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MOUNTAIN BIKE

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 OF FUTURE REFERENCE.

DO NOT return this item to the store.
Questions or comments?
1-800-551-0032

NOTE: Illustrations in this Manual are for reference purposes only and may not reflect the exact appearance of the actual product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Contents for MOUNTAIN BIKE

Page 1: ... YOUR FIRST RIDE ON YOUR NEW BICYCLE AND KEEP THE MANUAL HANDY OF FUTURE REFERENCE DO NOT return this item to the store Questions or comments 1 800 551 0032 NOTE Illustrations in this Manual are for reference purposes only and may not reflect the exact appearance of the actual product Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 2: ...manual of all aspects of maintaining and repairing your bicycle If you are not comfortable or lack the skills or tools to assemble the bicycle yourself you should take it to a qualified mechanic at a bicycle shop Additionally you can write or call us concerning missing parts or assembly questions WARNING IMPORTANT Take notice of this symbol throughout this manual and pay particular attention to th...

Page 3: ...t covers your forehead Incorrect fitting Forehead is exposed and vulnerable to serious injury HELMETS SAVE LIVES WARNING Always wear a properly fitted helmet when you ride your bicycle Do not ride at night Avoid riding in wet conditions 3 ...

Page 4: ...iding ramp riding jumping aggressive riding riding on severe terrain riding in severe climates riding with heavy loads riding double commercial activities such use is inherently dangerous can cause serious injury to the rider and if done it is with the rider s express and implied assumption of the risk of such use and Dynacraft shall not have any responsibility for any breakdown of the bicycle its...

Page 5: ...s of the Road Safety Tips 11 Night Riding 13 Safety Checklist 14 C BICYCLE ASSEMBLY 16 Getting Started 16 1 Pedals 17 2 Seat 18 3 Testing Seat Clamp and Post Clamp Tightness 19 4 Handlebar Stem 20 5 Testing Handlebar and Stem Tightness 23 6 Front Wheel 24 7 Brakes 25 8 Testing Brake Functions 27 9 Dual Suspension 28 10 Tire inflation 30 11 Reflectors 31 12 Accessories 32 5 ...

Page 6: ...stment 33 Stem Adjustment 34 Handlebar Adjustment 35 Brake Adjustment 36 Shifter Adjustment 38 Derailleur Adjustment 39 E MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 40 Tire Removal Seating 41 Lubrication 42 Bearing Inspection 43 F LIMITED WARRANTY 44 6 ...

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Page 9: ...p L and R 5 Front Reflector 6 Stem 7 Head Tube 8 Front Brake 9 Brake Pad x4 10 Fork 11 Tire x2 12 Tube x2 13 Locking Washer x2 14 Wheel Reflector x2 15 Locknut x4 16 Headset 17 Front Derailleur 18 Crankset 19 Rear Derailleur 20 Rear Cassette 21 Pedal L and R 22 Seat Clamp 23 Rear Reflector 24 Saddle 25 Seat Post 26 Rear Brake 27 Derailleur Guard 28 Gear Shifters L and R 29 Front Wheel 30 Rear Whee...

Page 10: ...unt of clearance If you have less than one inch or more than three inches 2 5 to 7 5 cm you may need to move up or down a frame size For more detailed instructions on how to properly adjust your bike to fit you visit our website at www dynacraftbike com find your bike and locate the fit video in the Information Center Disclaimer Fit video not available for all products WEIGHT LIMIT The maximum str...

Page 11: ...OOSE FITTING CLOTHES 4 CHECK YOUR BRAKES FREQUENTLY THE ABILITY TO STOP YOUR BICYCLE IS CRITICAL Roads are slippery when wet so avoid sharp turns and allow more distance stopping Caliper brakes may become less efficient when wet Leaves loose gravel and other debris can also affect stopping 5 ALWAYS RIDE IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS TRAFFIC Never ride against traffic 6 STOP AND LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE AN...

