Operating manual Translation of the Original instruction manual

Mountain bike Cross bike/ATB Dirt/street bike Single speed According to ISO 4210:2014 Breezer Bikes is a trademark of ASI Corp. www.advancedsports.com Pedelec/e-bike According to © ASI EN 15194 Dear Customer,

To start with, we’d like to provide you with some important information Before riding your on public roads, you should inform yourself about your new bicycle. This will help you make the most of its benefits about the applicable national regulations in your specific country. and avoid any possible risks. Please read this instruction manual carefully Firstly, here are a few important pointers as to the rider’s person which and keep it for your future reference. are also very important: Your bicycle has been handed over to you fully assembled and adjusted. • Always wear a suitable bicycle helmet adjusted to fit If this is not the case, please contact your specialist retailer to ensure that your head and wear it for every ride! this important work is completed or make sure you carefully read the en- • Read the instructions supplied by your helmet manu- closed assembly instructions and follow all the directions given. facturer relating to fitting the helmet properly. It is assumed that users of this product have a basic and sufficient knowl- • Always wear bright clothing or sportswear with reflective edge of how to use . elements when you ride. If you are riding in difficult ter- rain, please wear suitable protective clothing, e.g. body Everyone that: protectors. • uses • Always wear tight clothing on your lower body, and trouser clips if required. • repairs or services Your shoes should be grippy and have stiff soles. • cleans • or disposes of Even if you are an experienced bicycle user, please take the time to first this bicycle has to understand and take note of the content and purpose of read the chapter “Before the first ride” and then carry out all the important this operating manual. If you have any further questions or have not quite checks from the chapter “Before each ride”! understood certain points, you should contact a specialist bicycle retailer Please note that as a bike rider, you are particularly at risk on public roads. for your own safety. Ensure that you protect yourself and others with responsible and safe All information contained in this operating manual relates to the design, riding! technology as well as care and maintenance of your bicycle. Please take note of this information, as much of it is relevant to safety. Failure to con- Note for parents and legal guardians: sider this information can cause accidents, falls and damage to property. As your child’s legal guardian, you are responsible for your child’s actions and safety. This includes responsibility for the technical condition of your child’s As modern bicycle technology is highly complex, we have chosen to only bicycle and adjusting it to fit your child’s body size. describe the most important points. Please inform yourself of what you and your child absolutely must pay In addition, this operating manual only applies to the bicycle with which it attention to by reading the “Children” and “Legal regulations” sections. was supplied. In addition, you should also ensure that your child has learnt how to use For more specific technical details, please refer to the enclosed the bicycle safely. The child should know how to ride the bicycle properly notes and instructions from the respective manufacturers of the and responsibly in the environment in which it will be used. individual components used on the bicycle. If you are unsure about a particular point, please contact your specialist retailer.

C2 If you leave this page unfolded when you read this guide, you can immediately recognise which part of the bicycle is being referred to.

Bicycle parts Frame 1 Top tube 2 Down tube Handlebars with grip 3 Seat tube Brake lever 4 5 Chain stay 6 Seat stay 4 Seat Shifter cable Seat post 1 Brake cable Seat post clamp with quick release

Rear shock absorber V-brake

3 Suspension fork 2 6 Disc brake caliper Brake disc Dropout Trough axle cassette 5 Quick release Wheel: Rear derailleur Front wheel hub Front derailleur Chain Tyre Chain ring Rim Crank arm Valve Pedal

C3 Safety information

Please carefully read all warnings and notes in this operating manual be- The warnings break down as follows: fore using the bicycle. We recommend keeping the manual close to your bicycle, so that it is always at hand. Before operating a pedelec for the first Information: This symbol provides information about how time, it is also highly recommended that you carefully read through the to use the product or highlights specific parts of the operat- enclosed instructions about the electric motor. ing manual that are particularly important. Please ensure you read the chapters “Before the first ride” and “Before each ride” before using the bicycle for the first time! Warning: This symbol is aimed at warning you against im- If you lend your bicycle to a third party, please give them this operating proper use that could result in damage to property or the manual with the bicycle. environment. This operating manual contains different types of pointers – one providing important information about your new bicycle and how to use it, a second referring to possible damage to property and the environment, and a third Danger: This symbol indicates possible dangers to your type warning against potential falls and serious damage, including physi- health and life that could arise if specific actions are not cal injury. The fourth type of pointer asks you to comply with the correct made or corresponding care is not taken. torque in order to prevent components from coming loose or breaking. If you see this symbol, there is always a risk that the danger described Important bolted connection! Please adhere to the exact can occur! recommended torque when tightening this connection. The correct mounting torque is either displayed on the The text which the warning covers always has a grey background. component or listed in the table of torques in the “Bolted Check that all quick releases are safe and secure every time you ride after connections” section (page 23). A torque wrench has to your bicycle was unused, even for a short period of time! Regularly check be used to achieve the precise prescribed torque. If you don’t own a that all bolts and components are secure. torque wrench then you should always leave this work up to a special- Note that components made of composite materials, i.e. carbon fibre, often ist retailer! Parts which do not have the correct torque could fall off or require a lower tightening torque (see “Bolted connections” section, page break! This can result in serious accidents! 23). Common parts made of carbon fibre include the handlebars, stems, seat posts and saddle rails, frames, forks, and cranks. Ask your specialist Modern bicycle technology is high tech! Working on bicycle parts retailer to instruct you on how to properly use and maintain these materials. therefore requires expert knowledge, experience and specialist tools! Please do not attempt to work on the bicycle yourself! Give Never ride with your hands off the handlebars. your bicycle to a specialist retailer for repair, servicing and maintenance!

The illustration shows a full suspension . The bike you purchased may look somewhat different. This operating manual de- scribes bicycles in the following categories: Mountain bike, All Mountain, , Freeride/Downhill, Dirt/Street/Freestyle bike, Cross bike/ ATB, Fatbike, Single-speed bike/Fixie, BMX, Pedelec/e-bike. This operating manual only applies to the bicycle with which it was supplied. MTB EN 6.5

C4 Contents Imprint

Introduction C2 Maintenance/upkeep 14 For questions concerning your bicycle please Bicycle parts C3 Chain 14 always contact your dealer first, only then in Safety information C4 Rims/tyres 15 case the manufacturer of the bicycle. Flat tyre repair for conventional tyres 17 For contact details please refer to the war- Contents 1 ranty section, back cover or other included Imprint 1 Brakes 19 information of the brand/manufacturer. Gears 19 Before the first ride 2 Twist grip shifter 20 Responsible for sales and marketing Before each ride 3 inMotion mar.com Inspection plan 20 Legal regulations 3 Rosensteinstr.22 Lubrication 22 D-70191 Stuttgart, Germany 3 Intended use Bolted connections 23 Tel +49 711 35164091 Adjusting the bicycle to the rider 6 Fax +49 711 35164099 How to use carbon components 24 Using quick releases and through axles 6 [email protected] When you have purchased a BMX bicycle 25 Through axles 7 www.inmotionmar.com What aspects are particularly important Installing pedals 7 to consider when riding a pedelec? 26 Content and images Setting up the seating position 7 Veidt-Anleitungen Legal regulations 26 Setting up the angle of the seat 8 Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 32 Notes on electrical and electronic D-65239 Hochheim, Germany Setting up the position of the components 27 [email protected] handlebars/stem 9 Wear and warranty 28 Setting up the brake levers 9 Legal inspection by a lawyer’s office special- Separate regulations for ising in intellectual property Back pedal brakes 10 speed pedelecs/ e-bikes 28 This operating manual covers the require- Children 10 ments and scope of ISO 4210:2014, EN Warranty and liability in the case of defects 29 Children’s bikes/stabilisers 10 16054 and EN 15194. Environmental protection tips 30 Transporting children/child bike trailers 11 In the case of delivery or use of this product Inspections 31 outside of the scope of the aforementioned Loose accessories 12 areas, the manufacturer of the bicycle is Hand-over documentation C5 Loose luggage rack 12 required to supply the necessary operating Bicycle identification C6 Attached accessories 12 instructions. © Multiplication, reprinting and translation as Accessories/maintenance/replacement Notes C7 well as any commercial use (including extracts, parts 12 in printed or digital form) is only permitted if Rack 12 specifically granted in writing in advance. Suspension 12

