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A Word on Safety

Bicycles are a lot of fun, but not free of hazards. Please

always ride safely!

• Always wear a helmet.

• Follow the rules of the road, and be courteous.

• Use front and rear lights after dark.

• Dress appropriately for the weather and the season, and

visability.

• Always carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump and a tool kit.

• Keep your bicycle in good shape.

• Check your tire pressure before every ride.

• Make sure all quick releases are secure!

• Have your bicycle routinely serviced for trouble-free travels.

Your Tools

All Bike Friday travel bicycles are delivered with a com-

bination 5/6mm S-wrench. This wrench should get your

new bike on the road (along with the provided pedal

wrench). Pack it with your tire repair kit so that you

always have it handy.
All bikes ordered with a TravelCase

™

suitcase also come with a

tool pouch. In the tool pouch you will find some cotton gloves to

keep your hands clean, a folding tool set, a pedal/axle nut wrench

(15mm), and a 4mm ball-end driver. The ball-end driver is perfect

for mounting bottle cages, racks, and other accessories.

We encourage you to

learn how to work on

your own bike. If you

are not familiar with

bicycle maintenance,

consider taking a local

class. It will improve

your confidence and

self-sufficiency as you

venture across the globe.

Summary of Contents for All-Packa

Page 1: ...et New World Tourist Pocket Rocket Pro Diamond Llama All Packa Bantom Green Gear Cycling Inc 3364 W 11th Ave Eugene OR 97402 800 777 0258 USA Canada 1 541 687 0487 Int l 1 541 687 0403 Fax www bikefriday com info bikefriday com 9 14 22 ...

Page 2: ...enced on the packing instructions in your welcome packet before you assemble your new Bike Friday travel bicycle You will find your new bicycle simple and reliable anywhere you go More Information To check out our products find other useful information discover Bike Friday events and Yak with other Bike Friday owners on the bulletin board go to our main web site at www bikefriday com Or just call ...

Page 3: ...s 12 Open Quick Release Front Brake 13 Install Front Wheel 15 Install Stem 16 Handlebars 18 Seat Post Saddle 19 Install Pedals 20 Packing Pedals Seat Post 21 Remove Front Wheel 22 Remove Handlebars 23 Add Packing Materials 24 Fold Frame 25 Place Bike in Case 26 Handlebars 27 Wheels 28 Accessories 29 Quick Fold 31 Fit Stem Optional 35 Trouble Shooting 36 Bike Friday Service 37 Travel Tips 38 Warran...

Page 4: ...ll Bike Friday travel bicycles are delivered with a com bination 5 6mm S wrench This wrench should get your new bike on the road along with the provided pedal wrench Pack it with your tire repair kit so that you always have it handy All bikes ordered with a TravelCase suitcase also come with a tool pouch In the tool pouch you will find some cotton gloves to keep your hands clean a folding tool set...

Page 5: ...e Quick Release Front Derailleur Seat Stays Cassette Cogs Rim Rear Derailleur Chain Stays Bottom Bracket Hinge Frame between cranks on bottom bracket shell Bottom Bracket Chain Ring Crank Arm Mono Tube Fork Front Brake Head Set lower Head Tube Head Set upper Anatomy of a Bike Friday Bicycle Brake Levers Shift Levers Handlebar Height Adjustment Safety Button ...

Page 6: ... operation PLEASE study these directions carefully If you are still unclear on their operation call us or contact your favorite local bike shop before you ride Using a Quick Release Quick Release Operation A quick release is a simple cam with a lever that swings through an arc that is square to the axle As the lever moves the cam clamps the wheel to the frame or secures the frame joint It is not a...

Page 7: ...rame or the frame joint closed position the QR lever so that it is in line with the axle Then turn the knurled nut on the other side clock wise until it is snug When the QR is properly adjusted you should be able to freely swing the QR lever for the first half of its arc at which point the lever should offer resistance Fig 1 Quick release operation 2 Continue Closing QR Using the palm of your hand...

