle. This manual is designed to provide information about the safe operation and maintenance of you new bicycle. Please read this manual thoroughly before riding your bicycle. The serial number for your bicycle is located on the bottom bracket shell of the frame.
  • Page 8 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is intended to help you get the most performance and safety out of your new bicycle. It is very important for you to understand your new bicycle. By reading this manual before your take your first ride on your new bicycle, you will learn how to get the most out of your riding experience with this bicycle.
  • Page 9 NOTE FOR PARENTS Unfortunately, many bicycle accidents involve children. As a parent or legal guardian, you are responsible for the safety of your child. Please make sure that the bicycle your child is riding has been properly adjusted and fits your child and is in safe operating condition.
  • Page 11 SAFETY CHECKLIST TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO EVERY BICYCLE RIDE 1.) Brakes - Make sure that the front and rear brakes work properly - Make sure that the brake pads are in good condition, and contact to the rim correctly - Make sure that the brake cables are in good condition and do not look worn out - Make sure that the brake levers are securely adjusted on the handlebars...
  • Page 12 3.) Steering - Make sure that the handlebars and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened - Make sure that the handlebars are in the correct position in regards to the fork - Check to see if the headset is adjusted properly, and the steering is not hindered at all 4.) Chain - Make sure that the chain is lubricated, clean, and works smoothly...
  • Page 13 RIDING SAFELY/GENERAL RULES ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET When riding always obey the same motor laws as other vehicles- give way to pedestrians, stop at all red lights and stop signs, ride with the flow of traffic, obey speed limits, etc.. Use correct hand signals to indicate turning or stopping Look ahead.
  • Page 14 HELMETS It is important that you wear a ANSI or SNELL approved bicycle helmet every time that you ride your bicycle. Make sure that the helmet is comfortable, lightweight, has good ventilation, and is correctly adjusted to fit your head. RULES FOR CHILDREN Always wear a properly fitted helmet Do not ride in driveways or out in the road...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED- 1.) 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm Allen key wrenches 2.) An adjustable size wrench 3.) Standard flat head screwdriver 4.) Standard Phillips head screwdriver 5.) An open end 15mm box wrench 6.) Adjustable pliers that have cable cutting ability 6.) Adjustable pliers that have cable cutting ability 7.) A tire pump...
  • Page 16 SINGLE SPEED AND BMX Includes 12”, 16”, 18” and 20” BMX bikes. Assembly is the same for boys and girls bikes. Foreword: Assembling a bicycle is an important responsibility. Proper assembly not only gives the rider more enjoyment of the bicycle, it also offers an important measure of safety.
  • Page 17 Contents of Box...
  • Page 18 FRONTWHEEL 1. Make sure the brakes are loose enough to allow the wheel to pass through the brake pads easily. 2. Place wheel into fork drop outs. 3. Install retaining washers with raised lip pointed towards the fork, and insert into the small hole of the fork blade.
  • Page 20 HANDLEBARS Most of our bikes are equipped with a “quill” stem (see illustration). To assemble the handlebars remove the protective cap from the wedge end of the stem bolt and loosen the bolt using the 6 mm Allen key. Some models may use a 13 mm hexagonal bolt instead of an Allen key bolt.
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT NOTE: Test the security of the handlebar stem within the steer tube of the front fork by clamping the front wheel between your knees and trying to move the handball and/or stem from side to side. The handlebar should not move independent from the front wheel when applying pressure. You can adjust the handlebar height a bit by adjusting stem height.
  • Page 22 SEAT Loosen nut on the seat clamp and add 3 or 4 drops of oil onto the threads of the bolt. Place the smaller end of the seatpost into the seat clamp until it stops with the bolt to the rear of the seatpost. Thread the nut on the seat clamp loosely.
