Genesis City bike, Racing bike, Trekking/ATB bike, Youth bike, Children's bike Original Instruction Manual

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Original instruction manual

City bike, Trekking/ATB bike

Mountain bike, Racing bike

Youth bike

ISO 4210:2014

Children’s bike

ISO 8098:2014

Toy bikes

ISO 8124:2014

Pedelec / E-bike

EN 15194

Frame

Top tube

Down tube

Seat tube

Head tube

Chain stays

Seat stays

Seat

Seat post Seat post clamp with quick release

Rack

Rear light with integrated rear reector V-brakes Mudguard Spoke protector Rear reector Mudguard stay Cassette Dropout Rear derailleur Side stand

Chain

Front derailleurs Chain ring Crank arm Chain guard

Pedal

Bicycle components of the city and tour bicycles

Handlebars with grip

Shifter

Bell

Brake lever

Brake cable

Adjustable stem

Headset

Front headlight with reector

Shifter cable

Suspension fork

Fixture of front

mudguard

Disc brake calliper

Brake disc

Wheel:

Hub dynamo

Spoke

Bike tires

Reective ring

Rim

Valve

The bike you’ve purchased, may it be a city/tour bike, trekking/ATB bike, Holland bike, single-speed/xie bike, child bike, pedelec/ e-bike, could have a different appearance. This manual only applies to the bicycle for which it was issued.

Frame

Top tube

Down tube

Seat tube

Head tube

Chain stays

Seat stay

Seat

Seat post Seat post clamp with quick release

Suspension damper V-brake

Bicycle components to mountain bikes (MTB)

Stem

Shifter

Handlebars with grip

Brake lever

Stem bearing or headset

Shifter cable

Brake cable

Dropout Cassette Quick release Rear derailleur Front derailleurs

Chain

Chain ring Crank arm

Pedal

The bike you’ve purchased, may it be a mountain bike, all mountain bike, enduro mountain bike, dirt/street/freestyle bike, cross bike/ATB bike, fat bike, single-speed/xie bike, or a pedelec/e-bike, could have a different appearance. This manual only applies to the bicycle for which it was issued.

Suspension fork

Disc brake calliper

Brake disc

Quick release axle

Wheel:

Front wheel hub

Spoke

Bike tyres

Rim

Valve

Frame

Top tube

Down tube

Seat tube

Head tube

Chain stays

Seat stay

Seat

Seat post Seat post clamp

Brake

Bicycle Components for racing bikes

Stem bearing or headset

Stem

Handlebars with handlebar tape

Brake shift lever

Brake cable

Shifter cable

Cassette Quick release Dropout Rear derailleur Front derailleurs

Chain

Chain ring Crank arm

Pedal

The bike you’ve purchased, may it be a racing bike, triathlon / TT bike, cyclocross bicycle, single-speed / xie bike, or a pedelec/ e-bike, could have a different appearance. This manual only applies to the bicycle for which it was issued.

Fork

Disc brake calliper

Brake disc

Wheel:

Front wheel hub

Spoke

Bike tyres

Rim

Valve

Intersport 3in1 E EN 2.0

Contents

Bicycle components to the city and tour bike C2

Bicycle components to the mountain bike (MTB) C3

Bicycle components to the racing bike C4

Contents 1

Introduction 2

Safety information 3

Before the rst ride 4

Before each ride 5

When you have fallen 6

Legal requirements 6

Intended use 7

Adjusting the bicycle to the rider 10

Using quick releases and through axles 10 Through axles 11 Installing pedals 12 Setting up the seating position 13 Setting up the angle of the seat 14 Handlebar position / Adjusting the stem 15 Setting up the brake levers 15 Back pedal brakes 16

Children 17

Frame 20

Loose accessories 21

Loose luggage rack 21 Bar ends 21

Mounted accessories 22

Accessories/maintenance/ replacement parts 22 Lighting-technical installation 22 Mudguard 23 Rack 24

Maintenance / repairs 25

Chain 25 Belt drive 26 Wheels 26 Rims/Tyres 27 Tyres and tyre pressure 27 Tubeless tyres/Tubeless 28 Tubular tyres 28 Dealing with punctures 29 Brakes 30 Gears 33 Suspension 36 Inspection plan 37 Lubrication 39 Bolted connections 40

If you have acquired a time trial or triathlon bike 41

TT / Time Trial bikes 41 Disc wheels, special wheels 41 Electrical / Electronic gears 41

How to use carbon components 42

Transporting the bicycle 43

Liability for material defects (Warranty services) 44

Environmental protection tips 44

What other elements require attention, in case of a pedelec? 45

Introduction 45 General safety information 45 Various versions of motors and batteries 46 Legal requirements 47

