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  • Page 2 Handlebars Stem Bell Headset Headlight Mudguard Fork Front brake Tires Wheels Bottom bracket Pedals Chain Rear derailleur Rear light Reflector Rack Seat Frame The Bycicle and its components...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This instruction manual contains three types of pointers – one providing important information about To start with, we’d like to provide you with some important information about your new DHM bicycle. your new bicycle and how to use it, a second referring to possible damage to property and the This could help you make the most of its benefits and avoid any possible risks.

  • Page 4: Legal Regulations

    Legal regulations Legal regulations line with the conditions of use. This always includes: • Carrying too much weight Before riding your bicycle on the road, you should inform yourself about the applicable national • Improper repairs of damage regulations in your specific country. In Germany, the applicable laws are the StVZO (German Road •...

  • Page 5: Before The First Ride

    Before the first ride Before and after every ride • Checking the wheels, which should be tensioned and trued as required • Oiling the chain and gear system • Checking that screws, bolts and quick releases are secure Check that the: •...

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Seat Height

    Setting up the seat height Setting up the handlebar position increasing amount of resistance after closing the lever about half way. If the component is not properly or insufficiently fastened, turn the opened When setting up or adjusting the position of your handlebars, it is vital to ob- quick release lever clockwise by half a revolution.

  • Page 7: Components Of The Bicycle

    For more information on operating and taking care If your DHM bicycle was supplied without the pedals pre-installed, these have to be attached with a of the brakes, please refer to the manufacturer information suitable wrench.

  • Page 8: Disc Brakes

    Components of the bicycle The factory set brakes have to be checked before the first ride. Bent brake lines should also be checked by a specialist immediately. To do this, please pull hard on both brake levers in standing and try to push the bicycle. The wheels Avoid contact with the brake fluid! It is corrosive and poisonous and is capable of damaging your should not turn.

  • Page 9: Frames With Rear Suspension

    PSI to bar. DHM bicycle. Don’t be surprised if the bicycle and seating position are different and if they feel different to what you are used to.

  • Page 10: Lights

    Bicycles weighing over 11 kg have to use approved (with official approval seals) dynamo-based If your DHM bicycle is equipped with disk wheels, trispokes or other specialist wheels, please read systems. Dynamos are fixed either laterally or as hub dynamos. Lateral dynamos may only be the instructions provided by the manufacturer carefully regarding their use and care.

  • Page 11: Parking Stands

    Bar ends If you fit your DHM bike with so-called “bar ends”, the handlebars have to be approved for this. Allow a specialist retailer to judge whether you are permitted to install bar ends and attach them yourself.

