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Removing the rear wheel

If your bike features so-called drop-out slots, removing the 
rear wheel can be done in no time. If your bicycle has chain 
tensioners, however, you must perform a number of additional 
actions. Using a screwdriver, you remove the rear cap of the chain 
case. This is described on page 40.

If your bike is fitted with a Sram 3 or a Sturmey-Archer gear hub, 
you can detach the hub by loosening the link between the cable 
and chain (S) (fig. 81).

If you have a 5 or 7-gear hub of the type Sram Spectro, or a 
Shimano Nexus 3-gear hub, you can remove the gear unit from 
the hub axle using bolt (A) (fig. 82).

Now loosen the nuts of the wheel axle, the chain tensioners (K) 
and the brake arm (R). Subsequently, push the wheel forwards 
to the end of the slot. Now you can remove the chain from the 
sprocket. If you then pull the wheel backwards, you can let it drop 
out of the frame (figs. 83 and 84).

If you want to put the rear wheel back into the frame, follow 
the above instructions in the reversed order. For the correct 
adjustment of the gear hub, we refer you to the instructions in 
the chapter “Maintenance and inspection”, on pages 24 through 27.

If your bike is fitted with a 4, 7 or 8-gear hub by Shimano, the 
rear wheel is removed in a somewhat different way. You start 
by removing the back cap of the chain case. See page 40 for 
instructions.

If you release the shifter cable at the bottom bracket and down 
tube, you can pull back the rear wheel about five centimetres.

Now loosen the nuts of the wheel axle (M), the chain tensioners 
(K) and the brake arm bracket. Then push the wheel forwards 
to the end of the slot and remove the chain from the sprocket. 
Subsequently pull the wheel backwards to be able to let it drop 
out of the frame (figs. 83 and 84).

If you turn the locking plate (B in fig. 85) to the left, you can 
remove the gear-shift unit. This must be done in first gear. Don’t 
loosen the gear-shift unit cable during removal or the correct 
adjustment will be lost. To put back the rear wheel, follow the 
above instructions in the reverse order. When replacing the gear-
shift unit, make sure that the yellow marker dots on the hub  
and the gear-shift unit line up with one another.

Repairing the lights

If the light doesn’t work, the problem is most likely in the wiring. 
It might be that a wire is broken. It might also be that the 
connections have become loose. Your Gazelle has a two-wire 
system, by the way. This means that the frame doesn’t act as the 
earth.

A black/white wire runs from a fixed point in the front light to a 
fixed point on the front fork or the dynamo. If the wiring is in order, 
the light bulb is probably broken. To replace the light bulb you first 
need to disassemble the headlight. Undo the screw on the bottom 
side of the light. Now you can remove the light’s glass cover with 
reflector (fig. 86).

You can remove the halogen bulb by turning it to the left. Then 
place a new halogen bulb in the fitting. Subsequently you can 
place back the light fitting and glass and retighten the screw. If the 
lighting still doesn’t work, check the wiring of the dynamo. Further 
on in this chapter you can read more about this.

If a headlight with one or more LEDs fails to work, first check the 
batteries or the battery contacts of the dynamo. If these are all in 
working order and the LED lighting still doesn’t function the defect 
might be located in the electronics. To fix this, you have to go to 
the Gazelle dealer.

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Beware not to touch a halogen 
bulb with your bare hands. It can 
be very hot. In addition, halogen 
bulbs cannot withstand the action 
of substances on your fingers. 
Always use a cloth or plastic cap 
to hold new halogen bulbs.

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Содержание Bicycle

Страница 1: ...User Manual www gazelle nl ...

Страница 2: ...gnature seller Signature owner What to do in the case of theft If you are unfortunate enough to have your bike stolen report it to the police When you do so bring this booklet so that the police will have the details for your bike which will make it easier to identify should it be recovered If your local police force operates a cycle tagging scheme registering your bike will make it easier to iden...