Before the rst ride 48

Instructions about electrics and electronics 48 Loading process 49 Battery safety 51 Commissioning 51 Function 52 Range 52 Recuperation 52 Driving without drive support 53 Service and maintenance 53 Trailer use 54 Transporting the pedelec 54 Liability for material defects and lifespan 54

Legal disclosure 55

Inspections 55

Handover documents C5

Bicycle identication C6

Notes C7

Introduction

Dear customer, To begin, we would like to provide you with some important information about your new bicycle. This will help you to use the technical equipment better and avoid risks. Please read this operating manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for later reference.

The bike you have received has been assembled and adjusted according to your body type. If this isn’t the case, please contact a bike shop to have this necessary work done on your bike.

It is assumed that the bike’s user has acquired the basic and needed knowledge to operate bicycles. All persons using,

• repairing or maintaining this bicycle

• clean

• or disposed of,

must have fully taken note of and understood the content and meaning of these operating instructions. If you have further questions or have not understood something completely, it is imperative for your own safety that you ask a specialist retailer. All the information in these operating instructions refers to the bike’s assembly, technical equipment, care and maintenance. Please pay close attention to this information; much of it relates to safety. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious accidents, falls and economic loss.

Due to the complex technology built into modern bicycles, we have only described the most important points.

Also this manual only applies to the bicycle for which it was issued.

The technical details concerning the parts installed to the bike can be read in the attached instructions and reference materials provided by each of the bike’s manufacturers. If something is not clear to you, please ask your specialist retailer.

Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you should inform yourself about the applicable national regulations in your spe-

cic country.

To begin, however, we would like to provide you with some information relating to cyclist:

• Always wear a tted and suit-

able bicycle helmet and use it

each time you ride.

• Inform yourself on how to properly wear the

helmet in the instructions provided by the hel-

met’s manufacturer.

• Anytime you ride, always wear bright clothing

or sports clothes with reective elements; This

is important for BEING SEEN.

• Tight clothes and trouser clips are mandatory

to wear. Your shoes should have an anti-skid,

stiff sole.

• Do not ride hands-free.

Even if you are an experienced bike user, it is

essential that you rst read the chapters Read

“Before the First Ride” and do the inspections described in the chapter “Before Each Ride”!

Be conscious of the fact that as a cyclist on the public road, you are exposed to unexpected dangers.

Protect yourself and others by riding responsibly and safely.

Instructions for parents and guardians: As a legal guardian, you are responsible for watching over the child and his or her safety. This includes taking care of the bike’s technical condition and supervising the rider. In the section titled “Children's Bikes”, take careful note of what you and your child need to pay attention to. You should be certain that your child has learned how to ride the bicycle safely and follows instructions. Ensure that your child has learned and understood how to safely and responsibly ride the bicycle in the environment in which it will be used.

• Take note that children

under the age of eight

must ride their bike on

the pavement. Children

between eight and ten

years old may ride the

bike on the sidewalk.

• Children must get off the bike when they cross

the road.

Safety information

Please thoroughly read all of the warnings and instructions in this operating manual before you begin riding the bike. Always keep the operating instructions close to your bicycle so that they are available when you need them.

Before the rst ride, be sure to read the

chapters “Before the First Ride” and “Before Every Ride”!

If you give your bicycle to another person,

hand them the operating instructions, as well.

You will nd four different kinds of notes in

these instructions – one gives you important information about your new bicycle and its use. Another tells you about the damages that could be done to the components and environment. The third warns about possible falls and serious damage, including physical injury. When you see these symbols, there is always a risk that the

danger described may occur. The eld to which

the warning applies has a grey background.

These notes are structured as follows:

Important: This symbol provides you with information about the handling of the product or the part being covered in the instruction

manual and should be paid close attention to.

Warning: This symbol warns of misuse which could result in damaging the product or the environment.

Danger: This symbol means your life or heath could be put in danger if you don’t follow the instructions properly or ignore the legal

requirements.

Important bolted connection!

Here, you must tighten with an exact torque. To nd out the cor-

rect tightening torque, you can either look on the bike part itself or in the table listing the tension values which is found on page 40. A torque wrench must be used to apply the exact tightening torque value. If you don’t have a torque wrench, bring your bike to a bike shop for repair. Parts that have been installed incorrectly may fall off or break. This may result in severe falls.

Check that the quick releases are fastened and secured each time your bike has been left unattended – even if it is for just a short time. Regularly make sure that all screws and parts are securely fastened.