MTB EN Edition 6.5, May 2016

1 Before the first ride

Please also consult the additional operating Modern braking systems might be Lift your bicycle up slightly and drop it onto the manuals of the individual component manu- more powerful or have a different ground from about 10 cm in the air. If it rattles facturers, which were supplied with your bicy- functionality than those that you are or makes another unusual noise, please ask a cle or available online. used to. Please familiarise yourself with the specialist retailer to identify and fix the problem brakes on a safe piece of land before setting before you ride. off on your first ride with the bicycle! Push the wheels forwards with the brakes If you use a bicycle with carbon fibre rims, pulled. The back brake should completely pre- Gear system Suspension please note that this material provides a sig- vent the back wheel from moving, while the fork Electrical m nificantly worse braking effect in combination front brake should lift the back wheel off the otor with rim brakes than aluminium rims do! ground with its braking effect. Please take an Also remember that the effectiveness of initial test ride in a safe place where you can brakes can be different, often worse, than you familiarise yourself with the new brakes! Mod- Your specialist bicycle retailer will be happy to are used to in wet conditions or on slippery ern brakes can behave completely different answer any further questions you have after surfaces. Please take the possibility of longer under braking than those that you are perhaps reading this manual. braking distances and slippery surfaces into used to. The bicycle’s steering should not rattle Please ensure that your bicycle is ready for account when riding! under braking or exhibit any play. use and is adjusted to fit your body. If you are riding a single speed or a “fixie”, Check the air pressure in the tyres. You will That means: please familiarise yourself with its behaviour find instructions as to the correct tyre pressures • Setting the position and fixture of the seat and under braking before your first ride! Single on the sides of the tyres. Please adhere to the handlebars speed wheels with just one brake are not per- required minimum and maximum pressure! If you • Checking the assembly and settings of the mitted on public roads. Fixed-gear bikes do not cannot find any recommended pressures, 2.5 brakes have a freewheel mechanism. The cranks al- bar is a suitable pressure for most tyres. If the • Securing the wheels into the frame and fork ways turn whenever the back wheel is turning. wheels are thinner than 30 mm or 11/8", the tyre To ensure that you enjoy a safe and comfortable rid- pressure should be filled to 4 bar/psi. ing position, please allow your specialist retailer to set If your bicycle has rubber or plastic As a general rule of thumb, when you are out up your handlebars and stem. cage pedals, please familiarise your- on a ride, you can check the tyre pressure by Adjust the seat to a safe and comfortable posi- self with the grip which these offer. In doing the following: If you place your thumb on tion for you (see page 7). Allow your specialist re- wet conditions, rubber and plas- a pumped up tyre, you should not be able to sig- tailer to set up the brakes so that the brake levers tic pedals can be very slippery! nificantly change its shape by applying pressure. are always within easy reach. Ensure that you Check the tyres and rims. Scan them for any know which lever operates which brake (right/left)! damage, cracks or deformations, as well as em- For bikes with two brake levers, it is a general Ensure that the wheels are securely fastened in bedded particles, e.g. shards of glass or sharp rule for the left brake lever to brake the front tire the frame and fork. Check that the quick releases stones. and right brake lever to brake the back tire. De- and all important nuts and bolts are secure (see If you should find any cuts, rips or holes, spite this, however, you should still check if the page 6 and 23). please refrain from riding! First have your bicycle same rule applies to your bike’s levers before rid- checked over by a specialist. ing it for the first time, as this can sometimes vary.

2 Before each ride Intended use

Before every ride, please check that: Frame and fork, suspension components Bicycles are intended for transporting • The brakes are working safely and are prop- and other parts relevant to your safety such one person at a time. If you are plan- erly secured as brakes and wheels are subject to heavy ning to transport additional people, • The cables and fittings are not leaking, if you wear, which can impact the operating safety you should inform yourself about the applica- have a model with hydraulic brakes of these parts. ble national regulations in your specific coun- • The tyres are free of foreign objects and dam- If you use parts for longer than their intend- try. If you would like to transport luggage, this age, and the rims are not damaged and run ed lifetime, these can fail without warning. requires that your bicycle is fitted with suitable true, particularly after riding off road This can lead to falls and serious injury! equipment. Children can only be transported • The tyres have a sufficient tread depth in children’s seats or trailers intended for • The suspension components are working Please make these checks before this purpose. We recommend not taking any properly and are safely secured continuing after a fall or if your bicy- chances when it comes to quality in this area! • The screws, nuts, through axles and quick re- cle falls over! Ensure that you do not exceed the maximum leases are firmely placed (see page 6 and 23). Aluminium parts cannot be safely bent back permissible weight. • There are no deformations or cracks on the into shape, while carbon components can frame and fork. sustain damage which is not visibly to the eye. (see page C5) • The handlebars, stem, seat post and seat are Allow the bike to be checked by a specialist both correctly and securely fastened as well as retailer. Maximum permissible weight: Rider’s set up in the right position weight + Bicycle weight + Baggage • The seat post and seat are secure. Try turning weight the seat or tipping it upwards or downwards. It Legal regulations should not move. The information provided in this operating man- • If you are using clipless/magnet pedals, please Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you ual only applies to the types of bicycles listed on check that they are working properly. The ped- should inform yourself about the applicable na- the cover.Information on individual models is la- als should release easily and smoothly. tional regulations in your specific country. belled accordingly. • For BMX bicycles: the rotor works safely, the This section provides information on how the Using the bicycle as intended also means handlebars are safely secured in the stem and bicycle has to be equipped to be permitted to adhering to the operating, maintenance and up- the axle pegs are safely secured. participate in public road traffic. keep conditions described in this manual. Here you can find out which light systems If you are unsure of whether your bi- have to be installed or carried with you and which cycle is in a sound technical condi- brakes the bicycle has to be equipped with. tion, take it to a specialist retailer to There is also an explanation of which age re- be checked instead of riding it! strictions apply and what age rid- It is particularly important if you use your bi- ers have to be to ride where. The cycle a lot, either through sports riding or daily participation of children in public use, that you regularly have all the important road traffic is also addressed here. parts checked by a specialist retailer. If there is an obligation to wear a Info helmet, it is stated here.

