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COOPER BIKES
BICYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
2nd edition, 2013
This manual meets EN Standards
14764 and 14766

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  • Page 1 COOPER BIKES BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2nd edition, 2013 This manual meets EN Standards 14764 and 14766...
  • Page 2 Welcome to Cooper Bicycles The Cooper name is synonymous with great design, quality, affordability and, above all, fun. A lot of time and effort goes into every Cooper Bike to make it special. At Cooper we try to utilize the engineering and technical knowledge that has been synonymous with our British Company for 50 years, whilst giving a nod to our F1 &...
  • Page 3 Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know — and to practise — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance.
  • Page 4 Assembly of your new bicycle: Assembly and the first adjustment of your bicycle take special tools and skills, so this should only be done by an authorized dealer. If you have questions: There are many models, with a variety of equipment, so this manual may contain some information that does not apply to your bike.
  • Page 5 Register your bicycle: Bicycle registration is the only record we have of who owns this bike. If there is ever a need to communicate with the owner, such as providing updated safety information, your registration is crucial. • Go to www.cooperbikes.com and follow the links.
  • Page 6 Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance schedule Recommended tools for proper bicycle maintenance Rules for safe riding 1.4.1 Know and observe local bicycle riding laws 1.4.2 Watch for cars, pedestrians, and other obstacles 1.4.3 Wear a helmet and proper cycling clothes 1.4.4 Change your riding to be safe in variable conditions 1.4.5 Use your brakes carefully...
  • Page 8 3.10 3 & 5 speed Sturmey Archer Internal Hub Gear systems 3.11 8 & 11 speed Shimano Afline Internal Hub Gear systems More information 3.12 Multi-speed derailleur systems 3.13 Brake levers Limited Warranty 3.14 Brakes 3.15 Wheels 3.16 Accessories Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...

  • Page 9: Bicycle Type And Use Classification

    Intended use of your bicycle: Riding a bicycle in a manner beyond, or more severe than, its intended use can cause the bicycle or part of the bicycle to fail. The following information explains the type of riding intended for different types of bikes. Read the safety information in Chapter 1 for further details.
  • Page 10 Wider tyres suit gravel or dirt paths. Narrow tyres that are best suited to faster riding on pavement. If you ride on gravel or dirt paths, carry heavier loads or want more tyre durability talk to your shop about wider tyres. • Weight limit: 300 lbs (136 kg) Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...
  • Page 11 Cross-Country and Marathon bikes are light and fast for pedaling efficiency and uphill speed. • Weight limit: 300 lbs (136 kg) For more information refer to www.cooperbikes.com to find out what catagory your bike is in. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 7...

  • Page 12: Before A First Ride

    The stopping power on bikes varies according to the intended use of the bike. If you would like your bike to have more, or less, stopping power, consult your dealer about brake adjustments or other brake options for your bicycle.
  • Page 13 If you experience an unusual vibration, noise, or behaviour, slow down and stop immediately. Take your bicycle directly to a dealer for inspection and repair. WARNING A vibration, or steering wobble, can cause you to lose control and fall. If you experience any unusual behaviour of your bicycle, slow down immediately.

  • Page 14: Before Every Ride Checklist

    CHECK THE BIKE BEFORE EVERY RIDE Before every ride, inspect the bike with the following check list. If any part of the bicycle fails the inspection, repair the bicycle by following the information provided by this manual, or take the bike to your dealer for service. Never ride a bike with a damaged part;...
  • Page 15 Make sure the wheels are properly attached before riding the bike. Your bicycle may be equipped with a different securing method for the front wheel than for the rear wheel. It is very important that you...
  • Page 16 Malfunctioning brakes can cause you to lose control and fall. Inspect the brakes thoroughly before every ride. If your brakes are not working properly, re-adjust them or take the bike to your dealer for service. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...
  • Page 17 Make sure reflectors are clean and in position. • Check frame, fork, and components Carefully inspect your frame, fork, and components for signs of fatigue before and after each ride. Regularly inspect your entire bicycle for signs of fatigue stress: Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 13...
  • Page 18 Unusual noises Even if you perform regular inspections, if you exceed the limit of strength of your bicycle or a given part, it may fail if overloaded. After any high force load, thoroughly inspect all the parts of your bike. High force loads include crashes, but you don't have to crash to put a high force load on your bike.