Be aware that all parts made of composite

materials (e.g. carbon bre) usually require low tightening torque values (see p. 40). Some typical parts that are made of carbon bre include

the handle bars, stem, seat post and saddle rails, frame and fork, cranks. Ask your retailer for instructions on handling these kinds for materials.

These operating instructions have been written with the assumption that the reader can already ride a bicycle. These are not instructions on how to ride a bike. Neither are they intended to inform the reader on how to assemble or repair the bicycle

Always be aware that riding a bicycle is dangerous. As a cyclist, you are particularly at risk. Always be aware that you are safer in a car than you are on a bicycle. While on a bike, you do not have an airbag or body shell. Nevertheless, you travel faster than pedestrians while on the road. Pay particular attention to others on the road.

Never ride with headphones. Never talk on the phone while riding. Never ride your bike if you are not able to completely control it. Under no circumstance should you ride your bike if you took medi-

cine or are under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Under wet and slip-

pery conditions, alter

your way of riding ac-

cordingly. In this case,

you should ride slower

and apply your brakes

earlier and more grad-

ually as the braking

distance becomes signicantly longer.

• Ride at an appropriate speed and in concord-

ance with the terrain and your riding capabilities.

• Do not ride hands-free.

Suspension

fork

Gear system

Electrical motor

Modern bicycle equipment is high tech! working on it requires technical

knowledge, experience and special tools. Therefore, do not work on your bike by yourself. Bring your bike to a specialist workshop if it is in need of repair, maintenance or restoration.

Before the rst ride

In addition, pay close attention to the operating instructions by each of the components’ manufacturers. These are included with the bicycle or available on the internet.

Your specialist bicycle retailer will be happy to answer any further questions you have after reading this manual.

Please ensure that your bicycle is ready for

use and is adjusted to t your body.

That means:

• Setting the position and xture of the seat and

handlebars

• Checking the assembly and settings of the

brakes

• Securing the wheels into the frame and fork To ensure that you enjoy a safe and comfortable riding position, please allow your specialist retailer to set up your handlebars and stem.

Adjust the seat to a safe and comfortable posi-

tion for you (see page 13).

Allow your specialist retailer to set up the brakes so that the brake levers are always within easy reach. Ensure that you know which lever operates

which brake (right/left)!

As a standard, bikes are made with two hand brakes, the left one connects to front wheel and the right one connects to the back wheel. Despite this general rule, however, you should still check what wheels the brakes are connected to since this standard isn’t always followed.

Modern braking systems might be more powerful or have a different functionality than those that you are used

to. Please get to know the brakes on a safe

piece of land before setting off on your rst ride

with the bicycle!

If you use a bicycle with carbon bre rims,

please note that this material provides a signicantly weaker braking effect in combination with rim brakes than aluminium rims do!

Remember that braking on wet and slippery surfaces may be dangerous, different and in particular, not as effective. Please take the possibility of longer braking distances and slippery surfaces into account when riding!

If you are riding a single speed or a “xie”,

please familiarise yourself with its behaviour

under braking before your rst ride! Single

speed wheels with just one brake are not permitted on public roads. Fixie bicycles cannot freewheel, which means that the pedals ALWAYS turn with bicycle’s wheels.

If rubber or plastic pedal covers have been put on your bike, familiarize yourself with their grip. When wet,

rubber and plastic pedals are very slippery!

Ensure that the wheels are securely fastened in the frame and fork. Check that the quick releases and all important nuts and bolts are secure (see

page 10 and 40).

Lift your bicycle up slightly and drop it onto the ground from about 10 cm in the air. If it rattles or makes another unusual noise, ask a special-

ist retailer to identify and x the problem before

you ride.

Push the wheels forwards with the brakes applied. The back brake should completely prevent the back wheel from moving, while the front brake should lift the back wheel off the ground with its braking effect. Please take an initial test ride in a safe place where you can familiarise yourself with the new brakes! Modern brakes can behave completely differently under braking than those that you are perhaps used to. The bicycle’s steering should not rattle under braking or exhibit any play.

Check the air pressure in the tyres. You will

nd instructions as to the correct tyre pressures

on the sides of the tyres. Please adhere to the required minimum and maximum pressure! If you

cannot nd any recommended pressures, 2.5

Before each ride

bar / 36 PSI is a suitable pressure for most tyres. If the tyre is smaller than 30 mm/ 11/8", it should

be inated to 4 bar / 58 PSI.

As a general rule of thumb when you are out on a ride, you can check the tyre pressure by doing the following: If you place your thumb on a pumped up tyre, you should not be able to sig-

nicantly change its shape by applying pressure.