Page 12: ...GNED TO SUPPORT THE BICYCLE ONLY not the bicycle and the rider 17 AVOID THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS Drain grates potholes soft road edges gravel sand wet leaves and or any obstruction in the road Failure to do so could cause wheel s to buckle and result in personal injury to the rider 18 WET WEATHER RIDING Riding your bicycle in wet conditions is not recommended In wet conditions traction and braking po...

Page 13: ... They are an integral part of the bicycle s safety system Removing the reflectors reduces your visibility to others using the roadway Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury or death RULES FOR CHILDREN To avoid an accident teach children good riding skills with an emphasis on safety from an early age 1 Always wear a properly fitted helmet 2 Do not play in driveways or the road ...

Page 14: ...e properly lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar 2 DERAILLEURS Check that the front and rear derailleurs are adjusted and functioning properly Ensure that the shifter levers are securely attached Ensure that derailleurs shift levers and control cables are properly lubricated Shift through all the gears while pedaling to ensure that the derailleurs are adjusted and functioning properly 3 ...

Page 15: ...xtra care is required in wet or dusty conditions On bicycles equipped with coaster brakes check for proper chain tension Check to make sure your chain guard is tight and not touching the crank or chain 7 BEARINGS Ensure all bearings are lubricated run freely and display no excess movement grinding or rattling Check headset wheel bearings pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings 8 STEERING Ensure...

Page 16: ... to your local bike shop to have a qualified mechanic put it together for you In any event you need to read this entire Owner s Manual before you ride or let anyone else ride it CAUTION As you assemble the bike it s a good idea to place a little white grease or anti seize compound on the seatpost stem and threads of the bolts to prevent rusting You ll see that the frame handlebars front wheel and ...

Page 17: ...can be tricky so make sure to do it correctly Regardless of which side you re working on the top of the thread will rotate towards the front of the bike to tighten the pedals Once you ve finger tightened the pedals use a 15mm open ended wrench to snug them down They are properly tightened when the pedal spindle which is the axle that the pedal platform spins around begins to bite into the metal on...

Page 18: ...ightened properly the seatpost can loosen while riding This can cause a loss of control and injury to the rider or others To install the seat post reflector first remove the seatpost and saddle from the bike Use A Standard Phillips Head Screwdriver to loosen the screw on the clamp of the reflector until you can slide the reflector over the seat post Once the reflector is on the seat post reinsert ...

Page 19: ...one hand is needed to close the seat clamp If your bike has a standard seat clamp see Figure 10 use B an Adjustable Wrench es to tighten the nut securely If your bike has a bolt on seat clamp see Figure 11 use C a 4 5 or 6 mm Allen Wrench to tighten the bolt securely The seat should not be able to move back and forth up and down or side to side with the seat clamp tightened 3 TESTING SEAT CLAMP AN...

Page 20: ...nsure that you have all the parts present and installed in the correct order see Figure 17 For a threaded or quill stem remove the plastic shipping cap from the bottom of the stem see Figure 15 Insert the stem and handlebar assembly into the fork making sure the stem wedge is loose see Figure 16 Make sure the cables are not tangled and track smoothly on either side of the stem Remove cap Figure 15...

Page 21: ...d cardboard spacer from the headset Discard the cardboard spacer see Figure 22 Loosen the bolts on the side of the stem slide the stem into place making sure it lines up with the fork see Figure 18 Check the gap between the steerer tube and stem ensuring there is enough space to reinstall the cap and bolt See Figure 21 If you need it higher or lower your local bike mechanic can help you out with t...

Page 22: ...t the handlebar bolt s are properly tightened with C a 4 5 or 6 mm Allen Wrench See Figures 23 25 In the case of a 2 or 4 bolt stem tighten the bolts alternating between bolts every few turns We will adjust the position and rotation of the handlebars brake levers and shifters later on see page 35 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 ...

