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InstructIon Manual
Derailleur Geared Bicycles
Includes 20” (51cm), 24” (61cm) and 26” (66cm) wheel Mountain Bikes, 27” (69cm) 29Er (73cm)
and touring and racing Bikes, and crossbikes, Dual suspension. assembly is the same for female
and male models.
Getting started
Open the carton from the top and remove the bicycle. Remove the straps holding the front
wheel, handlebar assembly, and the package containing the pedals, seat and seat pillar. Remove the
protective wrapping from the bicycle.
note
Your bicycle may be equipped with different style components than the ones illustrated.
Wheels
1. Make sure the brakes are loose enough to allow the wheel to pass through the brake pads easily.
2. Place wheel into fork drop outs.
3. Install retaining washers with raised lip pointed towards the fork, and insert into the small hole
of the fork blade.
4. Install axle nut and securely tighten. Make sure the wheel is centered between the fork blades.
5. spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered and clears the brake shoes. tighten the brakes if
necessary.
6. turn the bicycle upright using the kickstand to support it.
DERAILLEUR GEARED BICYCLES
Includes 20", 24” and 26" Wheel Mountain Bikes
Assembly is the same for men’s and women’s bikes.
.
Getting Started
Open the carton from the top and remove the bicycle. Remove the straps
and protective wrapping from the bicycle. Inspect the bicycle and all acces-
sories and parts for possible shortages. It is recommended that the threads
and all moving parts in the parts package be lubricated prior to installation.
Do not discard packing materials until assembly is complete to insure that
no required parts are accidentally discarded. Assemble your bicycle follow-
ing the steps that pertain to your model.
Note: Your bicycle may be
equipped with different style components than the ones illustrated.
Foreword:
Assembling a bicycle is an important responsibility. Proper
assembly not only gives the rider more enjoyment of the bicycle; it
also offers an important measure of safety.
Front Wheel
1. Make sure the brakes are loose enough to allow the wheel to
pass through the brake pads easily.
2. Place wheel into fork drop outs.
3. Install retaining washers with raised lip pointed towards the fork,
and insert into the small hole of the fork blade.
4. Install axle nut and securely tighten. Make sure the wheel is
centered between the fork blades.
5. Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered and clears the
brake shoes. Tighten the brakes if necessary.
6. Turn the bicycle upright using the kickstand to support it.
It is very important to check the front wheel
connection to the bicycle. Failure to properly tighten
may cause the front wheel to dislodge.
Axle Nut
Axle
Hub
Cone Nuts
Fork Drop Out
Retaining
Washer
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ASSEMBLY
DERAILLEUR GEARED BICYCLES
Includes 20", 24” and 26" Wheel Mountain Bikes
Assembly is the same for men’s and women’s bikes.
.
Getting Started
Open the carton from the top and remove the bicycle. Remove the straps
and protective wrapping from the bicycle. Inspect the bicycle and all acces-
sories and parts for possible shortages. It is recommended that the threads
and all moving parts in the parts package be lubricated prior to installation.
Do not discard packing materials until assembly is complete to insure that
no required parts are accidentally discarded. Assemble your bicycle follow-
ing the steps that pertain to your model.
Note: Your bicycle may be
equipped with different style components than the ones illustrated.
Foreword:
Assembling a bicycle is an important responsibility. Proper
assembly not only gives the rider more enjoyment of the bicycle; it
also offers an important measure of safety.
Front Wheel
1. Make sure the brakes are loose enough to allow the wheel to
pass through the brake pads easily.
2. Place wheel into fork drop outs.
3. Install retaining washers with raised lip pointed towards the fork,
and insert into the small hole of the fork blade.
4. Install axle nut and securely tighten. Make sure the wheel is
centered between the fork blades.
5. Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered and clears the
brake shoes. Tighten the brakes if necessary.
6. Turn the bicycle upright using the kickstand to support it.
It is very important to check the front wheel
connection to the bicycle. Failure to properly tighten
may cause the front wheel to dislodge.
Axle Nut
Axle
Hub
Cone Nuts
Fork Drop Out
Retaining
Washer
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Hub
Hub
Axle
Quick Release
Axle
Adjusting
Nut
Quick
Release
Lever
Spring
It is very important to check the front wheel connection to the bicycle.
Failure to properly tighten may cause the front wheel to dislodge.
Some bikes may be equipped with QR (quick-release wheel). Please refer
to seperate section.
