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Koga.com 1 About this instruction manual

This instruction manual provides you with the information you need to maintain and use your Koga bicycle safely. The manual describes only the major parts of the bicycle and the most common settings. This manual is intended for all types of bicycles from Koga.

Usermanual ENG Cycle in general (city/trekking/racing/sport bike) Supplementary user manual Pedelec/S-pedelec That means that certain information might not apply to your Koga bicycle. Visit www.koga.com to find the most up to date version of this document.

Manuals for specific parts may have been supplied along with your Koga bicycle. Consult these manuals if you want extra information about the part in question. If you want more information about a certain part, or you want to make adjustments that have not been described in these manuals, contact your Koga dealer.

Explanation of terminology ©2020 Accell Nederland B.V. Pedelec/EPAC No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any retrieval system or translated into any human or Contrary to the official standard, EPACs (electric power-assisted cycles) are referred to in this user manual as pedelecs (from “pedal electric computer language by any means or in any form, without the prior written permission of Koga. cycle”). The following paragraph is only applicable for Europe: Contravention of the owner’s copyright may also reduce the ability of Koga to provide effective support for its equipment. All the technical Pedelecs are cycles with an electric auxiliary motor that provides assistance up to a maximum of 25 km/h (15.5 mph) when you pedal. information, data and instructions contained in these operating instructions for operations that can and are to be performed, are up to date Depending on the cycle model, there may be a pushing aid which can accelerate the cycle up to 6 km/h (4 mph) depending on what gear at the time of editing. They contain our current knowledge and experience to the best of our understanding. We reserve the right to make the shifting system is in. Pedelecs are cycles that are legally classed as bikes in most countries. Acquaint yourself with the national and technical modifications arising from the further development of the range of the product presented in this manual. For this reason, no regional regulations and classification in your country. claims may be derived from technical data, descriptions and illustrations. Koga reserves the right to make changes without notice to both this manual and to its products described within this manual. Nothing in S-pedelec/S-EPAC this manual represents any contractual or other commitment on the part of Koga and should not be taken as such. All possible care has Contrary to the official standard, S-EPACs (speed electric power-assisted cycles) are referred to in this user manual as S-pedelecs (from been taken in the preparation of this publication. Contact Koga for suggestions for improvement. This manual was written originally in “speed pedal electric cycle”). The following paragraph is only applicable for Europe: S-pedelecs are cycles with an electric auxiliary motor Dutch. A copy is available on written request. that provides assistance up to a maximum of 45 km/h (28 mph) when you pedal. Depending on the model, all-electric operation up to a maximum of 18 km/h (11 mph) may also be possible. In some countries, S-pedelecs are classed as motor vehicles. Acquaint yourself with the national and regional regulations and classification in your country.

