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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
clearance needs adjusting loosen the cable anchor bolt, hold the brake arms in position so the pads
just
touch
the
rim,
pull
the
cable
tight,
then
re-tighten
the
eyebolt.
Firmly
squeeze
the
lever
again
and
re-check
clearance.
Adjust
again
as
above,
if
clearance
excessive,
or
fine-tune
by
turning
the
cable
adjusters
at
the
lever.
Ensure
end
cap
is
fitted
to
cable
to
prevent
fraying.
Connecting
and
adjusting rear brakes follows similar procedures as for the front. For more details refer to Brakes
section under Detailed Maintenance further on in the manual.
Gears
Gears
are
pre-set
at
the
factory
and
normally
will
not
require
further
adjustment
before
riding.
However
before
testing
them
check
that
the
10mm
anchor
bolts
which
clamp
the
front
and
rear
derailleur
control
cables
are
firmly
fastened.
Only
then
test
the
gears
ensuring
the
drive
chain
moves
freely
into
each
position
when
the
control
levers
are
activated.
If
further
adjustment
is
needed, refer to the Derailleur Systems section under Detailed Maintenance further in this manual.
Finally
If your bike is supplied with a water bottle and cage, the cage should now be attached to the frame
using the Allen head bolts supplied. Check tyre pressure is inflated to the range recommendation
on the tyre sidewalls. Attach the orange reflectors to the spokes of both wheels directly opposite
the
valve
stem
and
within
75mm
of
the
rim.
Attach
the
white
reflector
to
the
front
reflector
bracket, and the red reflector to the rear reflector bracket using an 8mm spanner or Phillips
head
screwdriver.
Attach
the
bell
to
the
left
handlebar
near
the
grip.
Check
and
adjust
the
gears
if
necessary before riding.
Correct
maintenance
of
you
bicycle
will
ensure
many
years
of
happy
and
safe
riding.
Service
your
bicycle
regularly
yourself,
be
referring
to
the
relevant
sections
of
this
manual,
OR
take
it
to
your
specialist bicycle shop.
Do not ride the bike until the brakes are functioning properly. To test, apply the
brakes while trying to push the bike forward to make sure they will stop the bicycle.
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by turning the cable adjusters at the lever. Ensure end cap is fitted to cable to prevent
fraying. Connecting and adjusting rear brakes follows similar procedures as for the front.
For more details refer to Brakes section under Detailed Maintenance further on in the manual.
Do not ride the bicycle until the brakes are functioning properly. To test,
apply the brakes while trying to push the bike forward to make sure they
will stop the bicycle.
8. Gears
Gears are preset at the factory and normally will not require further adjustment before
riding. However before testing them check that the 10mm anchor bolts which clamp the
front and rear derailleur control cables are firmly fastened. Only then test the gears
ensuring the drive chain moves freely into each position when the control levers are
activated. If further adjustment is needed, refer to the Derailleur Systems section under
Detailed Maintenance further in this manual.
9 . Finally
If your bike is supplied with a water bottle and cage, the cage should now be
attached to the frame as illustrated using the Allen head bolts supplied. Check
tyre pressure is inflated to the range recommendation on the tyre sidewalls.
Attach the orange reflectors to the spokes of both wheels directly opposite the
valve stem and within 76mm of the rim. Attach the white reflector to the front
reflector bracket, and the red reflector to the rear reflector bracket using an
8mm spanner or Phillips head screwdriver. Attach the bell to the left handlebar
near the grip. Check and adjust the gears if necessary before riding.
Before riding ensure all nuts, bolts and fittings on the bicycle have been
correctly tightened.
Correct maintenance of your bicycle will ensure many years of happy and safe
riding. Service your bicycle regularly yourself, by referring to the relevant sections of
this manual, OR take it to your specialist bicycle shop.
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ASSEMB
LY
Accessories
If your bike is supplied with a water bottle and cage, attach the
cage to the bicycle using the allen bolts provided.
If the kickstand is not mounted to your bicycle; place the bicy-
cle in an upright position against a wall or have someone hold
it upright. Place the kickstand in the bracket mounted on the
frame and use the fixing bolt to secure the kickstand in place .
Be sure to tighten the fixing bolt securely. Some kickstands
use a top plate to locate the bolt and secure the kickstand
using the fixing bolt. Be sure to tighten the fixing bolt securely.
Other:
Some 20”, 24” and 26” model bicycles come with a rear
derailleur guard to protect the rear derailleur from damage. To
install, remove the the rear wheel axle nut on the drive side,
install the rear derailleur guard over the axle with the U-shaped
guard pointing down, and retighten the axle nut. The guard will
sit between the frame and the axle nut.
Tighten both rear wheel axle nuts. Failure to
do this may cause the rear wheel to
dislodge from the frame dropouts resulting
in serious damage or injury.
Reflectors
Attach the white reflector to the front reflector bracket and
secure to the fork or handlebar using the hardware provided.
Attach the red reflector to the rear reflector bracket and secure
to the frame or seat post, depending on the bracket style, with
the hardware provided.
Saddle Bag
Frame Bag
Reflector
Reflector
Reflector
Water bottle and cage
The kickstand is designed to support the
BICYCLE ONLY; not the bicycle and the rider.
ASSEMBLY
Before riding, ensure all nuts, bolts and fittings on the bicycle have been correctly tightened.