Check the tyres and rims. Scan them for any damage, cracks or deformations, as well as embedded particles, e.g. shards of glass or sharp stones.

If you should nd any cuts, rips or holes,

please refrain from riding! First have your bicycle checked over by a specialist.

Before every ride, please check that:

• The lights and bell are working and safely se-

cured

• The brakes are working safely and are prop-

erly secured

• The cables and ttings are not leaking if you

have a model with hydraulic brakes

• Damaged tyres and rims, concentricity and

damage caused by riding over foreign objects

(particularly after riding off-road).

• The tyres have a sufcient tread depth

• The suspension components are working

properly and are safely secured

• All bolts, nuts, quick release axles and quick releases are tight (see page 10 and 40)

• Check the frame and fork for dents, cracks and

damage

• The handlebars, stem, seat post and seat are both correctly and securely fastened as well as set up in the right position

• The seat post and seat are secure. Try turning the seat or tipping it upwards or downwards. It should not move.

• When you are driving with clipless/step-in pedals: Functional testing is required. The pedals should release easily and smoothly.

If you aren’t completely certain if your bike is in perfect condition, it is best not to ride it. Allow your bike to be in-

spected by a bike specialist.

It is particularly important if you use your bicycle a lot, either through sports riding or daily use, that you regularly have all the important parts checked by a specialist retailer.

Frame and fork, suspension components and other parts relevant to your safety such as brakes and wheels are subject to heavy wear, which can impact the operating safety of these parts.

If you overuse the components’ intended amount of use or service life, they may suddenly fail to function properly. This can lead to falls and serious injury!

Please make these checks before continuing after a fall or if your bicycle falls over!

Aluminium parts cannot be safely bent back into shape, while carbon components can sustain damage which is not recognisable to the eye.

Have your bike checked by a bike specialist.

When you have fallen

Legal requirements

Check the whole bicycle for alterations. There may be dents, cracks in the frame and fork, or bent components. Also, when parts, such as the handlebar or sad-

dle, have moved or twisted, make sure that they are still working properly and securely fastened.

• Look carefully at the frame and fork. Defor-

mations can be more clearly if you look at the bike’s surface from various angles.

• Look to see whether the saddle, saddle post,

stem or handlebars are still in the correct position. If this is not the case, do NOT twist or bend the component back into its proper position without untightening the screw connections belonging to the part. When tightening the component, it is imperative to observe the prescribed tightening torque. The relevant gures can be found on page 40 and in the chapter “Quick Release Levers”

• Check that both wheels are properly and se-

curely aligned within the frame and forks.

• Lift the front and back of the bike at the same

time and turn the front and back wheels. The rim must be able to run through the brakes in a straight line and without hitting them. The tyres must not touch the brakes. You can see from the distance between the frame or fork and the wheel whether the wheel turns without snagging.

• Check that both brakes are operating fully.

• Do not set off again without having checked

that the chain is sitting securely on both the front chain wheel and rear sprockets. It must be engaged fully with the cogs. If you set off and the chain jumps off a cog you may fall, at the risk of very severe injury.

Aluminium components may break without warning if they have been deformed. Do not use any components

which are bent or deformed after an accident

(e.g. after a fall). These kinds of components

should always be replaced.

Carbon components may be seriously damaged without it being visibly noticeable. In the case that the bike has fallen over, you should have a specialist retailer inspect all of the carbon components.

If you notice any changes to your bicycle, DO NOT continue cycling. Do not retighten any loose

parts without rst checking them and always use

a torque wrench. Take the bicycle to your specialist retailer, describe the fall to them and have the bicycle checked out.

Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you should inform yourself about the applicable na-

tional regulations in your specic country.

This information is on how your bike must be

equipped in order to be taken on public roads.

The lighting system required to be installed or carried with you is also described. You will also be informed on which brakes the bike needs to be equipped with.

There you will nd information on the legal age

limit for riders and where one is required to ride depending on the age. The regulations for children riding on public roads are also found here. If you are required to wear a helmet, it will be mentioned here.

Info

Intended use

Bicycles are intended for transporting one person at a time. Riding a bicycle with another person is only permit-

ted within the framework of national legisla-

tion (This would be the StVO in Germany).

A tandem is exempt from this. If you would like to transport baggage, this requires that

your bicycle is tted with suitable equipment.

Children can only be transported in children’s seats or trailers intended for this purpose. We recommend not taking any chances when it comes to quality in this area!

Ensure that you do not exceed the maxi-

mum permissible weight.