Page 8: ... a better way of stowing your accesso ries and we encourage you to experiment If you discover a par ticularly good way of doing things let us know Some of our best ideas have come from members of the Bike Friday family If you encounter difficulties assembling your bike and the manual and video do not help please call us Our goal is to get you on the road so that you can enjoy your custom made Bike...

Page 9: ...ipped travel bicycle 2 Crush Protector The crush protector is a PVC dowel with a couple of flat caps on the ends This piece is a critical bit of packing material it spans the case so that luggage dropped on top of your bike is supported by the dowel and not your bike The caps are lightly pressed on just pull the top cap off Don t worry if the dowel comes out and the bottom cap is still in the case...

Page 10: ...e is a colored felt bag with a cord around it Inside you should find a folding tool set with all of the Allen wrenches and screwdrivers you will need to assemble your bike a pair of cotton gloves to keep your hands clean and a 4mm ball end driver Note You will also find a combination 5 6mm S wrench included with your bike for quick road side adjustments Fig 5 The tool pouch 6 Stand Up Bike Frame A...

Page 11: ...ly Unfolding 9 Secure Seat Mast With the seat mast upright close the quick release You may be concerned about hav ing a folding bicycle secured with one quick release how ever your Bike Friday bicycle has been carefully designed so that your weight tightens this joint The quick release simply makes the bike easier to carry Remove packing materials from frame Fig 9 Secure seat mast 8 Unfold Seat Ma...

Page 12: ...e lower seat tube If you bought a case with your bike the seat mast will be the painted tube except for titanium which is unpainted in a labeled felt bag This configuration allows a great deal of adjustment in saddle height for different sized riders with the same bike However there is a minimum insertion mark on the seat mast at least the bottom four inches of the seat mast should always be insid...

Page 13: ...Quick release spring and nut 14 Open Front Brake To install your front wheel you will need to open the front brake to allow the tire to pass by the brake shoes If your bike is equipped with a caliper brake simply move the small lever to the up position Fig 14 Opening caliper brake Fig 16 V brake 16 Operating V Brakes If your bike is equipped with V brakes start by pressing the brake arms together ...

Page 14: ...and then push the noodle holder down C There is a slot in the end of the noodle holder for the brake cable to slip out Fig 17 Pull out noodle from holder A A B C 19 Brake Barrel Adjuster To add some more brake cable slack you can turn the barrel adjuster on the brake lever The barrel adjuster is the knurled bolt that the cable housing goes through as it enters the brake lever Turn this adjuster cl...

Page 15: ...eated in the fork drop outs 22 Close V Brake Close the V brake in the reverse order of opening it Press both arms together A and insert the noodle B into the noodle holder C The end of the noodle has a bullet shaped tip that should be inside the holder but just sticking through the cable keyhole Fig 21 Close V brake A A C B 21 Reconnect V Brake If you have a V brake before closing it check to make...

Page 16: ...ssed A final check can be done after the rest of the bike is assembled Fig 22 Proper noodle tip position 24 Mount Stem Slide bottom of stem into the fork steerer tube aligning the safety button with the hole on the stem riser Gently press the stem all the way down and listen for the safety but ton to click into place 23 Stem Safety Button Install the safety button in the steer tube before installi...

Page 17: ...e certain this bolt is tight before riding your bike For additional instructions see the Fit Stem section Fig 26 Adjustable stem Assembly Install Stem 25 Tighten Stem Tighten the quick release securely It is normally irrelevant whether the lever is on the left or right side of the stem how ever a few stem collars only accept the quick release from one direction Also some stem models i e Pocket Roc...

Page 18: ...mp has two bolts tighten both alternately Now is a good time to double check your steering system Try stand ing in front of your bike with the front wheel between your legs and then push pull and twist the bars and stem to make certain everything is secure Fig 29 Tighten handlebar clamp 28 Set Handlebars With the handlebars in the stem press them firmly together to ensure they are fully seated Som...