  • Page 19: Rules For Safe Riding

    • Ride defensively; expect the unexpected. A cyclist is hard to see, and many drivers simply are not trained to recognize the rights and special considerations of a bicycle rider. 1.4.2 Watch for cars, pedestrians, and other obstacles Watch for and avoid potholes, drain grates, soft or low kerbs, and other deviations which could impact your wheels or cause them to slip.

  • Page 20: Wear A Helmet And Proper Cycling Clothes

    When riding in wet weather, a dynamo (generator light) may not work properly. Avoid riding in wet weather when visibility is reduced. Strong winds can make a bicycle steer or turn unexpectedly. In windy conditions, slow down or use other forms of transportation.
  • Page 21 Be careful when riding in low light conditions. Your bicycle is equipped with a full set of reflectors; keep them clean and in position. As useful as these reflectors are, they do not help you see, nor do they help you be seen unless light is directed on them. Use a working headlight and taillight when you ride in poorly lighted or low visibility conditions.
  • Page 22 Higher speeds create higher risks and greater forces in the event of a crash. At higher speeds, it is more likely that wheels will slip, or that a small bump can create a significant impact to your frame or fork. Keep your bicycle under control at all times.

  • Page 23: Use Your Brakes Carefully

    Each of these practices increases the stress on every part of your bicycle. Frames or parts under high stress may fatigue prematurely, causing them to fail and increasing the risk of injury to the rider. To decrease your risk of injury, avoid these riding practices.

  • Page 24: Use Good Shifting Techniques

    Shifting a bike with internal gearing To change gear with internal geared hubs, continue pedalling but ease the pressure on the pedals and select the gear required. If the bicycle is stationary simply select the gear required. 1.5 TAKE CARE OF YOUR BIKE 1.5.1 Protect your bike from theft...
  • Page 25 When not riding, keep your bike where it will be protected from rain, snow, sun, etc. Do not store the bike near electric motors, as ozone from motors destroys rubber and paint. Rain or snow may cause the metal on your bicycle to corrode.

  • Page 26: Carry Repair Items

    1.5.3 Carry repair items Carry a pump, spare inner tube, patch kit, and appropriate tools to keep your bicycle running in the case of a flat tyre or other common mechanical problem. If you ride at night, carry spare bulbs and batteries for your lights.

  • Page 27: Avoid Clamping The Frame During Transportation Or Repair

    Never clamp the bike frame by its finished or painted surfaces. This type of clamp may damage the paint or even dent, crush, or break the light-weight tubing used in high-performance bicycle frames. Clamping devices used by work stands and car carriers can damage the finish on a bike or even crush the tubing. When putting a bike in a repair stand,clamp the seat post.
  • Page 28 Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Schedule

    This maintenance schedule is based on normal usage. If you ride your bike more than average, or in rain, snow, or off-road conditions, serv- ice your bicycle more often than the schedule suggests. If any part appears to be malfunctioning, inspect and service it immediately, or con- sult your dealer.
  • Page 30 Lights and reflectors • Frame, fork, and components (See chapter 1 for specific details) Weekly • Wipe off your bicycle with a damp cloth • Check for loose spokes Monthly • Check the attachment of the handlebar and stem •...
  • Page 31 Check the bottom bracket • Lubricate brake levers Every year • Lubricate handlebar stem • Lubricate seat post • Service pedal threads and bearings • Service bottom bracket • Service wheel bearings • Service headset bearings Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 27...

