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Page 1: ...USER MANUAL USER MANUAL PHONE 44 0 1291 639890 10AM 5PM MONDAY FRIDAY EMAIL HELP BLACKMOUNTAIN BIKE BM Manual 2019 KAPELhutto_COVER indd 1 28 11 2019 14 27...

Page 2: ...THE HANDLEBARS 22 23 SETTING UP FITTING THE FRONT WHEEL 24 SETTING UP INSERTING THE SEAT 25 SETTING UP PUTTING ON THE PEDALS 26 MODES AND MODE ADJUSTMENTS 27 MODE ONE SMALL PEDAL 28 MODE TWO LARGE PE...

Page 3: ...and bolts etc then we would advise you not to try this yourself and instead seek the advice of a qualified bike mechanic If you re unsure of anything covered in this manual there are further guides an...

Page 4: ...adhere to safety recommendations at all times and take note of these to allow for a safe and enjoyable experience WARNINGS CONTACT US PHONE 44 0 1291 639890 10AM 5PM MONDAY FRIDAY EMAIL HELP BLACKMOUN...

Page 5: ...44 0 1291 639890 10am 5pm Mon Friday We may not accept a return of the bike once it has been ridden Please see our returns information WARNING When adjusting the height of the seat always make sure th...

Page 6: ...ccept a bike as a return the bike must be in a new and saleable condition so we would expect the bike only to have been briefly test ridden on a clean dry surface for example and returned in all of it...

Page 7: ...d you don t have the tools or knowledge to fix it please contact us or take it to your nearest bike shop Before every ride it is worth checking all bolts are tight tyre pressures are suitable for the...

Page 8: ...y officially approved accessories and spares should be fitted to our bikes Always ensure your child wears an approved bicycle helmet whilst cycling You should check that the seat is the correct height...

Page 9: ...and grip will be drastically reduced in wet or muddy conditions Watch out for slippery leaves in winter and loose gravel Teach your child to corner slowly in such conditions As parent guardian you are...

Page 10: ...www blackmountain bike GETTING TO KNOW 11 Kapel_Hutto_Manual OCT2019ALv3 indd 11 28 11 2019 14 13...

Page 11: ...lancing confidence before pedalling and learning the gears KAP L can also be configured as a balance bike using our optional Balance Bike Kit KAP L is the ultimate bicycle for your child to develop th...

Page 12: ...dalling and learning the gears H TTO can also be configured as a balance bike using our optional Balance Bike Kit H TTO is the ultimate bicycle for your child to develop their riding on learning to ch...

Page 13: ...M BOLT CRANKS CRANKBOLTS CHAIN REAR CASSETTE REAR DERAILLEUR TYRE FRONT SPROCKET YOKE BOLT AND YOKE BOLT SLEEVE RIM SEAT POST CLAMP BUNGS REAR ARM SEAT POST SEAT TUBE MAIN IMAGE H TTO TRAIL INSET H TT...

Page 14: ...T WHEEL BOLTS SPOKES TYRE RIM DISC BRAKE ROTOR V BRAKE CALIPER FRONT OF REAR ARM FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER BUNGS SUSPENSION FORKS HEAD TUBE HEADSET GRIP TWIST SHIFTER BRAKE LEVER BRAKE CABLE GETTING TO...

Page 15: ...Black Mountain Bikes UP SCALE GO LOW OUR TERMS EXPLAINED MY SIZE DISC BRAKES V BRAKES UP RISE 16 Kapel_Hutto_Manual OCT2019ALv3 indd 16 28 11 2019 14 13...

Page 16: ...ke the change MY SIZE All of the bikes contact points are optimised for kids We use short reach easy pull Tektro brake levers with skinny 19mm handlebars and custom safety grips Our seat narrow Q Fact...

Page 17: ...TOP TUBE TOP TUBE BOLT BLACK TOP HAT BUSHING X 2 YOKE BOLT SLEEVE YOKE BOLT REAR ARM BOLT BLACK TOP HAT BUSHING X 4 REAR ARM SEAT TUBE BLACK TOP HAT BUSHING X 2 TOP TUBE BOLT SLEEVE TOP TUBE BOLT 18 K...

Page 18: ...SETTING UP YOUR GUIDE TO SETTING THE BIKE UP OUT OF THE BOX 19 Kapel_Hutto_Manual OCT2019ALv3 indd 19 28 11 2019 14 13...

Page 19: ...u ll also find the UP RISE stem extender to be fitted when you change the bike to LARGE mode It s a good idea to then store this manual and the tools back in the box as you ll need them again Finally...

Page 20: ...happy with their position tighten the 4 face plate bolts evenly ensuring an even gap between face plate and stem Tighten to 7Nm 5 2ft lb torque 01 02 04 03 TO DO THIS YOU WILL NEED THE 5MM HEX KEY YO...

Page 21: ...ork Now using the 5mm hex key tighten up the wheel bolts to 8Nm 5 9ft lb torque on each side checking that the wheel is evenly spaced between the forks V BRAKE MODELS ONLY Now reattach the brake squee...

