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MAINTENANCE

Problem

Wobbling wheel

Steering not accurate

Frequent punctures

Possible Cause

• Axle broken

• Wheel out of true

• Hub comes loose

• Headset binding

• Hub bearings collapsed

• Quick release lever is loose

• Wheels not aligned in frame

• Headset loose or binding

• Front forks or frame bent

• Inner tube old or faulty

• Tire tread/casing worn

• Tire unsuited to rim

• Tire not checked after previous puncture

• Tire pressure too low

• Spoke protruding into rim

Remedy

• Replace axle

• True wheel

• Adjust hub bearings

• Adjust headset

• Replace bearings

• Adjust quick release lever

• Align wheels correctly

• Adjust/tighten headset

• Take bike to a bike shop for

possible frame realignment

• Replace inner tube

• Replace tire

• Replace with correct tire

• Remove sharp object embedded in tire

• Correct tire pressure

• File down spoke

Summary of Contents for Kulana

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL This manual contains important safety performance and maintenance information Read the manual before taking your first ride on your new bicycle and keep the manual handy for future ref...

Page 2: ...Correct Correct Incorrect CORRECT FITTING Make sure your helmet covers your forehead INCORRECT FITTING Forehead is exposed and vulnerable to serious injury 1 1...

Page 3: ...your satisfaction with Pacific Cycle and its products For questions regarding performance assembly operation parts or returns contact the experts at Pacific Cycle directly by calling toll free 1 877...

Page 4: ...experience or ability to properly assemble repair or maintain your bicycle You will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you choose to write or call us concerning missi...

Page 5: ...do not repeat the warning of possible injury or death whenever the risk of falling is mentioned A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS It is a tragic fact that most bicycle accidents involve children As a parent...

Page 6: ...arning Note to parents Fit Helmets Protective Gear Clothing Safety Checklist Riding Safety Operation Security Maintenance Storage 1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Single Speed Bicycle Multi Speed Bicycle 6 7 8...

Page 7: ...ler children s bicycles also contain training wheels Handlebar stem Front brake Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Rear brake lever Handle bar Front reflector Seat Rear reflector Seat stay...

Page 8: ...tc Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake Gear control cable Shi lever Handlebar stem Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat tube Seat stay Front derailleur Chain wheel Bo om Brack...

Page 9: ...The rider can simply move forward off the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle The saddle can be adjusted lower if the rider is uncomfortable this high but note that riding is more diffic...

Page 10: ...the frame beyond its Minimum Insertion mark If your seat post extends from the frame beyond these markings the seat post or frame may break which could cause you to lose control and fall Prior to your...

Page 11: ...e the top of the headset If the stem is extended beyond this mark the stem may break or damage the fork s steer tube which could cause you to lose control and fall Failure to properly tighten the stem...

Page 12: ...have good ventilation fit correctly cover forehead Always wear a properly fitted helmet which covers the forehead when riding a bicycle Many provinces require specific safety devices It is your respon...

Page 13: ...s for the weather keeping in mind that when cycling the wind can be colder than just walking or standing Reflective clothing is always recommended for cycling Avoid wearing all black or dark clothes A...

Page 14: ...ear Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wobbles or kinks Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken Check that axle nuts are tight If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles make su...

Page 15: ...t front and rear derailleurs are adjusted and function properly Ensure shift levers are securely attached Ensure derailleurs shift levers and control cables are properly lubricated Frame and Fork Chec...

Page 16: ...in good clean condition at all times Periodically inspect all reflectors brackets and mounting hardware for signs of wear or damage Replace immediately if damage is found Front rear reflectors should...

Page 17: ...aled driveways Be extra careful at intersections and when preparing to pass other vehicles Familiarize yourself with all the bicycle s features Practice gear shifts braking and the use of toe clips an...

Page 18: ...E AT NIGHT Check your local laws regarding night riding Many areas require the use of lights for night riding in addition to a full set of CPSC compatible reflectors Ensure bicycle is equipped with a...

Page 19: ...nearby 7 Before entering a street Stop look left right and left again for traffic If there s no traffic proceed into the roadway 8 If riding downhill be extra careful Slow down using the brakes and m...