3 If your bicycle is equipped in line with national rocks or steps. Small jumps are permitted. Ap- • Using the bicycle on rough terrain, for high law, the following is permitted: propriate protective equipment (suitable helmet, jumps, steep descents or hard riding in bike gloves, protectors as necessary) should be worn. parks Type 1 Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for • Carrying excess weight or MTB – spring travel up to approx. 120 mm damage resulting from use outside of intended • Making improper repairs to defects and appropriately use. This applies particularly to damage resulting These bikes are not designed for extreme stress. equipped pedelecs, from non-adherence to the safety instructions, This includes steep descents or high jumps, ex- youth bicycles and single e.g., in terms of: treme use in authorised biking competitions, do- speed/fixie bicycles can • Using the bicycle in extreme off-road condi- ing tricks or performing stunts. be used on public roads tions, for high jumps, steep descents or in bike and light off-road conditions such as field paths, parks Type 4 trails and cross-country courses. They may be • Carrying excess weight or Freeride/Downhill – spring travel from 180mm used to ride over small obstacles such as roots, • Making improper repairs to defects rocks or steps. Appropriate protective equipment Bicycles are generally not designed to withstand (suitable helmet, gloves) should be worn. extreme stress, such as steep descents or high Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for jumps, nor heavy-duty use, such as authorised damage resulting from use outside of intended competitive events, tricks or stunts. use. This applies particularly to damage resulting from non-adherence to the safety instructions, Type 3 and appropriately equipped pedelecs can be e.g., in terms of: Enduro – spring travel approx. 150-180mm used on public roads and off-road. They may be • Using the bicycle on rough terrain, for jumps, used to ride over obstacles such as roots, rocks steep descents, in bike parks or steps. Jumps are permitted. Appropriate pro- • Carrying excess weight or tective equipment (full-face helmet, full-finger • Making improper repairs to defects gloves, protectors) should be worn. These bikes are not designed for extreme im- Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for pact. This includes riding over steps, bike jump- damage resulting from use outside of intended ing, extreme use in authorised biking competi- and appropriately equipped pedelecs can be use. This applies particularly to damage resulting tions, doing tricks and performing stunts. used on public roads and off-road. They may be from non-adherence to the safety instructions, used to ride over obstacles such as roots, rocks e.g., in terms of: Type 2 or steps. Jumps are permitted. Appropriate pro- • Using the bicycle on rough terrain, for very All Mountain – spring travel approx. 120-150mm tective equipment (suitable helmet, full-finger high jumps, steep descents or hard riding in and appropriately gloves, protectors as necessary) should be worn. bike parks equipped pedelecs can Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for • Carrying excess weight or be used on public roads damage resulting from use outside of intended • Making improper repairs to defects and off-road. They may use. This applies particularly to damage resulting These bikes are not designed for extreme stress. be used to ride over ob- from non-adherence to the safety instructions, This includes extreme use in authorised biking stacles such as roots, e.g., in terms of: competitions, doing crazy tricks or performing stunts. 4 Type 5 Type 6 Type 7 BMX Dirt/Street/Freestyle Bikes Cross bikes/ATBs and appropriately equipped pedelecs youth bicycles and sin- gle speed/fixie bicycles can be used on public roads, and light off-road conditions such as field and appropriately equipped youth bicycles and and appropriately equipped youth bicycles and paths. They may be used to ride over small ob- single speed/fixie bicycles can be used on public single speed/fixie bicycles can be used on pub- stacles such as roots or rocks. roads and light off-road conditions such as field lic roads and off-road such as field paths, BMX Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for paths, BMX trails, ramps and skate parks. They trails, ramps and dirt lines. They may be used to damage resulting from use outside of intended may be used to ride over small obstacles such ride over obstacles such as roots, rocks or steps. use. This applies particularly to damage resulting as roots, rocks or steps. Appropriate protective Appropriate protective equipment (suitable hel- from non-adherence to the safety instructions, equipment (suitable helmet, gloves, protectors) met, gloves) should be worn. e.g., in terms of: should be worn. Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for • Using the bicycle on terrain, Manufacturers and dealers are not liable for damage resulting from use outside of intended • Carrying excess weight or damage resulting from use outside of intended use. This applies particularly to damage resulting • Making improper repairs to defects use. This applies particularly to damage resulting from non-adherence to the safety instructions, These bikes are not designed for extreme im- from non-adherence to the safety instructions, e.g., in terms of: pact. This includes riding over steps, bike jump- e.g., in terms of: • Using the bicycle on rough terrain, for very ing, extreme use in authorised biking competi- • Using the bicycle on rough terrain, for jumps, high jumps, steep descents or hard riding in tions, doing tricks and performing stunts. steep descents, in bike parks bike parks • Carrying excess weight or • Carrying excess weight or Participating in a competition is only permissible if • Making improper repairs to defects • making improper repairs to defects the manufacturer has designed the bike to do so. These bikes are not designed for extreme stress. These bikes are not designed for extreme stress. If you are not certain about which kind of bike This includes steep descents or high jumps, ex- This includes extreme use in authorised biking you have, ask your specialist retailer or the man- treme use in authorised biking competitions, do- competitions, doing tricks or performing stunts. ufacturer about its use and limitations. Inform ing tricks or performing stunts. Participating in a competition is only permissible if yourself about current legislation before riding the manufacturer has designed the bike to do so. your bike on public roads and pathways. Only ride on routes which are permitted for your type of bicycle.

5 Adjusting the bicycle to the rider

The seat post, seat, stem and handlebars can If your bicycle has one or several A good gauge for measuring if the only be tightened and secured with quick releas- through axles, please read the cor- wheel is safely clamped is if you can es or bolted connections. responding instructions provided by only close the clamping lever with the the component manufacturer on how to oper- balls of your hands when the resistance in- Please ensure that you read the ate and service these parts. creases after closing the lever about half way. manufacturer’s operating manual for your stem. Only allow specialists to • Check that all quick releases are work on your handlebars and stem, do not at- Using quick releases and through axles properly fastened before every ride. tempt to do this yourself! • Make sure that all quick releases Quick releases and through axles are systems and through axles are properly in place installed on the bicycle in place of bolted con- even if the bike was only left unattended nections. They consist of two parts: the clamp- for a short period of time. ing lever, which provides the necessary clamping • When it is closed, the quick release lever force, and the locking nut, which allows you to should be flat against the frame, fork or regulate the clamping force. You can change the seat post! setup of your quick release when the clamping • When it is closed, the end of the quick re- lever is open. lease lever should always point backwards. This ensures that it cannot be opened through contact during riding.

Possible positions for adjusting bolted connections

Possible positions of quick releases/through axles Loosening adjusting nuts Tightening adjusting nuts

6 * see page 23 Through axles life-threatening injuries. It is therefore important Ensure that you read the manu- to take note of the following instructions: facturer’s instructions before using If your bicycle has one or several • Ensure that your axle, drop-outs and magnet or clipless pedals. Practice through axles, please read the cor- through axle mechanisms are free from dirt clipping your shoes in and out of the pedals’ responding instructions provided by and contamination. locking system before your first ride in a quiet, the component manufacturer on how to oper- • Ask your dealer for exact instructions on safe place. Clipless pedals which do not prop- ate and service these parts. the proper way to secure your wheel in the erly release are a safety hazard. through axle system on your bicycle. Through axles that mostly function – and must be • Fasten your wheel appropriately with the In the case of magnet pedals, you handled – like quick releases, are also currently through axle. are able to adjust how much force is used in chassis in lieu of bolts. • Never use the bicycle unless you are sure required to release the shoe from the The axle is screwed into the drop-out and se- that the wheel has been properly secured pedal. Please test this on your first ride with cures the hub between the two fork arms or the and cannot come loose. a setting that releases very easily! Regularly drop-outs in the frame. With some systems, the clean your magnet pedals and keep them in hub and axle are secured with a quick release le- Mounting good condition with a suitable spray lubricant. ver operated in the same way as a normal quick Place the wheel in the dropouts. The wheel release skewer. Systems in which the axle is only hub must be fastened securely in the dropouts. inserted or screwed in and then fastened with a Close the fastening mechanism. screw also exist. Refer to the attached compo- Ensure that the brake disk is properly inserted Forwards nent manufacturer instructions and allow your into the brake calliper. Ensure that neither the dealer to explain the system to you in detail. brake disk nor the hub or the brake disk fasten- ing screws touch the lower parts of the fork. If you do not know how to adjust the disk brakes of your bike, please read the instructions provided by your disk manufacturer.

Installing pedals Setting up the seating position

If your bicycle was supplied without the pedals Before you use your bicycle for the first time, the pre-installed, these have to be attached with the seating position has to be set up to suit your body correct wrench. Please note that the pedals have size. This is vital for riding safely and securely. Quick-release axle in the fork dropouts, without hub, Rock Shox fork to be screwed in in different directions and se- To do this, the seat’s height, alignment and an- cured with a high mounting torque (see page 23). gle have to be set up, as do the height and align- Inappropriately installed wheels may Apply assembly grease to both threads. ment of the handlebars with the stem. shift while you are driving or detach from the vehicle. This may damage the vehicle and expose the driver to severe and

* see page 23 7 Before you start riding, please test to see if your seat post and seat 90˚ 90˚ are secure. To do this, grab the seat at the front and back and attempt to turn it. It should not move. 90˚ If your mountain bike is equipped with a tel- escopic seat post, please ensure you read the instructions provided by the manufacturer before Patented seat post with two-screw locking mechanism use.

Correct seat height Knee joint of the upper leg at min. 90°, angle of arm 90°

90˚

Patented seat post with one-screw locking mechanism

Telescopic seat post with remote control

The knee should be above the axle of the front pedal Please ensure that you read the part Attachment with seat clamp manufacturer’s operating manual Setting up the angle of the seat when setting up and operating sus- pension seat posts telescopic seat posts. When you have set the height of the seat, you have to check that the angle of the seat is suit- When adjusting the height of the able. In general, the upper surface of the seat seat, never pull the seat post further should be horizontal. You can adjust this by loos- out than the maximum extension ening the clamping bolts in the seat post. length marked! If your tube does not have a Suspension seat post maximum marking, then you must leave a minimum insertion length of 7.5 cm.

8 * see page 23 Threadless stem BMX bicycles are ridden in a stand- ing position. Please ask your special- ised dealer which riding position is suitable for you.

