Cruiser, Tandem, Hybrid, Folding & BMX Bicycle Owners Notice: Sun Bicycles are partially assembled. They are intended to be sold in a fully assembled and fully adjusted condition. Final assembly and adjustment are to be performed by your SUN BICYCLE dealer.
BICYCLE SAFETY AND RIDING TIPS General Rules for Safe Bicycle Riding Always wear a CPSC approved helmet and some form of eye protection. Always ride with a rear view mirror attached to your helmet or mounted on the bicycle. Obey all traffic rules and regulations, signs and signals. Ride on the side of the road, going in the same direction as the traffic and in single file.
Your Sun Bicycle is 90% assembled at the factory, therefore is easily set up in a few minutes. Sun Bicycles are partially assembled. They are intended Tools Needed for Assembly to be sold in a fully assembled and fully adjusted condi-...
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(Fig. b) Handlebar and Front Wheel Installation (continued) Align the handlebars perpendicular to the front wheel by standing with the front wheel between your legs. Look at (Fig. a) the alignment of the handlebars in relation to the front wheel. Then fully tighten the expander bolt. (Fig. a) 10.
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Coaster Brake (if equipped) Riding, coasting and stopping are all controlled by the foot operated crank. To slow the bicycle down for better control or to stop it, just pedal backward to apply the brake. The brake should be applied smoothly and evenly to prevent the rear wheel from skidding.
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Derailleur Adjustment MPORTANT: It is advised that you have a professional bicycle mechanic adjust the front or rear derailleur. Rear Derailleur Adjustment Adjustment to the rear derailleur can be done while turning the cranks, in a stationary position, while the rear wheel is elevated off the ground.
Internal Geared Hub Adjustment (Shimano Nexus) Put shifter into highest gear position (4 for 4 four speed and 7 for seven speed). If the red setting lines are not aligned (Fig. a), turn the cable adjustment barrel on the shifter to align the setting lines.
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POSITIONING OF THE QUICK RELEASE LEVER For safety, the quick release lever should be along the bicycle frame when in the CLOSE position.(Fig. a) REMOVING THE WHEEL Move the quick release lever from CLOSE position to the OPEN position. Loosen the adjusting nut, and then remove the wheel. (Fig.
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Wheel Removal and Installation (continued) Rear wheel installation for a derailleur bike Installation is the reverse of removal. Position the rear derailleur in its high gear (small cog). Insert the wheel into the dropouts, making sure to catch the chain on the small freewheel cog. Push the wheel firmly into the dropouts to center.
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Maintenance Check List In order to keep your Sun Bicycle in top condition you should run a thorough maintenance check frequently. This will ensure a longer component life of your Sun Bicycle General Bicycle Inspection General inspection should be done before each ride and should include the following: Check for loose nuts and bolts.
Under no circumstances does this limited warranty include the cost of travel or shipment to and from a Sun Bicycles dealer. Such costs, if any, shall be borne by the original owner. This limited warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, nor to claimed defects, malfunctions or failures that result from abuse, neglect, improper assembly, improper maintenance, alteration, collision, crash or misuse.
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Sun Bicycles bicycle. Any one or a combination of these conditions may result in an unpredictable failure of a Sun Bicycles bicycle that would not be cov- ered by this warranty.
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FOLDING BICYCLE INSTRUCTIONS Folding Pedals Folding Stem Flip pedal Turn locking Fold pedal Un-lock QR Rotate lever Fold bar down. upside down. knob as shown as shown. lever as shown. out oF slot and push locking button as shown. Folding Frame Un-lock QR lever as shown.
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