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Durban Bikes

Introduction

Important Notices

Suggested Height and Weight

Traffic Safety
Bicycle Components

Maintenance and Cleaning

Maintenance

Cleaning

Corrosion
Riding your Durban

Riding During Low Visibility

Riding Position

Using Brakes

Using Gears

Using Quick Releases and Latches
Bicycle Safety Checklist

Folding, Unfolding and Adjustments

Warranty

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Summary of Contents for Bay 1

Page 1: ...User Manual Bay Pro Jump ...

Page 2: ...t started Your Durban bicycle is simple to fold and unfold and soon it will become your favorite way to get around town Included in this manual you will find a lot of information about your bike its components some maintenance tips and important safety instructions We hope you enjoy your new Durban as much as we enjoyed designing it The Durban Team ...

Page 3: ...ty Bicycle Components Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance Cleaning Corrosion Riding your Durban Riding During Low Visibility Riding Position Using Brakes Using Gears Using Quick Releases and Latches Bicycle Safety Checklist Folding Unfolding and Adjustments Warranty 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 14 ...

Page 4: ...pire people like you to use bicycles more often Viva the bicycle revolution Let s stay friends online Please visit our website and social media sites to stay up to date with the latest news and developments from Durban Website www durbanbikes com Facebook www facebook com durbanbikesusa Twitter www twitter com durbanbikesusa Instagram www pinterest com durbanbikesusa Imported and Distributed in th...

Page 5: ... for reference only and should not be considered a complete guide Please seek oth er sources of safety and local traffic laws before riding your bicycle Always wear your helmet and stay alert while riding Follow the flow of traffic and ride in desig nated bicycle lanes Keep yourself visible to cars and avoid riding your bicycle in blind spots for drivers Make eye contact with drivers when possible...

Page 6: ...ain 4 Crank 5 Pedals 6 Seat post 7 Quick Release 8 Saddle 9 Frame 10 Frame Latch 11 Handle Post 12 Handle Post Latch 13 Handlebars 14 Brake Lever 15 Brakes 16 Headset 17 Fork Bicycle Components 2 3 4 5 1 11 12 15 16 17 6 7 10 9 8 13 14 ...

Page 7: ... How frequently you take your bicycle to a mechanic for maintenance depends on how you use the bicycle but we rec ommend you to do that at least twice per year Cleaning When cleaning your bicycle do not use a water jet or other high pressure water hose Clean with mild soap or detergent and rinse with water Rinse all parts well and avoid spraying water on parts such as steering box crank seat post ...

Page 8: ...The saddle should be parallel to the ground but if it is not comfortable bend the tip down to relieve pressure in the groin or up to distribute your weight over a larger area of the saddle Moving the seat back makes you exercise the gluteus muscles more intensely and works your upper thighs In general the front of the knees should not exceed the pedal axle After reaching a comfortable position che...

Page 9: ...dlebars will not rotate and the wheels will not come off Before riding make sure that all quick releases are tightly fastened Lift each wheel and drop to verify that it is tightly fastened to the frame and fork Gently try to rotate the handlebars and saddle to check for firmness Slightly lift the bicycle and drop to test for tre mor shake and stability of the frame especially the latches of the fr...

Page 10: ...ould be clean and without wear Look for discolored spots scratches or wear especially on the brake pads which contact the rim Check that the wheels are secure They should not slide on the hub axle Then use your hands to squeeze every pair of spokes If the spoke tensions are different align your wheel Finally rotate both wheels to make sure they turn smoothly are aligned and do not touch the brake ...

Page 11: ... with foldable pedals Step 2 Lowering the Saddle A Unlock the seat post quick release B Lower the saddle C Lock the seat post quick release when the saddle is in a lowered position A B C Tip The saddle should be slightly turned to the left to avoid contacting of the handle post when the bicycle is folded 10 ...

Page 12: ...andle Post A B Unlock the security lock C Pull the latch lever D Fold the handle post until it is parallel with the front wheel A B C D Step 4 Fold Frame A B Unlock the security lock C Pull the latch lever D Fold the frame using both hands A B C 11 ...

Page 13: ...ience adjust the height of the handle post using the following steps A Unlock the handle post quick release B Adjust the handlebar up or down C Lock the handle post quick release at the desired height A B C Unfolding To unfold your bicycle repeat steps 1 4 in reverse order 12 ...

Page 14: ...y to adjust the screws on the handlepost latch as the illustration below The pressure increases with the screws tightening Adjust the screws until you find the ideal pressure Excessive pressure can prevent the latch to lock Forcing to close may damage the system When properly adjusted the handlepost must have no play or movement The correct adjust of the folding latches is very important for user ...

Page 15: ...icycle techni cian The Owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use of the bicycle and follow preventive maintenance storage and lubrication schedules as required by use climate and other pertinent factors Carefully read your manual before riding you bicycle D WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED The warranty does not cover Normal wear and tear or anything you break ac cidentally or deliberately Improper asse...

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