STOP Setting up the brake levers

7.5 cm Set up your brake levels in such a way that you can safely apply them and brake comfortably. Height change possible as follows: Please familiarise yourself with which lever oper- Setting up the position of the handlebars/stem • Exchange of fitted spacers under or above the ates which brake! stem Some brakes are now equipped with power Various types of stem are used on bicycles: • Turning of the stem modulators. This guards against “overbraking” • Exchange of the stem and any dangerous locking of the wheels. Quill stem When you squeeze the brake levers Only to be carried out by a special- ised dealer hard or all the way to the end of their leverage, the braking force can in- crease sharply! Please familiarise yourself Adjustable stem with this new braking behaviour. Ensure that you receive and read the manufacturer’s op- erating manual.

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

Height adjustment possible

Changing the position of the stem Adjustment of stem tilt possible also changes the position of the handlebars. You should always Please ensure that you read the man- 90˚

be able to safely reach and use grips and ufacturer’s operating manual for your 90˚ controls. Please ensure that all cables and stem. Only allow specialists to work on lines are long enough to allow you to turn your handlebars and stem, do not attempt to do the handlebars in every possible way. this yourself!

9 Children

In order to allow people with smaller hands to The safest way to brake using back Children’s bikes/stabilisers safely apply the brakes, the levers can be set up pedal brakes is when the line of the to be closer to the handlebars using an adjusting pedals is horizontal. If one pedal is at As a parent or legal guardian, you have a major screw (located in the lever). the top and one at the bottom, the poor force responsibility when your child rides a bicycle and In some models it is possible to bring the brake output produced is not conducive to effective therefore wants to ride on public roads! levers closer to the handlebars, using special de- braking! • Take the time to accompany the child on its first vices. ride in a safe and quiet place (car park, field). The effectiveness of back pedal • Explain to the child that it should only ride with brakes can deteriorate substantially a helmet and easily visible, bright clothing. on long inclines! This type of braking • Set up the seat and handlebars so that the system can become very hot from continuous child is able to put its feet on the ground in braking. You should also use the front brake unsafe situations – it is important to have a re- to slow down on long inclines. Try to give back laxed seating position if your child is to control Adjusting screw pedal brakes the chance to cool down and do the bicycle properly. not touch them. • Explain and practice using the front and rear brakes. It is especially important to practice using the backpedal brake and learning how Set up the cable tension in such a way that the to carefully apply the handbrakes connected brake levers do not touch the handlebar grip, to the front wheel. even when they are applied to their fullest!

If you are using stabilisers, please ensure that you carefully read the Back pedal brakes manufacturer’s assembly instruc- tions! The stabilisers have to be absolutely If your bicycle is equipped with back pedal brakes, secure, as your child is relying on their sup- you brake by pushing the pedals backwards in- port! If they are not sure if you have correctly stead of forwards. This means that your bicycle assembled the stabilisers, please ask a spe- will not freewheel and you are unable to rotate the cialist retailer for advice! pedals backwards freely as you otherwise can!

10 Using stabilisers can help a child get Child bike trailers: used to riding a bicycle. It avoids falls • Take no chances in terms of quality when buy- and helps children to feel safer. How- ing child bike trailers. ever, first the child gets used to riding with this • Only install child bike trailers on bicycles and “tricycle” style bike. It doesn’t learn to keep only using mounting parts approved or intend- its balance and make the necessary counter- ed for this purpose by the manufacturer. movements. That is why you have to be par- • It is easy to oversee a child bike trailer in traffic! ticularly careful when you first remove the sta- Use a brightly coloured flag and approved light bilisers. This is very unknown for the child and system to ensure that it is easily seen. Ask your it first has to learn this new skill. specialist retailer about safety equipment.

Transporting children/child bike trailers Full suspension bicycles are not suit- able for use with trailers and child • Please only use safe, certified children’s seats! bike trailers! • The child has to wear a helmet, its feet have to The bearings and attachments are not de- be away and protected from any possible con- signed to withstand this sort of force. tact with moving parts, such as . This could result in strong wear and breaks • A children’s seat changes the way your bicycle with serious consequences. behaves when riding. Take note of the long- er braking distances and the more unstable When a child trailer is attached to the steering. Practice riding with a children’s seat bike, it becomes much longer than in a safe area before taking to public roads. usual. A child trailer changes the way • Please comply with the manufacturer’s in- your bicycle behaves when riding. Take note structions supplied with the seat. of the longer braking distances and the more unstable steering. Only install children’s seats on bicy- Find out about the legal regulations Practice riding the bike while pulling a child cles which are suitable for this kind of which relate to the age of the child trailer in a secure area. Please comply with equipment. and the rider. the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with Carbon fibre frames and components are the seat. not permitted to carry children’s seats! If additional equipment was delivered Never attach a children’s seat to the seat post! with your bicycle, which was not pre- Wrap and protect all suspension and mov- assembled, please ensure that you ing parts on the seat and seat post. Please read the manufacturer’s instructions. ensure that your child cannot trap its fingers anywhere! This would result in a substantial chance of injury!

11 Loose accessories

Loose luggage rack • Only mount child seats on baggage racks Suspension if they have the corresponding holders Only install baggage racks on bicy- and the manufacturers permit this. If your bicycle is equipped with suspension parts, cles which are suitable for this kind • Please ensure that nothing can get caught these have to be adjusted to the weight of the rider of equipment. Use only the intended in the spokes and turning wheels. and the intended use. This work requires specialist fixing devices. If you own a frame or parts knowledge and experience, so please only carry made of carbon, ask your specialist retailer If you are riding with baggage, en- this work out in coordination with a specialist retailer. for transportation of luggage. Don`t fix racks sure that you do not exceed the max- Please read the supplied operating manual for your at the seat post! It is not constructed for this imum permissible weight of the bicy- bicycle’s suspension parts. use. An overload of the seat post by a rack cle (see page C5). Information on the weight A typical suspension fork may look as follows: can result in a break of the seat post and seri- capacity of the rack is also stated here. ous accidents. Adjusting Adjusting spring damping stiffness When loading luggage racks, please When loading luggage racks, please make sure not to cover front or rear make sure not to cover front or rear lights or reflectors! Spring travel lights or reflectors! Avoid uneven loading of the luggage racks. Avoid uneven loading of the luggage racks. Front rack Attached accessories Front racks are attached to the front Accessories/maintenance/replacement parts axle or the front fork. Front racks have a strong impact on the bicycle’s Suspension forks can only func- Rack behaviour! Please practice riding in a safe tion effectively if they are regularly area before riding with a loaded front rack for cleaned. Purpose-made cleaning Baggage changes the behaviour the first time! agent or warm water with washing up liq- of your bicycle. In particular, it in- uid is suitable here. Specialist retailers also creases the braking distance. This stock suitable spray lubricant for greasing can lead to serious injuries. Please adjust your suspension regularly, both after every your riding style to this, i.e. brake earlier max. max. clean and otherwise. The same applies for and anticipate more sluggish steering. Only suspension seat posts. transport baggage on racks intended for this purpose! Never attach a baggage rack Most suspension seat posts can be to the seat post! It is not designed for this adjusted to the rider’s weight. How- purpose. Subjecting this part of the bicycle ever, in most cases this requires the to excess weight with a rack can lead to seat post to first be extracted from the frame. breaks in the seat post and serious falls! Please talk to your specialist retailer before carrying this out. 12 Suspension frames and their suspension- A suspension part may only be adjusted according The functionality and secure fit of the related parts to the manufacturer’s operating manual. In general, suspension parts are vital for your the suspension part should noticeably “give” when safety! Clean and check your full riding over uneven surfaces, but not reach the end suspension bicycle on a regular basis! Warm of the travel. A suitable basic setup would see the water with a little washing up liquid or light suspension pushed in around 10 - 15% (cross cleaning agents are suitable for cleaning this country), 15 - 20% (touring) or 25 - 33% (enduro, part of the bicycle. freeride, downhill) of the spring travel when the rider is sitting normally on the bicycle. Tighten all screws to the recom- mended torque. Otherwise the Avoid washing your bicycle with a screws could break and parts could high-pressure cleaner as the clean- fall off (see page 23). ing fluid can penetrate sealed areas In this case, the frame’s rear fork is flexible and due to the high pressure and then eventually Full suspension bicycles are not suit- has suspension and damping from a shock ab- destroy them. able for use with trailers and child sorber. The shock absorber’s sliding pistons and bike trailers! Some shock absorbers use a metal spring to gaskets should be carefully cleaned with a The bearings and attachments are not de- absorb undulations, while others do this with soft cloth as part of your regular bicycle clean- signed to withstand this sort of force. This an air chamber. The damping, which regulates ing routine. Spray lubricant on the running could result in strong wear and breaks with the speed of compression and stretching, can surface of the shock absorbers and gaskets serious consequences. be adjusted in high quality shock absorbers. helps keep the system working effectively. Special spray lubricant is available specifi- If you have a full suspension frame Here is a depiction of a typical spring element: cally for this purpose, e.g. from Brunox ®. with a short seat tube which is You should regularly check the links of the open at the bottom, the seat post Adjusting Adjusting spring rear fork for play. Grip the frame securely can only be lowered to the point that it does damping stiffness and attempt to move the rear wheel side- not touch the spring element when it uses ways. You can also test for play in the shock its full travel. absorber attachment by rapidly lifting and dropping the rear wheel. If you a) notice play anywhere or b) hear rattling, you should im- mediately take your bicycle to be checked by a specialist retailer. For detailed information, please read the instruc- Avoid riding the bike until it has been re- tions supplied by the manufacturer. paired.

