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5.11 Folding and unfolding the bike
Folding and separating
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Ensure the chain is in top gear (on the smallest sprocket at the back)
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Remove the mudguards (if fitted) by pulling the stays from their sockets.
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Remove the front wheel.
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Release the two lower quick-release clamps holding the seat in place. Release the seat angle quick-release
behind the seat. Slide the two clamps under the seat off the main frame seat cup. Remove the seat.
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Remove the back wheel by undoing the quick-release axle and sliding the wheel down out of the dropouts,
holding the rear derailleur back out of the way if necessary.
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Hook the chain over the rack mount (the bit of feame that sticks out left and right above the suspension
pivot.
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Undo the Velcro retaining strap, then lifting both rear chain tubes up to the lower rack mount; fold the back
legs under the frame.
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Fold down the handlebars
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If you want to further reduce the length, release the bolts holding the front boom and either push it in fully,
or pull it out completely. It is a good idea to mark the position of the boom with a permanent marker so it
can be easily returned to its original position when you reassemble the bike. If you pull it out completely,
you will need to unhook the chain from the chain rings.
Reassembly
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Stand the handlebars up.
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Return the front boom to its original position. Either pull out the front boom, or push it back in if you
removed it (take care not to damage the thin plastic shim inside the main frame tube). Secure the clamp
bolts, and check that they are tight.
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Fold the back legs out from under the frame. Secure the Velcro retaining strap, and unhook the chain.
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Replace the rear wheel. Hold the derailleur mechanism back out of the way if necessary. Ensure the chain is
engaged on the smallest sprocket. Secure the quick-release, and check it!
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Replace the rear mudguard and check it is secure.
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Replace the seat. Place the seat on the lower seat cup on the main frame, and slide the seat clamps back
over the seat cup. Fasten shut the two quick-releases on the clamps. Hook the top seat support back onto
the quick-release behind the seat, then secure and check the quick-release.
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Fit the front wheel and secure the quick-release. Check that it is tight.
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Fit the front mudguards.
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