KOGA is a trade name and brand of Accell Nederland B.V May 2020

Introduction 3 take your Koga bicycle Ride particularly • The seat post is at the correct mounted additionally on the 22 kg may be carried in child Environment manufacturing faults. The along with you to your Safety carefully on wet road height. bicycle must be suitable for seats*. Dispose of excess lubricants, guarantee period starts on the Koga dealer Use the bicycle for the surfaces. The braking • The lights work properly. the Koga bicycle. Therefore, • Only cyclists at least 16 years cleaning agents and paints. day of sale by the dealer. The • Buy only EN 14344 approved purpose for which it distance is longer on • The gears work properly. use accessories only in of age may carry children. Dispose of these agents as guarantee is solely for the first child seats. ENG was designed. a slippery road surface. • The bolts, nuts and pedals consultation with your Koga specified on their packaging owner of the Koga bicycle. • Riding with children has Bicycle carriers are attached firmly. dealer. Parts that do not fit can and take local legislation The guarantee can never be Use lights that work a significant effect on the A number of types of bicycle Traffic • The air pressure in the tyres lead to damage or accidents. into consideration. If you are transferred. Damage due to properly in all cases of Every rider is legally obliged to is correct. cycling behaviour of the carriers (on car, caravan, discarding a bicycle, return it overdue maintenance is not poor visibility. maintain his or her bicycle in a • The tread of the tyres is Handlebar bags and bicycle. camper etc.) can damage your to your Koga dealer or dispose covered by the guarantee. The condition that is safe for traffic correct. baskets • The braking distance is bicycle when mounting or of it in accordance with local full guarantee provisions can always longer. transporting it. An incorrect be found at the back of this and ready for riding. Make sure (Cycle) clothing • When you use handlebar bags authority‘s. you are familiar with these legal • Make sure no limbs can mounting position or tightening instruction manual. • When riding your bicycle, or baskets, check that: obligations so you are not faced After an accident come between moving parts. the mounting construction too Proof­ of ­ownership wear close-fitting pants, • the lights are not obstructed. with unwelcome situations. • After an accident or a fall, • Make sure fingers cannot far can cause damage to the Have your Koga dealer fill in the or use a bicycle clip. Loose • cables are not jammed. have your Koga dealer come between suspension frame/front fork. The damage proof of ownership completely, ­Koga supplies bicycles that clothing can get between • the handlebar and the frame check your Koga bicycle parts of the saddle. to the frame or fork can result it and place his signature and meet the legal obligations for moving parts. Koga is not are not damaged. thoroughly. • Never transport more weight in it breaking. business stamp. the purpose for which they liable for grease • steering is not influenced. • A bent or deformed on the luggage carrier than Check the manual of your Check that frame number, are made. The Electric, City & and/or lubricants aluminium frame cannot be Never carry more than specified. It can result in the bicycle carrier when you lock number, key number Tour and Trekking bicycles are in clothing. When repaired. 5 kg in handlebar bags luggage carrier breaking and decide to transport your KOGA and chip number have been suitable for public roads. riding your bicycle, • A slightly bent or deformed or baskets. serious accidents. bicycle(s) on your car, caravan, filled in. Store the proof of wear clothing that attracts steel frame can be repaired. • KOGA advises that children camper, etc. The manual of your ownership carefully. It is also The Race bicycles are not suit- attention. When riding your Aluminium handlebars are • After an accident, carbon wear a helmet and bicycle bicycle carrier states important the guarantee. able for public roads if they do bicycle, wear a DIN-EN 1078 not directly suitable for parts must be replaced seat-belt. points of attention/tips for the The proof of ownership is not have the necessary adjust- approved bicycle helmet. handlebar bags or baskets. entirely. Carbon parts can • Never leave children behind safe transport of your KOGA unique and can therefore only ments. In their standard models Before you start riding, check Special attachment brackets receive visible and invisible on a parked bicycle. First bicycle(s). Consult your KOGA- be issued once. they do not have any lighting, that: are available for aluminium damage. take the child from the dealer for more information, and therefore may not be rid- • The wheels are properly handlebars. bicycle and then put the or check the website of the Guarantee den on public roads in condi- mounted. Child seats and trailers bicycle on its stand. supplier of the bicycle carrier. You are entitled to 2 years tions of poor visibility. Separate • The brakes work properly. Accessories and equipment • Never use more than one Always consult your Koga guarantee on your Koga light units are available for these • The saddle is at the correct child seat on the bicycle. You can mount extra dealer about the type of child bicycle (Details page 27). You bicycles. height. • Aluminium handlebars are accessories on your Koga seat or trailer that is suitable are also entitled to a lifetime • The seat post is at the correct bicycle. All parts that are not suitable for child seats. guarantee for the frame against height. for your Koga bicycle. Always *Front seat up to 15 kg, back seat up • Children up to a maximum of to 22 kg, source: Urban Iki.

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Drive comfort ENG Handlebar page 7 Saddle page 8 Adjusting ­saddle ­height page 9 A A Use of the bicycle Brakes page 10 1 2 3 Wheels page 11 Tires page 13 Handlebar 1. Apply the front brake. An incorrectly adjusted Please respect the Lights page 15 2. Push the bicycle forwards headset or a headset recommended torque as The position of the handlebar Frame page 17 and backwards. with play can result in stated on the item when determines the riding comfort Chain and toothed belt drive page 19 3. If you feel play between the the front fork breaking. fastening nuts and bolts. If not to a great extent. Most Pedals page 20 handlebar and the wheel, the stated, please see the list on handlebars can be adjusted fully Crank-axle and gears page 21 headset must be adjusted Setting the headset page 25. according to your wishes. Front­ suspension­ fork page 22 again. requires experience Luggage carrier page 23 Adjusting ­the­ handlebar Regularly check the bearing of and special tools. Leave the headset. ­position this job up to your Koga Maintenance 1. Lift the bicycle. dealer. Check whether the illustration 2. Turn the handlebar to the left Maintenance page 24 of the handlebar corresponds and to the right. Adjusting steer height. with the handlebar of your 3. The handlebar should turn Adjusting the steer height Guarantee conditions Koga bicycle. without effort and without requires experience and special Maintenance, ­usage­ and­ guarantee ­conditions page 26 1. Loosen screw (A). jerking. tools. Leave this to your KOGA- Guarantee conditions for Koga bicycles page 27 2. Adjust steer to desired posi- dealer. tion. 3. Tighten screw (A). Maintenance Regularly check for play in the headset.

