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5. Brakes

Brakes are of crucial importance for your safety. This
chapter will tell you all you need to know about adjusting
and maintaining your brakes. Do you have hand-operated
brakes? If so, the left-hand lever operates the rear brake
and the right-hand lever operates the front brake.

NB
• Do you have a bike with front suspension? If you brake

hard, then the front suspension will cause fore-and-aft
rocking which can be hazardous in bends. This effect
is mitigated by using both front and rear brakes. This
means you should never brake with the front brake on
its own!

• Your brakes have a longer stopping distance in wet

weather, be sure to allow for this!

5.1 Adjustment

If you feel the brake lever pulling all the way without
applying the brakes fully, then you will need to tension the
cable using the adjusting screw

(fig. 52, A)

on the brake

lever mount on the handlebar. Unscrew the adjusting screw
by a couple of turns. Next, tighten the lock nut against the
brake lever mount so the adjusting screw cannot work
loose while riding the bike. Take care to ensure that the
indentation on the adjusting screw is facing downwards,
otherwise it can fill up with rainwater.

Do you want to adjust the position of the brake levers
relative to the handlebar grips? Use the adjusting bolt

(fig.

52, B)

to change the position of the brake lever.

5.2 Maintenance and repairs

Do your brakes work less well in the winter? It could be that
your brake cables have frozen solid. If this is the case, your
cables will need to be re-lubricated. This is a specialist job:
we would advise you to go to your Gazelle specialist for
this.

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Summary of Contents for Chamonix S30

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Page 3: ...fers you a long warranty You will find our warranty terms and conditions in the Safety Warranty manual see www gazellebikes co uk service and warranty manuals In order to be able to derive optimum enjoyment from your new bike it is important to maintain it properly and have it checked regularly by your Gazelle specialist In this booklet you will read how best to do this and how you can carry out a...

Page 4: ...sion 7 2 Maintenance 7 3 Repairs 7 4 Belt drive adjustment 7 5 Belt drive maintenance 8 Chain case 9 Bottom bracket cranks and pedals 9 1 Maintenance 9 2 Repairs 10 Bike stand 11 Wheels 11 1 Adjustment 11 2 Repairs 11 3 Removing a wheel 12 Tyres 12 1 Maintenance 12 2 Repairs 13 Saddle 14 Frame 15 E bikes 16 Child seats 17 Transporting your bike by car 18 Accessories 19 Theft prevention 20 Componen...

Page 5: ...dset If you detect any play while riding your bike you are best going straight to your Gazelle specialist If you carry on cycling too long with defects this can only make the problems worse and ultimately cause damage By having your bike adjusted and checked on a regular basis you will avoid expensive repair charges We do of course accept that you might like to look after maintenance and minor rep...

Page 6: ...f road cycle trails Urban touring and children s bikes can be used in traffic and on paved roads Neither the manufacturer nor the Gazelle specialist can be held liable for improper use of the bike especially a failure to comply with safety guidelines and any loss or damage arising from such use Take care to ensure that loose clothing scarves laces etc do not get trapped in moving parts such as spo...

Page 7: ...o 3 you unscrew bolt C using a 6 mm Allen key This bolt is exposed when you lift the lever To adjust the height of the Switch SL fig 4 stem you unscrew bolts D using a 5 mm Allen key You can now adjust the stem Once you have done so tighten bolts D again The easier method is using the tilt system you don t need any tools for this First pull the safety slide fig 2 A on top of the handlebar downward...

Page 8: ...ht of the stem itself you unscrew bolt A by a couple of turns using a 6 mm Allen key see figs 8 and 9 You will then need to give it the bolt couple of taps with a rubber hammer You will now be able to set the handlebar to the desired height by turning it back and forth Re tighten the bolt firmly once you have finished You can adjust the position of the handlebar tube using clamping bolt B Head loc...

Page 9: ...period of use the headset may get a little loose If this is the case you will need to visit your Gazelle specialist who has the knowledge and tools available to remedy the problem at once Should you be unlucky enough to have a fall and bend or damage the handlebar as a result it must be replaced Attempting to bend the handlebar back into shape may cause it to break Deep scratches in aluminium hand...

Page 10: ...e secured with a small bolt see figs 11 and 12 If you would like to rotate your grips a little around the handlebars you will need to unscrew bolt A slightly first using a 4 mm Allen key Once you have set it to the desired position you need to secure the handlebar grip again by tightening the small bolt 11 12 10 ...

Page 11: ...be sure that the tension is equal in both suspension units Internal headset suspension You set suspension stiffness by means of the small bolt under the head tube between the two legs of the fork see fig 15 You turn it clockwise to make the suspension stiffer to make it softer you turn it anticlockwise Whenever you want to adjust the internal headset suspension you will need to slide the rubber sl...

