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  • Page 1 JOY IS POWERFULLY EFFICIENT. OWNER’S MaNUaL. BMW Lifestyle Bikes & Equipment The Ultimate Driving www.bmw-shop.com Machine...
  • Page 2 BMW Mountain Bike Enduro. Frame: Suspension fork: Top tube Fork crown Stanchion tube Down tube Lower leg Seat tube Drop-out Chainstay Rear stay Rear shock Stem Handlebars Saddle Brake lever Seat post Shift lever Headset Seat post clamp Rotor Brake...
  • Page 3 BMW Mountain Bike Cross Country. Frame: Suspension fork: Top tube Fork crown Down tube Stanchion tube Seat tube Lower leg Chainstay Drop-out Rear stay Rear shock Stem Handlebars Saddle Brake lever Shift lever Seat post Headset Seat post clamp Rotor...
  • Page 4 BMW Touring Bike / Cruise Bike. Frame: Suspension fork: Fork crown Top tube Stanchion tube Down tube Seat tube Lower leg Drop-out Chainstay Rear stay Stem Handlebars Brake lever Saddle Shift lever Seat post Headset Seat post clamp Front light with reflector...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Please read these instructions thoroughly. We are sure that even if you have been cycling all your life Contact your BMW partner or a bicycle specialist shop of your trust for you will find it worthwhile. Bicycle technology has developed at a rapid all service or repair to be done on your bicycle.
  • Page 6 For your own safety, never do work on your bicycle unless you feel absolutely sure about it. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, please contact your BMW partner! Before you set off, let us point out a few things that are very important to every cyclist: Never ride without a properly adjusted helmet and without glasses and take care to always wear suitable clothing.

  • Page 7: Imprint

    ImpRInT. editor and photos: BmW AG www.bmw-shop.com Technical details in the text and illustrations of this manual are subject to change. Liability of the editor, editorial department and other third parties for articles in this brochure and damage whatsoever resulting thereof shall be excluded, unless they are due to gross negligence.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    conTenTS. 6 Drive System. 6.1 Gears. 6.1.1 Bottom Bracket - Crankset. 1 Welcome. 6.2 Derailleur Gears. Imprint. 6.2.1 Derailleur Gears – How They Work and How to Operate 1.1 General Notes on this Manual. Them on Mountain, Cruise and Touring Bikes. 1.2 Before Your First Ride.
  • Page 9 12 All About Bicycles. 8 Headset. 8.1 Checking the Headset. 12.1 Transporting Baggage. 8.2 Readjusting a Conventional Headset. 12.1.1 Transporting Baggage with Full-Suspension Frames. 8.3 Readjusting an Aheadset 12.2 Taking Children with You. ® 12.2.1 Child Carriers. 9 Suspension. 12.2.2 Child Trailers. 9.1 Glossary.

  • Page 10: General Notes On This Manual

    (a), such as e.g. a torque wrench (b). Have your bicycle serviced by your BMW partner to Technical details in the text and illustrations of this manual are subject to be on the safe side.

  • Page 11: Before Your First Ride

    (d). Your BMW partner will be pleased to help you if you are not happy 3. Are you familiar with the brakes (a)? Check whether the lever of the with your seating position.
  • Page 12 Risk of accident! 7. If you have bought a suspension bicycle, you should ask your BMW partner to adjust the suspension mechanism to your needs before delivery. If you have bought it at www.bmw-shop.com, ask at a bicy- cle specialist shop of your trust to do this job.

  • Page 13: Before Every Ride

    The same ap- final check has been carried out by your BMW partner. Nevertheless, plies to the brake levers of disc brakes. You should not be able to pull...
  • Page 14 Do not use your bicycle, if it fails on one of these points! Riding a defective bicycle can result in serious accidents! If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, please contact your BMW partner! During use your bicycle is undergoing stress resulting from the surface of the road and through the rider’s action.

  • Page 15: After An Accident

    If you are in doubt or if you have any ets (b). If your bicycle fell over on the chain side, verify the proper questions, please contact your BMW partner! functioning of the gears. Ask somebody to lift the bicycle by the saddle and gently shift through all the gears.