Page 19: ...t thread directions The right pedal has a right hand thread and the left pedal has a left hand thread Thread the right pedal in a clockwise direction thread the left pedal in a counter clockwise direction Pedals are usually stamped with a R or L on the pedal axle near the threads A little grease is always a good idea on pedal threads Fig 32 Check pedals for threading 31 Tighten Seat Post Whenever ...

Page 20: ...o fit the bike in the case So check your tire pressure for proper inflation Under inflated tires not only wear faster and are more prone to flats but they also add drag Be sure to carry at least the 5 6mm S wrench with you for quick road side adjustments If you have the folding tool take it with you You will probably want to stop and adjust saddle height and perhaps a few other items during your f...

Page 21: ...velCase suit case only The right pedal un threads in a count er clockwise direction and the left pedal un threads in a clockwise direction Remember that both pedals turn toward the rear of the bike Place both pedals in the felt bag labeled pedals and set aside Fig 2 Remove pedals loosen in oppo site direction for left pedal 3 Remove Seat Post Loosen the seat mast clamp ing collar and remove the se...

Page 22: ...ogether A and then pull the elbow shaped noodle out and up B while pushing the noodle holder down C There is a slot in the end of the noodle holder for the brake cable to slip out If you have disc brakes there is nothing to disengage Fig 4 Open brake arms V brake A A B C Packing Remove Front Wheel 6 Install Fork Spreader Slip the fork spreader between the drop outs on the fork and lightly tighten ...

Page 23: ...mp bolt two bolts or four bolts Let the bars hang to the side for now On bicycles equipped with flat or H bars there will be a small button head screw in the center of the clamp Do not loosen or remove this screw It holds the black sleeve in the stem Fig 7 Remove handlebars 10 Adjustable Stem If you have an adjustable stem or a fit stem leave the middle bolt tight to keep your stem height set prop...

Page 24: ...nyl tube Front wheel disc brake rotor cover see picture below Your own bike may have other pieces These will be labeled according to where they go Generally there is extra room in the case to accom modate some accessories such as shoes clothing and perhaps a helmet As you travel with your bike and gain experience in your own customized packing pro cess you may discover that some of the original pi...

Page 25: ...rame rather than fold forward Loosen the quick release or loosen bolt remove seat mast and place the mast in the supplied felt bag and set aside Fig 12 Easy pack seat mast removal Packing Fold Frame 13 Fold Your Bike To fold your bike turn your fork to the left 90 degrees while picking up the bike by the mono tube With new bikes the rear end hinge may be a bit stiff and require either a light shak...

Page 26: ...cap in the bottom middle of the case at this point Fig 14 Bike orientation in case Packing Place Bike in Case 15 Optional Insert Trailer If you purchased a TravelTrailer with your bicy cle the trailer in the yellow felt sleeve fits best under neath the bike in the case You will have to partially lift out the bike to accomplish this Note that the long sec tion is in the bottom front of the case und...

Page 27: ...Place Saddle Put the saddle in the front right corner of the case with the nose pointing up to 12 o clock and the large end of the saddle against the front of the case The seat post should slide under the rear wheel pointing at the cassette cogs Check that the seat post is not lifting the frame Fig 16 Saddle and seat post position Saddle Seat Post 17 Place Handlebars If you have flat bars or H bar...

Page 28: ...e case Watch that the hub s axle does not rub against part of the rear end of your frame reposi tion if necessary Also make certain that the large end of the saddle does not push the wheel up too much Note Although it is not necessary to deflate tires prior to air travel large MTB tires may need to have some air let out for easier packing Fig 20 Front wheel placement 21 Second Trailer Wheel Now pl...

Page 29: ...in any open spot in the case Fig 22 Stem position Stem 23 GD Folding Rear Rack If you have a Bike Friday GD Folding Rear Rack fold the rack and put it in the yellow felt bag The rack fits best under the front wheel Fig 23 GD Folding Rear Rack 24 Front Rack If you have a front rack dis assemble the rack and put it in the yellow felt bag The front rack should lay flat on top of the bike to the left ...