  • Page 32: Recommended Tools For Proper Bicycle Maintenance

    9, 10, 15 mm open-end spanners • 15 mm spanner or socket • No. 1 Phillips head screwdriver • Bicycle tube patch kit, tyre pump with gauge, and tyre levers (Note: Not all bikes require all these tools) Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...

  • Page 33: Torque Specifications

    After any repair, inspect the bike as explained in Chapter 1. WARNING A bicycle that malfunctions can cause you to lose control and fall. Inspect the entire bicycle thoroughly before every ride, and do not ride it until any problem has been corrected.

  • Page 34: Handlebar

    Adjusting the handlebar height on a direct-connect stem affects the headset bearing adjustment. This procedure requires special tools and training so this should only be Handlebar Stem done by your dealer. A – Handlebar clamp bolt B – Stem expander bolt Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...
  • Page 35 4. Tighten to 120 lb•in (13.6 N•m). WARNING Never ride your bicycle with a quill stem raised above the minimum insertion mark. A quill stem that is positioned too high can damage the bike and can cause you to lose control and fall. Make sure the minimum insertion mark is inside the frame.

  • Page 36: Headset

    2. With the front wheel off the ground, slowly rotate the fork and handlebar to the right and left. If the headset bearings rock in the frame or do not turn smoothly, do not ride the bicycle; take the bike to your dealer for service.
  • Page 37 Single bolt using a 13 or 14 mm open-end wrench-180-220 lb•in (20.3-24.9 N•m). • Single bolt using a 6 mm Allen wrench- 150-250 lb•in (17-28.3 N•m). • Double bolts using a 4 mm Allen wrench- 45-60 lb•in (5-6.8 N•m). Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 33...
  • Page 38 • To adjust the seat height of a bicycle The Seat Height 1. Sit on the seat in riding position without shoes, while someone Leg extension with holds the bicycle up.

  • Page 39: Pedals

    If the crank feels or sounds loose, or if the motion stops abruptly or you hear a grinding noise coming from the bearings, the bearings need to be serviced. Servicing the bottom bracket bearings requires special tools and training. These services should only be performed by your dealer. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 35...

  • Page 40: Chain

    The chain tension when running fixed wheel is critical. If the chain tension Wheel Adjustment is set too loose the chain can become detached from the drivetrain gears. The wheel adjustment screw If the chain tension is set too tight the gears can bind. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...

  • Page 41: Speed Sturmey Archer Internal Hub Gear Systems

    Check the cables for kinks, rust, broken strands, or frayed ends. Also check the housing for loose wire strands, bent ends, cuts, and wear. If you suspect a problem with a cable, do not ride the bicycle. Take the bicycle to your dealer for repair and service.
  • Page 42 6. Insert the cable in the groove found next to the derailleur cable C- Cable Clamp Bolt clamp bolt, pull the cable taut, andtighten the bolt: • Front derailleur cable clamp bolt- 44-60 lb•in (5.0-6.8 N•m). Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...
  • Page 43 3. Go through the various gear combinations to ensure the chain smoothly lines up with all the chainrings. Note: some front shifters have a ‘tab’ feature: slightly downshift the lever and the derailleur will move in slightly, no longer touching the chain. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 39...
  • Page 44 4. Turn the low gear adjusting screw clockwise until it meets resistance. If you have turned it too far, the derailleur will move toward the outside of the bicycle. 5. Go through the various gear combinations. Make sure the chain does not fall off when you shift.

  • Page 45: Brake Levers

    It is strongly recommended that adjustment of a brake be done by your dealer. If you need more specific information regarding your brake system, contact your dealer. A - Lever clamp bolt Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 41...

  • Page 46: Brakes

    For most road calliper systems the barrel adjuster is on the brake itself. 2. If the brake pads cannot be adjusted properly, loosen the cable clamp bolt and re-attach the cable. Drop Bar Lever A - Lever, clamp bolt Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...
  • Page 47 2. If the pads cannot be adjusted properly in this manner, follow the instructions. • To adjust left brake pad clearance to the disc, and re-set the right pad. • To adjust left brake pad clearance to the disc Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 43...
  • Page 48 2. With your fingers or thin-tipped pliers, grasp the installation tang of the brake pad and pull out. To open the brake for wheel removal • For most road calipers, lift the brake release lever to the open UP position. To close, simply turn the lever to the Down position. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...
  • Page 49 WARNING Before riding, make sure that the brake is working properly. If it is not working properly, have the bicycle checked by your dealer before you ride it. Cooper...