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Saddle Never pull up the saddle Adjusting­ saddle ­angle Leather­ saddles Minimum insertion depth Seating position pin higher than the When one pedal is forward, the 1. Loosen the Allen bolt (C). Leather is a product of nature, knee is over the axle of the front The saddle is largely responsible marking on the saddle Seat posts have a minimum The optimum seating position 2. Adjust the saddle angle. and behaves naturally. Leather pedal (see “Illustr.: for comfortable cycling. You pin. see page 9. insertion depth (1A) marked depends on the size and shape 3. Tighten the Allen bolt (C). saddles can cause stains. We Optimum seating position (3)”). can adjust the saddle entirely to recommend to pay attention to on their tubing, and must be of the cycle frame, the your wishes. Please respect the inserted size of the rider, and how the Once a year, take the seat post this in your choice of clothing. he arms are relaxed and bent Guidelines for a comfortable handlebars and saddle are out of the frame completely, recommended torque as Cover the leather saddle if the up to at least this point in the slightly outwards (not visible in adjusted. Optimum seating sitting position: to prevent the seat post from stated on the item when bicycle is stored outside. seat tube. the picture). 1. Turn the pedal to the lowest getting stuck in the frame. fastening nuts and bolts. If not position adjustments require Cracking or breakage expertise. position. stated, please see the list on Staining caused by leather The back is leant slightly to the seat tube due to The optimum seating position 2. The heel of your foot must be Use grease with aluminium pins, page 25. saddles is not covered by forwards, not vertical to the shortening the seat can also depend on how the on the pedal. and carbon paste with carbon the guarantee. seat post. Maintenance post. cycle is used, e.g. primarily 3. The toe of your other foot pins. for sports. must touch the ground. Under normal use the saddle does For the shown saddle Risk of accident and injury! Adjusting ­the ­lengthwise­ not need extra maintenance. pins, the mounting and • Observe the minimum The main characteristics of an Adjusting ­saddle ­height position The saddle cover is subject to adjustment options may insertion depth for the seat optimum seating position are: wear. The warranty does not deviate from the shown post. 1. Loosen the Allen bolt (B). When one pedal is up, the arms 1. Loosen the screw (A) with the include wear of the saddle cover. pictures. Consult your • Never shorten the seat 2. Mount saddle within the Replace the saddle when it wears and the top knee are all at a 90° right tool (allen or torx key) KOGA-dealer for more post. markings on the saddle angle. The lower 2. Adjust the height of the out. bridge. information. leg is slightly bent (see “Illustr.: saddle. Never change or remove 3. Tighten the Allen bolt (B). Optimum seating position (2)”). 3. Tighten the screw. the seat post or the seat post binder bolt.

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B B A A B A A 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Brakes Adjustment* Hydro rim brake (3) Maintenance Wheels 2. Loosen the adjustment nut clockwise. Closing Q-Guard quick release: Never use protective (1B). If the force required to close it is 1. Fit the wheel. The left brake lever is for the When the brake lever is pulled In case of a hydro rim brake, agents or lubricants on The wheels have quick release 3. Remove the wheel. excessive, turn the adjustment 2. Turn the adjustment nut front wheel. three-quarters of the way (1-2A) a quick tensioning lever (3A) brake blocks or braking fittings that enable you to fit • Closing the quick release: nut (2B) half a turn anti- clockwise to the desired The right brake lever is for the the braking power must be full. is mounted. Move the quick surfaces. and remove wheels quickly. 1. Fit the wheel. clockwise. clamping stress (3B). back wheel. tensioning lever downwards Regularly check the wear Make sure when dismounting 2. Turn the adjustment nut 3. Turn the quick release lever Familiarize yourself with how (3B) to easily remove the wheel. The levers of the quick indication of the brakes. the rear wheel that the chain is clockwise to the desired (3A) so that it flips exactly the brakes work. For more information consult After maintenance or releases are never on the middle sprocket wheel clamping stress (2B). vertically downward. When the brakes wear out, the your KOGA-dealer. adjustment of the brakes, located on the side of Do a couple of brake on the front and on the smallest 3. Flip the quick release lever 4. Flip the quick release lever braking power can decrease. always do a brake test. the chain. tests before you start spocket on the rear. Also see fully closed (2A). (3A) fully closed. riding. 1. Release the brake lever. Disc brakes (4) page 10 for dismounting the 4. Check that the quick release Q-Guard­ quick­release Loosen the brakes before brakes. Always use an 2. Adjust the brakes by turning New disc brakes must be lever cannot be turned. A Q-Guard quick release is used braked-in by braking 20-25 you take out the wheel Quick releases come in two Flip the Q-Guard appropriate combination the screw (1-2B). Closing the quick for a number for the back wheel times firmly at a speed of 15-20 (3). models: quick release vertically of rim/disk and brake 3. If the result of adjusting the release lever requires of a number of models. km/h. - Conventional quick release downward, fully shut. blocks. screw (1-2B) is unsatisfactory, During prolonged braking, so much force that The handle of this quick release the brakes are probably worn Perform the above operation - Clix quick release Only in this position will Speed pedelec: the right the calliper (4A) and brake you should need to also functions as a protective out. Contact your Koga dealer. separately for the front and rear the quick release lever also brake lever is for the disc (4B) can become very Conventional ­quick­release use the palm of your bracket for the rear derailleur. brake. function as protection. front wheel. hot, do not touch them. hand. For more information consult • Opening the quick release: Open Q-Guard quick release: Regularly check the operation of your KOGA-dealer. 1. Flip the quick release lever If you don’t need that much 1. Flip the quick release lever The Q-Guard’s quick release the brakes. (1A) fully open. force to close it, turn the (3A) fully open. lever is located at the side of the * For mechanical brakes only adjustment nut (2B) half a turn 2. Remove the wheel. derailleur.

