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OWNERS MANUAL

HASTE

EMINENTCYCLES.COM

Designed & Assembled in California

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Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL HASTE EMINENTCYCLES COM Designed Assembled in California ...

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Page 4: ...Introduction Intended Use Unboxing Assembly Setup Operation Maintenance Specifications Warranty Disclaimers Custom Settings 2 3 4 7 13 23 27 33 34 35 36 01 TABLEOFCONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...cating a potential hazard condition or situation which should not be disregarded If ignored or corrective actions are not taken this could result in damage injury or death Be sure to read and understand all the sections of this manual Our mountain bikes are technologically advanced high performance products that use complex materials and engineered fitments In order for our products to sustain it ...

Page 6: ...Warning Riding an off road bicycle mountain bicycle is inherently dangerous and as the rider you voluntarily assume the risk and responsibility that injury or death could occur We recommend that at all times safety protective gear be worn during bicycle operation example full face helmet body armor gloves etc Warning Severe off road riding jumping and stunt riding is extremely dangerous Speeds can...

Page 7: ...e majority of this bicycle is shipped pre assembled and pre tuned at the factory Minimal assembly and time is required to have a ready to ride bicycle All tools and your specific suspension settings are included in this Bicycle Box Note The Bicycle Box is designed to be reusable Keep this box for shipping your bicycle to your adventure destinations or for any potential warranty service Warning The...

Page 8: ...the frame assembly to the base of the box Do not remove the straps to the suspension just yet Step 3 Carefully remove the bicycle frame assembly from the box including the handlebars Mount the frame assembly in a bike stand or lay the bike assembly down on a soft carpet floor Gently place or drape the handlebars near the frame ...

Page 9: ... included in the parts box Place them near the frame assembly Step 5 Inspect the bicycle frame and components for damage and that your specific build is correct to your order per the invoice If there are any issues please contact our customer service at service eminentcy cles com or give us a call ...

Page 10: ...07 Handlebar Front Wheel Suspension Pedals 8 9 10 11 ASSEMBLY ...

Page 11: ...s multi tool HANDLEBAR Step 1 Remove the stem faceplate using the supplied torque wrench Step 2 Position the handlebars on the stem and reattached the faceplate over the handlebars Tighten the bolts using the supplied torque wrench Proper bar position is discussed in the Setup section of this manual ASSEMBLY ...

Page 12: ...aligned to the brake Step 3 Reinstall the axle through the fork and wheel Hand tighten the front axle and flip the quick release to lock the front wheel in place The quick release has already been preset at the factory Step 4 Add 30psi to the front and rear tires using a bicycle pump with a presta valve adaptor Note Your tires have inner tubes in them to get you up and riding The tires and wheels ...

Page 13: ...ing the fork arch to crown Step 2 Remove the shipping straps holding the Rear Suspension compressed Warning The suspension is shipped without the proper air pressure and will need to be properly pressurized before the bicycle is ridden See the Setup section of this manual for proper suspension settings Step 3 Add 80psi of air to the fork and 170psi of air to the shock using the supplied pump These...

Page 14: ...and left side pedal by an indication near the threads or the thread direction themselves Install the pedals on the crank arms using the supplied Allen wrench Note Pedals are an optional purchase at time of order For clipless pedal operation please reference the pedal s OEM Manual found on our website ...

Page 15: ...n the crankarm with one hand on the pedal and shift through the gears Check for smooth shifts Step 2 Spin the crankarm again and apply the rear brake Spin the front wheel and apply the front brakes Make sure that nothing is binding or loose and that the brakes easly stop the wheels ...

Page 16: ...13 Seatpost Seat Height Seat Position Handlebar Stem Suspension Sag Suspension Compression Rebound 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 SETUP ...

Page 17: ...d that you ride the bike a few times on your typical trails to deterime the final positions SEATPOST WARNING To prevent damage to the frame it is import ant to have a minimum amount of seatpost inserted into the seat tube of the frame The table shows the minimum insertion height for each frame size that should be maintained when setting the seat height Note There is a hole in the back of the seat ...

Page 18: ...heel on the pedals and rotate the crank so that one pedal is at the lowest position relative to your seated position In this position your leg should almost be straight not stretched with a very slight bend in the knee If not your seat height will need to be adjusted Step 3 Adjust the seat height by loosing the seatpost clamp with the supplied Allen tool and slide the seatpost in the desired direc...

Page 19: ...f the seat with very little on the front A level seat is a common starting point Step 2 Adjust your seat angle by loosening the two seat binder bolts with the supplied Allen tool Adjust to the desired position and retighten to 5Nm Repeat step 1 and adjust as needed Step 3 Test the Horizontal position while riding on the street or trail for best pedaling comfort To adjust loosen the two seat binder...

Page 20: ...ools Rotate the handlebars to the desired position while keeping the bars centered to the stem Retighten and torque to 5Nm Repeat step 1 and adjust as needed Note For Valiant Stems tighten the bottom faceplate bolts first then torque Then tighten and torque the top bolts Step 3 At this point the brake lever shift lever and seatpost lever may not be in the desired location Loosen and adjust the pos...

Page 21: ...inding bolts Step 1 Remove the top cap and loosen the two binding bolts on the stem with the supplied Allen tool If the handlebars are too low remove a spacer on top of the stem and place it under the stem If the handlebars are too high remove a spacer under the stem and place it on the top of the stem IMAGE 8 Step 2 Reassemble the top cap and preload bolt and hand tighten If the preload bolt is t...

