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Broken or loose spokes:

Check that all spokes are tensioned correctly and that no spokes are missing or damaged.
Caution: such damage can result in severe instability and possibly an accident if not 
corrected. Again, spoke repairs are best handled by a bicycle specialist.

Loose hub bearings:

Lift each wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side.
Caution: if there is movement between the axle and the hub, do not ride the bicycle. 
Adjustment is required.

Axle nuts:

Check that these are tight before each ride.

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Summary of Contents for D6 SPORTS

Page 1: ...Bicycle Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...cts For questions regarding assembly operation or warranty please feel free to contact our Service Representatives by calling 888 909 3652 or e mailing warranty d6sports com Hours Monday Friday 8 00am...

Page 3: ...embly Brake Set Up Training Wheel Installation Peg Installation BICYCLE CARE 38 62 Maintenance Storage Security Handlebar and Stem Information Headset Information Maintenance Storage Security Handleba...

Page 4: ...BEFORE TAKING YOUR FIRST RIDE ON YOUR NEW BICYCLE AND REFER BACK TO THE MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HELMETS SAVE LIVES ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHEN YOU RIDE YOUR BICYCLE AND MAKE SURE THAT IT IS RIDE YOU...

Page 5: ...EFORE INSTALLING ANY NON FACTORY SPECIFIED PRODUCT TO YOUR BICYCLE USE OF ANY COMPONENT THAT IS NON FACTORY SPECIFIED COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BICYCLE THIS DAMAGE WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRAN...

Page 6: ...your first ride on your new bicycle and refer to the manual for future reference Unsafe or improper use of the bicycle by failing to read and follow all of the safety performance and maintenance requi...

Page 7: ...ame Please record the serial number below in case your bicycle is ever lost or stolen You might want to register the serial number with your local police department as well Please keep your sales rece...

Page 8: ...rience with this bicycle GENERAL WARNING GENERAL WARNING Bicycle riding can be a dangerous activity even under the most controlled circumstances Proper maintenance of your bicycle is your responsibili...

Page 9: ...s riding has been properly adjusted and fits your child and is in safe operating condition It is also important that your child understands and follows the local traffic laws and rides in a safe manne...

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Page 11: ...urely adjusted on the handlebars 2 Wheels and Tires Make sure that the tires are properly inflated to the limit listed on the side of the tire side of the tire Make sure that the tires tread appear to...

Page 12: ...orks smoothly 5 Seat Seatpost Make sure that the seat is firmly attached to the seatpost and is not loose Make sure the seatpost height is adjusted correctly and not above the limit line for height 6...

Page 13: ...raffic obey speed limits etc Use correct hand signals to indicate turning or stopping Look ahead Avoid bumps potholes gravel wet roads oil drains Look ahead Avoid bumps potholes gravel wet roads oil d...

Page 14: ...s Do not ride in wet weather Do not ride at night Obey all traffic laws Obey all traffic laws Use caution when entering intersections make sure that it is clear before you proceed Maintain safe speeds...

Page 15: ...renches 2 An adjustable size wrench 3 Standard flat head screwdriver 4 Standard Phillips head screwdriver 5 An open end 15mm box wrench 6 Adjustable pliers that have cable cutting ability 6 Adjustable...

Page 16: ...apping from the bicycle Inspect the bicycle and all accessories and parts for possible wrapping from the bicycle Inspect the bicycle and all accessories and parts for possible shortages It is recommen...

Page 17: ...Contents of Box 16...

Page 18: ...Install axle nut and 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 the b...

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Page 20: ...e head tube at the factory inserted into the head tube at the factory ensuring that all cables are free of tangles Tighten the stem bolt observing the Minimum Insertion Mark and checking that the fork...

Page 21: ...mum Insertion or Maximum Extension This mark must not be visible above the headset There are different styles of handlebar clamps but all attach to the bicycle with a stem bolt and wedge nut Typical o...

Page 22: ...m Insertion Mark on the seatpost Position the Insertion Mark on the seatpost Position the top surface of the seat parallel with the ground The serrations on the seat clamp must mesh completely with th...

Page 23: ...15 mm narrow open ended wrench so that the shoulder of the pedal spindle is securely tightened against the crank arm securely tightened against the crank arm Note that the right hand pedal attaches to...

Page 24: ...ct with the surface of the crank arm Before your first ride please check to ensure your pedals are attached correctly New boltless cranks may become loose with initial use refer to page 100 for crank...

