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BICYCLE ASSEMBLY  

 

Your bike comes approximately 95% assembled.  
 
Although assembly requires just a few steps, we strongly suggest that you have your local bike 
shop professional do this for you. 
 
Once the bicycle is assembled and before your first ride, please be sure to read the manual 
completely. 
 

WARNING: 

Bicycling can be a hazardous activity even under the best of 

circumstances. Proper assembly and maintenance of this bicycle is your 
responsibility, as it helps reduce the risk of injury. Riding a bicycle which is 
improperly assembled or maintained can result in possible injury or death. 

 

BEFORE YOU START 

 
Review these instructions completely. Note that the directions left, right, front and rear are used 
here as seen by a rider while seated on the bicycle. 
 

TOOLS 

 
You will need the following tools:  

 

scissors/knife 

 

15mm pedal wrench 

 

6mm metric hex wrench 

 

screwdriver 

 

PREPARATION 

 
Review this manual in its entirety. 
 
Remove the bicycle and parts box from the shipping box. Check to make sure that no parts 
remain in the box. 
 
If unattached, carefully remove the front wheel, which is attached to the side of the bicycle for 
shipping. 
 
Carefully remove all other packing material from the bicycle. This includes all zip ties, axle caps 
and material protecting the frame. You can cut the zip ties with scissors, a knife, or with wire 
cutters.  

Summary of Contents for ABUELA

Page 1: ...ABUELO ABUELA Need help Call us 1 800 220 3420 ...

Page 2: ...n BEFORE YOU BEGIN IS YOUR BIKE THE RIGHT SIZE Allow between one and five inches of clearance when straddling the bicycle top tube If your bicycle is too large or too small for you you may lose control and fall TOOLS You will need the following tools scissors knife 15mm pedal wrench 6mm metric hex wrench screwdriver ...

Page 3: ...l It is to function as a basic introduction to safety and assembly Special note for parents As a parent or guardian you are responsible for the activities and safety of your minor child and that includes making sure that the bicycle is properly fitted to the child that it is in good repair and safe operating condition that you and your child have learned and understand the safe operation of the bi...

Page 4: ...in possible injury or death BEFORE YOU START Review these instructions completely Note that the directions left right front and rear are used here as seen by a rider while seated on the bicycle TOOLS You will need the following tools scissors knife 15mm pedal wrench 6mm metric hex wrench screwdriver PREPARATION Review this manual in its entirety Remove the bicycle and parts box from the shipping b...

Page 5: ...ntrol and fall INSTALL THE PEDALS WARNING Improperly installed and tightened pedals can work loose damaging the bicycle and causing possible serious injury or death to the rider Please verify the threads of each pedal are pre greased before installation If the pedal threads are not greased apply a small amount of lithium grease before installation Look for the letter L or R on the side or end of e...

Page 6: ...se lever is more difficult to tighten If the quick release requires more tightening unlock the quick release and continue to rotate the quick release lever while holding the bolt opposite the lever until the quick release mechanism is appropriately tightened Repeat if necessary WARNING Riding with an improperly tightened seat post can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control ...

Page 7: ... can cause a failure at a much lower load A BICYCLE CAN NOT PROTECT YOU IN AN ACCIDENT Bicycles are not designed to withstand every situation In a crash or impact it is not uncommon for the bicycle to have damage and for you to fall If you fall your bicycle cannont prevent injury Cars have bumpers seat belts air bags and crumple zones Bicycles do not so even a fall at slow speed or an impact with ...

Page 8: ...re where your feet are placed on a bicycle control and safety demand that your feet be secure on the pedals Make sure accessories are compatible and safe To make your bicycle more personally useful you may choose to change parts or add accessories Not all parts or accessories are compatible or safe If you choose to add accessories read any instructions that are supplied with those accessories befo...

Page 9: ...often inaccurate Excessive pressure can cause the tire to explode or fail Use a hand operated pump with an appropriate gauge CHECK THE BRAKES WARNING If your brakes are not working properly you can lose control and fall Inspect the brakes thoroughly before every ride and do not ride the bicycle until any problem has been corrected Squeeze each brake lever toward the handlebar to make sure the brak...

Page 10: ...sceptible to injury even from the slightest contact but wearing a helmet that meets appropriate safety testing standards may help prevent injury Helmets should be removed when not riding the bicycle If the helmet is caught or stuck on or between objects the wearer could choke Eye protection and appropriate cycling clothes are also recommended Wear light bright or reflective clothing especially at ...

Page 11: ...to your wheels it could cause you to lose control or crash It could also get caught in your spokes or chain possibly damaging your bicycle Watch the cars you are preparing to pass If a car suddenly enters your lane or someone unexpectedly opens the door of a parked car you could be involved in a serious accident Mount a horn or bell on your bicycle and use it to alert others of your approach Be ca...

Page 12: ... pressure may force water into the bearings As with anything mechanical every part of a bicycle has a limited useful life due to wear Avoid riding in a manner that is beyond the design of your bicycle and avoid riding practices that increase stress and fatigue Do not use unsafe riding practices Do not ride no hands The slightest road imperfection could initiate a wheel shimmy or cause the front wh...

Page 13: ...PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES PROPERTY DAMAGE OR ECONOMIC LOSSES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you EXCLUSIONS THE ABOVE WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF THE BICYCLE IS USED FOR OTHER THAN NORMAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT...

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Page 15: ...ecured to your bike Please follow these instructions carefully to make sure your skirt net is securely attached to your rear fender Please check your skirt net before every ride and make the following adjustments as needed First check to make sure each band is hooked securely to the rear fender Once secured check the tension on each band to make sure there is sufficient tension to maintain a secur...

Page 16: ...rrier If you need to adjust the tension of one of the elastic bands 1 pull excess material through the clipping band on the hook eyelet After adjusting the tension 2 secure the position of the elastic by crimping the clipping band with pliers 1 Pull excess elastic banding 2 crimp clipping band ...

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