(see page C5)

Permitted overall weight: Rider’s weight + Bicycle weight + Baggage weight

The information in these operating instructions

only applies to the bicycle types specied on the

envelope.

Information on the various types of bikes is

provided accordingly.

Use as intended also includes adherence to the operating, servicing and maintenance conditions that are described in this manual.

Providing your bike is equipped in line with national law, then

Type 1

Trekking bikes

and appropriately equipped pedelecs, youth bikes, children’s bikes, single-speed bicy-

cles and xed-gear bicycles may be ridden on public roads and light terrain (i.e. dirt roads).

Type 2

city and touring bikes

and appropriately equipped pedelecs, youth bikes, children’s bikes and single speed/

xed gear bikes may

be used on both public and paved roads.

Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for damage resulting from use outside of intended use. This applies particularly to damage resulting from non-adherence to the safety instructions, e.g., in terms of:

• use on terrain,

• overloading, or

• incorrect remedying of defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme impact. This includes riding over steps, bike jumping, extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing tricks and performing stunts. Participating in a competition is only permissible if the manufacturer has designed the bike to do so.

Type 3 Racing bikes

and appropriately equipped pedelecs/ youth bikes/ single

speed/ xed gear bikes

may be used on public roads, smooth surfaces and paved roads. Participation in competitions is only allowed if permitted by the manufacturer.

• use on terrain,

• overloading, or

• incorrect remedying of defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme impact. This includes riding over steps, bike jumping, extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing tricks and performing stunts.

Type 4 Triathlon/ TT bikes

may be used on public roads, smooth surfaces and paved roads. Participation in competitions is only allowed if permitted by the manufacturer.

• use on terrain,

• overloading, or

• incorrect remedying of defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme impact. This includes riding over steps, bike jumping, extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing tricks and performing stunts.

Type 5 Cyclocross bikes

and appropriately equipped youth bikes/

single speed/ xed

gear bikes may be used on public roads and on easy terrain such as eld paths and designated courses for cyclocross bikes. Participation in competitions is only allowed if permitted by the manufacturer.

• Use on challenging terrain, cycling over obsta-

cles

• overloading, or

• incorrect remedying of defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme impact. This includes riding over steps, bike jumping, extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing tricks and performing stunts.

Type 6

MTB – spring travel up to approx. 120 mm and appropriately equipped pedelecs, youth bicycles and sin-

gle speed/xie bicycles

can be used on public

roads and light off-road conditions such as eld

paths, trails and cross-country courses. They may be used to ride over small obstacles such as roots, rocks or steps. Appropriate protective equipment

(suitable helmet, gloves) should be worn.

• Using the bicycle on terrain

• Carrying excess weight or

• Making improper repairs to defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme impact. This includes riding over steps, bike jumping, extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing tricks and performing stunts.

Type 7

All Mountain – spring travel approx. 120-150mm and appropriately equipped pedelecs can be used on public roads and off-road. They may be used to ride over obstacles such as roots, rocks or steps. Small jumps are permitted. Appropriate protective equipment (suitable helmet, gloves, protectors

as necessary) should be worn.

• Using the bicycle in extreme off-road conditions,

for high jumps, steep descents or in bike parks

• Carrying excess weight or

• Making improper repairs to defects

Bicycles are generally not designed to withstand extreme stress, such as steep descents or high jumps, nor heavy-duty use, such as authorised competitive events, tricks or stunts.

Type 8

Enduro

spring deection of roughly 150-180mm

and appropriately equipped pedelecs can be used on public roads and off-road. They may be used to ride over obstacles such as roots, rocks or steps. Jumps are permitted. Appropriate pro-

tective equipment (suitable helmet, full-nger gloves, protectors as necessary) should be worn.

• Using the bicycle on rough terrain, for high

jumps, steep descents or hard riding in bike

parks

• Carrying excess weight or

• Making improper repairs to defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme stress. This includes steep descents or high jumps, extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing tricks or performing stunts.

Type 9

Freeride/Downhill

spring deection from 180mm upwards

and appropriately equipped pedelecs can be used on public roads and off-road. They may be used to ride over obstacles such as roots, rocks or steps. Jumps are permitted. Appropriate pro-

tective equipment (full-face helmet, full-nger gloves, protectors) should be worn.

• Using the bicycle on rough terrain, for very

high jumps, steep descents or hard riding in

bike parks

• Carrying excess weight or

• Making improper repairs to defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme stress. This includes extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing crazy tricks or performing stunts.

