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Sinclair Research A-bike Plus User Manual

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USER MANUAL
PLEASE READ BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE BIKE
Design registered and patented

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE BIKE Design registered and patented...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Unfolding the bike (photo guide) (inside cover) Introduction Your A-bike Plus Setting Up Maintenance Repairs Warranty...
  • Page 4 This booklet will introduce you to, show you how to use, take care of and to make repairs to your A-bike Plus. It is vital that you use and maintain the bike correctly to avoid damaging the product and harming yourself.
  • Page 5 • A-bike Plus Bag (optional) Do not attempt stunts on the bike. The inclusion of the A-bike Plus Bag and A-bike Plus Pump may Under inflated tyres vary in different countries.
  • Page 6 Seat Stay Lower Steering Joint Upper Steering Joint Front Fork Handlebar Grip Crosspiece Button Brake Lever Tyre Handlebar Locking Buttons Brake Band Handlebar stem Wheel Hub Reflectors Pedal (on both sides) Crosspiece Crank (on both sides) A-bike Plus User Manual...
  • Page 7 Riding Safely Adjusting saddle height When riding the A-bike Plus it is important to remember to abide by Before riding the bike check the seat height is local bicycle riding laws. adjusted, the tyres are inflated and the brakes work.
  • Page 8 To adjust the Right Hand brake (Front wheel): Tyres should be replaced when they become worn. The tyres of the A-bike Plus contain a special gel that automatically seals any small holes so hopefully punctures will be minimal. Rotate...
  • Page 9 Adjusting the brakes (2) Major brake cable adjustment To loosen a tight brake Rotate Unscrew Unscrew Relax cable tension Pull Fasten nut Enlarged N To tighten loose brake A-bike Plus User Manual...
  • Page 10 5. Lock both quick release clamps. Quick release levers and locking buttons When opening the bike ensure that the locking buttons pop out. The two quick release levers here should be hand tight and firm. A-bike Plus User Manual...
  • Page 11 Be careful not to pinch your fingers. 9. Now that the A-bike Plus is fully unfolded, check to make sure that both Handle Locking Buttons, four Main Locking Buttons and the Crosspiece Button are fully engaged, the Front and Rear Clamps are locked and the Crosspiece is straight and locked before riding.
  • Page 12 6. Press and hold the two Locking Buttons on the handle, pull the Left 3. Ensure both clamp levers are and Right Handle Bars out and flip unlocked them down until both are in vertical position. A-bike Plus User Manual...
  • Page 13 A-bike Weekly checks to your next destination. • Check your A-bike Plus before every ride. Special attention should be given to brakes, wheels, tyres and all quick release clamps and locking buttons. • Check wheels are securely attached to the frame and forks.
  • Page 14 Carry out regular cleaning and corrosion protection of all parts of your A-bike Plus. We recommend washing the A-bike Plus with a gentle flow of water, or from a bucket, using a damp cloth. This is also a great opportunity to visually inspect your bike.
  • Page 15 A-bike Plus has a two-chain drive system. Put the unfolded bike upside down on a clean surface. One chain can be obviously viewed, cleaned and lubricated through the gap in the crank casing where the wheel is.
  • Page 16 Fixing a puncture (2) Removing the rear wheel from your A-bike Plus. 5. Slightly spread open crank casing to This is a two stage operation. First the brake band is moved out of allow the Drive Axle to drop out, take the way.
  • Page 17 Inflate tyre to 90 psi (6.2 bar). Note: Using tubes not designed for the A-bike Plus wheel hubs could result in the valve jamming when riding. This could lead to serious injury. Only use tubes designed for the A-bike Plus and 2.
  • Page 18 3. Slide the brake band out until the brake Screw cable is completely withdrawn. Spring washer washer 4. Unscrew fasteners 'a' and 'b' by using 2.5 mm Allen key. 2.5 mm Allen key Unscrew Enlarged N A-bike Plus User Manual...
  • Page 19 9. Wrap the brake band closely around the brake barrel, using pliers to pull the cable end out. Pull Enlarged N 7. Lead brake cable end passing through hole 'C'. Enlarged N Pliers Enlarged N REMARK: To replace rear brake band, same as step 1 to 12. A-bike Plus User Manual...
  • Page 20 This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transfer- able. Claims under this warranty must be made directly to your local A-bike Plus distributor, proof of purchase is required. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, follow-up mainte- nance by non-certified persons, or installation of parts or accesso-...