  • Page 16: How To Use Quick-Releases And Thru Axles

    1.5 How to Use Quick-Releases and Thru Never ride a bicycle without having first checked whether the wheels are securely fastened! A wheel that comes loose whilst Axles. riding will throw you off your bicycle! 1.5.1 Quick-Releases. If your bicycle is equipped with quick-releases, be sure to lock the frame to an immovable object together with the wheels Your bicycle is fitted with quick-releases to ensure fast adjustments, when you leave it outside.
  • Page 17 As an anti-theft measure you can replace the quick-releases In its end position, the lever should be parallel to the bicycle, i.e. it should ((d) p. 12). The lever should lie close to the by special locks (d). They can only be opened and closed with not stick out to the side frame or the fork so that it cannot be opened accidentally.

  • Page 18: Thru Axles

    1.5.2 Thru Axles. For the removal of the front wheel you may need tools depending on fork manufacturer and thru axle system. To remove the wheel, loosen the axle support at the fork and remove the axle completely from the Thru axles are mounted when the bicycle has to withstand high stress hub.

  • Page 19: Intended Use

    The safety-relevant equipment and components required for these bicycles are included in the delivery. Their reliable functioning has to be checked by the user or BMW partner at regular intervals and repaired, 2.1 General overview. if necessary. This type of bicycle is not designed for any other use than the intended one.

  • Page 20: Mountain Bike Cross Country And Enduro

    Their reliable functioning has to be off road are included in the delivery. Their reliable functioning has to be checked by the user or BMW partner at regular intervals and repaired, checked by the user or BMW partner at regular intervals and repaired, if necessary.
  • Page 21 Bicycles that are delivered together with the present manual are only designed for single person use and not for free- hand cycling. Overstress may result in breakage or failure of essential components, such as e.g. frame, handlebars or fork. This can lead to an accident with unforeseeable consequences resulting in death! Trailers must be mounted to models with hydraulic brake...

  • Page 22: Legal Requirements For Riding On Public Roads

    Pay particular attention to your bicycle being equipped with the pre- (a+b) scribed lighting set and reflectors. Contact your BMW partner or a bicycle specialist shop of your trust and ask for information about the regulations in force in your country. Make yourself familiar with the road...

  • Page 23: Useful Tips For Cycling In Town And Country

    4 USeFUl TIpS FoR cYclInG In Tips on how to ride safely on public roads: ToWn AnD coUnTRY. a) Ensure your bicycle is roadworthy. b) Make yourself familiar with the traffic rules in your country. 4.1 Safe cycling on public Roads. c) Ride with caution.

  • Page 24: Environment - Cycling Off-Road

    4.2 environment - cycling off-Road. i) The following places are typical accident blackspots, where you should cycle with particular caution: A bicycle is the ideal means of transport for any nature lover (b). Today, • Junctions, even with a cycle lane parallel to the road; danger by cars cycling plays a major role in recreational activities.

  • Page 25: Brake System

    5 BRAke SYSTem. Wet weather reduces the braking power. Apply the brakes carefully when riding on wet or slippery surface, as the tyres can easily slip away. Therefore, reduce your speed when riding in such conditions. 5.1 General Information. Prolonged braking or permanent dragging of brake pads can lead to overheating of the rims in the case of rim brakes.

  • Page 26: Brakes - How They Work And What To Do About Wear

    When replacing any parts be sure to only use parts that bear the appropriate mark and, to be on the safe side, original spare parts. Your BMW partner will be pleased to order the respective original spare parts for you!

  • Page 27: V-Brakes

    Ensure that the brake pads are absolutely free of wax, grease The brake pads must hit the rim simultaneously, first touching it with the and oil. front portion of their surface. At the moment of first contact the rear por- tion of the pads should be a millimetre away from the rim.

  • Page 28: Synchronising And Readjusting

    5.3 Disc Brakes. An inappropriately adjusted power modulator may result in severe accidents. Ask at a bicycle specialist shop of your trust about the system your bicycle is fitted with. The most striking feature of disc brakes is that they combine out- standing braking power with good weather resistance.