Page 22: ...ke is new and before the pads have bedded in 01A Mountain bike disc brakes provide unrivaled stopping power in all conditions however it s important to bed in new pads and discs in order to bring them...

Page 23: ...hen close the quick release lever This should leave a slight imprint in your hand but no more Check the quick release clamp is tight enough by attempting to twist the saddle If it is not tight enough...

Page 24: ...has a reverse thread on it meaning that you need to turn it anti clockwise to tighten Be careful not to cross thread when first engaging with the thread in the crank Once you have threaded them on ful...

Page 25: ...26 MODES AND MODE ADJUSTMENTS YOUR GUIDE TO CHANGING BETWEEN MODES 26 Kapel_Hutto_Manual OCT2019ALv3 indd 26 28 11 2019 14 13...

Page 26: ...ike handling and control This offers the rider the chance to gain confidence and get used to the bike s wheel size geometry brakes and riding position earlier than a traditional bike with the same siz...

Page 27: ...om Small Mode to Large Mode by simply adjusting the UP SCALE frame and introducing the UP RISE stem we cover this later in the manual This increases the frame size reach and handlebar height making th...

Page 28: ...CONVERTING YOUR BIKE FROM MODE ONE TO MODE TWO MODES 1 2 29 Kapel_Hutto_Manual OCT2019ALv3 indd 29 28 11 2019 14 13...

Page 29: ...guide of when to make this size change is when your child either looks too cramped on the bike or if they have raised the saddle more than half of its maximum height WHAT In the first stage you will...

Page 30: ...ny way when everything is tightened correctly to the recommended torque If it does stop and check that everything is tight Torque settings are provided throughout this manual and summarised on page 48...

Page 31: ...k on the front end of the rear arm with something like a clean cloth Using both the 5mm hex keys loosen and then remove the top tube bolt Allow the front end of the rear arm to drop a little REMOVE TO...

Page 32: ...d place them in the rear set of bolt holes in the front end of the top tube Reposition the rear arm so that its bolt holes line up with these and then put the front top tube bolt in place and tighten...

Page 33: ...ting upwards so that the stem extender raises the height of the handlebar Insert the four new bolts included with the stem extender through the stem extender into the original stem body It is importan...

Page 34: ...andlebars to centralise them then adjust the angle by rolling them slightly backwards or forwards TIGHTEN THE STEM FACE PLATE When you are happy with the position of the handlebar tighten the stem fac...

Page 35: ...36 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 Kapel_Hutto_Manual OCT2019ALv3 indd 36 28 11 2019 14 13...

Page 36: ...ly into the left and right fork dropouts then re tighten the left and right wheel bolts see page 22 Check that the ends of the wheel axle are properly seated in both left and right dropouts Check that...

Page 37: ...olt with one of the 5mm hex keys while pushing the other side this will often free up the bolt If this fails loosen all the other frame bolts and use the same method again If this too fails thread the...

Page 38: ...fade ADVANCED ADJUSTMENTS This manual covers the basic adjustment and assembly procedures for the bike It does not cover the more complex adjustments such as steering or advanced brake adjustment Thes...

Page 39: ...6Nm 4 4ft lb torque Before you remove a brake pad note the sequence of the washers and when replacing the pad make sure you maintain the correct sequence of washers If you are unsure please contact us...

Page 40: ...split pin out of the caliper and gently push the pads out of the caliper Ensure the pad adjusters are wound out for maximum clearance see above and insert the new pads and pad holder Then replace spl...

Page 41: ...n to a higher gear smaller cog after changing gear on the shifter then turn the barrel adjuster clockwise in to the derailleur or shifter Try half a turn at a time and re test For further gear tuning...

Page 42: ...ube depending on the conditions ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE GEARS WARNING Only back pedal slowly and avoid trapping hands or fingers in the rotating parts Extreme care must be taken not to touch disc rotor...

Page 43: ...s This allows the suspension to activate maximising traction and therefore rider confidence The fork uses an air spring to provide smooth adjustable bump absorption across a variety of rider weights Y...

Page 44: ...and should be possible by hand Now the valve is exposed screw the shock pump on to the valve all the way This only needs to be finger tight like the tyre valve SET THE PRESSURE AND GO Use the pressur...

Page 45: ...wear towards the marked wear line on V brakes or towards the metal backing plate on disc brake pads Like any mechanical device a bicycle and its components are subject to wear and stress Different mat...

Page 46: ...ND BRAKE CABLE PINCH BOLT STEM AND HANDLEBARS ARE TIGHT GRIPS WELL FITTING AND HANDLEBAR ENDS ARE NOT EXPOSED CRANKS ROTATE FREELY AND SMOOTHLY CRANK BOLTS AND PEDALS ARE TIGHT SEAT IS TIGHT CLEAN AND...

Page 47: ...he ground Does anything sound feel or look loose Do a visual and tactile inspection of the whole bike Are there any loose parts or accessories If so secure them If you re not sure contact us or seek h...

Page 48: ...E KAPEL 18 GEOMETRY H TTO 20 GEOMETRY H TTO DISC 20 GEOMETRY EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE SEATED REACH SEATED REACH SEATED REACH SEATED REACH WHEELBASE...

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