  • Page 12: Technology

    Technology General Safety Information Quick release WARNING What is a Quick release? It is a mechanism that uses a single quick release lever operation on the hub to enable the wheel to • This wheel is equipped with a quick release hub to facilitate installation and removal. Failure to be easily installed and removed.
  • Page 13 Technology How to fasten this quick release hub Move the quick release lever to the OPEN position and set the wheel so it firmly touches the interior of the fork end (See sketch below). Notes If the quick release lever can be easily pushed to the CLOSE position, this means the clamping strength is insufficient.
  • Page 14 Technology General Safety Information Removing the wheel WARNING – To avoid serious injuries: Move the quick release lever from the CLOSE position to the OPEN position. Loosen the adjusting nut, and then remove the wheel. • Improper use of your bicycle‘s brake system may result in a loss of control or an accident, which could lead to a severe injury.
  • Page 15 Technology Cable connection Replacement of the cartridge shoe Set the quick release lever to the closed position; then adjust the shoe clearance (as shown in the illustration below) and secure the cable. Remove the fixing bolt Centering of the brake Make a minor adjustment by using the centering adjustment bolt.
  • Page 16 Technology General Safety Information brake input and output. If the adjustment block is removed, the braking force will be dramatically increased, so that a high level of braking performance can be achieved from only a small amount of lever movement. Accordingly, normal braking operation may cause a greater-than-expected WARNING amount of braking force to be applied, which could make the bicycle fall forward, causing serious injury to the rider.
  • Page 17 Technology Adjust the balance with the spring tension adjustment screws. Setting up the brakes While holding the shoe against the rim, adjust the amount of shoe protrusion by changing over the washer B (thick or thin) so that dimension A is kept at 32 mm or more. Depress the brake lever about 10 times as far as the grip and check that everything is operating correctly and that the shoe clearance is correct before using the brakes.
  • Page 18 Technology General Safety Informatiojn Operation of rear derailleur lever WARNING • Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to riding the bike . Loose, worn or damaged parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano replacement parts.
  • Page 19 Technology Operation of front derailleur levers (FD-6700)
  • Page 20 Technology Installation of the brake cable...
  • Page 21 Technology...
  • Page 22 Technology General Safety Informatiojn NOTE: • In addition, if pedaling performance does not feel normal, check this once more. WARNING • Before riding the bicycle, check that there is no play or looseness in the connection. Also, be sure to retighten the crank arms and pedals at periodic intervals. •...
  • Page 23 Technology Front Drive System Gear shifting operation This release lever is equipped with a 2-way release mechanism which allows release operations to be carried out by either pushing or pulling the lever. Both lever (A) and lever (B) always return to the initial position when they are released after shifting. When operating one of the levers, always be sure to turn the crank arm at the same time.
  • Page 24 Technology If there is interference between the chain Tighten the outer casing adjustment barrel and front derailleur inner plate when the rear clockwise (1 or 2 turns). sprocket is shifted to the largest sprocket when the chainwheel is at the intermediate chainring position.
  • Page 25 Technology NOTE: Rear Drive System • If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts. • If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you should Gear shifting operation replace the derailleur.
  • Page 26 Technology SIS Adjustment...
  • Page 27 Technology General Safety Information WARNING – To avoid serious injuries • It is important to completely understand the operation of your bicycle‘s brake system. Improper use of your bicycle‘s brake system may result in a loss of control or an accident, which could lead to sever injury.
  • Page 28 Technology NOTE: Installation of the cassette joint to the hub • Use a wheel with 3x or 4x spoke lacing. Wheels with radial lacing cannot be used because the spokes and the wheel can be damaged when applying the brakes and brake noise can be generated.
  • Page 29 Technology Installation of the hub to the frame...
  • Page 30 Technology General Safety Information Narrow-type chain...

  • Page 31: Checks And Inspections

    Checks and inspections Checks and inspections After rides in rainy or muddy conditions: Clean the chain, gears and brakes, and apply oil to the chain. Please keep to the following inspection plan – it ensures that the most important checks are done at the best possible times.

  • Page 32: Fixing A Flat Tire

    Fixing a flat tire A note from the outset: In the case of side-pull rim brakes, you should open the release lever. Depending on the manufac- Whenever this instruction manual mentions cleaning fluid or oiling, then this never applies to the bra- turer, this is located either at the end of the brake arm or as a button (that you have to push) on the kes, brake pads, brake discs or the brake rims.

  • Page 33: Carbon Components

    Carbon components Carbon components Parts subject to wear There are parts of your bicycle that are subject to wear, depending on their function. You are howe- If you have a carbon frame or carbon components on your bicycle, you have purchased a product ver able to keep this wear to a minimum by increasing the regularity and care with which you clean that is particularly stable and light.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    This also applies for damage which was caused when making these changes or additions with When assembling carbon components you have to use the appropriate assembly paste! faulty workmanship. Using lubricants is not permitted in this case! We would like to wish you happy riding with your new DHM bicycle!

  • Page 35: Interesting Cycling Links

    Interesting cycling links Interesting cycling links What to consider when riding a pedelec! These links provide important information on your bicycle and its components. Manufacturers’ websites usually contain both important tips for how to use and set up your bicycle and its parts as well as many of the respective instruction manuals.
  • Page 36 What to consider when riding a pedelec! Please note that the parts of a pedelec are subject to higher levels of wear than a bicycle without an additional integrated motor. This is due to the heavier weight of the pedelec and higher average speed from the motor.
  • Page 38 HM Bike Consulting GmbH ch. des Prés 21 CH - 1279 Chavannes de Bogis www.hmbike.com...

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