  • Page 29: Checking Hydraulic Disc Brakes

    Regularly check the lines and connections for leaks while pulling on the lever. If brake fluid leaks out, contact your BMW partner immediately, as a leak can render your brakes ineffective. Check the pads for wear by inspecting the thickness of the braking material attached to the backing plate within the brake calliper view through the window on the upper side of the calliper (d).

  • Page 30: Roller, Drum And Back-Pedal Brakes

    After having repeatedly readjusted the grips and brake itself are still in sound condition. They must not be your brake on your own, ask your BMW partner or at a bicycle specialist frayed. Damaged cables should be replaced immediately, as they can shop of your trust to do this delicate job.

  • Page 31: Checking And Readjusting Back-Pedal Brakes

    With back-pedal brakes the chain tension has to be checked regularly (b). The amount of play, midway between chainring and sprocket, should not be more than two centimetres. If there is any play, have the chain tightened by your BMW partner!

  • Page 32: Drive System

    6 DRIVe SYSTem. normally, the shifters are mounted as follows: Right shifter – sprockets The drive system includes all bicycle parts that are crucial for the Left shifter – chainrings transmission of the pedalling power to the rear wheel (a+b), i.e. bottom bracket, crankset-chainrings, pedals, sprockets and chain.

  • Page 33: Derailleur Gears

    6.2 Derailleur Gears. 6.2.1 Derailleur Gears – How They Work and How to operate Them on mountain, cruise and Touring Bikes. Derailleur gears are currently the most effective type of power transmis- Gear shifting is initiated by actuating a shifter, a combined brake and sion on bicycles.

  • Page 34: Checking And Readjusting Derailleur Gears

    The smaller shifter, also located under the handlebars, but a bit higher than the big one, is pushed with the If you have purchased your bicycle from a BMW partner, the derailleur thumb, too, and makes the chain move to the smaller chainrings and gears were carefully adjusted before delivery.

  • Page 35: Checking The Limit Stops

    The limit screws are adjusted by your BMW partner or at a bicycle specialist shop of your trust. They do not alter their position If the chain easily climbs onto the next larger sprocket, check whether it during normal use.

  • Page 36: Front Derailleur

    This adjustment is a job best left to your BMW partner or a bicycle specialist shop of your Turn the screw clockwise to shift the rear derailleur towards the wheel trust.

  • Page 37: Multi-Speed Hubs (Internal Gear Hubs)

    If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, Multi-speed or internal gear hubs from Shimano are available with a please contact your BMW partner! In any case, make sure changing free-wheel, i.e. the free-wheel hub is combined with a hand activated gears makes as little noise as possible.

  • Page 38: Checking And Readjusting

    6.5 combined Derailleur/Hub Gears. 6.4.2 checking and Readjusting. Multi-speed hubs need not be adjusted very often. The adjusting These gear systems combine the properties of both gear systems. mechanism is mainly located at the hub or at the gear box. There are There is one shifter that is intended to switch the speed hub, whereas a two (red) marks which have to be brought into alignment by adjusting the second shifter operates either the front derailleur of the derailleur gear or...

  • Page 39: Combined Derailleur/Hub Gears - How They Work And How To Use Them

    6.5.1 combined Derailleur/Hub Gears - How They Work and 6.5.2 Readjusting. How to Use Them. The speed hub of the combined gear system is adjusted, as described With a Shimano Intego gear system you can shift through the gears in chapter “multi-Speed Hubs (Internal Gear Hubs)”, the derailleur gears as described in chapters “Derailleur Gears”...

  • Page 40: Chain

    6.7 chain. 6.7.2 chain Wear. Although the chain is one of the parts of a bicycle that wears, there are 6.7.1 chain maintenance. still ways for you to prolong its service life. Make sure the chain is lubri- cated regularly, especially after riding in the rain. Try to only use gears Regular and correct lubrication of your bicycles chain makes for enjoy- which run the chain in the straightest line between the sprockets and able riding and prolongs its service life.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Chain Tension Of Single Speed Bicycles And Multi-Speed Hubs

    6.7.3 Adjusting the chain Tension of Single Speed Bicycles and multi-Speed Hubs. The chain tension of single speed bicycles has to be checked and re- tensioned, if necessary, after approx. 1,000 km (620 miles) or 50 hours of use. The amount of play, midway between chainring and sprocket, should not be more than two centimetres (a).

