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Page 1: ...B I C Y C L E O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you choose to write or call us concerning missing parts service questions operating advice and or assembly questions Bottom View SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION serial number WRITE YOUR SERIAL NUMBER HERE IMPORTANT NOTICE Keep your serial number handy in case of damage loss or theft 410 Adele Joplin Mo 64801 Call Toll Free 1 866 424 ...

Page 3: ... Repair and Service 36 Warranty 44 Purchase Record 45 SAFETY Contents ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT NEW OWNER M A X W E I G H T 2 2 0 l b s This manual contains important safety performance and maintenance information Please read this manual before taking your first ride on your new bicycle and keep this manual handy for future reference If you have a problem do not return to the store call ...

Page 4: ...y are clean straight unbroken and securely mounted Have your dealer replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose WARNING Do not remove the reflectors or reflector mounting brackets from your bicycle They are an integral part of the bicycle s safety system Removing the reflectors may reduce your visibility to others using the roadway SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING Many ...

Page 5: ...sary See Section 5 C 1 for details and recommended tire pressures Being struck by other vehicles often results in serious injury or death remember reflectors are not a substitute for lights Always equip your bicycle with all state and locally mandated lights 3 LIGHTS We strongly recommend that children not ride after dusk or before daylight If you must ride your bike after dusk or before full dayl...

Page 6: ...heels true Spin each wheel and check for brake clearance and side to side wobble If a wheel wobbles side to side or hits the brake pads take the bike to a qualified bike shop to have the wheel trued CAUTION Wheels must be true for hand brakes to work effectively Wheel truing is a skill which requires special tools and experience Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge and tool...

Page 7: ...en when a cyclist runs a stop sign Most cyclists who get hit riding through stop signs know that they RIDING SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY NOTE Like any sport bicycling involves risk of injury and damage By choosing to ride a bicycle you assume the responsibility for that risk Not the people who sold you the bike Not the people who made it Not the people who distribute it Not the people who manage or mai...

Page 8: ...dly make sure your child understands that if he she gets caught out after dark on a bike the thing to do is to call you for a ride home One suggestions is to tape phone were supposed to stop They just thought it would be OK this time or they may have been distracted the thing to impress upon your child is that while he she may not get hit every time running stop signs will eventually result in an ...

Page 9: ...e helmet laws child carrier laws and money to the bike so that in an emergency the child will be able to call home Following the Leader There is increased risk of car bike collision if children are following each other because if the first one does something dangerous those following may do it too What can you do Teach your child to always assess the traffic situation for him herself When a group ...

Page 10: ...ffic or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you are sharing the road 14 Observe and yield the right of way special bicycle traffic laws In the U S And in most foreign countries a bicyclist is required to obey the same traffic laws as the driver of a car or motorcycle It s your responsibility to know and obey the laws 2 You are sharing the road or the path with others motorists pedest...

Page 11: ...ath CAUTION If you have any doubt about the condition of the bicycle or any of its parts take it to your dealer for a thorough check 15 Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 16 If possible avoid riding in bad weather when visibility is obscured at dusk or in the dark or when extremely tired Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident RULES OF THE TRAIL 1...

Page 12: ...ou may be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light WET WEATHER RIDING WARNING Wet weather impairs traction braking and visibility both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road The risk of accident is dram atically increased in wet conditions Under wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dram...

Page 13: ...g for bicyclists on the wrong side of the road Choose best way to turn left There are two ways to make a left turn 1 Like an auto Signal move into the left lane and turn left 2 Like a pedestrian Ride straight to the far side crosswalk Walk your bike across Don t pass on the right Motorists may not look for or see a bicycle passing on the right Go slow on sidewalks Pedestrians have the right of way...

Page 14: ...ic Avoid road hazards Watch out for parallel slat sewer grates slippery manhole cover oily pavement gravel and ice Cross railroad tracks carefully at right angles To get better control as you move across bumps and other hazards stand up on your pedals Ride in middle of lane in slow traffic Get in the middle of the lane at busy intersections and whenever you are moving at the same speed as traffic ...

Page 15: ...before riding the Bicycle for the first time to make sure the bicycle is assembled and adjusted exactly As written in this manual and any Special Instructions supplied with the bicycle The owner must make sure all components are securely attached Fitting the Rider to the Bicycle To determine the correct size of bicycle for the rider straddle the assembled bicycle with feet shoulder width apart and...

Page 16: ...ant sections in this manual If you need replacement parts or have questions pertaining to assembly of your bicycle call HYPER direct at To avoid injury this product must be properly assembled before use If your bicycle was obtained after assembled we strongly recommended that you review the complete assembly instructions and maintenance checks specified in this manual before riding HYPER BICYCLES ...