Type 10

Dirt/Street/Freestyle Bikes

and appropriately equipped youth bicycles and

single speed/xie bicycles can be used on public roads and off-road such as eld paths, BMX

trails, ramps and dirt lines. They may be used to ride over obstacles such as roots, rocks or steps. Appropriate protective equipment (suitable hel-

met, gloves) should be worn.

• Using the bicycle on rough terrain, for very

high jumps, steep descents or hard riding in

bike parks

• Carrying excess weight or

• making improper repairs to defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme stress. This includes extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing tricks or performing stunts.

Cross bikes/ATBs

and appropriately equipped pedelecs youth bicycles and sin-

gle speed/xie bicycles

can be used on public

roads, and light off-road conditions such as eld

paths. They may be used to ride over small obstacles such as roots or rocks.

• Using the bicycle on terrain,

• Carrying excess weight or

• Making improper repairs to defects

These bikes are not designed for extreme impact. This includes riding over steps, bike jumping, extreme use in authorised biking competitions, doing tricks and performing stunts.

Participating in a competition is only permissible if the manufacturer has designed the bike to do so.

If you are not certain about which kind of bike you have, ask your specialist retailer or the manufacturer about its use and limitations. Inform yourself about current legislation before riding your bike on public roads and pathways. Only ride on routes which are permitted for your type of bicycle.

Adjusting the bicycle to the rider

The seat post, seat, stem and handlebars can only be tightened and secured with quick releases or bolted connections.

For detailed information, please read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Only allow specialists to

work on your handlebars and stem!

Possible positions of quick release skewers and quick release axles

If your bike is equipped with one or several quick release axles, then read

the corresponding instruction manual provided by the component manufacturer to learn how to operate and maintain them.

Untightening adjusting nuts

Using quick releases and through axles

Quick releases and through axles are systems installed on the bicycle in place of bolted connections. They consist of two parts: The clamping lever, which provides the necessary clamping force, and the locking nut, which allows you to regulate the clamping force. You can change the setup of your quick release when the clamping lever is open.

Possible positions for adjusting bolted connections

Quick release levers should be

closed with the correct holding force.

To close the lever correctly, pressure should be felt when it is half closed and, at the end, the ball of the thumb needs to be used to completely close it.

Tightening adjusting nuts

* see page 40

• All quick release skewers must be rmly closed before you set off.

• Make sure that all quick releases

and through axles are properly in place even if the bike was only left unattended for a short period of time.

• In a closed state, the quick release lever

must be tightened on the rims, forks and seat post.

• In a closed state, the tip of the quick re-

lease lever must always be pointed backwards. This way, the quick release won’t open during the ride.

Lock down wheels or other parts of your bike that are attached with quick release fasteners when you park

your bicycle.

Through axles

Through axles that mostly function – and must be handled – like quick releases, are also currently used in chassis in lieu of bolts.

The axle is screwed into the dropout and xes

the hub in between the two fork arms. The hub and the axle are partially secured with a quick release lever which operates in the same way as a normal quick release skewer. Systems in which the axle is only inserted or screwed in and then fastened with a screw also exist. Refer to the component manufacturer instructions and allow your specialist retailer to explain the system to you in detail.

The following instructions refer specically to

Rockshox

-forks’ quick release axles but can in

some cases also be used for other forks.

Inappropriately installed wheels may shift while you are driving or detach

from the vehicle. This may damage the bicycle and lead to severe or life-threatening injuries to the driver. It is therefore important to take note of the following instructions:

• Ensure that the axle, the dropouts and

quick release mechanisms are free of dirt.

• Consult a bike specialist to explain to you

how to correctly mount your front wheel using the axle system.

• Mount your front wheel properly.

• Never use the bike if the front wheel hasn’t

been mounted correctly and poses the risk of coming loose.

Mounting

Place the wheel in the dropouts. The hub must be secured tightly in the dropouts. When working with disk brakes, make sure the brake disk is correctly inserted into the brake caliper.

Make sure that neither the brake disk, hub nor brake disk fastening screws come into contact with the lower fork arms. If you are unsure on how to adjust your bike’s disk brakes, read the instruction manual provided by your brake manufacturer.

Inserting and tightening

1. Turn the quick release lever into an open posi-

tion. Make sure that the lever is in the corre-

sponding slit in the axle.

2. Insert the axle into the hub from the right until it

reaches the thread of the left dropout.

3. To tighten the axle in the dropout, place the

Quick release axle in the fork dropouts, without hubs, Rock Shox® fork

quick release lever in the slit in the axle ange

and turn it clockwise as tightly as possible. Close the quick release lever by turning it.