  • Page 42: Wheels And Tyres

    7 WHeelS AnD TYReS. 7.1 Tyres, Tubes, Rim Tape, Valves, Inflation Pressure. The wheel consists of the hub, the spokes and the rim. The tyre is mounted onto the rim so that it encases the inner tube. There is a rim The tyres should provide the friction needed for carrying the bicycle tape running around the trough of the rim to protect the sensitive inner forward on the riding surface.
  • Page 43 If you have a bicycle with tubeless tyres, please read the in- The air pressure recommended by the manufacturer is given on the side of the tyre or on the type label (a). The lower of the two pressure speci- structions of the tyre/rim manufacturer.

  • Page 44: Rim Trueness, Spoke Tension

    7.2 Rim Trueness, Spoke Tension. Tyres with car valves can conveniently be inflated at car filling stations with a compressed air dispenser. The same applies to Presta valves To obtain true running of the wheel, the tension exerted by the spokes fitted with a special adapter.

  • Page 45: Wheel Fastening With Quick-Releases

    7.3 Wheel Fastening with Quick-Releases. 7.4 Wheel Fastening with Thru Axle Systems. The wheels are attached to the frame at the hub axles. Each axle is clamped tight in the drop-outs by means of a quick-release. There is a wide range of different thru axle systems currently avail- able.

  • Page 46: Puncture

    7.5 puncture. If your bicycle has drum or roller brakes and internal gear hubs, loosen the torque arm supporting the drive and braking force on the frame. Furthermore, you need to disconnect the shifting cables and the Flat tyres are the most common cause of puncture during cycling. clickbox respectively before removing the wheel.

  • Page 47: Tyre Removal (Clincher, Folding Tyres)

    7.5.2 Tyre Removal (clincher, Folding Tyres). Open the quick-release, as described in chapter “How to Use Quick- Releases and Thru Axles”. Remove the cap and the fastening nut off the valve and deflate the tyre If you cannot remove the wheel after releasing the lever, this is due to completely (b).

  • Page 48: Tyre Mounting (Clincher, Folding Tyres)

    7.5.3 Tyre mounting (clincher, Folding Tyres). If you have a puncture whilst riding, do not pull the whole inner tube out of the tyre. Leave the valve sticking through the rim, inflate the inner tube and bring it close to your ear. In most When mounting a tyre make sure no foreign matter, such as dirt or sand, cases you can hear the air coming out.

  • Page 49: Removal Of Tubeless Tyres

    7.5.4 Removal of Tubeless Tyres (d). Before fitting the tyre completely on the rim check again whether the inner tube lies properly inside the tyre and press the last stretch of tyre over the edge of the rim using the balls of your thumbs (a). Deflate the tyre completely.

  • Page 50: Mounting Tubeless Tyres

    7.5.6 mounting Tubeless Tyres. 7.5.7 Wheel mounting. Before mounting a tyre make sure it is free of dirt and lubricant on the Mounting the wheel is done in the reverse order of dismounting. Make inside and around the beads. Do not use tyre levers! sure the wheel is correctly seated in the drop-outs and accurately centred between the fork legs or the seat and chain stays.
  • Page 51 After mounting the wheel and tightening the quick-release pull the brake lever and spin the wheel. The rotor should not drag on the brake caliper or on the brake pads. Before riding again check that you have not let any grease or other lubricants get on the brake surfaces or rotor while mounting the wheel.

  • Page 52: Headset

    Adjusting the headset requires a certain amount of experience surfaces expose the headset to considerable levels of stress. In this way and should therefore be left to your BMW partner or a bicycle it can become loose and go out of correct adjustment.

  • Page 53: Readjusting A Conventional Headset

    If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, case is threadless (b). The stem is thus an important part of the headset please contact your BMW partner! bearing. Its clamping force secures the bearing in the correct running position.

  • Page 54: Suspension

    9 SUSpenSIon. Sag: The distance by which the rear shock or fork compresses (should compress) when the rider assumes his normal riding position while the 9.1 Glossary. bicycle is stationary. lockout (c+d): Spring rate or hardness: Device blocking the fork or the damper from absorbing shocks thus The force required to compress the spring a given distance.