13 Maintenance/upkeep

Please have your bicycle checked A table listing the most important torques for Chain tension by a specialist retailer on a regu- bolted connections is provided on page 23. lar basis. These experts can iden- In the case of bicycles with adjust- tify damaged and worn parts and are able able dropouts, the mounting screws to advise you in selecting replacements. of the axle housing should be loos- Refrain from repairing key parts yourself ened and tightened, and not the axle nuts. If (frame, fork, handlebars, stem, headset, the shell contains an eccentric brakes, lights). bush, please tighten the chain according to the instructions provided by the correspond- As is the case for all mechanical Torque spanners ing manufacturer. parts, bikes take on wear, tear and heavy use. Because of heavy use, When replacing the original tires or Please ensure that axle nuts and different materials and components can react the cranks, make sure that there is boosters are correctly attached! to wear and tear in different ways. If a com- enough free space between the tires ponent is used for longer than it is designed and the shoe. Accidents and severe falls could for, it may suddenly stop working and possi- otherwise occur. bly lead to injury or cause additional damage. 1 Any kind of rip, puncture or colour change Chain seen in an overused area indicates that the component’s use has reached its limit; the To ensure that it can work effectively, the chain component should in this case be replaced. has to be cleaned and greased regularly (see page 22). Dirt can be removed when washing Screws and torque spanners the rest of the bicycle. Otherwise you can clean When working on the bicycle, the chain by rubbing it with an oily clot. When the please ensure that all screws are chain is clean, it should be greased at the joints tightened to the correct torque. The re- with suitable lubricant. After being left to soak, quired torque is printed on many parts with the excess lubricant should then be removed.

a screwed connection. 2 This amount is stated in Newton meters To ensure that the chain and gears (Nm) and this work should be carried out us- can work safely, the chain has to ing a torque wrench. The best sort of torque have a certain level of tension. De- wrench for this is one that clicks when it railleur gear systems tense the chain auto- reaches the prescribed torque. Otherwise matically. In the case of hub gears which were screws can snap or break. If you don’t own a installed without a chain tensioner, chains torque wrench then you should always leave which are too loose have to be tightened. Oth- 10-15 mm this work up to a specialist retailer! erwise they can come off and lead to a fall.

14 3 Belt drive Modern rims (from 24") indicate when they are worn from braking. These in- If your bicycle is equipped with a dicators take the form of embossed belt drive, please read the attached or coloured points or lines on the brake sur- component manufacturer’s operating faces of the rims. When these disappear, you instructions before first use. are no longer permitted to use the rims. There are also similar indicators which only appear after a certain level of wear. At the very latest when two pairs of brake rubbers have been Dirt and permanent strain wear worn, it is necessary to have the rims check the chain. The chain should be re- by a specialist retailer. placed as soon as it can be signifi- cantly lifted (approx. 5 mm) from the front chain ring. Many modern chains for derail- leur gear systems no longer have chain Rims/tyres connectors. You therefore require special- ist tools to open/change/close them. This Normal operation wears down brake work should be carried out by a specialist rubbers and brake pads. You should retailer. therefore regularly check the condi- Groove as a wear Other chains are supplied/assembled with tion of your braking system and brake pads! indicator chain connectors. In some cases, these can Replace worn brake pads and rubbers in be opened without the need for tools. These good time! Ensure that rims and brake discs chain connectors can also be used to repair are clean and free of any oil! Rims are subject to a great deal of a damaged chain on a ride, if they have the strain and are vital to your safety on correct width for the drive train. Clean the rims regularly according to the inspec- the bike. Riding wears rims down tion plan on page 20. As part of this, you should over time, particularly on bicycles with rim also check the wear indicators: brakes. If you notice any damage or the wear indicators show dangerous levels of wear, you should no longer ride with these rims. Have them checked by a specialist retailer and replaced if required. Wear can weaken rims and lead to falls and serious accidents.

* see page 23 15 In particular, rims made of compos- Tyres are wearable parts. You should Only use tubeless tyres on rims in- ite materials, such as carbon fibre, therefore regularly check the pres- tended for this purpose! This will be require special attention. Friction sure, tread and condition of your marked on the rims, with the abbre- caused by the rim brakes, but also by simply tyres. Not ever tyre is designed for every type viation “UST” for instance. riding the bike, puts a substantial amount of of use. Allow a specialist retailer to advise you strain on the bike. when selecting tyres. Only use tubeless tyres in the pre- • Only use brake pads that are designed for scribed way, with the correct air use on the rims’ material. Your bicycle can only function safely pressure and the recommended • Each time before riding the bike, check for and effectively if you replace parts sealant if required. wear, tear, defects, cracks and chipping on with suitable, authorised replace- the rims and wheels when they are made of ments. Please consult your manufacturer, Tubeless tyres can composite materials! importer or specialist retailer for advice on only be mounted and • If you find any changes, do not ride the suitable replacement parts. removed from the rims bike with this part until a specialist retailer without tools, other- or manufacturer has checked the part and Only replace broken or worn key wise this could lead to deemed it to be fully functional. parts with original replacement parts leaks. If the sealant is • Never expose components made of carbon from the manufacturer or parts ap- not sufficient for pre- fibre to high temperatures. Intense sun- proved by your manufacturer. This is man- venting damage, a nor- light can produce high temperatures, for datory in the case of light systems, while the mal tube can be used after removing the valve example when the wheel has been stored manufacturer’s warranty and/or guarantee from the tubeless system. in a vehicle. This could damage the com- is usually nullified if you install non-approved ponent’s structure. Failing parts, falls and replacement parts. Tubular tyres very serious injuries could result. If you install non-original or false Mountain bikes are You should also regularly check your replacement parts, this can lead to also fitted with tubu- bicycle’s tyres. The minimum and severe loss of function! Tyres with lar tyres. For more maximum permitted tyre pressure is poor grip or safety, brake pads with a low information on these, printed on the side of the tyres. Please adhere friction coefficient and incorrectly installed please refer to the to these levels, otherwise the tyres could slip or poorly made lightweight components can enclosed instructions off the rims or explode! all lead to potentially serious accidents. from the manufacturer. The same applies for improper assembly! Only use tubular tyres on rims in- Tubeless tyres tended for this purpose! These do not 30 - 80 PSI (2.5-5.5 BAR) have rim flanges but smoothly curv- If your bicycle is fitted with tubeless tyres, please ing surface, from the outside inwards. This is read the instructions provided by your manufac- where the tubular tyres are fitted. Example of tyre pressure information turer covering the tyres and rims.