Page 20: ...u have control over how quickly the bicycle comes to a stop It is also important to know the environment that you are riding on For example a dry paved road is very predictable when stopping But if yo...

Page 21: ...the rider being thrown over the handlebars To best avoid this apply the front and rear brakes simultaneously while shifting your body weight back slightly to compensate for braking force As terrain ch...

Page 22: ...nough gear overlaps that these gears are not needed Fig 2 13 Internal Gears no derailleur An internal gear system is one where the gears are housed within the rear hub of the bicycle With internally g...

Page 23: ...sing a possible danger when you attempt to pedal again Remember always pedal through the gear change on a derailleur equipped bicycle Rear Shifter The rear shifter right Fig 2 16 will have an indicato...

Page 24: ...ear Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can jam and cause the bike to become unstable SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle Don t lose it It is advisable that the fol...

Page 25: ...m bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in water they should be taken out and re greased This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration If paint has become scratched or chipped to...

Page 26: ...iding If you need replacement parts or have questions pertaining to the assembly of your bicycle call the service line direct at Tools Required Phillips head screw driver 4mm 5mm 6mm and 8mm Allen key...

Page 27: ...ated HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY Remove all protective packaging from the handlebar assembly if not already done Turn the fork of the bicycle to face forward Note that forward means that the wheel mounting slo...

Page 28: ...stem until the mark that says minimum insertion is not visible Fig 2 5 Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly is in line with the fork If needed you can re check this after the f...

Page 29: ...ase Nutted Front Wheels Loosen the axle nuts on the front wheel If there is a washer inside of the axle nut it belongs outside of the fork dropouts If the washer has a hook or a step be sure that it e...

Page 30: ...until you start to feel some resistance with the fork Fig 3 11 6 Try to close the lever If it closes easily open it up and tighten the lock nut further If it is too difficult to close open the lever...

Page 31: ...erted far enough into the frame to hide the Minimum insertion mark on the seat post Riding a bicycle with the seat post above this line is dangerous and can cause injury to the rider or damage to the...

Page 32: ...id stripping the threads Note that the right hand pedal attaches to the chainwheel side crank arm with a right hand clockwise thread The left pedal attaches to the other crank arm and has a left hand...

Page 33: ...anchor by hand Fig 3 17 Check to be sure the cable is seated in the brake lever Loosen the cable anchor bolt just enough to allow the cable wire to move freely With your left hand squeeze the caliper...

Page 34: ...ocknut the brake will end up centered Repeat the steps until the brake is centered Brake is correctly adjusted when The brake pads do not drag on the rim when the brake is open Both brake pads move aw...

Page 35: ...he brake cable tight through the cable anchor again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the brake lever and the adjustment barrel of the brake Tighten the cable anchor as much as you can by han...

Page 36: ...e where both brake pads are an equal distance away from the rim While keeping the nut still re tighten the Allen bolt Squeeze the brake lever a few times to be sure that the brake is centered Repeat a...

Page 37: ...Next squeeze the brake lever and allow it to return Check to see if the bearing unit bottoms out on the lower detangler plate If so unscrew the adjustment barrel further until the bearing unit sits a...

Page 38: ...pper cable long casing Single cable casing Adjustment barrel Cable spli er Bearing Football ends Lower plate Lower cable Lower cable Locknut Locknut Adjustment barrel Set for maximum travel Minimum 1m...

Page 39: ...the brake carrier Brake adjustment Check to be sure the cable is seated in the brake lever Loosen the cable anchor bolt just enough to allow the cable wire to move freely With your left hand squeeze...

Page 40: ...entered If you run out of adjustment you can go to the other side and loosen the screw slightly to continue adjusting the brake When the brake is correctly adjusted both sides should move evenly when...

Page 41: ...djustment barrel or cable end rests in the recess of the brake lever Fig 3 37 If the brake cable is disconnected at the disc caliper thread the brake wire through the adjustment barrel loosen the cabl...

Page 42: ...y could result from contact with the hot disc Keep hands and legs away from disc brakes These brakes require breaking in Ride and use the brakes gently for 13 miles before using the brakes in downhill...

