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Special parts 

Universal parts 

Folding frame, Frame latch, Frame latch buckle, 

single stem, double-stem, stem latch, 

stem latch buckcle, patch.  

pedal, kickstand, freewheel, chain, crankset, 

rim, front axle, rear axle, seatpost clamp, 

carrier, mudguard 

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Page 1: ...JIFO QUICK RELEASE BIKE MANUAL www dahonbikes com ...

Page 2: ...manual Please see your dealer for all service repairs or maintenance 01 Wheel 02 Chain Tensioner 03 Chain 04 Crank Set 05 Pedals 06 Seat tube 07 eat post 08 Saddle 16 Brake levers 09 Frame 10 Fork 11 Front Brake 12 Rear Brake 13 Headset 14 Handlepost 15 Handlebar 8 7 6 1 2 4 3 5 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 ...

Page 3: ...rranty Claim 7 Other Notice Items 8 Torque Values Riding Safety Brake Adjusting and Brake Pad Changing Advice 6 Warranty Service Intervals 1 Break in Period 2 After Every Long Hard Ride or After 10 to 20 Hours of Riding 1 Brake Controls and Features 2 How Brakes Work C Shifting Gears 1 How a Derailleur Drive Train Works 2 Shifting Gears 3 Shifting the Rear Derailleur 4 Shifting the Front Derailleu...

Page 4: ...ize yourself with the laws of the area where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws Rider s weight and luggage should not exceed 105kg 230lbs Do you know how to correctly operate your wheel quick releases Check Section 4 A 1 and 4 A 2 to make sure Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle and cause serious injury or ...

Page 5: ...re slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under normal dry conditions See also Section 4 B WARNING It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws where you ride and to comply with all applicable laws including properly equipping yourself and your bike as the law requires Observe all local bicycle laws and regulations Observe regulations about bicycl...

Page 6: ...o pick up andreflectors car lights and streetlights in a way that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility check and be sure you comply with all local laws about night riding and take the following strongly recommended additional precautions Purchase and install a generator or battery powered head and taillight that meet...

Page 7: ...Small changes in saddle position can have a substantial effect on performance and comfort To find your best saddle position make only one adjustment at a time NOTE If your bicycle has a suspension seat post periodically ask your dealer to check it NOTE Your dealer can also change the angle of the of handlebar or bar end extensions Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the mos...

Page 8: ...l rim in the fork move the quick release lever upwards and swing it into the CLOSED position The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel With the right amount of force the lever should make a clear embossed mark on the sur face of the fork If the lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position parallel to the fork blade return the lever to the OPEN position Then...

Page 9: ...ful Exercise particular care when using them Disc brakes can get extremely hot with extended use Be careful not to touch a disc brake until it has had plenty of time to cool See the manufacturer s instructions for operation and care of your brakes If you do not have manufacturer instructions call your dealer or the brake manufacturer 08 NOTE In the UK and Japan the right lever controls the front b...

Page 10: ...the gear cluster to a larger sprocket results in a downshift Moving the chain from the smaller sprocket on the chain rings to a larger sprocket results in what is called an upshift In order for the derailleur to move the chain from one sprocket to another the rider must be pedaling forward Shifting the Rear Derailleur Your multi speed bicycle will have a derailleur drive train an internal gear hub...

Page 11: ... to shift gears in sequence Instead the starting gear which is right for your level of ability a gear which is hard enough for quick acceleration but easy enough to let you start from a stop without wobbling and experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the different gear combinations At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles hazards or other traffic until you ve ...

Page 12: ...tep 2 important before folding the bike you must open the quick release lever that holds the seat tube the larger lever where the frame meets the seat tube as picture Step 1 turn the left crank between horizontal and 30 degree Bracket Step 3 Pull up on the frame quick release cover and rotate it 90 degrees as picture Step 4 To fold handlebars down rotate the plastic safety retaining devise at base...

Page 13: ...til close to frame Right hand holding Position Left hand holding Position Pulling upper is prohibited Pulling upper is prohibited Left hand pushing direction Right hand pushing direction Picture 5 a Picture 5 d Picture 5 b Push it down with right hand Pull it up with left hand Seat tube Dust Middle tube Picture 5 c After riding the bike for a period of time dust is likely to slip into the gap betw...