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Thru axle Tires 4. Pump the tyre to the correct Rims KOGA bicycles equipped with air pressure. Never pump the tyre harder Most rims have a wear indicator a thru axle have an (optional) than the maximum allowable The air pressure must (3A). If the wear indicator quick-release (5) with a 6 mm air pressure. The maximum be maximum for becomes invisible, the rim must socket, this is easy to use. allowable air pressure is shown KOGA-bicycles with be replaced. Consult your KOGA dealer for on the outer tyre (1A). suspension. more information. A worn rim can burst Almost all Koga bicycles are 5. Tighten the nut (2B). due to excessive tyre fitted with Sclaverand or French 6. Replace the valve cap (2A). pressure. valves (2). A few Koga bicycles Maintenance Spokes have Dunlop, or normal, valves. Regularly check the tyre Adapters are available for sale. Setting the spokes pressure. Pumping ­the­ tires requires experience If the tyre is too soft, it and special tools. 1. Remove the valve cap (2A). can cause irreparable Leave this job up to 2. Loosen the nut (2B). damage to the tyre your Koga dealer. 3. Press the top of the valve and the rim. briefly and allow a little air to escape (2C). Regularly check the tread depth of the tyres.

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5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 B&M headlight Son headlight Tyre­ trouble entirely from the rim on the outer tyre. Lights Dynamo-powered­lights The light switch (2A) has 3 LICHT24® 1. Remove the valve cap (4A). one side. 17. Turn the outer tyre back settings: 2. Loosen the nut (4B). 10. Remove the inner tube (6A) on to the rim (10). You need With dynamo-powered lights, By constant light see better and the front and back lights work – 1: lights are on be seen (4). 3. Press on the top of the from the outer tyre. to apply some extra force Use lights that work A at the same time. – 0: lights are off. Day mode: other road users see valve (4D) and release all 11. Slightly inflate the inner to get the last part of the properly in all cases of – AUTO: The lighting you. the air from the tyre. tube. outer tyre back on. poor visibility. The light switch (1A) has 3 automatically switches – Daytime lighting =maximum. 4. Unscrew the nut (4C) from 12. Find the puncture in the 18. Inflate the tyre and check settings: on when it gets dark or – Main lighting = dimmed the valve. inner tube (7A). If desired, the maximum allowed Fix defective lights – ON: lights are on. automatically switches Night mode: maximum lighting 5. Insert a tyre lever (5A) you can use a container of pressure (1A). immediately, or have – OFF: lights are off. between the day and night for roads. between the rim and the water for this purpose (7B). your Koga dealer do – AUTO: The lighting 9 position. – Daytime lighting = dimmed. outer tyre. 13. Dry the tube and mark the Never use a tyre lever for this job. automatically switches on – Main lighting = maximum. 6. Lift the bead of the outer puncture with a pencil. (SENSO) when it gets dark Set the position of the turning the outher tyre LED lights can dazzle. tyre over the rim. 14. Lightly sandpaper the place or automatically switches lights so that you don’t back on the rim, the inner Take account of other 7. Place a second tyre lever of the puncture (8A) and between the day and night blind fellow road users tube can be damaged. road users. (5B) 10 cm further along apply some glue (8B) to the A position. (3). between the rim and the spot. Check the outer tyre for In Germany, the use of an outer tyre. 15. Wait 20 seconds and then punctures and damage. additional front reflector 8. Lift the bead of the outer put the patch (8C) on the Lights come as: (1B) on the bicycle is tyre over the rim. glue. – dynamo-powered lights mandatory / prescribed. 9. Remove the outer tyre 16. Place the inner tube (9A) in – battery-powered light – by E-bike 10 LICHT24® is a B&M trademark