  • Page 50: Wheels

    Coaster brake service and adjustment requires special tools and special knowledge. Do not attempt to disassemble or service your coaster brake. Quick release wheel Take the bicycle to your dealer for coaster brake service. WARNING Brake pads remove material when the brake is applied. If too much material is removed, the rim may become weak and fail suddenly, causing a loss of control.
  • Page 51 2. Test to ensure that you have properly tightened the axle-nuts. Pick up the bike, and sharply hit the top of the tyre. The wheel must not come off, be loose, or move from side to side. If the wheel attachment fails the test, repeat these procedures, including the tests, or take your bicycle to your dealer for service.
  • Page 52 3.16 ACCESSORIES Once a month, check any accessories to make sure they are properly attached. If any part seems loose or misaligned, either tighten the part or take the bike to your dealer for service. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4 - Lubrication And Servicing

    WARNING Only the maintenance, adjustment and lubrication items listed in this manual should be attempted by the bicycle owner. If you are unsure consult your dealer. All other repairs and maintenance should be carried out by your dealer.

  • Page 54: Seat Post

    2. Apply a layer of grease over all the threads. 3. Install the pedals on the proper side; put the right pedal on the right crank arm and the left pedal on the left crank arm. 4. Tighten the pedals. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual...

  • Page 55: Headset

    1. Note the path of the old cable, loosen the cable anchor bolt, and remove the worn cable. 2. Grease the new cable and reinstall, feeding it along the same path as the old cable, including through the cable anchor bolt. Cooper Bicycle Owners Manual 51...

  • Page 56: Tyres

    8. Follow the instructions for adjustment. 4.9 TYRES Bicycle tyres are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general-purpose designs to tyres designed to perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions. If, once you’ve gained experience with your new bike, you feel that a different tire might better suit your riding needs, your dealer can help you select the most appropriate design.
  • Page 57 The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tyre to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump which has a built-in pressure gauge. Ask your dealer to recommend the best tyre pressure for the kind of riding you will most often do, and have the dealer inflate your tyres to that pressure.

  • Page 58: More Information

    The Presta valve has a narrower diameter and is only found on bicycle tires. To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed bicycle pump, remove the valve cap; unscrew (counter-clockwise) the valve stem lock nut; and push down on the valve stem to free it up. Then push the pump head on to the valve head, and inflate. To inflate a Presta valve with a Schraeder pump fitting, you’ll need a Presta adapter (available at your bike shop) which screws...

  • Page 59: Limited Warranty

    All Cooper bikes are sold exclusively through our network of Authorised Dealers who we entrust with professional assembly and service of your bicycle. Cooper Bikes warrants each new Cooper frame, rigid fork, or original component part of the bicycle against defects in workmanship and materials: For one year- •...
  • Page 60 The subject item must be registered with Cooper Bikes, either through on-line registration or by the receipt of a warranty registration card by Cooper Bikes, before a warranty claim may be processed. Warranty duration and detail may differ by frame type and/or by country.
  • Page 61 Write down your Cooper Bicycle model and serial number for your records. You will find the frame number of your Cooper Bicycle on the underside of the bottom bracket shell. Put your receipt of sale in this manual for reference. This record will also help you with any police investigation or insurance claim and should be recorded in the front of this manual.
  • Page 62 C O O P E R B I K E S C O O P E R B I K E S 6 Lewisham Street, London SW1H 9AH t: +44 (0)20 7222 3098 f: +44 (0)1903 871 223 e: sales@cooperbikes.com www.cooperbikes.com...

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