  • Page 23 PEDALS AND CRANK SET Check for the right (R, red) sticker and left (L, green) sticker on each pedal and crank arm. Match the appropriate pedal to each crank (right to right and left to left) for assembly. Start each pedal spindle by hand to avoid stripping the threads.
  • Page 24 WARNING Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank arm will cause irreparable damage. Unless the shoulder of the pedal spindle is tight to the face of the crank arm, the pedal may back out causing serious injury or death. Make it tight so the shoulder is in complete contact with the surface of the crank arm.
  • Page 25 HAND BRAKE Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to the appropriate assembly instructions. For more information on brake adjustment and maintenance, refer to pages 42-53. It is important to become familiar with the use of hand brakes. When properly adjusted, hand brakes are an efficient braking system.
  • Page 26 SIDE PULL BRAKE Loosen the cable anchor nut and thread the brake cable through it. Tighten the nut by hand until it holds the cable in place. Squeeze the brake arms together against the rim of the wheel. Loosen the nuts on the brakes shoes and turn until they match the angle of the rim.
  • Page 27 U-BRAKE INSTRUCTIONS Adjust the pads of the U-brake using a 10 mm wrench. Make sure the pad is hitting the rim and not the tire. Ideally the front of the pad should hit the rim approximately 1 mm before the rear pad. Next, tighten the Cable Carrier to the brake cable approximately 20 mm from the brake arms when they are closed against the rim.
  • Page 29 CHECK YOUR BRAKES Press each brake lever to make sure that there is no binding and that the brake pads are hard enough on the rims to stop the bike. The brake pads should be adjusted so they are 1 mm - 2 mm away from the rim when the brakes are not applied.
  • Page 31 Rotors Some freestyle BMX bicycles come equipped with a detangler system that will allow the handlebar to spin 360-degrees without binding the brake cables. It is very important that this system is adjusted correctly. Upper Cable 1.) First connect the barrel end of the upper cable to the rear brake lever. Make sure that the long cable casing is on top of the short cable casing;...
  • Page 32 Lower Cable 1.) Slide the cable casing the cable guide on the frame 2.) Connect the lower cable to the lower plate by passing the football ends of the lower cable through the threaded holes in the lower plate and connecting them to the bearing.
  • Page 33 Adjustment 1.) Screw the cable adjusters on the rear brake lever and the upper cable all the way in. 2.) Screw the adjusting barrels in the upper plate in (or out) to set the bearing for maximum travel. The bearing should be as far down as it can go without resting on the lower plate or the adjusting barrels screwed into the lower plate.
  • Page 34 6.) Check for bearing flop by placing the handlebars in the normal riding position, then quickly rotate the handlebars back and forth. Perform the following steps to eliminate bearing flop. NOTE: the bearing should never be allowed to rest on the lower plate or lower adjusting cables.
  • Page 35 TRAINING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1. Position frame clip over rear axle nut with tab located in frame axle slot. 2. Locate brace over frame clip and secure with nut using 15 mm or adjustable wrench. 3. The elongated hole on the brace allows for raising or lowering the training wheels to the proper height.

  • Page 36: Assembly

    PEG ASSEMBLY Step One- Remove all protective packaging from the axle so the axle nut is visible Step Two- Using a 15mm socket wrench with an extension, loosen the axle nut by turning in a counter-clockwise direction Step Three- After the axle nut has been removed, place the axle nut in Step Three- After the axle nut has been removed, place the axle nut in the 15mm socket wrench so the flange of the axle nut is facing upward Step Four- Place the large open end of the peg over the axle nut...
  • Page 37 Step Five- Lower the peg all of the way down onto the axle nut and 15mm socket wrench Step Six- Place the small open end of the peg onto the axle of the wheel while holding the 15mm socket wrench and peg together so there is no movement between the two Step Seven- Tighten the peg onto the axle by turning the 15mm Step Seven- Tighten the peg onto the axle by turning the 15mm...