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Battery powered­ E-bike Frame Always remove oil and Maintenance­ of ­polished Frame­number For replacing the batteries of Lighting of an E-bike can be grease residue from (frame)­surface The frame number can be lights The frame can end up bent after the rear lamp, slightly bend operated via the display, which the paint. found on the frame sticker (2A). an accident or a fall. If you are Polished surfaces are provided Battery-operated lighting units down the red tab on the bottom can be found on the handlebars. After cycling on roads with with a durable blank lacquer uncertain, have your Koga dealer Di2­ electronic­shifting have on/off-buttons. side (8A) and remove the unit The lighting is powered via the salt on them, fully rinse your check the frame. In some cases layer. Stone chippings or user from the rear plate. E-bike battery pack(s). bicycle with cold water. Never system Replace­ batteries the frame can be straightened. damage can cause damage to use warm water because Road racing bicycles featuring 1. Press the clamp ends towards the blank lacquer, which can this encourages the corrosive the Shimano Di2 electronic each other (5A). Dispose of (empty) lead to corrosion in the long Never ride bicycle working. shifting system with an internal 2. Take the light unit from the batteries in term. It is therefore of great with a frame that has battery have been developed bracket (6A). accordance with local importance that you regularly cracks or is visibly Perspiration with a carrier at the water 3. Slide the cap with the Koga legislation. check your frame for (blank) bent. Take your bicycle bottle basements at the inside logo backwards (7A). Perspiration is lacquer damage and touch to a Koga dealer. of the seat tube. The battery is 4. Replace all batteries. highly conducive to it up where necessary. It is corrosion. important to apply sufficient mounted into this carrier. This Maintenance Clean and treat the places that lacquer; generously on the place battery carrier is positioned are exposed to perspiration and mounted with an M5 stud. Treat paint damage and rust of the damage so that it is fully extra. Charging the battery is carried spots immediately with original closed off from exposure to the out through the control unit Koga paint pens (1A). Corrosion caused weather. (4A) located at the stem. Keep the frame clean. Regularly by perspiration is A blank lacquer paint pen is polish the frame with car wax not covered by the available from your Koga dealer. or cleaning oil. guarantee.

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A 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 The working life and Chain and toothed Replacing and The tension (4) is Sram eTap Transport of a racing proper functioning of the tensioning chains important for the correct Racing bicycles with the Sram bicycle. belt drive belt can be affected by: requires special tools. functioning of the eTap electric shift system are • Twisting During the transport of a racing Chain Leave this job up to toothed belt. For more equipped with external batter- • Folding, kinking or rolling up bicycle by car or train or by your Koga dealer. information, consult your ies (1A). other means of transport, it is Make sure your chain is • Turning inside out KOGA dealer. sufficiently lubricated. • Knotting The batteries can be dismantled recommended to disassemble Toothed belt drive from the front and rear derail- the external batteries and store A poorly lubricated • Excessive dirt Clear off rough dirt regularly (2), leur. them safely during transport. chain rusts extremely • Objects coming between particularly from the toothed the teeth of the drive belt Use the cover caps (3A) quickly and is subject to With the supplied charger (2A), side of the belt. Do not lubricate (pebbles, twigs etc.) to prevent damage to the excessive wear. the battery is charged within 1 the belt. hour. connections while transporting Never use too much the racing bicycle. Replacement ­of ­the­ A full battery lasts up to 60 grease or lubricant. Dirt toothed­ belt­drive hours (1,000km) until it has to and dust adhere well to be recharged again. them. With normal use and regular cleaning, a toothed belt (3) lasts Regularly check the play on the on average up to 4 times longer chain. The play on the top part than a chain. We recommend of the chain may not exceed 2 that if it is ever necessary, belt cm (1A). replacement is carried out only by a Koga-dealer.