Page 25: ...e use of hand brakes When properly adjusted hand brakes are an efficient braking system Keep the rim and brake shoes clean and free from wax brake shoes clean and free from wax lubricants and dirt at...

Page 26: ...oth brake arms together so that squeeze both brake arms together so that both brake shoes are in contact with the rim pull all the slack out of the brake cable and securely tighten the cable anchor nu...

Page 27: ...he 5 mm Allen bolt For the nondrive side left turn the spring tension nut with the 13 mm wrench and tighten the 5 mm Allen bolt the spring tension nut with the 13 mm wrench and tighten the 5 mm Allen...

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Page 29: ...2 mm away from the rim when the brakes are not applied Brake pads should be centered on the rim and the rear portion of each brake pad should be about 0 5 1 0 mm farther from the rim than the front po...

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Page 31: ...the short cable casing Make sure that the long cable casing is on top of the short cable casing otherwise the upper cable will have a twist in it 2 Route the upper cable through the handlebars below...

Page 32: ...e lower plate and connecting them to the bearing 3 Screw the adjusting barrels into the lower plate Do not tighten the locknuts at this time 4 Connect to the rear brake Do not adjust the rear brake at...

Page 33: ...nch to tighten the locknut on the left adjusting barrel of the upper plate Leave the right side adjusting barrel loose 4 Screw the lower cable adjusting barrel into or our of the lower plate until the...

Page 34: ...barrels out of or into the lower plate until all bearing is eliminated b tighten the locknut of the right side adjusting barrel c rotate the handlebars 180 degrees and recheck for bearing flop If ther...

Page 35: ...te brace over frame clip and secure with nut using 15 mm or adjustable wrench 3 The elongated hole on the brace allows for raising or lowering the training wheels to the proper height Once proper heig...

Page 36: ...the axle nut by turning in a counter clockwise direction Step Three After the axle nut has been removed place the axle nut in Step Three After the axle nut has been removed place the axle nut in the...

Page 37: ...ll open end of the peg onto the axle of the wheel while holding the 15mm socket wrench and peg together so there is no movement between the two Step Seven Tighten the peg onto the axle by turning the...

Page 38: ...r local bike shop should have some cleaning supplies to help you keep your bicycle looking like new Always store your bicycle under shelter and do not leave it exposed to Always store your bicycle und...

Page 39: ...that you take the bicycle to your local bike shop for routine maintenance and service Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will keep it running smoothly and help the components last longer Th...

Page 40: ...ake cable Lube the freewheel Once a Year Once a Year Grease the seat tube of the frame where the seat post goes in with synthetic grease Grease the pedal threads and bearing with synthetic grease Grea...

Page 41: ...spect tires for wear and damage Check frame and fork for cracks Weekly Lubrication per Schedule 1 Check handlebar and stem adjustment Check seat and seatpost adjustment Inspect chain and freewheel cas...

Page 42: ...HECKLIST Continued Monthly Lubrication per Schedule 1 Check all weekly Service items Inspect cranks and sprocket Yearly Lubrication per Schedule 1 Routine service at local bike shop Routine service at...

Page 43: ...for Basic Maintenance Allen wrenches in 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm sizes Open end wrenches in 9mm 10mm 14mm 15mm 19mm sizes Phillips head screwdriver Floor pump with pressure gauge Plastic tire levers Sp...

Page 44: ...e the color of the paint The warranty on this bike does not cover paint damage corrosion rust or theft Security Make sure that you record the bicycle s serial number model color and place of purchase...

Page 45: ...forks Quill Stems have a shaft the is inserted down into the Head Tube of the frame and then held into place by tightening a binder bolt that is connected to an expanding wedge that binds with the in...

Page 46: ...break or strip the threads out of the stem body To check the tightness of the handlebars and stem stand in front of the bike and place the front wheel between your knees while facing the bike You shou...

Page 47: ...ic at your local bike shop adjust the headset on your bicycle You can check to make sure that the headset on your bicycle is adjusted correctly by turning the handlebars 90 degrees to the side while t...

Page 48: ...nywhere Also make sure that the brake cable housing is securely attached to the brake lever the cable stops on the frame of the bicycle and the brake itself The brake lever should not require much pre...

Page 49: ...ch or a 5mm or 6mm allen bolt on the seatpost that can be tightened with the appropriate sized allen wrench The seat should not move up or down when pressure is applied to it The seatpost also has a M...