Page 43: ...ou want the chain to go For example turning clockwise will loosen the cable tension and move the chain away from the wheel while turning counter clockwise will tighten cable tension and direct the cha...

Page 44: ...screw in 1 4 turn increments counter clockwise until the chain engages the largest chainwheel If the chain falls off the largest chainwheel and into the pedals you will need to turn the High limit scr...

Page 45: ...ntil secure Fig 3 46 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...

Page 46: ...It is very important to check the training wheel connection to the bicycle Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to dislodge and the rider to lose control and fall C Shape Brace Rem...

Page 47: ...eel axle Insert the wheel brace into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end of the stabilizer bracket faces in Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end hooks around the chain st...

Page 48: ...t and will allow you to pinpoint any trouble areas If you encounter any problems refer to the appropriate section of this instruction manual and make any necessary adjustments Check the tire pressure...

Page 49: ...ss lubricant and keeping these areas clean and dry LUBRICATION NOTE The frequency of maintenance should increase with use in wet or dusty conditions Do not over lubricate remove excess lubricant to pr...

Page 50: ...nd the hub do not ride the bicycle Adjustment is required TIRES Tires must be maintained properly to ensure road holding and stability Check the following areas Inflation Ensure tires are inflated to...

Page 51: ...truding spokes rust or other potential causes Replace the rim tape which covers the spoke ends if damaged 8 Remount one side of the tire onto the rim 9 Using a hand pump inflate the tube just enough t...

Page 52: ...k that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one of the most overlooked parts on the bicycle The first indication that your cables and h...

Page 53: ...m contact with the rim Replace the brake pads if they are over worn so that the grooves or pattern cannot be seen Fig 4 6 The brake cable wires should be checked for kinks rust broken strands or fraye...

Page 54: ...s that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals chain chainwheel crank set and freewheel Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month taking note of the following areas Check...

Page 55: ...bike if the crank arms are loose This may be dangerous and will damage the crank arms beyond repair Inspection The crank set should be checked for correct adjustment and tightness every month Bottom b...

Page 56: ...ls are needed for disassembly and maintenance of 3 piece cranks Do not attempt service without access to the proper tools Chain Do not ride with a damaged chain The chain must be kept clean rust free...

Page 57: ...ed plate is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward Derailleur geared bicycles use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links or to change th...

Page 58: ...ailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs the shift levers and the derailleur control cables all of which must function correctly for smooth gear shifting to occur...

Page 59: ...rew determines how far the rear derailleur will travel toward the wheel of the bicycle while the High limit screw determines how far the cage will travel toward the frame 1 Shift the rear shifter to t...

Page 60: ...ect the cable and tighten the cable anchor bolt securely 4 Shift the front shifter into the largest gear and pedal the bike so the chain jumps to the largest chainwheel If the chain does not shift ont...

Page 61: ...plied with one front white one rear red two wheel white and four pedal orange reflectors These are an important safety and legal requirement and should remain securely fitted and in good clean conditi...

Page 62: ...oken Rear or front derailleur side to side travel out adjustment Cross chaining and shifting under load Stiff chain link Loose pedal axle bearing Loose bottom bracket axle bearings Bent bottom bracket...

Page 63: ...ers are binding Brakes out of adjustment Brake pads worn down Brake pads toe in incorrect Brake pads rim dirty or wet Brake arms loose Bulge in the rim or rim out of true Brake mounting bolts loose Br...

Page 64: ...e old or faulty Tire tread casing worn Tire unsuited to rim Tire not checked after previous puncture Tire pressure too low Spoke protruding into rim Remedy Replace axle True wheel Adjust hub bearings...

Page 65: ...of your purchase Please retain your sales receipt for any possible warranty claims Your Name Address Date Purchased Place of Purchase Model Brand Information Wheel Size Color Serial Number Model Date...

Page 66: ...nty listed below If failure of any part should occur due to faulty materials or work manship during the warranty period the part will be replaced All warranty claims must be submitted to the address b...

Page 67: ...902 Hammersley Rd Madison WI 53711 USA 2016 Pacific Cycle Inc Distributed by Distribu par Dorel Industries Inc dba Pacific Cycle Canada 1255 Greene Avenue Montreal Quebec Canada H3Z 2A4 1 877 758 4741...

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