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Pedals Adjustments­ and­ usage Maintenance Crank­axle Gears Derailleur­ gears Use gears in such a way that the The position of the shoe plates chain runs diagonally as little as Clicking in the shoe: Regularly clean the pedals. The left lever operates the front on the shoes can often be Regularly check the crank axle The gears are used to shift the possible (1). A chain that runs at Click- and Combi-pedals 1. Place your foot on the Click adjusted (3B). After every ride, clean the chain rings. pedal. for play. gear ratio as desired. too great an angle (2) will wear Click pedals work with special clamping mechanism of Click The right lever operates the 2. Push your foot on the pedal Tighten or loosen the screw (3A) 1. Regularly check the crank excessively. cycling shoes. The cycling shoes pedals. Hub­gears back chain rings. (1). to adjust the gripping power of axle for play. have a special shoe plate (1A) Maintenance 3. The shoe attaches firmly the Click pedal. In the event of wear 2. You must not feel any play. The right lever operates the hub Continue pedalling that clicks into place in the to the Click pedal (1) with a or defect, replace both gears. lightly while you If gear shifting does not go Click pedals. This improves the Always turn the clearly audible click. the Click pedals and If there is some play switch gears, but do smoothly, have your Koga transmission of energy on the screws the same the cleats. on the crank axle, it Stop pedalling when not apply force to the dealer adjust your gears. pedals. Clicking out the shoe. number of times on can result in damage you change gears. pedals. 1. Turn your heel outwards each pedal. to the frame, contact Setting the hub gear When switching A Combi pedal is a normal pedal (2). Always turn the your KOGA-dealer. requires experience gears, never pedal on one side, suitable for normal 2. The shoe slips out of the screws the same Tightening the crank and special tools. backwards. shoes, and a Click pedal on Click pedal. number of times on axle requires special Leave this job up to the other side, suitable for the each pedals. Never operate both Become familiar with tools. Leave this job up your Koga dealer. special cycling shoes. gear levers at the how the Click pedals to your KOGA-dealer. work before you start same time. cycling.

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TUBUS­ carriers Lowrider ­stand Front fork Adjusting the double The FeatherShock front fork Luggage carrier Make sure luggage does not protrude and The Trekking models come Certain models have a lowrider suspension front fork: can not be adjusted manually. The maximum load of the • Turn the knob (1A) or change Spring stiffness can be adjusted cannot come between standard with TUBUS front and stand (3) mounted on the Never cycle with a luggage carrier is engraved on air pressure depending by your Koga-dealer. No manual moving parts of your back carriers. Register your luggage carrier of the front damaged or bent the carrier (1A). on type of fork to set the is supplied for the FeatherShock Koga bicycle. TUBUS front and back carriers wheel. Use the lowrider stand if front fork. Never try stiffness of the spring. front fork. Never transport more for a 30-year guarantee on the bicycle is parked and there to repair a front fork Using panniers • Turn the knob (1B) to fix or weight on the luggage defects and for worldwide is luggage on the front wheel. or bend it back into can damage the release the spring (lock-out). Maintenance carrier than specified. service (2A). The registration Turn the nut (3A) to adjust the shape. rear carrier rack. Keep the front suspension fork That can result in form is in the bag you received length of the lowrider stand. The brochure of the front If protective tape clean. the luggage carrier with your Koga bicycle. Front­ suspension­ fork (available via your suspension fork is supplied breaking and serious Warranty periods can be found Adjustable­ stand The front suspension fork comes Repairs to suspension Koga dealer) is not standard with the Koga bicycle. accidents. on the Tubus website Adjust the stand: elements require applied to the rack, in two models: Consult the appropriate (www.tubus.com). 1. Loosen the screw (4A). Riding with luggage • double suspension front fork (1) brochure about adjustment and experience and special Koga can accept 2. Adjust the length of the has a significant • Koga FeatherShock front fork maintenance. tools. Leave this job up no liability for any Stand stand. effect on the cycling (2) to your Koga dealer. resulting damage. 3. Tighten the screw (4A). Minor play is needed for smooth behaviour of the Never mount your shock absorption, this is within bicycle. The braking bicycle while it is tolerance and safe. distance is always parked on the stand. longer. ­ Always park your bicycle out of the wind on a flat surface.

22 Koga.com Use of the bicycle 23 Maintenance Tools­ and ­aids Torques Regardless of the number of miles or kilometres ridden, it is The following aids can be useful for maintenance: Regularly clean your Koga bicycle. This can prevent unnecessary sensible to check various parts regularly according to the table • KOGA minitool. Always handle to the specified tightening torque for the