Страница 3: ...he frame 24 Technical maintenance 25 Adjusting the derailleurs 30 Recommended tightening torques 33 Tyre inspection and maintenance 33 MINOR REPAIRS Repairing a puncture 34 Removing the front wheel 35 Removing the rear wheel 36 Repairing the lights 37 Repairing the rear light 38 Repairing the dynamo 38 Tensioning the chain 40 Replacing the chain 41 Replacing the pedals 41 AND WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO...

Страница 4: ...le can offer you a long lasting warranty In the back of this booklet you will find the certificate of guarantee To get the best out of your new bike on a continuous basis it is recommended that you maintain it well and have it checked regularly by your Gazelle dealer This booklet will advise you how best to do this and how to do minor repairs yourself In addition you will find all the information ...

Страница 5: ...erate the lever you can slightly loosen nut M If you loosen the nut too much the seat will tilt If you loosen bolt B you can adjust the seat to the front or back fig 2 Gazelle Comfort Post and Gazelle Comfort Seat With the Comfort Post seat post fig 2 it is possible to adjust the seat angle without tools By pushing the safety catch A you can lower the lever H This makes it possible to set the idea...

Страница 6: ...ocking system Some models have a handlebar locking system on the headset fig 11 This can be activated by turning the black ring to the left counter clockwise which engages a ratchet mechanism The turning direction is indicated by arrows and an open and closed lock on the aluminium ring A red band becomes visible when the handlebar has been locked For safety reasons it is still possible to turn the...

Страница 7: ...e possibility to adjust the spring tension but also to temporarily turn off the suspension completely the Lock out function B This is recommended to prevent loss of energy during a climb fig 14 Adjusting the rear suspension unit For Gazelle bikes with rear air shock suspension the firmness of the ride can be altered by adjusting the air pressure in the rear suspension unit This can be done using t...

Страница 8: ...beam angle of the Gazelle LED battery headlight is adjustable By slightly loosening the bolt A you can easily direct the light Subsequently properly retighten the bolt fig 20 To replace the batteries unscrew the light s rear casing remove the bolts and slide the cap upwards Then you can change the batteries figs 21 and 22 Gazelle Power Vision rear battery light If your Gazelle is equipped with a P...

Страница 9: ...tached to your car under those circumstances it is undesirable that the light switches on It s also a convenient way to shut off the standlight function when you park your bike When the batteries of the Clear Vision taillight have ten hours left in them the indicator starts to blink B This enables you to replace the batteries in a timely fashion C in fig 29 In practice the batteries will need repl...

Страница 10: ...ver use the front brake only Always use the front as well as the rear brake This type of brake does feature a power modulator It prevents powerful braking from being applied immediately providing a slight delay before the brake gives maximum power fig 35 Drum brakes Over time drum brakes also show wear You will notice this by the fact that the brake levers will almost be able to touch the handleba...

Страница 11: ...he chapter Maintenance and inspection on pages 27 through 29 tells you how to adjust gear hubs When shifting see to it that you lessen the pressure on the pedals or temporarily stop pedalling Derailleurs Gazelle s more sporty models feature derailleur gears The shifter that operates the front derailleur is always located on the left and the shifter of the rear derailleur is always on the right Mod...

Страница 12: ...spoke is broken the wheel can deform as a result of which there is a great chance that more spokes will break Please be aware that under wet conditions pedals can be slippery Some bikes are fitted with a special wheel set that is characterised by a different spoke pattern In the case of a broken spoke or a buckled wheel swiftly go to your Gazelle dealer Wheel hubs The hub is the heart of the wheel...

Страница 13: ...isc brakes make sure that no spray wax gets on the braking disc or rims It can adversely affect the braking efficiency Chromed parts With regard to chromed parts such as the handlebar hubs cranks or seat post of some models it is recommended that you occasionally apply a thin layer of acid free Vaseline on them fig 48 This prevents these components from rusting Unpainted aluminium To keep the unpa...

Страница 14: ...regularly also beneath the rubber parts After cleaning Teflon containing oil should be reapplied to them fig 53 Disc brake maintenance The disc brake consists of 2 movable brake pads If the braking power is diminishing you must go to the dealer This can indicate the presence of air in the hoses Stop riding directly and go to your dealer figs 54 and 55 If you find oil traces on the levers or hoses ...