Page 50: ...ly or greasy materials When cleaning use a clean rag or wash with soapy water rinse and air dry Do not ride When cleaning use a clean rag or wash with soapy water rinse and air dry Do not ride the bic...

Page 51: ...ty and possibly an accident if not corrected Again spoke repairs are best handled by a bicycle specialist Loose hub bearings Lift each wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel from side to side...

Page 52: ...n air compressor take care that sudden over inflation does not cause tire to blow out This can severely damage the tire and or bicycle rim Tread check that the tread shows no signs of excessive wear o...

Page 53: ...l become worn with use DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY There are numerous types of brake systems and common use on today s modern bicycles Side Pull Calipers and U Brak...

Page 54: ...s bolts and nuts at least every three months Squeeze each brake lever to make sure they operate freely and that the brake pads press hard enough on the rims to stop the bike There should be about 1mm...

Page 55: ...d with two to three drops of chain lube at least every three months to ensure smooth operation and to reduce wear Cables should be greased along their entire length after removing them from the casing...

Page 56: ...l adjuster of the way in squeeze the pads against the rim undo the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with pliers Re tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to...

Page 57: ...e of the rim using a screwdriver Brake pads should finally be adjusted so that the leading edge of the pad makes contact with the rim first Some brakes have special curved washers to allow this but on...

Page 58: ...nst the brake lever body This will lock the adjustment in place Note that this process should only be done for very minor brake adjustments Larger Note that this process should only be done for very m...

Page 59: ...tall the left side pedal place the pedal threads into the left crank arm and turn the pedal counter clockwise with a 15mm wrench To install the right side pedal place the pedal counter clockwise with...

Page 60: ...acket spindle combined in one piece Three piece cranks have the left crank arm bottom bracket spindle and right crank arm Three piece cranks have the left crank arm bottom bracket spindle and right cr...

Page 61: ...ttom bracket bearings be greased thoroughly when they are installed and should be checked to make sure that there is sufficient grease in the bottom bracket regularly bottom bracket regularly Bottom b...

Page 62: ...Keeps Coming Off This can be the result of the chainring sprocket not being Chain Keeps Coming Off This can be the result of the chainring sprocket not being straight the chainring sprocket being loo...

Page 63: ...g the crankset Grinding Noise When Pedaling This could be the result of the pedal bearings being too tight the bottom bracket bearings being too tight or the chain being too tight Possible solutions f...

Page 64: ...binding or the brakes are out of adjustment Possible solutions for this are replacing the brake pads cleaning the brake pads and rim surface clean adjust replace the brake cables adjust the brake lev...

Page 65: ...true straight the hub being loose the headset binding or damaged hub bearings Possible solutions are to replace the axle have your local bike shop true straighten the wheel adjust the hub bearings ad...

Page 66: ...ed in the tire the tire pressure being too low or a spoke protruding into the tube Possible solutions to this are replacing the inner tube replacing the tire replacing the tire with the correct sized...

Page 67: ...n that all bikes have the same types of parts this is not always the case Be sure to read and understand this section of the manual If you have any questions or are unsure about how something on your...

Page 68: ...its firmly inside of the dropouts axle slots on the fork legs The axle nuts and axle washers should both be on the outside of the dropout If there is a secondary safety retention system on the wheel e...

Page 69: ...heel all the way up in the axle slot of the frame 2 Place the chain on the freewheel cassette and chainring sprocket 3 Pull the rear wheel back so the chain is properly tensioned 3 Pull the rear wheel...

Page 70: ...e reach on the brake lever if necessary Often times the brakes will need to be readjusted if the reach adjust function is used Brakes are designed to control the speed readjusted if the reach adjust f...

Page 71: ...ocal bike when purchasing new tires for your bicycle they can explain what tires will fit on the bicycle and why you might want to use one style tire as opposed to another style tire The tire size and...

Page 72: ...anteed against manufacturing defect defined as a defect in materials Steel frames are guaranteed against manufacturing defect defined as a defect in materials or workmanship as delivered with the prod...

Page 73: ...ng the warranty period the part will be replaced Please contact an authorized dealer to initiate a warranty claim on your behalf All parts must be returned for inspection at the customer s expense and...

Page 74: ...UL LIFECYCLE The length of useful lifecycle will vary depending on the type of bike riding conditions and care that the bicycle receives Competition dirt jumping trick riding skate park riding trial r...

Page 75: ...Corporate Office 17277 Ventura Blvd Suite 204 Encino California 91316 888 909 3652 Phone 818 783 1606 Fax warranty d6sports com www d6sports com...

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