When closing the quick release lever, you should start to notice resistance when the lever is in a horizontal position (90 degrees in relation to the

bottom fork leg/ axis extension).

If performed correctly, the quick release lever should leave a noticeable mark on the palm of your hand.

Should you not feel resistance when the lever is in a 90 degree position or not see a mark on the palm of your hand then it is not tight enough. Increase the tightness by doing the following: Open the quick release lever and carefully turn the quick release mounting screw until it is tight enough. In order to increase the tightness, undo the quick release lever and insert a 2.5mm Allen key into the adjuster in the centre of the lever.

The quick release axle with a quick release lever and an Allen key can be applied for making adjustments.

Turn the Allen key clockwise and check the tension of the lever again. Repeat this process until an adequate level of tension has been attained.

Do not use any other tools to connect the axle to the bottom fork leg. Pulling the axle too tight can damage both the axle and the bottom fork leg.

Providing your bike is equipped with a fork made

by Fox

, the function is fundamentally the same. This is where the quick release axle is inserted into the left-hand side of the fork.

Quick release axle systems of other manufacturers

Other manufacturers can increase the tightness of the axle by untightening the dropout of the tight counter nut and turning it clockwise to reinstall it.

Fork dropouts

fork

Adjusting nut

Fox

Installing pedals

If your bicycle was supplied without the pedals preinstalled, these have to be attached with the correct wrench. Please note that the pedals have to be screwed in in different directions and secured with a high mounting torque (see page 40). Apply assembly grease to both threads.

Direction

Once it has been completed, the quick release lever can no longer

be adjusted or turned. By turning the quick release lever, the axle may come loose. This can have serious safety consequences. This can lead to severe or even fatal injuries.

Disassembly

1. Open the quick release lever and position it in

the slot of the axle ange.

2. Turn the quick release lever anticlockwise until the axle becomes disengaged from the thread of the dropout. Then remove the axle from the hub.

Correctly closed quick release levers with Fox forks.

Check that all quick release fasten-

ers and quick release axles are rmly

attached, even if your bicycle only remained unsupervised for a short time. You may only start driving when all quick release

fasteners are rmly closed.

Read the attached instructions of the component manufacturers when

using pedals with clips and straps. Practise taking your feet in and out of the hooks and operating the strap releases in a safe place. Tightened straps will NOT release

your feet!

Inadequate tyres can result in falling over

and injury.

* see page 40

Ensure that you have read the manu-

90˚

facturer’s instructions before using magnetic or clipless pedals. Practise

clipping your shoes in and out of the pedals’

locking system before your rst ride in a quiet,

safe place. Clipless pedals which do not properly release are a safety hazard.

If you now simulate your leg’s cycling position,

your leg should be slightly bent.

The ideal foot position for cycling is attained by making sure that the widest part of your foot is positioned above the pedal axle.

Source: Shimano® techdocs

In the case of magnet pedals, you are able to adjust how much force is required to release the shoe from the

pedal. Please test this on your rst ride with

a setting that releases easily. Regularly clean your magnet pedals and keep them in good condition with a suitable spray lubricant.

Setting up the seating position

Before you use your bicycle for the rst time, the

seating position has to be set up to suit your body size. This is vital for riding safely and securely.

To do this, the seat’s height, alignment and angle have to be set up, as do the height and alignment of the handlebars with the stem.

Correct seat height

The knee should be above the axle of the front pedal

Knee angle of the upper leg at least 90°, arm angle 90°

How to correctly determine your saddle height

Estimate your appropriate saddle height and adjust it accordingly. Sit on your bike. Ask somebody to hold you up or simply use a wall to lean yourself up against.

Push one of the pedals down to the lowest position possible and place the heel of your shoe on it. In this position your leg should be straight.

If you are using click-in pedals, then make sure to adjust the pedals in accordance with the correct foot positioning. This way you avoid risking damage to your musculoskeletal system while using your bodily strength to its highest potential.

Children and persons who are not

condent cyclists should be able to

touch the ground with the tips of both feet. Otherwise, when stopping they run the risk of falling and suffering serious injury.

Setting up the angle of the seat

When you have set the height of the seat, you have to check that the angle of the seat is suitable. In general, the upper surface of the seat should be horizontal. You can adjust this by loosening the clamping bolts in the seat post.

Patented seat post with two-screw locking mechanism

Patented seat post with one-screw locking mechanism

Suspension seat post

Integrated Seat Post

If your bike is equipped with a so-called “integrated seat post”, which can otherwise be described

as a seat post with integrated xing, then read

the component manufacturer’s enclosed instructions to assist you with the setup.