  • Page 38: Bicycle Care

    BICYCLE CARE Basic Maintenance To clean your bicycle you can wipe it down with a damp cloth or rag. You may also spray a mild cleaner (Simple Green, Windex, etc.) on the bike and wipe it off with a clean rag. Do not spray your bicycle with a power washer or hose- this may damage some of the bearings on your bicycle.
  • Page 39 If the paint on the frame has become chipped you can use a similar color nail polish or touch up paint to prevent rust. Most hobby stores have a good selection of touch up paints. Regular cleaning and lubrication will extend the life of your bicycle. It is recommended that you take the bicycle to your local bike shop for routine maintenance and service.
  • Page 40 SCHEDULE 1- LUBRICATION Every Month - Lube the chain with chain lube (Tri- Flow, Pedro’s, Finish Line- DO NOT USE WD-40) - Lube the brake pivots with chain lube - Lube the pivots on the brake lever with chain lube Every Six Months - Lube the inner wire of the brake cable - Lube the freewheel...
  • Page 41 SCHEDULE 2- SERVICE CHECKLIST Before Every Ride - Check tire pressure - Check brake operation - Check wheels for loose spokes and/or wobble - Check wheel axle nuts - Inspect tires for wear and damage - Check frame and fork for cracks Weekly - Lubrication per Schedule 1 - Check handlebar and stem adjustment...
  • Page 42 SCHEDULE 2- SERVICE CHECKLIST (Continued) Monthly - Lubrication per Schedule 1 - Check all weekly Service items - Inspect cranks and sprocket Yearly - Lubrication per Schedule 1 - Routine service at local bike shop - Routine service at local bike shop...
  • Page 43 Recommended Tools for Basic Maintenance - Allen wrenches in 2mm/3mm/4mm/5mm/6mm/8mm sizes - Open end wrenches in 9mm/10mm/14mm/15mm/19mm sizes - Phillips head screwdriver - Floor pump with pressure gauge - Plastic tire levers - Spare inner tube...
  • Page 44 Storage Keep your bicycle in a covered and dry area where it will not be exposed to the weather and sun. Sunlight can damage the grips and tires on a bicycle, as well as fade the color of the paint. The warranty on this bike does not cover paint damage, corrosion, rust, or theft.
  • Page 45 Handlebars and Stem Handlebars come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Handlebar adjustment (in regards to the angle) depends mostly on the rider’s personal preference. Most rider’s prefer to have the handlebars parallel to the fork legs (if you are looking at the bike from the side). Some rider’s prefer to have their bars a little more forward, some riders prefer to have their bars a little more back.
  • Page 46 Direct Mount Stems slide over the steer tube of the fork and are held in place by tightening bolts on the side of the stem that clamp the stem onto the fork. The height on a Direct Mount stem is adjusted by moving headset spacers above or below the stem on the steer tube of the fork.
  • Page 47 HEADSET The headset is the bearings that allow the rider to steer the bicycle. The headset bearing adjustment is something that should be checked every month. If the headset is not adjusted correctly, it can damage the bicycle and cause the rider to fall. Headset bearing adjustment requires special tools and training.
  • Page 48 BRAKE CABLE AND BRAKE CABLE HOUSING Before every ride check to make sure that there are no kinks in the brake cable or brake cable housing, and make sure that the brake cable/inner wire is not frayed anywhere. Also make sure that the brake cable housing is securely attached to the brake lever, the cable stops on the frame of the bicycle, and the brake itself.
  • Page 49 SEAT AND SEATPOST The seat clamp bolt(s) and seat post clamp bolts should be checked for tightness at least once a month. The seat will either have two 14mm nuts on the side of the seat guts which can be tightened with a 14mm box wrench, or a 5mm or 6mm allen bolt on the seatpost that can be tightened with the appropriate sized allen wrench.
  • Page 50 WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel Inspection It is most important that wheels are kept in top condition. Properly maintaining your bicycles wheels will help braking performance and stability when riding. Be aware of the following potential problems: Dirty or Greasy rims: Caution: these can render your brakes ineffective.