wear and/or damage and keeps your Koga bicycle in good ENG below. • ­Stiff brush and/or toothbrush. condition. part. • ­Flannel cloth. Be careful when cleaning frames with matt lacquer. Excessive Part Check instruction • ­Warm water with dishwashing liquid. However, in case of dirt Unless otherwise indicated, the following tightening torques apply. cleaning/polishing could cause shimmering. from brine, do not use warm water. Handelbar Play in headset bearings of page. 7 To maintain your bicycle you do need some knowledge of and • Special degreasers and cleaning agents. Torque headset Part experience in bicycle maintenance. • ­Thick shoelace. [Nm] Brakes Operation of brakes page 10 • Never use petrol as a cleaning agent. Handle stem bolt – cone 15 - 20 When Check Measure Wear and tear brakes • Never use too much grease or lubricant. Dirt and dust Brake shoes 5 - 6 Afther every Chain Clean and grease Wheels Tyre pressure page 11+12 adhere well to them. ride in the Brakes Clean and grease Seat post binder bolt 5 - 7 Tread depth of tyres • Never use a high pressure cleaner to clean your Koga rain Gears Clean and dry clean wear and tear rims bicycle. Pedals 30 Gates belt Clean with water • Never replace bolts or nuts with randomly chosen other Lights Operation of lights page 16+17 Wheel nut front* 20 - 25 6-9 weeks Service at your bolts and nuts. Leave this job up to your Koga dealer. Wheel nut rear* 25 - 30 KOGA-dealer. Frame Paint damage page 18 • Protect non-stainless steel bolts and nuts against Bolt M8 Lodo F3 rear carrier 15 6-9 months Maintenance service Corrosion corrosion. at your KOGA-dealer. Chain Play in chain page 19 Technical ­data Frame opening system (Beltdrive) 12 Lubrication of chain Maximum allowable load per model: We advise you to coordinate the next maintenance service with Gates riem Maintenance and replacement page 19 your KOGA dealer. Max. load* Model * Does not apply to torque of E-bike engine nuts. Ask your Regular maintenance of your bicycle extends the service life. It is Pedalen Cleanness page 20 [kg] dealer for correct adjustment. best to prepare a maintenance plan with a KOGA dealer. Functioning of Click system RACE bicycles 110 Do not clean your KOGA bicycle with a high-pressure spray- Gears Operation and switching page 21 City- & Tourbicycles 120 Stainless steel connections are used where possible. ing pistol. A too powerful jet of water may damage the behaviour Electric bicycles 130 The strength properties of stainless steel mean this electrical and mechanical parts of your KOGA-bike. This will Front Operation page 22 Trekking bicycles 140 material cannot be used everywhere. make the guarantee null and void. suspension Contamination Always use the appropriate tools for maintenance. If in Ring Lock Contamination and lubrication check website For more information, contact your KOGA-dealer. doubt, leave the work up to your Koga dealer. * Maximum weight is bicycle+cyclist and luggage! manufacturer

24 Maintenance Koga.com Maintenance 25 Guarantee­ conditions­ for­ and all other parts, except for the parts c. Technical repairs have not been 4.4 Parts that no longer fit technically, or Koga­ bicycles mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 4 of this performed in a competent manner; are no longer available for the replacement article, there is a guarantee on the absence d. Parts mounted at a later date do not guarantee frame are delivered free of will disappear after a certain every defect of your product. Article­ 1 ­Guarantee of construction and/or material defects for correspond with the technical specification charge in the first three years after the Maintenance, ­usage­ and­ a period of 2 years. of the bicycle in question or have been date of purchase. After this period, the running in period (see p. 10). • Not respecting the 1.1 Koga provides a guarantee only to guarantee ­conditions ­for the first owner of the bicycle in question; 2.3 For paintwork of frame and non- mounted incorrectly; replacement parts are charged to the ­Koga ­wheel­ sets­ recommendations is at the the second or following owner can only suspension front forks there is a guarantee e. The bicycle is used for hire or made customer.