16 Only use tubular tyres in the pre- Removing hydraulic rim brakes: scribed way and with the correct air • If your system features a brake quick release, re- pressure. move the brake unit according to the instructions supplied by your manufacturer. Attaching tubular tyres requires ex- • If you do not have a brake quick release, de- Make sure you don`t touch the disc while taking the wheel out pert skills and lots of experience! flate all of the air out of the tyre and in again. ® Always have your tubular tyres Source: Shimano techdocs changed by a specialist. Inform yourself about how to handle and change this type of tyre! The following applies for rear wheels:

Flat tyre repair for conventional tyres • If your bicycle uses a derailleur gear system, change gear to the smallest . In this You will require the following equipment: position, the rear derailleur poses the least • Tyre lever (plastic) hindrance in removing the wheel. • Patch Disk brakes: • If your bicycle has quick-release levers or ax- • Rubber solution les, open them (see page 6). • Sandpaper • The wheel can be • If your bicycle has hex nuts, loosen these with • An open-ended wrench for wheels without a quick removed without any a suitable spanner anti-clockwise. release further preparation. • Pull the rear derailleur backwards somewhat. • Pump • Please note: when • Lift the bicycle slightly. • Replacement inner tube fitting the wheel, the • Lightly strike the wheel from above with the disk must be slotted palm of the hand. 1. Open the brake between the brake • Take the wheel out of the frame. linings of the brake calliper and ultimately be Opening cantilever or V-brakes: centred without contact. If your bicycle has a gear hub, please consult • Grip one hand around the wheel the instructions supplied by your manufacturer • Push the brake arms against the rim 2. Removing the wheel for removing the wheel. • Remove the brake line or line casing on one side • If your bicycle has quick-release levers or ax- les, open them (see page 6). • If your bicycle has hex nuts, loosen these with a suitable spanner anti-clockwise.

You can then remove the front wheel according to the steps listed above.

17 Types of valve on bicycle tubes • Check that the tyre is properly in place and runs true using the control ring on the side of the tyre. Adjust the positioning of the tyre with your hand if it does not quite run true. • Pump the inner tube up to the recommended tyre pressure.

Please take note of the running di- 4. Change the inner tube rection of the tyre when installing it. Switch the inner tube for an intact one.

Presta valve valve Dunlop (Woods) Schrader valve 6. Reattaching the wheel For the change of tubular tyres and tubeless tyres follow the instructions Reattach the wheel securely back in the frame or 3. Removing the tyre and inner tube of the rim or tyre manufacturer. fork with the corresponding quick release, bolted connection or full floating axle mechanism.

For tube tyres, see p. 16 5. Reassembling the tyre and inner tube If your bicycle has disc brakes, please ensure that the brake discs Please avoid allowing foreign bodies are correctly secured between the • Unscrew the valve cap, the fastening nut and inside the tyre. Ensure that the inner brake pads! possibly the cap nut from the valve. In the case tube does not have any folds and is of Dunlop or Woods valves, remove the valve not squashed. Read the gear manufacturer’s instructions to cor- stem. Ensure that the rim tape covers all spoke rectly and safely assemble and set up derailleur • Release all of the remaining air from the inner nipples and does not have any damage. gear systems, gear hubs and combined hub and tube. derailleur gear systems. • Insert the tyre lever opposite the valve on the • Place one edge of the rim into the tyre. inside of the tyre. • Push one side of the tyre completely into the rim. Tighten all screws to the recom- • Insert the second tyre lever approx. 10 cm • Insert the valve through the valve hole in the mended torque. Otherwise the from the first, between the rim and tyre. rim and put the inner tube into the tyre. screws could break and parts could • Lift the tyre wall over the edge of the rim. • Pull the second side of the tyre into the rim with fall off (see page 23). • Repeat this lifting action around the wheel until the balls of your hands. the entire tyre is free. • Ensure that the inner tube is correctly positioned. • Connect the brake line, attach it or close the brake • Remove the inner tube from the tyre. • In the case of Dunlop or Woods valves: Push quick release. the into the right position and tight- • Check if the brake pads are aligned with the en the cap nut. brake surfaces. • Pump the inner tube up somewhat. • Securely attach the brake arm. • Test the brakes. 18 Brakes eral times. This allows the braking system to discharge any bubbles. If the pressure point Modern bicycles can be equipped with a variety remains soft, please refrain from riding. A of different braking systems. specialist retailer has to then discharge the There are various options: air from the brake system. • Rim brakes in the form of V-brakes and canti- lever brakes You can avoid this problem by apply- • Hydraulic rim brakes ing the brake lever before transport • Disc brakes with hy- and then fixing it in this position using draulic or mechanical Source: Shimano ® techdocs a strap. This prevents any air from entering operation the hydraulic system. • Drum brakes Please do not touch the brake disk • Roller brakes Disc brake while it is rotating or directly after When you come to cleaning the braking system, braking. This could result in injury or please first read the instructions provided by the Your bicycle is supplied with the cor- burns. component manufacturer. responding operating manual for your specific braking model. You can get Gears more information about the brakes on your bi- cycle in the operating manual provided by your This operating manual describes the use of com- manufacturer or on the manufacturer’s website. mon commercial gear components on a bicycle Source: Shimano ® techdocs as an example. If your components are different, Brakes are vital to your safety on the you will find specific information in the respec- bike. You should therefore service Vapour bubbles in the disc brakes tive operating manual or on the manufacturer’s them on a regular basis. This re- website. If you have any questions about as- quires specialist knowledge and tools. Allow Avoid permanently braking for longer sembling, maintaining, setting up or operating your specialist retailer to do this type of work periods, as can be the case during the gears, please contact your bicycle specialist on your bicycle! Work that is improperly car- long, steep descents. Otherwise this retailer. ried out endangers your safety on the bicycle! can allow vapour bubbles to form and cause Modern bicycles can be equipped with a vari- a complete failure in the braking system. This ety of different gear systems. In particular, brake disks and brake could result in serious falls and injury. There are various options: pads are subject to wear. Please The brake lever may not be applied if the • Derailleur gear system allow a specialist retailer to check bicycle is on its side or upside down. Other- • Gear hub these key parts on a regular basis and re- wise air bubbles can enter the hydraulic sys- • Combined derailleur and gear hub systems place any worn parts if necessary. tem which could cause the brakes to fail. After transporting the bicycle, check if the pressure point of the brakes seems softer than it was before. Then apply the brakes slowly sev-

19 These gears can be operated using various gear Twist grip shifter Inspection plan levers: Modern bicycle technology is high- Gear lever STI type, using the example of a ly efficient but also sensitive. You increasing Shimano lever pedal force should service your bicycle on a reg- ular basis. This requires specialist knowledge and tools. Allow your specialist retailer to do this type of work on your bicycle! You can get decreasing more information about your bicycle’s parts pedal force as well as cleaning and maintenance in the operating manual provided by your manufac- turer or on the manufacturer’s website. decreasing pedal force Work which you are able to carry out yourself Lever (A) starting position with no risk to safety is printed in bold.

Changing from a smaller to a larger rear sprocket (Lever A) To ensure that your bicycle remains in a safe increasing pedal force condition and fulfils the conditions of the war- ranty, the following terms apply: Source: Shimano ® techdocs • Clean your bicycle after every ride and check it for possible damage. Your bicycle is supplied with the cor- • Allow a specialist retailer to carry out inspections. responding operating manual for your • Check your bicycle every 300 - 500 km or every specific gear system. You can get three to six months. more information about the gears on your bi- • Check that all screws, nuts and quick releases cycle in the operating manual provided by your are secure. Lever (B) two way release manufacturer or on the manufacturer’s website. • Use a torque spanner to tighten screw joints! • Clean and grease moving parts (excluding Changing from a larger to a smaller rear sprocket (Lever B) Gears are vital to your safety on brake surfaces) according to instructions from the bike! Please read the operating the manufacturer. instructions supplied to you by your • Allow a specialist retailer to touch up any paint manufacturer and familiarise yourself with damage. how to operate the bicycle and switch gears • Ask a specialist retailer to replace any broken before your first ride. Allow your specialist re- and worn parts. tailer to undertake any work on your bicycle’s gears! Work that is improperly carried out en- dangers your safety on the bicycle!