Page 14: ...ckwise so brake levers are aligned with stem flat to the front wheel and close the quick release properly as picture For specific operation directions please read Handlebar Adjustable Set Use To remove the pedals pinch quick release on inside of crank arm Slide pedal outwards and insert into one of the holes in the block attached to rear triangle by seatpost as pictures 8 a and 8 b Press Position ...

Page 15: ...le Lift bike with both hands and rotate the frame as the weight of the bike unfolds itself as picture c Red round Force direction Take off the pedals from rear triangular block Right Hand Holding Position Left Hand Holding Position Picture 3 a pulling pulling Step 1 Remove each pedal from the rear triangle block and properly insert into the holes at the end of each crank arm until it locks When fu...

Page 16: ...ion please read Seatpost Height Adjustment Please keep the triangle of the tab on the lid facing the front then press it down and buckle it Step 3 Align stem with handlebars and close stem quick release lever Rotate the plastic safety retaining devise at base of stem about 20 degrees clockwise to cover lever and hold it closed as picture Step 4 Rotate the frame quick release cover until is slides ...

Page 17: ...fessional adjustment 16 Handlebar Adjustable Set Use Step 3 After adjusting the position as needed close the latch handle to original position And lock on the handlebar You can rotate the handlebars forward and backwards to adjust them to suit the riders height and preference The following instructions show how the handlebar adjustment works Step 1 Open the latch handle to the position as picture ...

Page 18: ...e Binodal stem allows the rider to adjust the handlebar height easily The integrated groove in the handlepost will automatically keep the handlebar in the proper vertical position with the bikes frame The distance mark in the handlepost will let the rider know specific height he she should adjust the handlebar to Step 1 Pull the latch handle so the latch opens Step 2 Adjust the handlepost to the h...

Page 19: ...rent the adjustment methods of two versions of stem connectors are basically same Please check which version your stem connector is then adjust the connector latch as the instruction The instruction in the manual shows how the stem connector is adjusted For the headset adjustment instruction please read Headset adjustment Different version stem connectors Open Close Stem connector adjustable set u...

Page 20: ...rew and place a small drop of Loctite 222 or Loctite 242 on the threads of this screw Then replace the stem clamp screw Headset Adjustment Your headset should be cheched periodically If there is play or looseness in the fork or handle post the headset may need to be adjusted A properly adjusted headset eliminates play or loose ness while allowing the handlebars to be tumed easily The following ins...

Page 21: ...y ride please carefully check that the frame connector is properly adjusted The frame connector must be adjusted regularly If there is a gap or the frame joint is loose then the frame connector must be adjusted When properly adjusted the frame joint will lock together and hold very tight You can feel the frame is very strong Round Connector Lock or loosen the connector by 4mm roof cover bolt and 5...

Page 22: ...t Height Move the seat post up and down so the saddle can be easily adjusted according to the rider s height or preference The following instruction indicates how you adjust the seat post Lock on the middle tube clamp latch Close the seat quick release properly Step 1 The hand holds the saddle Open the seat quick release Step 2 Adjust the saddle according to the rider s height or preference ...

Page 23: ...ically on weight while at the same time allowing the maximum in saddle adjust ability to the rider The saddle can be moved forward and backward on the rail while the tilt can be adjusted up or down as well Step 1 Loosen the Kore I Beam seat rail clamp with a 4mm Allen wrench Step 4 Adjust the fore and aft position Step 3 Adjust the tilt of the saddle Step 2 Fit the saddle onto the rails Step 5 Tig...

Page 24: ...r wheels Remember that the Jetstream fork and frame must be bound together so the wheels will roll Raise the folded bikes seatpost and saddle approximately 305mm 12 inches and tilt or angle the folded bike towards you Then simply push the bicycle forward This conveyance method is perfect for travel from parking lots to a bus train or airplane terminal and transition from rough tarmac or driveways ...

Page 25: ... adjustment or maintenance may damage bikes or result in the serious accident of injury or death 24 Service Interval Some service and maitenance can and should be performed by the owner and requires no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual The following are examples of the type of service you should perform yourself All other service maintenance and repair should be pe...

Page 26: ...o five hours of hard off road use or about 10 15 hours of on road or more casual off road use But if you think something is wrong with the bike take it to your dealer before riding it again After Every Long Hard Ride If the bike has been exposed to water or grit or at least every 100 miles clean it by wiping it clean and lightly oil the chain with a dry Teflon lubrication or a synthetic based chai...