Page 12: ...e mechanism as it moves up and down thus reducing its effectiveness That is why the suspension needs to be cleaned regularly under the rubber gaiters as well The suspension is best kept clean using a moistened soft brush After cleaning the suspension mechanism needs to be oiled with Teflon containing oil To lubricate the fork itself it needs to be taken apart This is a specialist job Accordingly m...

Page 13: ...owered by a bottle dynamo you need to click it onto the tyre sidewall first Gazelle front lights are switched on via the on off slide or rotary switch See figures 16 to 24 for a summary of all front lights and the location of the on off switch Pressing switch A once switches the lighting on press it again to switch off the lighting completely The Busch Müller front light fig 25 see next page does ...

Page 14: ...Rear lighting The latest generation of Gazelle rear lights has been designed to last a long time The LED lights consume very little power and have a very long lifespan The use of batteries to power rear lights has consigned wiring problems to history You switch the rear lighting on using the button A figs 26 to 33 If you have a Herrmans SlimVision or AXA Riff rear light then you have three positio...

Page 15: ...ts Spanning Brasa Gazelle BE Vision Axa Spark and Gazelle No 7 only have an on and off setting operated using the button A Do you have a Spanning Brasa light This light has an indicator on it Once the remaining charge in your batteries is down to 6 hours or less the indicator will turn red 4 2 Repairs Front lighting Should the lighting fail to work then the problem is likely to be in the wiring It...

Page 16: ...You Gazelle specialist can check this out for you and replace the defective components as necessary Rear light Rear lights on Gazelle bikes are fitted with LED bulbs with a very long lifespan However if your light is not working it is likely to be the batteries that are due for replacement On the Herrmans Spanninga Brasa SlimVision BE Vision Gazelle LED XB Gazelle No 7 and Solo Vision rear lights ...

Page 17: ...re you fit the batteries with the orientation shown in the rear light Also be sure to use Alkaline batteries exclusively since they don t leak thus precluding damage If your rear light with the new batteries fails to light up it is likely that the battery contacts have become dirty Please refer to your Gazelle specialist if this is not the case 51 Spanninga O GUARD 48 AXA Spark 44 Gazelle SoloVisi...

Page 18: ...g all the way without applying the brakes fully then you will need to tension the cable using the adjusting screw fig 52 A on the brake lever mount on the handlebar Unscrew the adjusting screw by a couple of turns Next tighten the lock nut against the brake lever mount so the adjusting screw cannot work loose while riding the bike Take care to ensure that the indentation on the adjusting screw is ...

Page 19: ...replacing them check the gap between the brake blocks and the rim If this is excessive you will have insufficient braking power if it is too small they can rub against the rim Use an ideal gap of 2 mm as your starting point If the gap is greater than this you can reduce it using the adjusting screw A on the brake lever see fig 52 Ensure the front end of the brake blocks is slightly closer to the r...

Page 20: ...el keeps on spinning without sticking then you have adjusted the brake correctly otherwise the wheel will stop abruptly In the latter case you will need to back the nut off again by one or more turns The same procedure can be followed if you have rod operated brakes You just need to ensure you adjust the front brake first before starting on the rear Brake shoe replacement should be left to the Gaz...

Page 21: ...ock and replace it Once you have replaced the brake blocks you press the brakes against the rim so the brake blocks are positioned parallel to the rim Check the brake blocks to ensure they press straight on the rim Take care to ensure that the brake units are not skewed but aligned to each other Press the brake lever carefully and tighten the bolts once the brake blocks are pressed in around 2 mm ...

Page 22: ...tually in the right gear Next check whether the coloured bars on the shifter unit see figs 59 and 61 are in line If this is not the case turn the adjusting screw A on the shifter unit fig 59 or on the shifter fig 60 until the bars are aligned The gears are now adjusted correctly NuVinci Harmony automatic Manual In automatic mode the NuVinci Harmony system see fig 62 adapts the gear ratio automatic...

Page 23: ...de button fig 62 A on the Harmony H8 controller and hold it down until the rear hub starts to shift usually 5 7 seconds After that release the button Keep on pedalling gently while the system shifts several times from low to high and completes the calibration process N B the Harmony manual cannot be calibrated Sturmey Archer If your bike has a Sturmey Archer internal hub gear set the shifter fig 6...

Page 24: ...procket You need to keep on pedalling when shifting gears on a derailleur bike It is desirable however to ease up on the pedal pressure while shifting 6 4 Derailleur gear adjustment Start by removing the chain guard by removing the 3 screws indicated by blue arrows see fig 67 Adjusting the front derailleur bottom gear Place the chain on the largest sprocket at the rear and the smallest chainring a...

