
Brake Levers
The brake wire is attached to the lever and pressing the lever (moving the lever closer
to the handlebar using your hand) will pull the wire and activate the brakes. Brake
levers are attached with a lever clamp bolt and it should be tightened to 7 Nm. To
change which lever controls the front brake open the brakes, detach the brake cable
and install cables into opposite levers. Close brakes and re-adjust as described in
brake adjustment chapter. On a new bike depress the lever about 10 times before
use to reduce future slack in the mechanical inner cable. Adjust cable tension if
needed.
To install a brake or gear cable
Locate the ball end of the cable in the brake lever or gear shifter. Memorize cable path along bike, loosen the cable-
clamp and remove the old cable. Apply grease to the part of the new cable which is inside the outer brake cable housing.
Thread new cable through housing. Check that the end of the cable with the ball is installed correctly in the lever/shifter.
Check that the housing is positioned in the housing stop of the lever/shifter. Adjust brakes/derailleur according to the
respective section in this manual. Tighten cable-clamp bolt to 7Nm. Cable should be cut at about 1 ½ inches after cable-
clamp. Cover the end of the cable with a cable cap to prevent fraying.
Cables and electric wires
Check all cables monthly if there are any bends, cuts, frays or worn areas. Do not ride bike with damaged cables. Have
damaged cables replaced.
Figure BL1: Brake lever (1)
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Headset
The headset is the system of bearings which sits around the
handlebar and fork it needs to be checked every 30 days by
applying the front brake while moving the bicycle back and
forth. To check if steering is smooth, lift front wheel off the
ground and steer left and right. If there is excessive movement
or if steering is not smooth, the headset needs to be adjusted
by a bicycle professional.
Chain
Check chain tension every month. If it is too lose use derailleur
to adjust tension. Check all links of the chain. If there are any
stiff links, apply lubricant and try to move them carefully by
hand or have them replaced at a bike shop.
Bike stand (Kick-stand)
Make sure the stand is fully retracted before riding
the bike. The stand is designed to only carry the
weight of the bike. When you are on the bike, do
not lean against the stand. Do not use the stand if
there is any luggage on the bike. Do not use the
stand if there is a person on the bike. Make sure
that the stand does not hit obstacles while riding. If
your stand hits obstacles while riding, adjust riding
style or remove stand. Every 30 days check if the
stand is attached safely to the bike. Tighten stand
attachment if needed.
WARNING!
Always hold onto
bike when loading bike to prevent falling. Do not
assume that the stand alone supports the bike.
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