  • Page 55: Suspension Forks

    9.2 Suspension Forks. Please bear in mind that the suspension fork should sag a little under the rider’s weight. When the front wheel passes through a depression in the ground, the spring extends and the suspension fork will smooth out the 9.2.1 Adjusting the Spring Rate.
  • Page 56 Your BMW partner will be pleased to order the original spare parts for you! In the case of oil/air forks, the spring rate is adjusted by the air pressure ((c) p.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Damping Control

    9.2.2 Adjusting the Damping control. Rebound is considered satisfactory when the suspension fork cycles once after descending from a high kerb. If you turn the knob too far, the oil inside will flow very slowly and the rebound will be at maximum. This The damping is adjusted by valves inside.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Travel

    9.2.3 Adjusting the Travel. Do not actuate the lockout function (of the suspension fork) when riding over rough terrain, but only when riding over smooth terrain (roads, smooth tracks) (a). The travel of some suspension fork models allow travel adjustment. Do not turn any screws on your rear shock in the vague hope of With some models reducing the travel makes for an easier uphill riding.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Do not use a steam jet or aggressive cleaning agents! Ask your BMW sion elements are jobs best left to a bicycle specialist shop of partner for an appropriate lubricant.

  • Page 60: Rear Shock

    Be sure to have this but also with movable rear stays which are sprung and damped by a adjustment carried out by a BMW partner or a bicycle specialist shop of shock absorber (a). This feature gives you better control of your bicycle your trust before delivery.
  • Page 61 If you are in doubt the air pressure in the damper. The pressure must be checked at regular or if you have any questions, please contact your BMW partner or a intervals with a special shock pump that is normally included in the deliv- bicycle specialist shop of your trust! When replacing any parts be sure ery of the rear shock manufacturer or available in a specialist cycle shop.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Damping Control

    The rear shock should be set up and adjusted in such a way involving hard pedalling in sitting it is advisable to eliminate the damp- that it does not reach the end of its travel (known as bottom ing. For this purpose some rear shock models are fitted with a lockout out).

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Be sure to have all bolted connections riding over rough terrain, but only when riding over smooth ter- checked at regular intervals by your BMW partner. rain (roads, smooth tracks). Do not turn any screws on your rear shock in the vague hope of adjusting it somehow.
  • Page 64 To check the rear shock for play place the rear wheel gently on the ground and lift it again a little (d). Check for any rattling. If you find any play, ask your BMW partner or a bicycle specialist shop of your trust to eliminate it without delay.

  • Page 65: Lighting

    Pin and socket connectors tend to corrode if exposed to salt and rain. means of a sensor. Take the connectors apart and stick them together again. In case you need more information on your lighting, contact your BMW partner.
  • Page 66 If the lamps do not light up, move the battery closer to the lamps step by step looking out for the moment when a current starts to flow. If that still does not help, contact your BMW partner or a bicycle specialist shop of your trust.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Bicycle To The Rider

    Check the height of your saddle with flat-soled shoes. This is best done such as seat post, stem and brake levers. Contact your BMW partner. with suitable cycling shoes.
  • Page 68 (0.5 Nm increments) whilst constantly your BMW partner for advice! checking the proper fit of the component. Never exceed the maximum tightening torque indicated by the manufacturer! The minimum insertion depths marked on seat post and frame may differ.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Height Of The Handlebars

    When replacing any parts be sure to only use parts that bear the appropriate mark and, to be on the safe side, original spare parts. Your BMW partner will be pleased to order the respective original spare parts for you!

  • Page 70: Adjustable Stems

    If the stem is fitted with a locking mechanism, release the holding Check whether the handlebar clamping surface of the stem is free of sharp edges (a). Ask your BMW partner for professional bolt located on the top or bottom side of the stem a little.

  • Page 71: Conventional Stems

    11.2.2 conventional Stems. Changing the position of the stem alters the position of han- dlebars, brake and shift levers. Readjust them as described in chapter “Adjusting the Tilt of Handlebars, Bar ends and Handlebars with conventional stems allow limited vertical adjustment. Brake levers….“.