Page 25: ...rent position on the derailleur Adjustment is as described above NB The chain should follow a straight line as far as possible This means that shifting to some combinations is pointless and causes needless wear to the chain chainrings and sprockets If the chain is running on the smallest chainring at the front avoid running it on either of the two smallest sprockets at the rear If the chain is run...

Page 26: ...ou should remove the worst of the dirt with a brush you can then pour a special chain or derailleur cleaning fluid onto it In addition ensure that there is no dirt left behind between the sprockets either You are best removing this with a paintbrush Once the cassette has dried off properly after cleaning it you can lubricate it with derailleur oil 26 ...

Page 27: ...creases the chain tension see fig 71 On some models you can access the chain directly on other bikes you will need to remove the end cap from the chain case first In chapter 8 chain cases you can read more about the various types of chain case and how to remove the end cap from them Once the chain tension has been set correctly all you need to do is to retighten the axle nuts A and the brake arm b...

Page 28: ...nce to an object resting on the belt when you park the bike Insufficient tension can cause skipping When skipping the belt teeth slide over the sprockets and it feels like wheel spin to the cyclist Skipping poses a risk of injury Excessive pretension can result in increased component wear due to overloading The bottom bracket and rear hub bearings can be damaged in this way The optimum belt tensio...

Page 29: ...es which have been picked up Wet washing In order to remove stubborn dirt biodegradable bike cleaning products freely available in the trade can also be used since the belt is resistant to soap Spray the drive system allow it to penetrate then use a sponge to obtain a foam and clean off An old toothbrush is particularly suitable for stubborn dirt in the belt and sprocket gaps Follow this by washin...

Page 30: ...the end cap off the top lip using a screwdriver see figs 76 and 77 After that you can unclip the end cap off the bottom lip by hand You can then slide the cap rearwards The Gazelle Balance chain case can only be removed in its entirety You do this by unscrewing all four screws see figs 78 and 79 You can then remove the entire chain case from the bike If your bike is fitted with a Gazelle Flowline ...

Page 31: ...76 79 Balance 81 Flowline 78 80 77 Linea 87 Cadena 84 86 83 Finura 85 Delgado 82 31 ...

Page 32: ...cause the pedal spindle will bend a little with the passage of time due to the force exerted on it If the pedals themselves or the cranks are damaged following a fall for instance they will need to be replaced If you bend them back the material structure can actually change to such an extent that they could well fail of their own accord at a later date 9 2 Repairs Do you want to replace the pedals...

Page 33: ...Velo and Power Click see figs 93 to 97 Press the button in or slacken the screw screws you can then adjust the height If the stand uses screws you need to tighten them again after you have adjusted the stand 91 CL KA36 stand 90 CL KA36 stand 92 Ursus Mooi stand 95 CL KA63 stand 94 CL KA63 stand 97 AtranVelo stand 93 Ursus Mooi stand 96 AtranVelo stand 33 ...

Page 34: ...to repairing a broken spoke If there is a broken spoke the wheel can distort which increases the likelihood of more spokes breaking The hub is the heart of the wheel If there is play in a wheel or if it does not spin freely then it is almost always due to hub problems In such cases pay your Gazelle specialist a visit directly he is the only one capable of remedying this problem quickly and expertl...

Page 35: ...an disconnect the hub by unscrewing the connector between the cable and the chain If you have a Shimano Nexus 3 internal hub gear then you can remove the shifter unit from the hub axle with a bolt Now unscrew the nuts on the wheel axle A the chain tensioners B and the brake arm C see fig 99 Then push the wheel forwards up to the end of the slot You can now remove the chain from the sprocket If you...

Page 36: ...e opposite side of the wheel counterclockwise you can now remove the shifter unit as well Leave the cable on the shifter unit otherwise you will lose the correct adjustment To refit the rear wheel back in the frame you follow the above instructions in reverse order When fitting the shifter unit take care to ensure that the yellow marking dots on the hub and the shifter unit are aligned 36 ...

Page 37: ...nd 6 bar The exact recommended tyre pressure is shown on your tyre sidewall If you are not using your Gazelle for an extended period during the winter for instance it can have an adverse effect on your tyres Check the tread on your tyres regularly If the tread is almost gone or you can see the canvas in places the tyre will need replacing In addition is you see small cracks in the tyre or get punc...

Page 38: ...and then let all the air out of the tube and dry it off Clean the area around the hole thoroughly with a small piece of emery cloth Next apply a coating of solution sparingly and allow it to dry for a few minutes follow the instructions with the solution Cut out a patch to the right size and stick it on the puncture Apply firm pressure to the patch and hold it down for a bit Leave to dry for a few...