Page 23: ... bolt Re test to make sure the stem is secure with the same process To test the tightness of the handlebar hold the bike stationary and try to rotate the ends of the handlebar up and down or move the bar forward and back If the handlebar moves loosen the handlebar clamp nut or bolts evenly to re position and then re tighten Repeat the test until the bars will not move WARNING To prevent steering s...

Page 24: ...e Figure 33 To install the front wheel insert the wheel in the dropouts place the locking washer on the axle line up the tab on the retainer clip with the corresponding hole in the drop out Place the locknut on the axle after the retainer clip and tighten the lock nut with B Adjustable Wrench see Figures 28 29 WARNING Put the wheel in the center of the fork and tighten both nuts WARNING Failure to...

Page 25: ...st the rim of the wheel While still holding the brake arms pull the cable firmly through the cable anchor nut and tighten the nut securely see Figures 30 31 To fine tune your brakes see the adjustment section on pages 35 37 7B Linear Pull Brakes After installing the front wheel re connect the front brake by squeezing the arms together and sliding the cable guide back into the carrier see Figures 3...

Page 26: ...t see Figure 35 Ensure that the mounting bolts on Disc Brake are evenly tightened see Figure 35 If not the Disc Brakes will be out of alignment with the Rotor and you will not be able to brake efficiently or safely NOTE If your bike is equipped with a disc brake make sure that the disc rotor slides easily into the brake caliper when installing the front wheel DO NOT pull on the lever before the wh...

Page 27: ... hand brake lift the front of the bike and spin the wheel The wheel should not rub on the brake pads Next squeeze the brake lever and take note of the brake pads contacting the side of the wheel The pads should contact the rim on both sides at the same time Finally hold the brake lever firm and try to move the bike forward The brake should hold well enough to keep the wheel from moving Repeat thes...

Page 28: ...G There must be enough tension on the spring to hold the spring plate in place Failure to do this may cause the mechanism to fail Failure to maintain check and properly adjust the suspension system may result in suspension malfunction which can cause you to lose control and fall Changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and braking characteristics of your bicycle Always check for chan...

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Page 30: ...e causing injury or even death WARNING Using a service station air hose without a pressure gauge may result in over inflating of the tire and popping of the tube This could also cause irreparable damage to the tube and tire Use a hand pump foot pump or floor pump to properly inflate the tires see Figure 44 The maximum inflation PSI is shown on each tire sidewall see Figure 42 If your pump does not...

Page 31: ...e rear reflector so that it points straight backwards Use A Phillips head screwdriver to loosen and adjust before re tightening see Figures 47 48 NOTE Now that the initial assembly is complete the bike needs to be adjusted before it is ready to ride Follow the steps in the following Bicycle Adjustments section to adjust the bike 31 C Rear reflector Front reflector Wheel reflector Pedal reflector F...

Page 32: ...n the axle nut The guard will sit between the frame and the axle nut see Figure 49 WARNING The kickstand is designed to support the BICYCLE ONLY not the bicycle and the rider 12B Rear Derailleur Guard Some 20 24 and 26 model bicycles come with a rear derailleur guard to protect the rear derailleur from damage To install remove the rear wheel axle nut on the drive side install the rear derailleur g...

Page 33: ... the seat will not move side to side or sink with the rider seated see Figure 54 55 To ensure that your seat is adjusted to the proper height for you adjust the saddle so that it s just below your hips Retighten the seat post clamp and mount your bike At the bottom of your pedal stroke your knee should have a slight bend in it with the ball of your foot centered over the pedal The saddle should al...

Page 34: ...OT OVERTIGHTEN see Page 23 Figure 27 WARNING To prevent steering system damage and possible loss of control the stem must be inserted enough so that the minimum insertion marks are completely covered WARNING Do not over tighten the stem bolt Over tightening the stem bolt can damage the steering system and cause a loss of control If necessary re adjust the handlebar and tighten the handlebar clamp ...

