POLKABIKES Polka for Everybody, Polka for Ladies, Polka Pista, Polka City User Manual And Assembly Instructions

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User manual and assembly

instructions

Models: Polka for Everybody, Polka for Ladies, Polka Pista, Polka City

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Table of contents

Table of contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2

1. Package contents ................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Assembly................................................................................................................................................ 3

2.1. Assembly in bicycle service centre ................................................................................................ 3

2.2. Self-assembly ................................................................................................................................. 3

3. Legal regulations ................................................................................................................................... 7

4. Recommendations of manufacturer ..................................................................................................... 8

5. Where can you ride a bicycle .............................................................................................................. 11

6. Bicycle checks before riding ................................................................................................................ 12

6.1. Adjustment of saddle height ....................................................................................................... 14

6.2. Adjustment and operation of brakes .......................................................................................... 15

7. Contact details of manufacturer ......................................................................................................... 16

1. Package contents

In the case of shipping the bicycle by courier service, a package with the Polka Bikes should include:

a. complete bicycle with disassembled: front wheel, saddle post and saddle, handlebar and pedals,
b. front wheel,
c. pedals,
d. saddle post with saddle,
e. handlebar,
f. white reflectors,
g. red reflector,
h. warranty card.
i. For Polka City Duke – front basket in separate carton

In the case of collecting the bicycle from the authorized service center of Polka Bikes, the following
components should be attached to the complete bicycle:

a. warranty card,
b. rear reflex reflector,

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c. front reflex reflector.

2. Assembly

In the case of collection from the authorized service center of Polka Bikes Sp. z o.o., a bicycle does not
require to be assembled – it is ready to ride and the “0” inspection of the bicycle has been carried out.

In the case of shipping the bicycle by courier service, the Polka Bikes bicycles require a final assembly,
before they are ready to ride. You should not remove the protective covers before the assembly is
completed as it may cause the accidental damage to the lacquer coating.

2.1. Assembly in bicycle service center

Polka Bikes Sp. z o.o. recommends that the assembly of bicycle should be performed by the authorized
service center that will also conduct, as part of the assembly, the „0” inspection, which is a necessary
prerequisite for using the manufacturer’s warranty (see Warranty Terms and Conditions). The „0”
inspection entails low costs and short implementation time. Before performing the inspection, the
service center should be provided with the list of servicing activities recommended by Polka Bikes Sp. z
o.o. as part of the “0” inspection. The list is included in the Warranty Card, under “Certification of
performed periodic inspections“.

2.2. Self-assembly

The Polka Bikes bicycles may be self-assembled on your own responsibility. Any assembly errors and use
of unsuitable components may lead to serious falls! After the completion of assembly, and before the
beginning of its use, the “0” inspection should be performed immediately in any bicycle service center
selected by you. In the case of lack of the “0” inspection, Polka Bikes Sp. z o.o. does not guarantee the

proper functioning of the purchased bicycle and does not provide any warranty repairs. The „0”

inspection entails low costs and short implementation time. Before performing the inspection, the
service center should be provided with the list of servicing activities recommended by Polka Bikes Sp. z
o.o. as a part of the “0” inspection. The list is included in the Warranty Card, under “Certification of
performed periodic inspections“.

Self-assembly instructions

For self-assembly, the following tools are required:

a. Flat wrench of 15 mm
b. Allen key of 4 mm
c. Allen key of 5 mm
d. Allen key of 6 mm
e. Allen key of 8 mm

The following diagram allows to identify the individual components referred to later in this manual:

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In order to assemble a bicycle, the followings activities should be performed one after the other.

1. Assembly of front wheel (for Polka for Everybody, for Ladies, Pista)

A front wheel is delivered separated from the rest of bicycle. Place the front wheel between the
fork arms (1), place the hub axle (2) in the front fork dropouts (3) and tighten the hub screws (2)
with the flat wrench of 15 mm, by using torque value of 24-28 Nm.

Assembly of front wheel with fender and front basket (Polka City)

If you ordered Polka City in the Duke variant, you have received the front basket along with your
bicycle Below you will find assembly instructions.

A front wheel is delivered separated from the rest of bicycle. Place the front wheel between the
fork arms (1), place the hub axle (2) in the front fork dropouts (3) and tighten the hub screws (2)
with the flat wrench of 15 mm, by using torque value of 24-28 Nm.

Place the front wheel in the front fork dropouts (3) and set the bike in a stable position, e.g.
resting on the kickstand.

Remove completely nuts on the front axle hub by the dropouts of the front fork (3).

Install the two arms supporting the basket to the front brackets of the front basket:

• Insert the bolts through the small holes in the arms and fastening holders of the basket (1). Screw head
should be on the outside and the thread and nut on the wheel-side,

• Screw the nut on the bolt on the wheel-side and lock it with wrench 8,

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• Screw the screw with 4mm allen key with torque approx. 10 Nm, while holding the nut locked with
wrench.

Disconnect completely the front brake from the fork (1) using a 5mm allen key - unscrew the nut
protruding from the back of the fork, and then pull the brake mechanism to the front along with
the fastening bolt.

Take off the two spacer washers from the screw.

Place the supporting arms of the basket on the front hub axle (3) while holding the basket, and
then apply the nuts on the front axle hub and slightly tighten them by hand.

Put the screw that secures the front brake in turn by:

• The metal extension arm of the front basket,

• front fender holder,

• two nut spacers,

• the hole in the front fork.

Reinstall front brake (1). For this purpose, screw the nut on the back of the fork bolt that secures
the front brake, and then tighten it with a 5mm allen key to a torque of 12 Nm. The distance of
both the brake pads from the rim of the wheel should be equal.

Screw the nuts on the front axle hub with wrench 15 with a torque of 28 Nm.

Screw the two screws securing the metal frame of the front fender to the dropouts of the front
fork (3) with 4mm allen key.

Bend slightly the metal frame supporting front fender adjusting the position of front fender in a
way that the front wheel is positioned centrally in the fender.

If the installation of front basket is still troublesome, please refer to the front basket assembly
manual available on http://polkabikes.pl/basket_assembly.pdf

Assembly of front wheel with fender without the front basket (Polka City)

A front wheel is delivered separated from the rest of bicycle. Place the front wheel between the
fork arms (1), place the hub axle (2) in the front fork dropouts (3) and tighten the hub screws (2)
with the flat wrench of 15 mm, by using torque value of 24-28 Nm.

Place the front wheel in the front fork dropouts (3) and set the bike in a stable position, e.g.
resting on the kickstand.

Disconnect completely the front brake from the fork (1) using a 5mm allen key - unscrew the nut
protruding from the back of the fork, and then pull the brake mechanism to the front along with
the fastening bolt.

Put the screw that secures the front brake in turn by:

• front fender holder,

• two nut spacers,

• the hole in the front fork.