Important­ Information­ for period of 10 years for the absence of available to more than one unspecified ENG user‘s risk and will cancel the call in the party from whom the bicycle Article ­5 ­Submitting ­a ­claim ­your ­safety ­during ­use was purchased in the event of damage. corrosion and oxidization from the inside, person in other ways. Maintenance validity of Koga‘s guarantee. 5.1 Claims under this guarantee must – with 1.2 Guarantee lapses in accordance with if the bicycle is well maintained. For 3.2 Furthermore, Koga B.V. expressly presentation of the bicycle for inspection • Make no adjustments the provisions of articles 3.1 and 5.1. other paintwork and chrome parts there disclaims any responsibility for damage to • Regularly disassemble the – be submitted via the Koga dealer from whatsoever to your wheel. KOGA guarantee 1.3 The guarantee cannot be transferred. is a guarantee period of 2 years for the (parts of) the bicycle as a result of: a. quick release, clean and absence of corrosion and oxidization from Incorrect adjustment/tensioning of the whom the bicycle was purchased. At the • Koga are guaranteed for 2 grease the shaft (Also see • Check the correct functioning Article­2 ­Guarantee­ period the inside, if the bicycle is well maintained. handlebar, saddle, seat post, derailleur same time, the proof of purchase and/or years, measured from the 2.4 No guarantee is given for parts subject set, brakes, quick release of the derailleur the proof of ownership provided with the Koga instruction booklet p. 11). of the quick releases before 2.1 Every Koga bicycle has a limited every ride. purchase date at a recognised life, the so-called useable life cycle. to wear, such as tyres, chain, chain rings, set, brakes, quick release of the wheels bicycle must be handed over to the dealer. • Never clean the wheels with back gear rings, cables and brake blocks, and tyres; and mounting/transporting it 5.2 If the owner has moved house or the • Every wheel is only intended Koga dealer. The duration of the useable life cycle of a pressure washer. Only use bicycles depends on the type of frame, unless there is a question of construction on bicycle carrier. b. Not replacing parts dealer is no longer available, Koga B.V. will, • Koga’s only obligation will and/or material defects. in time such as brake or derailleur cables, if requested, provide information about the water with detergent. Do not for the specifically indicated the way in which and the circumstances usage. For example: a race be the replacement of the under which the bicycle is ridden and the 2.5 Among other things, the following brake blocks, tyres, chain and gear wheels; nearest Koga dealer. use an abrasive sponge. Dry factors or a combination of these c. Climatological influences such as normal wheel for the road ect. product (Koga reserves the care/maintenance the bicycle receives. Article­ 6 ­Liability off the wheel after washing it The duration of the useable life cycle is factors can influence the useable life weathering of the lacquer of corrosion as a 6.1 A guarantee claim accepted by • Check the degree of wear right to replace the defective not equal to the duration of the lifetime cycle of a bicycle: use of the bicycle for consequence of (lacquer) damage. or, or rain, in order to prevent Koga B.V. does not automatically mean on the brake walls. Replace product with a comparable guarantee period. The lifetime guarantee competitions and intensive training, use Article ­4 ­Guarantee ­parts that Koga B.V. also assumes responsibility oxidation. period is established on the basis of the of the bicycle for purposes for which it the rim if it is worn. (Also see product from its range) or the for any damage suffered. The liability of • In order to retain optimal duration of the useable life cycle of the was not designed, excessive weight, riding 4.1 During the guarantee period, all parts Koga B.V. is confined to what is set out in Koga instruction booklet p. 13) defective part. bicycle. This cycle depends to a great in all weather conditions or different for which Koga B.V. has established that braking power, avoid traces these guarantee conditions. Any liability Inspect the inside of the rim • For all else, we refer to the extent on various factors; these factors are climates, geographical circumstances. there is a question of material and/or of Koga B.V. for consequential damage is of oil or grease etc. on the stated in article 2.5. Koga sets this cycle at Koga recommends all Koga bicycles be construction defect, will be repaired or (underneath the rim ribbon) general guarantee terms and expressly excluded. The provisions of this brake surface. an average of 25 years. Koga frames and checked regularly by a recognized Koga reimbursed at the discretion of Koga B.V. condition do not apply if and insofar as they and the outside of the rim conditions for Koga bicycles. non-suspension front forks have a lifetime dealer for signs of potential problems 4.2 Any expenses of mounting or • Regularly clean the brake arise from mandatory statutory provisions. for traces of metal fatigue or guarantee on the absence of construction such as corrosion, break, deformation and disassembly are at the expense of the surface of your rims with improper use. owner. wear: worn in brake walls, and/or material defects, this guarantee grease-free products. applying to all aluminium, Scandium and These preventative checks are important 4.3 Contrary to the provisions of the • Check the brake shoes for tears in the side walls or at chrome-molybdenum frames and non- for preventing accidents and injuries. In previous paragraph, for frames and front the spoke nipple suspension front forks. The warranty principle, service checks are not free of forks the labour wages are at the expense foreign particles (stones, bits period for carbon frames is 10 years. charge. of the manufacturer during 3 years after • Respect the prescribed the date of purchase. of metal etc.) Also check the Frames and forks that are or have been Article ­3 ­Guarantee­ exclusions state of the brake shoes and spoke tension. A different used in (professional or semi-professional) 4.3.1 Costs of transport of the bicycle and/ spoke tension can create races have been excluded from the 3.1 The guarantee lapses in the following or parts from and to Koga B.V. are at the replace them regularly. cases: expense of the owner. tension concentrations or warranty. The above-mentioned warranty • When the brake shoes or periods apply to the current product a. Improper and/or careless use of the 4.3.2 If a certain part qualifies for brake pads make contact can weaken it. Contact your range. The warranty periods for our earlier bicycle and use that does not correspond guarantee, this part will be replaced by recognised Koga dealer for products ranges are to be found on our with its intended use; a new part or equivalent part. Koga B.V. with a new rim or disk, this b. The bicycle has not been maintained in cannot, however, guarantee that frame this. website (www.koga.com) or through the may cause noise. This noise KOGA-dealer. accordance with the user manual; types or colours remain available. • Consult your Koga dealer for 2.2 For front suspension forks, dampers

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