20 Schedule and inspection work Every 300 to 500 kilometres: After rides in the wet:

Before every ride: Work undertaken Work undertaken

Work undertaken Check the following: Clean and grease: • Chain • Gearside • Rims • Gears Maintenance/inspection: • • Belt drive • Chain Check the following: • Brake pads for wear, replace them if re- • Brakes (excluding brake surfaces) • Spokes quired • Joints in the full suspension frame • Rims for wear and concentricity, according to instructions from the • Tyres for damage and foreign bodies Clean: manufacturer • Quick releases • Chain • Gearside • The functionality of the gears and sus- • Sprockets • Belt drive pension • The functionality of the brakes Grease: • Hydraulic brakes for possible leaks • The chain with suitable lubricant y • tubular tyres and tubeless tyres: prop- spra lubrican t prely secured and correct tyre pressure Check the following: • All screw joints are secure After riding 200 kilometres from purchase, Ask your specialist retailer for suit- then at least once a year: able lubricants! Not all lubricants are Every 1000 kilometres: designed for all purposes. Using the Work undertaken wrong lubricants can lead to damage and im- Work undertaken pact the part’s performance! Check the following: • Check hub brakes, grease the brake sleeve • The first inspection is particularly Tyres and wheels with specialist lubricant if required or re- place it (specialist retailer) important for ensuring that your Torques: bicycle remains safe and problem- • Handlebars • Pedals free! Cables and spokes stretch, while • Cranks • Seat Every 3000 kilometres: bolted connections can loosen. Therefore • Seat post • All mounting screws always allow a specialist retailer to carry Work undertaken out the first inspection. Make possible adjustments to the following Have the following checked, cleaned or replaced components: by your specialist retailer: • Headset • Gears • Hubs • Headset • Brakes • Brakes • Suspension elements • Pedals • Gears

21 Lubrication

Working on the bicycle requires special knowledge, experience and special tools! Only allow specialists to work or check key parts on the bicycle!

Lubricant schedule

What should be greased? How often? With which lubricant?

Chain After cleaning off any dirt, after riding in the wet, every 250 km Chain lubricant

Brake and shifter cables When their performance deteriorates, once a year Silicon-free lubricant

Wheel bearings, pedal bearings, Once a year Bearing grease bottom bracket

Suspension parts After cleaning off any dirt, after riding in the wet, Specialist spray lubricant according to the manufacturer’s instructions

Threads during assembly During assembly Assembly grease

Contact surfaces of carbon parts During assembly Carbon assembly paste

Sliding surfaces of quick releases Once a year Grease, spray lubricant

Metal seat post in metal frame During assembly Grease

Links in the gear system When their performance deteriorates, once a year Spray lubricant

Brake links When their performance deteriorates, once a year Spray lubricant

Joints in the full suspension frame When their performance deteriorates, when dirty According to the manufacturer’s instructions

22 Bolted connections Bolted connection Torque Bolted Torque connection Thread Max. Seat post clamping 14 Nm It is vital that all bolted connections on bolt M6 Bottle holder M 5 4 Nm* the bicycle have the correct torque in order to ensure that they are secure. Screw of seat rails to 20 Nm Bottom bracket BSA according to Too much torque can damage the screw, nut seat post clamp manufacturer’s instructions* or component. Always use a torque spanner Brake blocks 6 Nm to tighten screw joints. You are not able to cor- rectly tighten these bolted connections without Dynamo attachment 10 Nm Brake caliper, disk M 6 6 – 8 Nm this specialist tool! brake, Shimano Seat post clamping bolt 5 Nm* (IS and PM) on carbon frames If a component specifies a torque Brake caliper, disk M 6 8 – 10 Nm for its bolted connections, then Drinks bottle holder on 2 Nm brake, AVID (IS this should be strictly adhered to. carbon frames and PM) Please read the instructions provided by Differences for carbon components: Brake caliper, disk M 6 6 Nm the manufacturer, which lists the correct Bolted connection Torque brake, Magura (IS mounting torques. and PM) Front derailleur bracket 3 Nm* Bolted connection Torque attachment screw General torque for bolted connections arm, steel 30 Nm Shift lever attachment 3 Nm* screw Crankset arm, 40 Nm In general, the following torques can be used for aluminium Brake lever attachment 3 Nm* bolted connections: screw Pedals 40 Nm Dimen- Screw quality Unit Handlebars - stem 5 Nm* sions 8.8 10.9 12.9 Front wheel nut 25 Nm clamping M 4 2.7 3.8 4.6 Nm Rear wheel nut 40 Nm Stem - fork tube clamping 4 Nm* Stem expander bolts 8 Nm M 5 5.5 8.0 9.5 Nm Bolted Torque M 6 9.5 13.0 16.0 Nm Threadless stem 9 Nm connection Thread Max. clamping bolts M 8 23.0 32.0 39.0 Nm Seat clamp, loose M 5 4 Nm* Bar-ends – Clamping 10 Nm M 10 46.0 64.0 77.0 Nm bolts on the bars Seat clamp, loose M 6 5,5 Nm*

Seat post clamping 20 Nm Derailleur hanger M 10 8 Nm* * Use of carbon assembly paste is recommended bolt M8 x 1

23 How to use carbon components

If you have a carbon frame or parts, • Check if individual layers (paint, finish or these should not be applied with fibres) come off. grease or oil. Please use special as- • Listen for any cracking or other usual sembly paste for carbon parts. sounds. If you are not completely certain that your bicycle is in perfect condition, please allow a specialist retailer to check the affected carbon parts! The following components and sec- Some carbon components require tions of carbon parts should be y

spra lubrican t lower torques than metal parts. Ex- checked regularly (at least every cessive torques can lead to hidden 100 km or 62 miles) for irregularities such as damage, which is possibly not visible from the cracks, breaks or surface changes, as well as outside. Frames or components can break after any accident or fall involving the bicycle: or warp to such an extent that you could fall. Transition area of the threaded bushing of Therefore please always adhere to the in- the drink holder, slot of the dropouts, bearing structions supplied by the manufacturer or areas in full-suspension frame, seat clamp, Carbon is a material which requires special handling ask for advice from a specialist. Use a torque derailleur hanger, derailleur clamp area, disc and care during construction, servicing, riding, trans- spanner to ensure that you get the required brake mounting or brake boss, press-fit area port and storage. torque. Carbon parts may not be applied with of the headset as well as the threads of the grease or oil. Special assembly paste is avail- bottom bracket cups. Properties able for assembling and safely securing car- bon components with a low mounting torque. Carbon parts cannot be bent, dented Never expose carbon parts to high tem- or misshapen after an accident/fall. If peratures! Even in the back of cars, the this is the case, it is possible that the sun’s rays can generate such a heat that fibres have been destroyed or have broken it can put the safety of carbon parts at risk. off, e.g. within the part, which is not visible Do not clamp a carbon frame directly into a from the exterior! work stand, instead you should secure it by Therefore, it is vital to regularly check carbon the seat post. If the seat post is also made of frames and other carbon components very carbon, use another tube made of metal. carefully, especially after a fall or an accident. • Look for splinters, tears, deep scratches, holes or other changes in the carbon surface. • Check if the parts have got softer or less stiff than usual. Carbon =

24 When you have purchased a BMX bicycle

Due to their special usage, large amounts of stress are placed on the axle pegs. Have these parts secure- ly attached by a specialist and checked on a regular basis. Rotor

Axle pegs

Axle pegs The safe fit of the brake cables in the rotor is important. Wear and tear may cause them to loosen. Ensure that the components are securely fastened and regularly checked by a specialist.

Please note that BMX bicycles are not intended to be operated on a public road. BMX is a potentially risky sport. Only ride with suitable protective cloth- ing, such as a helmet and protectors.

The shape of the handlebars and the specialised application cause great forces to impact on the handlebars and stem. Ensure that both components have been securely fastened and are regularly checked by a specialist.

* see page 23 25 What aspects are particularly important to consider when riding a pedelec?