Page 17: ...ust the position of the reflectors as you assemble your bike The reflectors must always be vertical perpendicular to the ground and pointed toward the front and rear of the bike Please make sure that the adjustment is correct as a final step in the assembly of your bike Attaching hardware to the handlebars With the white reflector facing forward wrap the rear end of the reflector bracket around th...

Page 18: ...the red rear reflector Operation and Maintenance WARNING For your own safety do not ride the bicycle if the reflectors are incorrectly installed damaged or missing Make sure the front and rear reflectors are vertical Do not allow the visibility of the reflectors to be blocked by clothing or other articles Dirty reflectors do not work well Clean the reflectors as necessary with soap and a damp clot...

Page 19: ... spindle of each pedal INSTALL SADDLE 1 NOTE Seat post must be inserted at least to the minimum insertion mark stamped on the lower part of the post If no minimum insertion mark can be found make sure at least 3 of the post is inside the bicycle frame tube Insert the seat post into bicycle frame tube with small Swaged end up 2 3 4 Tighten the seat post clamp nut securely Recommended torque is 120 ...

Page 20: ... ball of foot on pedal with foot parallel to the ground Place ball of foot on pedal with foot parallel to the ground Position saddle so that toe of other foot can touch the ground Saddle should also be parallel to the ground and aligned straight with the bicycle frame Position the saddle so that an imaginary line drawn from the center of your knee to the pedal spindle is vertical Some riders move ...

Page 21: ... rotate freely the adjuster bolt is too tight and needs to be loosened WARNING Do not over tighten the adjuster bolt Its function is to adjust the headset The stem binder bolts function is to hold the fork and stem in place 4 Once the headset is adjusted tighten the two stem binder bolts to the recommended torque of 140 pounds per inch Do not over tighten these bolts WARNING Do not over tighten th...

Page 22: ...hat the stem will not fall into the locknut 2 Assemble the handlebar to the stem Put the handlebar 8 into the stem but do not tighten the handlebar clamp 6 at this time Align the stem with the front wheel and tighten the stem bolt 3 Assemble the brake lever to the handlebar Loosen the clamp screw of each brake lever If necessary move the handlebar to each side to install the brake levers put the b...

Page 23: ...ont wheel realign the stem with the front wheel Tighten the bolt tighter than you did before about half a revolution only at a time Do this test again until the handlebar and stem do not turn without turning the wheel 6 Test the tightness of the handlebar Hold the bicycle stationary and try to move the ends of the handlebar forward or backward If the handlebar moves loosen bolts of handlebar clamp...

Page 24: ...tention feature The security washers are not required and will not fit on a fork with this feature Using the two axle nuts 3 with serrations attach the front wheel WARNING Do not use the nuts without serrations to attach the front wheel Put the wheel in the center of the fork and tighten both nuts to the recommended torque of 21 ft lbs AXLE NUT SECURITY WASHER AXLE NUT SECURITY WASHER Security Was...

Page 25: ... 6 of the frame Make sure both training wheels are the same distance from the ground Tighten the axle nuts securely Operation WARNING Before each ride make sure both nuts are tight Also make sure both training wheels are the same distance from the ground As your child s ability and balance improve you may raise or remove the training wheels To move the training wheels loosen the nut slide the leg ...

Page 26: ... Pull the link wire on the rear brake assembly until the brake shoes are touching the rim wall and tighten the brake bolt The lower cable tension should be tight Ensure that the brake shoes are positioned as per the diagram Adjust the tension on the upper cable at the Y junction to ensure that there is sufficient tension on the cable stops to keep the cable ends in place in the rotor unit BARREL E...

Page 27: ...or excessive application of the front brake may pitch the rider over the handlebars which may result in serious injury or death The braking action of bicycle hand brakes is a function of the friction between the brake shoes and wheel rim To make sure that you have maximum friction available keep your wheel rims and brake shoes clean and free of lubricants waxes or polishes Make sure that your hand...

Page 28: ...Ensure that the adjusting barrel is fully tightened in the brake lever Pull the link wire on the rear brake assembly until the brake shoes are touching the rim wall and tighten the brake bolt Ensure that the brake shoes are positioned evenly with the side surface of the rim 2 3 3 Fasten brake caliper to fork by sliding brake mount bolts through the holes in fork Secure brake mount bolts firmly 4 R...

Page 29: ... shoe Try to move each brake shoe out of position If a brake shoe moves do Step 1 again but tighten the nut tighter than before Do this test again until each brake shoe does not move 3 Stretch the cable Hold both brake shoes against the rim Loosen the cable clamp Pull the cable tight and tighten the cable clamp WARNING Do not overtighten the cable clamp Overtightening the cable clamp may cut the c...

Page 30: ... brake lever adjusting barrel or caliper brake adjusting barrel in or out to make the adjustment If the brake shoes cannot be positioned the correct distance from the rim hold both brake shoes against the rim and loosen the cable anchor bolt 3 Adjust Cable Loosen anchor bolt and pull cable tight getting rid of any excess slack Be careful not to pull brake arm out of center Tighten anchor bolt secu...