  • Page 51 Broken or loose spokes: Check that all spokes are tensioned correctly and that no spokes are missing or damaged. Caution: such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not corrected. Again, spoke repairs are best handled by a bicycle specialist. Loose hub bearings: Lift each wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side.
  • Page 52 Tire Inspection Tires must be maintained properly to ensure road holding and stability. Check the following areas: Inflation: ensure tires are inflated to the pressure indicated on the tires sidewall. It is better to use a tire gauge and a floor pump than the air compressor at a service station. Caution: if inflating tires with a service station air compressor, take care that sudden over inflation does not cause tire to blow out.
  • Page 53 BRAKES The correct adjustment and operation of your bicycle’s brakes is extremely important for safe operation. Brakes should be checked for effective operation before every ride. Frequent checking of adjustment is necessary as the control cables will stretch and the brake pads will become worn with use.
  • Page 54 Inspection Brake levers should be checked for tightness at least every three months. They should be set in a comfortable position within easy reach of the rider’s hand, and must not be able to move on the handlebar. Some brake levers make use of a reach adjustment screw, which can be altered to the distance between the handlebar grip and the lever, as required.
  • Page 55 Lubrication The brake lever and brake caliper pivot points should be lubricated with two to three drops of chain lube at least every three months to ensure smooth operation and to reduce wear. Cables should be greased along their entire length, after removing them from the casings, at least every six months period.
  • Page 56 Adjustment- Side Pull Calipers Minor brake adjustment can be made via the cable adjusting barrel, usually located at the upper cable arm. To adjust, squeeze the brake pads against the rim, loosen the lock nut and turn the adjuster. Brake pad clearance should be a maximum 2mm from the rim. When correct, re-tighten the lock nut.
  • Page 57 Some brakes have a special mechanism which enables you to set the clearance on either side of the rim using a screwdriver. Brake pads should finally be adjusted so that the leading edge of the pad makes contact with the rim first. Some brakes have special curved washers to allow this but on less complex models it will be necessary a little force to the pad and it’s mounting.
  • Page 58 Adjustment: U-Brakes As with most brake systems, minor adjustments can be made with the barrel adjuster on the brake lever. To adjust, loosen the barrel adjuster lock nut, and turn the barrel adjuster out counter-clockwise to reduce brake pad clearance and lever pull. To increase brake pad clearance and lever pull, turn the barrel adjuster in.
  • Page 59 DRIVETRAIN The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, crankset, chain, and freewheel/cassette. PEDALS Your bicycle comes equipped with BMX platform pedals. Each of the pedals is marked with an “L” and a “R” to indicate which is the left and which is the right side pedal. To install the left side pedal place the pedal threads into the left crank arm and turn the pedal counter-clockwise with a 15mm wrench.
  • Page 60 CRANKSET The crankset refers to the crank arms, chain ring/sprocket, bottom bracket spindle, and bottom bracket assembly. There are two types of cranks on BMX bikes- one piece cranks and three piece cranks. One piece cranks have the crank arms and bottom bracket spindle combined in one piece. Three piece cranks have the left crank arm, bottom bracket spindle, and right crank arm Three piece cranks have the left crank arm, bottom bracket spindle, and right crank arm all separate.
  • Page 61 BOTTOM BRACKET The bottom bracket is the bearings inside of the frame that allow the bicycle to be pedaled. The bearings can be either loose ball or sealed bearings. It is very important the bottom bracket bearings be greased thoroughly when they are installed, and should be checked to make sure that there is sufficient grease in the bottom bracket regularly.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Chain Slipping- This can be the result of excessively worn teeth on the chainring/sprocket, a worn or stretched chain, or a stiff link in the chain. Possible solutions for this are replacing the chainring/sprocket, replacing the chain, or lubricating the chain.
