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KICKBIKE WORLDWIDE OY
Mikkolantie 1 A
FI – 00640 HELSINKI
Tel. +358 (0)9 388 3013
www.kickbike.fi
Bearings
If the hub rattles or is too tight, the bearings might be damaged. Open the locking
nut of the bearing and adjust the bearing cone so that the axis rotates easily
without sidewise movements. Tighten the locking nut by holding the bearing cone.
Check once more, that the adjustment was successful.
Rims
In order to keep the rims straight all spokes ought to be tight. If you notice that a
spoke is becoming loose, tighten it immediately as loose spokes tend to loosen
even more rapidly. A broken spoke must be replaced as soon as possible.
To straighten a badly warped rim requires professional skill, so we recommend
that you let a bike shop do it for you.
Tyres
The most important maintenance guideline for a Kickbike is to keep appropriate
pressure in the tyres. Soft tyres greatly reduce the swift rolling of your Kickbike.
Furthermore, they are more easily punctured and worn out. Soft tyres may even
result in rim damage.
The tyres tolerate pressure up to 5.5 bar (80 PSI). We recommend that you use at
least 4 bar (60 PSI). When you press the tyre with your thumb, a correctly filled
tyre should yield only by a few millimeters.
Replacing the Wheel
The front wheel of your Kickbike is the most common 28-inch bicycle size. You can
obtain replacement front wheels directly from Kickbike Worldwide or from any
Bike Shop.
The rear wheel, however, has been designed specifically for the Kickbike. The hub
is exceptionally narrow in order to allow unobstructed movement of the kicking
foot. Therefore you can obtain the rear wheel only from a Kickbike dealer.