Page 35: ...brake levers are adjusted to a comfortable angle for the rider Both brake levers can be adjusted by loosening the clamp bolt and rotating the lever into the desired position Once the lever is positioned re tighten the bolt Make sure both levers are set at the same angle Check to make sure that the lever is tight It should not move on the handlebar when tightened properly The reach of the brake lev...

Page 36: ... tires it will cause irreparable damage to your tire and tube and may result in a popped tire and could cause a loss of control resulting in serious injury or even death Side Pull Brakes Once the brake pads are properly positioned loosen the cable anchor nut on the Brake Arm see Figure 64 Firmly squeeze the brake pads against the rim of the tire pull the cable taut and re tighten the cable anchor ...

Page 37: ... the brake lever to test the caliper The brake should fully engage before the lever is pulled back to the handlebar If you re able to pull the lever all the way to the handlebar or they feel too soft use the barrel adjuster on the Caliper and the Brake Lever to adjust the tension until it feels more firm Brake Levers When squeezed the brake lever should be firm and not bottom out against the handl...

Page 38: ...NOTE If you don t have a bicycle repair stand it helps to have someone assist you with the adjustment There are three types of shifters that may be on your bicycle There is a Shifter Brake Lever Combo see Figure 69 a Standard Shifter see Figure 70 and a Grip Shifter See Figure 71 For the Combo and the Standard Shifter use your thumbs to shift up and your index fingers to shift down with the approp...

Page 39: ...rclockwise turn If the chain doesn t want to come down to the next smaller gear in the back tighten the barrel adjuster clockwise turn Repeat until the chain moves from gear to gear without hesitation Avoid shifting your bike into extreme gears both the smallest ring and smallest cog at the same time or both the largest ring and largest cog at the same time For most riding situations your left shi...

Page 40: ...n in this manual Parts that are not tight enough can be lost or operate poorly Over tightened parts can be damaged Make sure any replacement fasteners are the correct size and type WARNING Have a bicycle service shop make any repairs or adjustments for which you do not have the correct tools or if the instructions in this manual are not sufficient for you WARNING Before every ride it is important ...

Page 41: ... Move the rear wheel forward or backward as necessary NOTE Make sure the rear wheel is centered in the bicycle frame see Figure 75 Hold the wheel in this position and tighten the axle nuts TIRE REMOVAL SEATING Before adding air to any tire make sure the edge of the tire the bead is the same distance from the rim all around the rim on both sides of the tire If the tire does not appear to be seated ...

Page 42: ...d the tires Rinse with clean water and dry completely before you ride the bicycle Use only a bicycle specific lube as other common oils will not provide the correct lubrication Frequency Component Lubricant How to Lubricate Weekly Chain Chain lube or light oil Brush on or squirt Derailleur Wheels Chain lube or light oil Oil can Derailleurs Oil 3 drops from oil can Brake Calipers Oil 2 drops from o...

Page 43: ...crank should turn freely and smoothly at all times and the front sprockets should not be loose on the crank You should not be able to move the pedal end of the crank from side to side Wheel Hub Bearings Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand The bearings are correctly adjusted if The wheel spins freely and easily The weight of the spoke reflector when ...

Page 44: ...ding ramp riding jumping aggressive riding or any similar extreme activities such uses may damage the bicycle frame fork and or component parts and will void this warranty Dynacraft s bicycles are intended for the average rider to use on streets roads and bicycle approved trails and are for non competition riding that is safe and within the rider s experience and limits Even in these circumstances...

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Page 46: ...le when you call Model Number sample 8802 33 Production Date sample 03 03 2015 Serial Number sample DA0233HD00001 Having this information will be required and helps us handle your call more effectively Dynacraft BSC Inc 89 S Kelly Rd American Canyon CA 94503 Call Toll Free 1 800 551 0032 Monday Friday 7AM to 4PM PST www dynacraftbike com 2015 All rights reserved 2015 Printed in China D007 STOP ...

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