Safety Information
Important – Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
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CAUTION!
Only use suitable tools to assemble the bike. The use of unsuitable tools may lead to
personal injury and damage to the bike.
CAUTION!
Always ensure all packaging is removed from the bike before assembly and use. Failure to
remove the packaging may prevent the correct operation and may lead to personal injury and damage
to the bike.
CAUTION!
The safety and smooth running of the bike can only be preserved with regular
maintenance. Always ensure the bike is maintained in accordance with the supplied maintenance
manual.
CAUTION!
Before attaching the handlebar assembly, make sure all the cables are free to move
and are not tangled. Failure to observe this caution may prevent correct operation and may lead to
personal injury and damage to the bike.
IMPORTANT!
Before assembling the bike, check all the parts indicated in the manual are in the
box. Inspect the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the bike if you observe any damaged
components.
IMPORTANT!
Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to the bike.
NOTE!
Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes.
NOTE!
The pedals and crank arms have colour coded stickers to indicate which pedal matches which
Crank Arm.
NOTE!
The threads on the left and right pedals are different. To prevent damage to the threads, only
tighten the pedals in the direction indicated on the stickers.
NOTE!
The tyres may have a ‘direction of rotation’ arrow embossed on the side of the tyre. When the
front wheel is assembled, the arrow should be pointing in the direction that the wheel will rotate.
While assembling the bike, it is recommended that, where possible, a torque wrench is used to tighten
nuts and bolts. The table below provides a list of torque settings for the various nuts and bolts.
Part
Torque (Nm)
Stem bolt
17 - 19 Nm
Seat post bolt
8 - 10 Nm
Saddle clamp nuts
16 - 18 Nm
Pedals
40 Nm
Front wheel nuts
22 - 25 Nm
Rear wheel nuts
25 - 29 Nm
Recommended Tightening Information
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