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Page 2: ...regarding your MOZIE bicycle You re now part of the family Toll Free 888 241 0837 Email support moziebicycles com LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU MOZIE INTRODUCTION I BICYCLE DIAGRAM 4 II GENERAL WARNING 5 A A Special Note to Parents 5 III BICYCLE ASSEMBLY STEPS 6 IV BEFORE YOU RIDE 10 A Bicycle Fit 10 B Safety First 10 C Mechanical Safety Check 10 D First Ride 12 V SAFETY 13 A The Basics 13 B Riding Safe...

Page 3: ...ll can result in serious injury or even death we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or death Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions There are risks associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided and which ...

Page 4: ...e chain Using your hand begin threading the right pedal into the right crank arm by turning the pedal axle CLOCKWISE Fig 1 Once the pedal threads are engaged ensuring no cross threading use the included flat wrench to tighten right pedal to the specified tightness 350kgf cm2 Using your hand begin threading the left pedal into the left crank arm by turning the pedal axle COUNTER CLOCKWISE Once the ...

Page 5: ...le Your qualified bicycle shop can adjust saddle angle or teach you how to do it If you choose to make your own saddle angle adjustment it is critical that you loosen the clamp bolt sufficiently to allow any serrations on the on the mechanism to disengage before changing the saddle s angle and then that the serrations fully re engage before you tighten the clamp bolt to the recommended torque of 2...

Page 6: ...t IV BEFORE YOU RIDE manufacturer or from your qualified local bicycle shop If you need to make an adjustment at home or in the field we urge you to exercise care and to have the fasteners you worked on checked by your qualified local bicycle shop as soon as possible WARNING Correct tightening force on fasteners nuts bolts screws on your bicycle is important Too little force and the fastener may n...

Page 7: ...oduct Safety Certification standards and is appropriate for the type of riding you do Always follow the helmet manufacturer s instructions for fit use and care of your helmet Most serious bicycle injuries involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had worn an appropriate helmet WARNING Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death 2 Always do the ...

Page 8: ...owly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under normal dry conditions See also Section VII C E NIGHT RIDING Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see Therefore children should never ride at dawn at dusk or at night Adults who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of ...

Page 9: ...hat point where your crotch is when straddling the bike To check for correct standover height straddle the bike while wearing the kind of shoes in which you ll be riding and bounce vigorously on your heels If your crotch touches the frame the bike is too big for you Don t even ride the bike around the block A bike which you ride only on paved surfaces and never take off road should give you a mini...

Page 10: ... stop riding until you see a qualified bicycle shop about saddle adjustment or a different saddle C HANDLEBAR HEIGHT AND ANGLE MOZIE bicycles utilize a quill headset stem which secures inside the steering tube through the use of an expanding binder bolt You can use the included Allen Hex tools to adjust the height of your handlebars slightly by adjusting the stem height You can also change the ang...

Page 11: ...ilure to properly secure the wheel can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage which could cause you to loose control and fall resulting in serious injury or death VII TECH 2 Removing and Installing wheels WARNING All MOZIE Bicycles are equipped with rear hub brake systems and internal gear rear hubs As these are complicated components do not attempt to remove the wheel The removal and re installat...

Page 12: ...r qualified local bicycle shop or contact the brake manufacturer 4 If replacing worn or damaged parts use only manufacturer approved genuine replacement parts 1 Brake controls and features It s very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake lever controls which brake on your bike Traditionally the right brake lever controls the rear brake and the left brake lever controls th...

Page 13: ...ift and shift to a lower gear before the hill gets too steep If you have difficulties with shifting the problem could be mechanical adjustment See your qualified local bicycle shop for help c Adjusting your internal gears MOZIE has selected internal gears for your bicycle as they provide a clean look and are relatively easy to maintain If moving the shift control one click repeatedly fails to resu...

Page 14: ...en adjusting your seat tension as you can seriously damage the leather Contact your qualified local bicycle shop to assist with any seat adjustments if you have any questions about proper tension MOZIE also recommend you consult with a local bicycle shop about which products to use to care for and protect your leather saddle Many people opt to use oils or waxes to help break in and protect the sur...

Page 15: ...s been exposed to water or grit or at least every 100 miles Clean the bike and lightly lubricate the chain s rollers with a good quality bicycle chain lubricant Wipe off excess lubricant with a lint free cloth Lubrication is a function of climate Talk to MODE or a qualified bicycle shop about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area Avoid contaminating the rims w...

Page 16: ...rect way to set and use the torque wrench for accurate results Always use the correct size Allen socket open end or box end wrench Avoid use of a crescent wrench or vice grips as they can damage com ponents FASTENER RECOMMENDED TORQUE Stem to attach the handlebar 200 300kgf cm2 Stem to attach the fork 200 300kgf cm2 Pedal 350kgf cm2 Seat post clamp on seat tube 110kgf cm2 B If your bicycle sustain...

Page 17: ...art replacement or change over This warranty is void in its entirety by any modification of the frame fork or components This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective item and is the sole remedy of the warranty This warranty extends from the date of purchase applies only to the original owner and is not transferable MOZIE Bicyles is not responsible for incidental o...

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