Page 27: ... rod to ensure zero clearance between rear triangle block and slip pipe front and rear connectors Step 4 Tighten the nut in the bottom of the front connecting rod with a 10mm open end wrench Step 5 Tighten the nut on the top of the front connecting rod with a 10mm open end wrench NO 1 NOTE Adjust the front connecting rod with 10mm open end wrench Front Connecting Rod Loosen Tighten Rear Triangle B...

Page 28: ...that is against the main tube Step 4 Turn and adjust rear magnetic button Step 3 Loosen the locknut on the rear wheel with a 15mm open end wrench Step 5 Loosen the locknut with 2 sets of open end wrenches in 10mm NO 2 NOTE After fold adjust nylon limit column and magnetic buckle assembly with 2 sets of open end 10mm wrenches and 1 set of 15mm ...

Page 29: ...d metal receptor Step 8 Tighten the nut with 2 sets of open end wrenches in 10mm Step 10 Tighten the nut with a 10mm open end wrench Step 9 Tighten the nut on the rear wheel with a 15mm open end wrench metal receptor Step 6 Turn and adjust the round metal receptor metal receptor metal receptor Magnetic button ...

Page 30: ...sions of such as ride number size or weight and other load operating precautions etc Not in accordance with maintenance manual for proper maintenance Collision accidents or misuse Ride in the wrong place for bikes lease or non valid use under no permit Force majeure Other stores that Dahon do not warrant the stores repair Modified or changed the original spec color and the original brand of non sp...

Page 31: ...rol the speed and easier lose the control of the bike f you want to determine you can slow the speed down in a rainy day and safety please keep the speed lower than general weather and brake slowly earlier If the frame or stem quick release are adjusted too loose Rider may fall down or and get injured The folding place also maybe serious damaged If too tight it will damage the latch bolt Before ri...

Page 32: ...w 10mm Dahon handlepost clamp screw 6mm Stem steer tube binder bolts threadless headset Dahon threadless infinite adjustable stem h bar clamp Dahon threadless infinite adjustable stem rear stem clamp Stem handlebar clamp 1 or 2 binder bolts Stem handlebar clamp 4 binder bolts MTB bar ends alloy MTB bar ends magnesium Seat rail binder Kore I beam rail clamp 31 Handlebar Headset Saddle and Seat Post...

Page 33: ...lt one key release Truvativ Bottom bracket adjustable type Bottom bracket cartridge type 53 60 55 80 18 35 350 55 55 70 61 69 63 92 21 40 402 5 63 63 81 6 6 8 6 2 9 2 4 39 5 6 2 6 2 7 9 32 Brake Rim and Disc and Brake Lever Component in lbs Newton Meters Nm kgf cm 307 300 395 44 60 107 125 610 700 435 610 353 345 454 51 69 123 144 702 805 500 702 34 7 33 9 44 6 5 6 8 12 1 14 1 68 9 79 1 49 1 68 9 ...

Page 34: ...ar axle nuts to frame non quick release type wheels Formulas for converting to other torque designations in lb ft lb x 12 in lb Nm x 8 851 in lb kgf cm 1 15 305 434 260 434 180 260 390 35 499 299 499 207 299 499 34 5 49 29 4 49 20 3 29 4 44 1 33 Front and Rear Hubs QR and Nutted Axles Component in lbs Newton Meters Nm kgf cm 35 35 55 35 55 60 25 35 25 35 50 60 40 40 63 40 63 69 29 40 29 40 58 69 4...

Page 35: ...tem latch stem latch buckcle patch pedal kickstand freewheel chain crankset rim front axle rear axle seatpost clamp carrier mudguard three year three month frame number model color production date inspector inspection results 34 Free Warranty Contents Free Repair Contents Limited Warranty Certificate ...

Page 36: ...okonarsko Shosse Str Tsaratsovo Village 4027 Bulgaria 359 32335 598 Headquarters Dahon North America INC 833 Meridian Street Duarte CA 91010 1 800 442 3511 Dahon Technologies Ltd Dahon Bldg Furong 6th Rd Shajing Shenzhen 518125 P R C 86 755 27249136 Jifo Quick Release Bike Manual ...

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