If your mountain bike is equipped with a telescopic seat post, read the manufacturer’s enclosed instructions before use.

For information concerning the in-

stallation and service of threaded

and telescopic seat posts, read the manufacturer’s service manual.

When adjusting the height of the

seat, never pull the seat post further

out than the maximum extension length marked! If your tube does not have a maximum marking, then you must leave a minimum insertion length of 7.5 cm.

Attachment with seat clamp

Before you start riding, please test to see if your seat post and seat are secure. To do this, hold the seat at the

front and back and attempt to turn it. It should

7.5 cm

STOP

not move.

* see page 40

Handlebar position / Adjusting the stem

Ahead stems

Setting up the brake levers

Various types of stem are used on bicycles:

Threadless stem

STOP

Height adjustment possible

Changing the position of the stem also changes the position of the han-

dlebars. You should always be able to safely reach and use grips and controls. Please ensure that all cables and lines are long enough to allow you to turn the handlebars in every possible way.

Height change possible as follows:

• Exchange of tted spacers under or above the

stem

• Turning of the stem

• Exchange of the stem

Only to be performed by specialist retailers.

Adjustable stems

Adjustment of stem tilt possible

For detailed information, please read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Only allow specialists to

work on your handlebars and stem!

Set up your brake levels in such a way that you can safely apply them and brake comfortably. Please familiarise yourself with which lever operates which brake!

Some brakes are now equipped with power modulators. This guards against „overbraking“ and any dangerous locking of the wheels.

When you squeeze the brake levers hard or all the way to the end of their leverage, the braking force can in-

crease sharply!

Please familiarise yourself with this new braking behaviour. Ensure that you receive and read the manufacturer’s operating manual.

The brake levers should be set up so that your hands can safely and comfortably apply them as a straight

extension of your arms.

Check the brake handles before go-

ing on your rst ride.

When using hub gears, the brake handle on the right hand side of the handle bars is, in theory, the one that operates the front wheel. With derailleur gears, it is the left brake handle that operates the front wheel.

Should you want to switch the sides of the

brake handles around then nd yourself a

workshop to have the operation performed.

90˚

In order to allow people with smaller hands to safely apply the brakes, the levers can be set up to be closer to the handlebars using an adjusting

screw (located in the lever).

In some models it is possible to bring the brake levers closer to the handlebars, using special devices.

The effectiveness of back pedal brakes can deteriorate substantially

on long inclines! This type of braking system can become very hot from continuous braking. You should also use the front brake to slow down on long inclines. Wait until the back pedal brake has cooled down and do not touch the brake drum.

Back pedal brakes

Adjusting screw

Set up the cable tension in such a way that the brake levers do not touch the handlebar grip, even when they are applied to their fullest extent!

If your bicycle is equipped with back pedal brakes, you brake by pushing the pedals backwards instead of forwards. This means that your bicycle will not freewheel and you are unable to rotate the pedals backwards freely as you otherwise can.

The safest way to brake using back pedal brakes is when the line of the

pedals is horizontal. If one pedal is at the top and one at the bottom, the poor force output produced is not conducive to effective braking!

Children

Parental information

Before you allow your child to ride the bike, you should take the time to practice with him or her.

Especially for the child’s rst times on a bike,

you need to be responsible in supervising the child. This is your obligation as a parent. Whatever it is you do or practice with your child, be sure not to overwhelm him or her.

Before your child takes off on the bike, he or

she must rst understand how the brakes function, especially if the bike is equipped with a backpedal brake.

Help your child practice riding and using the

bike on a play street or in a safe and trafc-free

area.

To prepare the child for riding on public roads, you should, among other things, teach him or her how to ride over obstacles such as curbs and train tracks. The bike should always be ridden over such objects carefully and the child should make sure that there are no signs of oncoming

trafc.

Never allow your child to ride without a helmet.

Purchase a certied bicycle hel-

met. Bring your child with you when buying a helmet for him or her. He or she should try it

on, nd the right size and nd one he or she

likes. The child will only be happy to wear the helmet if it is one he or she accepts wearing.

Make sure that the helmet is properly tted

and that the straps are tight and closed.

Make sure the child has bright clothing on, tight trousers, and shoes with

a rm grip. In order to be seen better,

it is recommended the child wears reective

strips.

If you have any questions concerning the bike’s maintenance or assembly, please contact your local bike shop.

Inform yourself on your country’s public road regulations. In Germany, for example, children below the age of 8 must ride on the pavement. For as long as the child is 10 years of age, he or she may ride on sidewalks.

Children’s bikes are not usually permitted to be ridden on public roads when they aren’t built according to the legislative standards.

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