Page 39: ...e again If the tyre has been fitted correctly inflate the tyre and then tighten the valve nut securely Screw the dust cap onto the valve and you are ready to go If the hole in your inner tube is too big to be repaired then it will need to be replaced You will need to remove the wheel for this Chapter 11 3 explains how to do this 39 ...

Page 40: ...hen your saddle is set too low If you go frequently on long sporty rides then you are best angling the nose of the saddle slightly downwards If you use your bike mainly for short trips then it is usually more comfortable to sit upright and angle the saddle slightly upwards If you want to adjust the height of your saddle see figs 102 to 107 then all you need to do is slacken the bolt A 13 mm open e...

Page 41: ...on t do so your saddle can suddenly shift while you are on the move You must never adjust the saddle while riding the bike Do not set your saddle too high The min mark on the seatpost must never come out above the seat tube The seatpost can bend or break if you set the saddle too high 106 107 108 41 ...

Page 42: ...r bike be sure not to damage the controls on the handlebars and remove loose items such as bags before you set about cleaning the bike Paintwork Every Gazelle bike has as many as four coats of paint The top coat consists of an environmentally friendly rock hard clear powder coating which affords optimum protection against damage But despite the fact that this coating is highly resistant to chemica...

Page 43: ...d components for example Thus if you give the stainless steel components a light coating of acid free petroleum jelly now and then you will prevent them from corroding over time Should any rust spots nevertheless appear you can simply polish them out 15 E bikes Always refer to the electrical system user manual before you are about to use the bike It contains important safety instructions and warra...

Page 44: ... tube mounting Do not use a child seat to carry children unless it is EN 14344 approved If you are still in doubt as to the exact type and or brand of seat obtain advice from your Gazelle specialist NB Carrying another person is only permitted within the framework of the applicable statutory provisions Cover any exposed coil springs under the saddle to prevent the child s fingers from getting trap...

Page 45: ...on our website www gazellebikes co uk 19 Theft prevention Nearly all Gazelle bikes are supplied with an ART approved security lock In addition to this every frame is given a unique frame number You will find this number on the bike itself and on the purchase receipt you received from your Gazelle specialist This also quotes the unique key number If you have lost your bike key you can order a new o...

Page 46: ...ake lever 15 Headset 16 Headset nameplate 17 Front fork 18 Integral front light 19 Spoke 20 Rim 21 Webbing 22 Front hub 23 Valve 24 Suspension front fork 25 Front brake 26 Down tube 27 Pedal 28 Crank 29 Bottom bracket 30 Seat tube 31 Chain case 32 Clothing guard 33 Seat stays 34 Rear hub 35 Mudguard 36 Rear light Depending on model Orange C330 HMB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 23 24 25 26 32 30 33 34 31 27 17 1...

Page 47: ... Headset nameplate 15 Front light 16 Front fork 17 Webbing 18 Spoke 19 Rim 20 Hub 21 Valve 22 Front brake 23 Down tube 24 Pedal 25 Crank 26 Front derailleur 27 Bottom bracket 28 Seat tube 29 Chain guard 30 Seat stays 31 Rear derailleur 32 Mudguard 33 Rear light Depending on model Chamonix S30 1 2 3 7 17 18 19 16 4 5 21 6 33 8 32 9 10 11 20 13 14 15 12 22 23 28 29 31 24 25 26 27 30 47 ...

Page 48: ... Steel 12 15 Nm Aluminium 30 40 Nm Shimano 20 25 Nm Headset nut 35 45 Nm Dynamo 8 10 Nm Hub axle nuts front wheels 20 27 Nm Hub axle nuts rear wheels Sturmey Archer 20 27 Nm Hub axle nuts rear wheels 35 45 Nm Hub axle nuts 30 35 Nm Hub axle nuts Shimano 30 45 Nm Handlebar grips max 5 Nm Internal headset tube suspension nuts 5 9 Nm 21 2 Distance travelled per revolution This table shows the distanc...

Page 49: ...s have a wider gear range that the Nexus hubs This means that the NuVinci hub has a shorter low gear and a longer top gear than the Nexus hub The wider the gear range the lower the speed at which you can shift into a lower gear and the longer you can keep pedalling at high speed without having to spin the pedals round at high speed Accordingly the N380 has a low gear which is twice as low as the l...

Page 50: ...ut how you can get pleasure out your new Gazelle bike for as long as possible and how you can carry out maintenance and any minor repairs yourself However do not take unnecessary risks when doing so If you find any of this somewhat too technical or if you are not confident in your own skills then go and see your Gazelle specialist He has all the expertise in his workshop to keep your bike in peak ...

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