  • Page 72: Stems For Threadless Systems, The Aheadset ® -System

    11.2.3 Stems for Threadless Systems, Retighten the expander bolt with a torque wrench. Tighten carefully by the Aheadset -System. approaching the prescribed maximum torque in small steps (0.5 Nm ® increments) whilst constantly checking the proper fit of the component. (*Aheadset is a registered trade mark of Dia-Compe) ®...

  • Page 73: Correcting The Fore-To-Aft Position And Tilt Of The Saddle

    11.3 correcting the Fore-to-Aft position Bring the A.H.S. grips into a position that matches your personal needs. To do so release the clamping bolts at the joint. and Tilt of the Saddle. After you have found the ideal position for you, retighten the clamping The inclination of your upper body, and hence your riding comfort and bolts to a tightening torque of 5.5 Nm.

  • Page 74: Adjusting Saddle Position And Tilt

    Note that the bolted connections of the seat post have to be Retighten the bolt(s) with a torque wrench according to the instructions tightened to the prescribed tightening torques. Use a torque of the manufacturer. After fastening the saddle, check whether it resists wrench and never exceed the maximum tightening torque! You tilting by bringing your weight to bear on it once with your hands at either end of the saddle (d).

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Brake Levers And The Handlebars

    11.4 Adjusting the Brake levers and the Hydraulic brakes are also fitted with adjusting devices at the brake lever (b). There are different systems. For more information ask your BMW Handlebars. partner or a bicycle specialist shop of your trust.
  • Page 76 Carefully retighten the bolt(s) with a torque wrench (a). Try rotating the Bar ends give you additional ways of gripping. handlebars once clamped in the stem and tighten the bolt a little more, if necessary. Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum tight- They are usually fixed in a position that gives the rider a comfortable grip ening torque! You will find the prescribed values in chapter “Recom- when pedalling out of the saddle, i.e.

  • Page 77: All About Bicycles

    The load capacity of pannier racks is classified according to DIN in three weight levels: 10, 18 and 25 kg. The pannier rack of the BMW tour- We do, however, advise against fastening any baggage to suspension ing bike is designed for a load capacity of 25 kg.

  • Page 78: Transporting Baggage With Full-Suspension Frames

    12.2 Taking children with You. Do not overload your bicycle (see chapter “Intended Use”) and observe the maximum load capacity marked on or im- pressed in your pannier rack. The only possible and legal way of transporting children by bicycle is in special child carriers or trailers (c+d).

  • Page 79: Child Trailers

    Fitness and mountain bikes are not suitable for mounting a A critical moment is when you have just placed the child in the carrier child carrier with special fittings. For more information on other because this is when the danger of the bicycle toppling over is greatest. bicycle types, see chapter “Intended Use”.

  • Page 80: Kids' Tandem Bicycles / Trailer Systems

    12.2.3 kids’ Tandem Bicycles / Trailer Systems. Trailers affect the braking behaviour of your bicycle and occupy far more width than the bicycle would alone. First, practise drawing the trailer without passengers (a). Mount a long pole with coloured pennant to There are different systems on the market that allow a kid’s bicycle to be your bicycle to increase visibility.

  • Page 81: Taking The Bicycle By Car

    If transporting the bicycle inside the boot is impossible, your BMW partner offers carrier systems which allow bicycle transport without When riding in the dark the kid’s bicycle attached should be fit- disassembly.
  • Page 82 Check whether your bicycle is properly fastened before and at regular intervals during the ride. A bicycle that detaches from Suitable, special-purpose models are, however, available at your BMW the roof carrier may endanger other road users. partner. Bear in mind that your car has a greater overall height with Rear carriers are becoming more and more popular.

  • Page 83: Taking The Bicycle By Plane

    Improper accessories may change the qualities of your bicycle into position. Your BMW partner has a variety of brake pad spacers. Pull and even cause an accident. Therefore, before fitting any the brake levers and fix them with a tape to the handlebars.

  • Page 84: Additional Fittings

    12.5.2 mudguards. 12.5.1 Additional Fittings. If you want to fit your bicycle with mudguards (d), ask your BMW partner for advice. There are removable mudguards, also referred to as clip-on Your bicycle can be fitted with various kinds of accessories (a). Make mudguards, as well as firmly attached models that provide more protec- sure to observe the traffic regulations in your country.