Page 31: ... sheath are fully recessed in the brake lever sheath stops if equipped and brakes If not install sheath in correct position and do Step 3 again Do this test again until the sheath is in the correct position 5 Test the tightness of the cable clamp Squeeze each brake lever with firm pressure Make sure the cable does not move in the cable clamp If the cable moves in the cable clamp do Steps 3 and 4 a...

Page 32: ...caliper brakes are adjusted correctly Using a small adjustable wrench bend each caliper arm so the front edge of each brake shoe is the first part to touch the rim WARNING Bend each caliper only a small amount If you bend the caliper arm too far the caliper brake can be damaged and performance of the caliper brake reduced Operate the brakes as follows Squeeze the brake lever on the handlebar The b...

Page 33: ...avement sand gravel leaves or if you need to brake while turning To reduce the chance of skidding apply brakes intermittently If the rims are wet start to brake earlier than normal because a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary Be careful when riding downhill or at a high speed because as your speed increases a longer distance to stop the bicycle will be necessary Slow for curves ...

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Page 35: ...until tightly secured Repeat for all wheel axles CAUTION Pegs are not intended to be used as a substitute for the axle nut Please be certain axle nut is tight before securing pegs Pegs alone will not be sufficient to hold wheels in position Wheels may fall off of bicycle while riding if only the pegs are used to hold wheel in place Be sure to periodically tighten pegs to be sure pegs are safely an...

Page 36: ...the pin in the end of the valve stem with the end of a key or other appropriate object The Presta Shown has a narrower diameter and is only found on bicycle tires To inflate a Presta valve tube using a Presta headed bicycle pump remove the valve cap unscrew counterclockwise the valve stem lock nut and push down on the valve stem to free it up Then push the pump head on to the valve head and inflat...

Page 37: ... the tire tools and the tire bead or rim Once you have got the bead off for about one fourth of the circumference of the tire using the tools the rest can usually be pulled off by hand With the bead on one side of the tire completely off the rim you can now pull the inner tube out from between the tire and rim everywhere except in the area of the valve stem It should now be easy to pull the tire t...

Page 38: ...g the bicycle again NOTE Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not have the correct tools or if the instructions in this manual or any Special Instructions are not sufficient for you Repair and Service Rear Wheel Chain Adjustment Maintenance The chain must be at the correct tightness If too tight the bicycle will be difficult to pedal If too loose the chain c...

Page 39: ...ube is under inflated This can damage the tire and inner tube Do not use unregulated air hoses to inflate the inner tubes An unregulated hose can suddenly over inflate bicycle tires and cause them to burst Use a hand or a foot pump to inflate the inner tubes Service station meter regulated air hoses are also acceptable The correct inflation pressure is shown on the tire sidewall Before adding air ...

Page 40: ...ectly adjusted if The wheel spins freely and easily The weight of the spoke reflector when you put it toward the front or rear of the bicycle causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times There is no side to side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side with light force WARNING Do not over lubricate If oil gets on the wheel rims or the brake shoes it will reduce brake perform...

Page 41: ...ery six months Put one drop of oil on the pivot point of each caliper brake Brake Cables every six months Put four drops of oil into both ends of each cable Allow the oil to soak back along the cable wire Pedals every six months Put four drops of oil where each pedal axle goes into the pedal Chain every six months Put one drop of oil on each roller of the chain Wipe all xxcess oil off the chain BI...

Page 42: ... Wheels not straight Lift each wheel off the ground and spin them to see if they are crooked or out of round If wheels are not straight they will need to be adjusted This is quite difficult and is best left to a bicycle specialist Broken or loose spokes Check that all spokes are tight and that none are missing or damaged Caution Such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident...

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Page 45: ...icycle as sold The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident abuse misuse neglect or theft Claims involving these issues will not be honored 1 Your bicycle has been designed for general transportation and recreational use but has not been designed to withstand abuse associated with stunting and jumping This warranty ceases when you rent sell or give away the bicycle ride with mo...

Page 46: ...hased Model Name Wheel Size Serial Number Place of Purchase Color ALSO RECORD AND RETAIN SERIAL NUMBER IN DESIGNATED SPOT IN FRONT OF THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT NOTICE 410 Adele Joplin Mo 64801 Call Toll Free 1 866 424 0500 Local 417 206 0563 Fax 775 248 5155 Monday Friday 8 00AM to 5 00PM CST VISIT US ONLINE For product related questions email us at info motiontrendz com For customer service questions...

Page 47: ... NO 55140 410 Adele Joplin Mo 64801 Call Toll Free 1 866 424 0500 Local 417 206 0563 Fax 775 248 5155 Monday Friday 8 00AM to 5 00PM CST For product related questions email us at info motiontrendz com For customer service questions email us at service motiontrendz com ...

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