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ASSEMBLING YOUR BIKE
PREPARATION:
It is important that you read this owner’s manual before you start to assemble your
bicycle. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL BICYCLE MECHANIC IF YOU HAVE
DOUBTS OR CONCERNS AS TO YOUR ABILITY TO PROPERLY ASSEMBLE, REPAIR, OR MAINTAIN YOUR
BICYCLE. Remove all parts from the shipping carton. Check to make sure no parts are loose on the
bottom of the carton. Carefully remove the front wheel which is attached to the side of the bicycle for
shipping. Carefully remove all other packing material from the bicycle.
FRONT WHEEL
1. Remove the nuts, washers and wheel retainers from the front wheel axle, if
necessary. If these are not on the wheel axle, they will be included in the
hardware bag.
2. Slide the wheel onto the open ends of the fork. Slip an axle retainer onto each
end of the axle, and hook the retainers into the holes in the fork end. Loosely
install the washer onto each end of the axle (serrated end toward the retainer),
then install the hex nut. (Note: there may be a washer head nut in place of the
washer and hex nut).
3. Center the wheel in the fork and tighten the axle nuts securely, alternating
from one side to the other.
4. Spin the wheel to make sure that it is centered in the fork and does not wobble. If the wheel is not
centered, loosen the nuts and try again.
SEAT & SEAT POST ASSEMBLY (AS REQUIRED)
1. Loosen the seat clamp nuts.
2. Insert the top portion of the seat post into the seat clamp. Be sure the
seat post is completely inserted into the seat clamp and butted tightly
against the underside of the seat.
3. Tighten seat clamp nuts securely.
4. Insert the seat post (with seat attached) into the bike frame. Be sure
that the seat post is inserted past the minimum insertion line.
5. Tighten the seat post binder bolt securely at the desired height.
6. Adjust the angle of the seat so that the top of the seat is parallel to the
ground or comfortable to the rider.
7. Retighten the seat clamp nuts securely. Check for tightness by
attempting to twist the seat. If the seat is loose, be sure to tighten the
clamp nuts and binder bolt securely. Torque requirement is 15-20 ft. lbs.
THE SEATPOST “MINIMUM INSERTION” / “MAXIMUM HEIGHT” MARK SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE
WHEN THE SEAT POST IS INSERTED INTO THE SEAT MAST OF THE BIKE. DO NOT RAISE THE SEAT
POST BEYOND THIS MARK. THE SEAT POST MAY BREAK CAUSING YOU TO LOSE CONTROL AND FALL.
ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE SEAT POST ADJUSTING MECHANISM IS TIGHTENED SECURELY BEFORE
RIDING. RIDING WITH AN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED SEAT POST CAN ALLOW THE SEAT TO TURN OR
MOVE AND CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL
SADDLE HEIGHT:
In order to obtain the most comfortable riding position and offer the best possible
coasting efficiency, the seat height should be set correctly in relation to the rider’s leg length. The