  • Page 85: Bicycle Locks

    12.6.1 cycling Helmets. accident. The plug-in connection allows an easy re-fixing. Cycling helmets are a must when riding a bicycle. Your BMW partner Be sure to replace damaged mudguards! offers an assortment of cycling helmets (c). The bicycle specialist shop of your trust has a larger variety of styles and sizes.

  • Page 86: Proper Cycling Clothing

    12.6.2 proper cycling clothing. 12.6.3 cycling Glasses. Cycling pants are a must for those who appreciate sitting comfortably Apart from a cycling helmet and suitable clothing, cycling glasses are in their saddle. These tight pants have a special padding in the bottom. absolutely essential when you set off on your bicycle (b+c).
  • Page 87 For most people this means that the heels will point a little the engagement and release of clipless pedals so that you will be pre- inward. Your BMW partner or the staff of a bicycle specialist shop of your pared to face any difficult situation.
  • Page 88 Only use clipless pedals allowing you to engage and disengage smoothly (a). A defective pedal or a badly worn cleat can make the shoe disengage from the pedal. Or unclipping the shoe from the pedal is sometimes very difficult or even impossible. In both cases, there is the danger of an accident! Inform yourself at a bicycle specialist shop of your trust about the various models of cycling shoes available.

  • Page 89: General Notes On Care And Inspection

    The off-season during the winter months Your BMW partner will have assembled and adjusted your bicycle ready is a very good time to take your bicycle to your BMW partner for the an- for use when you come to collect it. Nevertheless, your bicycle needs nual inspection.

  • Page 90: Cleaning And Caring For The Bicycle

    While cleaning, watch out for cracks, scratches, dents as well as bent or discoloured material. Have defective components replaced immediately and touch up paint defects. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, please contact your BMW partner!

  • Page 91: Sheltering And Storing The Bicycle

    It is therefore better to hang the wheels or the entire bicycle or to check the tyre pressure regularly (b). Clean the bicycle and protect it against corrosion. Your BMW partner offers a variety of care products, such as spray wax etc. Take off the seat post and allow for any moisture that may have entered to dry away.

  • Page 92: Service And Maintenance Schedule

    14 SeRVIce AnD mAInTenAnce ScHeDUle. component What to do Before every ride monthly Annually Lighting Check Tyres Check pressure Tyres Check tread and side walls Brakes (rim-) Check lever travel, wear of brake pads, position of pads relative to rim Brakes (rim-) Test brakes in stationary Brakes, (rim-), brake pads...
  • Page 93 If you come across any defects, take appropriate measures without delay. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, please contact your BMW partner! Jobs marked...

  • Page 94: Recommended Tightening Torques

    15 RecommenDeD TIGHTenInG ToRQUeS. All bolted connections of the bicycle components have to be tightened carefully and checked regularly to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the bicycle. This is best done with a torque wrench that disengages at the desired tightening torque or a click-type torque wrench. Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque in small steps (0.5 Nm increments) whilst constantly checking the proper fit of the component.
  • Page 95 Assembly component Torque nm Stems M5 bolts 5.5 - 8 M6 bolts 9 - 11 Stem for threaded forks Saddle clamping M4 bolts 3 - 4 M5 bolts 5.5 - 8 M6 bolts 9 - 11 V-brakes Fastening bolt on cantilever boss 5 - 7 Fastening brake cable 6 - 8...

  • Page 96: Service Schedule (To Be Stamped)

    16 SeRVIce ScHeDUle (To Be STAmpeD). Service Service Service After 300 kilometres (180 miles) or 15 hours of After 2000 kilometres (1200 miles) or 100 hours After 4000 kilometres (2400 miles) or 200 hours use or three months after date of purchase in use or one year after date of purchase in use or one year after date of purchase Order no.: ................
  • Page 97 Service Service Service After 6000 kilometres (3700 miles) or 300 hours After 8000 kilometres (4900 miles) or 400 hours After 10000 kilometres (6200 miles) or 500 hours of use or three years after date of purchase of use or four years after date of purchase of use or five years after date of purchase Order no.: ................
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