Page 22: ... things to consider when setting sag rider position and the amount of sag First review your bicycle s suspension specific OEM Manual located on our website Take note on how the compression and rebound adjustments work for your suspension Note It is highly recommend having another person help you with setting the sag Note There will be a rubber O ring on both the fork and rear air shocks There is n...

Page 23: ...uro and Trail type riding Step 2 Properly positioning yourself on the bike so the sag is set based on your Active Riding Position Bounce up and down on the bike in order to move the suspension Finish bouncing in your active position When the bike comes to rest have a partner slide the O rings to the suspension seals Dismount the bike slowly as not to move the O rings Note For bikes with a coil rea...

Page 24: ...ock Note For Air Suspension Increase Sag by reducing air pressure Decrease Sag by increasing air pressure We recommend adjusting in 5psi and 10psi increments for the Fork and Shock respectively Note For coil springs shocks turn the large preload nut that touches the spring in to adjust the sag An incorrect spring is indicated if 30 sag cannot be achieved Typically 1 full turn is the minimum requir...

Page 25: ...ne internally from the factory and is not adjustable SETUP High speed compression is used for large impacts landings and square edge bumps Low speed compres sion is used for slower rolling bumps and climbing We recommend starting with both High and Low speed compression adjusters fully open on the fork and shock Ride your local trail and note the suspension feel If the fork or shock seems too soft...

Page 26: ...23 Shifting Suspension Brakes Dropper Post Pedals 24 25 25 26 26 OPERATION ...

Page 27: ...es not initiate a proper shift or does not shift at all or you hear a constant noise while pedaling the shifting mechanism is out of adjustment and needs service For simple out of adjustment situations the rider can twist the barrel adjuster on the shifter to realign the chain to the gears Before adjusting look at the rear of the bike and take note of the derailleur position relative to the casset...

Page 28: ...sion rebound settings during your ride please reference your specific suspen sions OEM Manual for operation instructions BRAKES All Eminent bicycles are equipped with disc brakes They are tested to be the most reliable and have the highest level braking power of the available brake types The front brake is on the left and the rear brake is on the right from the rider view point Pulling the lever t...

Page 29: ...djusted Note Please refer to the pedal OEM Manual for specific operation and adjustment DROPPER POST Your bike has been supplied with a Dropper Post that raises and lowers with a lever on the handlebar Typically the seatpost position is fully extended for uphill riding sitting and lowered for downhill riding standing The post should easily lower with you body weight when the lever is pressed You m...

Page 30: ...27 MAINTENANCE Product Life Span Maintenance Schedule Torque Chart Maintenance Log 28 29 31 32 ...

Page 31: ... with fequency of use type of use construction materials maintenance and care the frame and components recieve Any uninteded use or riders over 250lbs for a 56 64cm frame or riders over 300lbs for a 65cm frame can also dramatically shorten the life of the frame and components Any combination of these conditions may result in an unpredictable failure It is with this understand ing that we recommend...

Page 32: ...gh free spin If bearings are worn or rolling roughly contact Eminent Service for support Wheel Trueness and Spokes If the wheel is out of alignment or spokes are loose contact Eminent Service for support Wheel Axles Check both front and rear axles are tight and the QR is closed completely Tires Check both tires for pressure foreign objects or tears Remove any foreign objects and adjust pressure Ch...

Page 33: ...n if needed Grease rear brake slide bushing with synthetic grease every 10 hrs or if you hear creaking when pedaling If the lever pulls to the grip without resistance or does not provide adequate stopping power inspect brake pads If the pads are inspec contact Eminent Service for support Handlebar Stem Grips Check all bolts If found to be loose retighten to torque specifications Drivetrain Chain C...

Page 34: ...Brake Bracket Slot Bolt Stem Bolts Valiant Stem Grip Bolts Control Bolts Levers Shifter Bottom Bracket Derailleur Hanger to Frame Bolt Rear Derailleur Bolts Front Derailleur Bolts Seatpost Clamp Bolt Seatpost to Seat Bolts 12 12 12 8 5 5 5 4 5 40 4 8 5 8 5 106 106 106 71 44 44 44 36 44 354 36 71 44 71 44 N m in lb MAINTENANCE TORQUE CHART Hand tight Close Hand tight Close ...

Page 35: ...EMINENTCYCLES COM 32 Date Comments Maint Performed Suspension Settings Adjustments etc MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOG ...

Page 36: ... internal cable routing Patent Pending 160mm AFS Suspension 230 x 60mm Eyelets 30mm upper and 20mm lower 8mm bolt 170mm Travel 1 1 8 x 1 1 2 Tapper Steer 27 5 Boost 15mm x 110mm 27 5 Boost 12mm x 148mm 12mm x 1 75mm x 180mm 27 5 X 2 6 Pressfit BB92 ISCG 05 ZS44 ZS56 Mounts 2 x 11 E Type Side Swing 30 9mm Diameter Eminent Integrated SPECIFICATION CHART SPECIFICATION ...

Page 37: ... assembly disassembly etc Labor charges for other requests such as unwarranted service or parts replacement during warranty work is not covered The following conditions apply with respect to the warranty The warranty shall not apply in circumstances where the bicycle exhibits damage or appearances of wear and tear caused by use which is improper inappropriate or unauthorized in accordance with the...

Page 38: ...s LLC is not responsible for any damages to you others or any property resulting from riding transport ing or any other use of this bicycle If your frame breaks malfunctions or fails in anyway Eminent Cycles LLC shall hold no liability or duties outside the repair or replacement of the frame pursuant in the terms discribed in the warranty In Purchasing or Aquiring this bicycle you agree to all ter...

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