  • Page 63 Constant Clicking Noise When Pedaling- This can be the result of a stiff chain link, a loose pedal, a loose bottom bracket, or a loose crankset. Possible solutions for this are lubricating the chain and working out the stiff link, tightening the pedals, tightening the bottom bracket assembly, and tightening the crankset.
  • Page 64 Freewheel Does Not Rotate- This can be the result of the internal mechanism of the freewheel being jammed. A possible solution to this would be to lubricate the inside of the freewheel. If this does not work replace the freewheel. Brakes Not Working Effectively- This can be the result of the brake pads being worn down, the brake pads or rims being dirty/greasy/wet, the brake cables are binding or stretched, the brake lever binding, or the brakes are out of adjustment.
  • Page 65 Knocking Sound When Applying Brakes- This can be caused by a bulge in the rim or the rim not being straight, the brake mounting bolts being loose, the brakes being out of adjustment, or the fork being loose. Possible solutions for this are to take the wheel to a bike shop and have them straighten the wheel, tighten up the brake mounting bolts, adjust the brakes so that the brake pads contact the rim correctly, and tighten the headset.
  • Page 66 Frequent Punctures- This can be caused by the inner tube being old or defective, the tire being worn out, the tire not being seated to the rim correctly, something sharp embedded in the tire, the tire pressure being too low, or a spoke protruding into the tube.
  • Page 67 It is important for your enjoyment and safety that you understand how certain things work on your bicycle. Even if you are an experienced bicycle rider, do not make the assumption that all bikes have the same types of parts- this is not always the case. Be sure to read and understand this section of the manual.
  • Page 68 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BOLT ON WHEELS A.) Removing a Bolt-On Front Wheel 1.) Open up the brake shoes. 2.) Loosen the axle nuts on the wheel. 3.) Unfasten the safety retention washers/hooks. 4.) Lift the front end of the bike a few inches off the ground and tap downward on the tire. B.) Installing a Bolt-On Front Wheel 1.) With the fork facing forward, insert the wheel between the fork legs so that the axle sits firmly inside of the dropouts/axle slots on the fork legs.
  • Page 69 C.) Removing a Bolt-On Rear Wheel 1.) Open/undo the rear brake. 2.) Loosen the axle nuts on the wheel. 3.) Slide the wheel forward in the axle slot and while the chain has some slack to it, remove the chain from the freewheel/cassette.
  • Page 70 BRAKES It is important that you understand how the brakes on your bicycle work. The braking action of a bicycle is the result of friction that it caused between the brake pads and the rim. To make sure that your brakes will work as well as possible, it is important that you keep the rims of your bicycle dry and clean.
  • Page 71 TIRES AND TUBES Bicycle tires are available in many different sizes and designs. Some tires are designed for street use with a smooth tread that provides very little rolling resistance. Some tires are designed for off-road use with a knobby tread design to provide more grip in the dirt. And some tires are designed to be ridden on and off road, and have an enduro style tread pattern.

  • Page 72: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Your bicycle purchase includes the following limited warranty which is in lieu of all other express warranties. This warranty is extended only to the initial customer that purchased the bicycle (original owner). This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 73 COMPONENT WARRANTY Most non proprietary components have a limited warranty offered by the component manufacturer directly. Please contact your authorized dealer for additional information on making a warranty claim on such a part. All other parts excluding normal wear parts are guaranteed against a defect in materials for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty.

  • Page 74: Warranty

    EXCLUSIONS Any other warranty claim not included in the statements above is void. This especially includes installation, assembly, and disassembly costs. The limited warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, any modification made to the bicycle, normal wear and tear, improper assembly or maintenance, and installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the bicycle as sold.
  • Page 75 Corporate Office 17277 Ventura Blvd. Suite 204 Encino, California 91316 (888) 909-3652 Phone (818) 783-1606 Fax warranty@d6sports.com www.d6sports.com...