Страница 15: ...located in the groove in the axle B in fig 60 If for some reason it is necessary to readjust the Spectro gear hub the twist grip should be set to the right gear first This is third gear for a 5 speed hub and fourth gear for a 7 speed hub Subsequently move the pedals briefly up and down so as to be sure that the hub has engaged the correct gear Then turn the adjuster on the clickbox until the marke...

Страница 16: ... sprocket fig 67 Rear derailleur adjusting the lowest gear To adjust the lowest gear turn adjusting screw B Make sure that the chain is on the inner sprocket and turn the adjusting screw in such a way that the guide wheel looking from the rear of the bicycle sits directly under this sprocket Now check second gear If the chain is running against an adjacent sprocket this can be adjusted using the c...

Страница 17: ...ut on the opposite side of the axle until it can t go any further Now push up the lever so that it reaches position 2 fig 71 This is the only way to make sure that the wheels are held securely Beware of putting too much tension on the mechanism in step one because this might cause the quick release axle to break Recommended tightening torques There is a prescribed tightening torque for each of the...

Страница 18: ... the manufacturer s instructions Subsequently you can stick a patch on it which you should press firmly onto the tube fig 79 To check if the puncture has been repaired inflate the tube and hold it under water If the leaking has stopped put the tube back on the rim Be sure to check that the rim tape is properly located in the middle of the rim because it protects the tube from the spokes Push the v...

Страница 19: ...frame figs 83 and 84 If you turn the locking plate B in fig 85 to the left you can remove the gear shift unit This must be done in first gear Don t loosen the gear shift unit cable during removal or the correct adjustment will be lost To put back the rear wheel follow the above instructions in the reverse order When replacing the gear shift unit make sure that the yellow marker dots on the hub and...

Страница 20: ...ee to it that they protrude on the other side at least six millimetres Then you can fold the bundles of wire back tightly over the plug pins On a separate note in the dynamo the two connections on the right are for the light These are indicated by a sign The two connections on the left are for the black white earth wire If the wires are arranged as desired press the plug firmly into the underside ...

Страница 21: ...he wheel forwards a bit If your bike is fitted with a Sram Spectro 3 gear hub you have to correct the hub adjustment after tensioning the chain How you can do this you can read in the chapter Maintenance and inspection on page 27 If the chain is set to the correct tension all you have to do is firmly retighten both axle nuts and the brake arm bracket When doing this make sure that the wheel sits c...

Страница 22: ...turdy Gazelle bike bags fig 101 One of the most common causes of bike accidents is hanging bags on the handlebar Prevent this danger and never hang a bag on your handlebar If you want to transport more shopping items than can fit in the bags we advise you to purchase the Gazelle Combi Car luggage car fig 102 Racing bikes Gazelle racing bikes are built to compete with in races If you use them for d...

Страница 23: ...k your Gazelle dealer for a good bike carrier Be aware though that your bicycle is subjected to considerable forces when transported on a car Therefore always check if there are no components that can be blown off With regard to this you can think of the bike pump bottles or bike bags for instance Also upon arrival it is wise to ensure that no parts have become loose or been damaged 106 107 Make s...

Страница 24: ...f competing in races With regard to bike rental different warranty terms apply Apart from these warranty terms the buyer can hold the seller liable on the grounds of rights or claims that the law grants him Royal Dutch Gazelle N V P O Box 1 6950 AA Dieren The Netherlands www gazelle nl In conclusion In this booklet we have explained to you how to have as much fun as possible from your new Gazelle ...

Страница 25: ...op tube seat tube lock down tube head set handlebar stem handlebar headlight V Brake dynamo front fork hub mudguard stay gear operations brake levers bottle bottle holder rear derailleur cassette rear sprockets Gazelle Medeo seat seat post clamp saddle bag seat stay automatic rear light mudguard stay rim crankshaft chain guard crank pedal pump suspension seat post top tube seat tube lock bottom br...

Страница 26: ...50 51 Notes ...

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