Page 30: ...help keep the bike from bouncing around If you cannot close the lid check that the front wheel and trailer tires are properly positioned and are not too high Finally you should be able to feel that the crush protector is the highest point of the case Fig 27 Close TravelCase 25 Insert Crush Protector You should have placed one of the crush protector flanges into the bottom of the case soon after th...

Page 31: ...are still riding and coming to a stop antic ipating a quick fold You will want the chain in the middle cog in the rear If you have a front derailleur with two or more chain rings in front shift the chain into the small chain ring Fig 2 Shift into middle cog 3 Set Crank Arms Level Turn your crank arms until the left crank arm is pointing forward and the cranks are level Fig 3 Left crank arm pointin...

Page 32: ...emove the stem so that it s loose but not out Fig 4 Loosen stem quick release 5 Open Frame QR Open the quick release on your frame Fig 5 Loosen frame quick release 6 Lift Bike Pick up your bike by the seat mast so that the rear end swings around and under the bike New bikes may be a bit stiff to fold You might have to lightly shake the bike or push the rear wheel down to start the fold Fig 6 Lift ...

Page 33: ...the stem and it should just lift out of your frame with the quick release open Fig 8 Remove stem 9 Fold Seat Mast Fold the seat mast forward until it is next to the mono tube We use nylon water bottle cages so that you can gently bend the cage to the side to accommodate the seat mast If you have the Easy Pack seat mast loosen the clamp or quick release and lift up to remove it Fig 9 Fold seat mast...

Page 34: ... you carry it If you have a TravelBag place the bike in it now and zip it shut Fig 11 Seat mast strap Quick Fold 12 Unfolding Your Bike Friday Bicycle Unfolding your bike into riding condition is just the reverse of these steps Before you ride your bike again double check to make cer tain that all of the quick releases are secure and that the alignment snap button is properly engaged with the slot...

Page 35: ...lied FedEx box along with the infor mation card The only essential details are your name address and bike color Once you have the stem boxed up and the card filled out call FedEx at 800 463 3339 to arrange a pick up It normally takes about two weeks to complete your new Custom Ultra light Stem If you need a quicker turnaround for a trip or event let us know on the card or call us to arrange for ex...

Page 36: ... steel bolts that attach your rack to your bicycle use one of the most common thread sizes available today If you loosen one of these small bolts you will most likely find replacement hard ware locally The thread size for the rack water bottle cage derailleur and brake cable clamp bolts is a metric 5mm x 0 8mm The thread size for many of the frame parts and the front rack cross bar is a slightly l...

Page 37: ...ity it provides Then at least once a year and before any major tour take your bike back to your local shop for another tune up to be sure that it runs smoothly After a few years of use and a few thousand miles of riding you may notice that the decals on your bike are starting to look worn and the paint has some scratches Perhaps your bike doesn t ride as smoothly as it used to and the local bike s...

Page 38: ...cking your TravelCase With some practice it is quite possible to get a tremendous amount of gear into your TravelCase however this only obscures the inspectors view and they will deconstruct your carefully packed case Consider using extra straps bungee cords or toe straps to bundle the packed bike This way an inspector can remove the bike as one piece look it over and replace it into the case quic...

Page 39: ...work for you and in order for your bicycle to work well it should fit We ll need some help from you to ensure that your new Bike Friday fits you well specifically by providing us with the measurements of your best fitting bike if you own a bike that fits well and a description of how you feel on this bike Additionally you will be asked for some personal measurements with a required accuracy with i...

Page 40: ... must be made through Green Gear Cycling or an authorized dealer Proof of purchase is required This warranty covers bicycles and components purchased outside of the United States only if purchased through an authorized Green Gear Cycling dealer This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear improper assembly or maintenance or installation of parts or accessories not originally in tended or comp...

Page 41: ...ke advantage of this guarantee you must receive a Return Authorization Number from the Service Department 800 777 0258 service bikefriday com within 30 calendar days of your receipt of your bike of your intent to return the bike and we must receive it within 35 calendar days of you taking delivery of the bike The sizing of the pre owned bicycles are limited by their current construction Bike Frida...

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