If you have bought a pedelec, all bicycle-related Pedelecs fall under the jurisdiction of the same topics are described in the previous pages of this EU laws as a normal bicycle. In the EU, the use operating manual. of cycle tracks is subject to the same laws as bi- The regulations, rules and technical aspects of cycles. Outside of the EU, as well as in some riding a pedelec specifically will be described in regions within the EU, special regulations could the following section. apply. Please inform yourself about the applica- To learn about the components’ handling and ble national requirements. technical details, read the enclosed manufactur- ers’ instruction manuals too. • The motor is only allowed to support EU the rider when he or she is actually turning the pedals. The central motor capac- ity is capped at 250 W and the support has to switch off at 25 km/h. • No obligation to hold ei- ther insurance or a driving > 2 sec. licence. Making helmets compulsory is currently being discussed, please Always apply the pedelec’s brakes inform yourself about the before you set foot on the pedal! The applicable regulations be- motor drives as soon as you push the fore using your bike. However, we strongly pedal. This force is unfamiliar and can lead recommend wearing a suitable bicycle helmet. Rear wheel hub motor to falls, danger or accidents in traffic, which could result in injury. Your pedelec may have a so-called “pushing aid” or your specialist retailer can equip your bicycle Practice operating and riding your pe- with this feature, which allows your pedelec to delec in a quiet and safe place before travel up to 6 km/h without you having to pedal. you take to public roads! The pushing aid provides extra sup- port when you are, for example, go- Legal regulations ing up a steep ramp out of an under- ground car park or an underpass. You should Please inform yourself about the ap- not use the pushing aid while riding the bike. plicable national regulations in your specific country! Central motor

26 If your pedelec/e-bike does not accident. Always consult a specialist retailer if Note that a sudden temperature have a dynamo, you will also have you require repairs, want to ask about a ques- change from cold to warm can cause to carry the sufficiently loaded bat- tion or problem, or have identified a defect. condensation to form on the battery. tery of your pedelec along with you when- Having a lack of specialist knowledge can re- Prevent this from happening by storing the ever you ride without electrical support. sult in serious accidents and injuries. battery in the same place you charge it. When However, a dynamo is required if you have charging the battery, only use the charger it to ride with lights. Before performing any kind of work on came with or one we have permitted for use. Us- your pedelec / e-bike, turn off the elec- ing any other charger increases the rise of fire. EU The regulations governing the perfor- tric motor unit and remove the battery. mance of a pedelec and the connected Maintenance and cleaning: requirements relating to minimum age, driving Loading process • Servicing and cleaning work on live parts license, registration and helmet should only be undertaken by a specialist re- regulations may differ between In some models you can tailer! countries. The same applies for charge the battery while • Only replace parts of your pedelec with original the obligation to use cycle paths. it is mounted in the pe- parts or those approved by the manufacturer. Please inform yourself about the Info delec. Please read the This could otherwise nullify any guarantee and applicable legislation. component manufac- warranty claims. turer’s operating instruc- • Always remove the battery before cleaning, Notes on electrical and electronic components tions in this regard. maintaining or repairing your pedelec. • When you clean, check or repair the battery, Your pedelec is supplied with the ensure that you do not touch the contacts and corresponding operating manual for Charger: connect them accidentally. If these contacts the integrated motor from the com- are live, you could be injured and damage the ponent manufacturer. Information on operat- • Only use the original charger or another one battery. ing, maintaining and cleaning your bicycle as approved by the manufacturer. • Cleaning your pedelec with a high pressure well as technical information is included in this • Only use the charger in dry rooms and do not cleaner can damage the electrical systems. manual as well as on the website of the re- cover it when it is turned on. This could lead to The high pressure can force cleaning fluid into spective component manufacturer. a short-circuit and a possible fire hazard. sealed parts and damage them as a result. • When cleaning the charger, always first unplug • Avoid damaging cables and electrical compo- The electrical motor in your pedelec the device. nents. If this happens, you should not ride the is very powerful. To operate it cor- • Make note of the information and warnings on the pedelec until it has been checked over by a rectly and safely, it is necessary to charger before you begin to charge the battery. specialist retailer! have it serviced by a specialist retailer on a regular basis. Immediately remove the battery if you identify any damage to the electrical system or see live parts exposed after a fall or

27 Only replace broken or worn key Separate regulations for speed pedelecs/ • If you have a national driving license for a car, parts with original replacement parts e-bikes the required permission may be covered by this. from the manufacturer or parts ap- • The obligation to wear a helmet is being dis- proved by your manufacturer. This is man- cussed in many countrys. Please inform datory in the case of light systems, while the yourself about the applicable regulations be- manufacturer’s warranty is usually nullified if fore using your bike. For your own safety you you install non-approved replacement parts. should never ride without a helmet!

Do not allow children to use the pe- These regulations also apply to you if you are delec unattended and without detailed within the scope of the European Union. Other instruction! Ensure that children under- regulations may apply in other countries, includ- stand the dangers of using electrical devices. ing other European nations in isolated cases. Please inform yourself about the applicable leg- Wear and warranty If your bicycle supports speeds faster islation for using your pedelec! than 25 km/h, it is not a pedelec pur- Please note that the parts of a pedelec are sub- suant to guideline 2002/2004/EG, Speed pedelecs and cycle paths ject to higher levels of wear than a bicycle with- and it therefore requires type and individual out an additional integrated motor. This is due vehicle approval. EU If you use your speed pe- to the heavier weight of the pedelec and higher delec like you would a nor- average speed from the motor. This increased The following applies: mal bicycle, without the support wear is not a material defect and is not covered of the electric motor, you are by the warranty. • Speed pedelecs are legally categorised as permitted to use all cycle paths Typically this definition of wear includes the mopeds in class L1e. without limitation. The following following parts: • On journeys using motor support, you are not applies if you use the motor: • Tyres permitted to ride over 20 km/h. Similar to with mopeds, you have to use cycle • Brake pads • The motor support switches off when you paths outside of urban areas. If this is not permit- • Chain reach approx. 45 km/h. ted, this is displayed by an additional sign on the • Spokes • Please inform yourself about the applicable cycle path stating: No mopeds. The battery is subject to aging and is therefore regulations regarding wearing a helmet. How- In urban areas, you are only permitted to use also a wearable part. Please note that the battery ever, for safety reasons you should never ride cycle paths which feature an additional sign per- gradually loses its capacity depending on its age without a helmet mitting you to do so. and operating life. Take this into account when • A driving license is required. Please inform Please inform yourself about the applicable planning journeys and ensure that you switch to yourself about the applicable regulations re- legislation for you whatever the case. a new battery in good time. Replacement batter- garding licenses. It is possible that a minimum ies can be purchased from your specialist retailer. age is enough to be allowed to ride without a driving license.

28 Warranty and liability in the

Speed switch If you send your pedelec’s battery case of defects by post, you have to adhere to strict Pedelecs are equipped with a speed switch. Your requirements. Please ask the manu- In all nations which apply EU law, the pedelec is not designed to exceed 20 km/h, if you facturer or your specialist retailer about the common conditions for warranty/liabil- apply the speed switch and do not turn the pedals. applicable regulations. ity for material defects apply. Please If you transport your pedelec by car, please inform yourself about the applicable national The additional force from the motor remove the battery and transport it separately. regulations in your specific country. could mean that you travel at a con- siderably higher speed than you are Under EU law, the seller accepts liability for used to on your bicycle. Please take this into material defects for at least two years after the account when familiarising yourself with the date of sale. This also covers defects which speed pedelec! already existed at the time of sale/change of ownership. In fact, if material defects occur Replacing parts on your speed pedelec within the first six months, the assumption is made that these already existed at the time Specific components are defined in the approv- of sale. als process which are allowed to be used on this One precondition for the seller assuming this vehicle. In other words, the pedelec is only legal liability is that the product’s use and mainte- if your vehicle uses these parts or replacement nance was in line with all conditions stipulated. parts which have been approved for use with These are outlined in the pages of this operating your model. manual and in the supplied instructions from the If parts are subsequently changed, please re- component manufacturers. place these with original parts or replacements In most cases, the customer can first request which are approved for used on your pedelec, subsequent fulfilment. otherwise you must seek individual permission If repair fails conclusively, which is the as- from the TÜV or your local regulatory authority. sumption after two attempts, the customer is entitled to abatement or cancellation of the Parts which may be replaced like-for-like or contract. with approved parts are as follows: Liability for material defects does not cover normal wear occurring from the product’s intend- 1. Frame 8. Front light ed purpose. Components in the motor and de- 2. Fork 9. Rear light celeration system as well as tyres, light system 3. Motor unit 10. Number plate holder and contact points of the rider with the bicycle 4. Battery 11. Side stand are all subject to use-related wear, as well as the 5. Tyres 12. Handlebars battery in pedelecs and e-bikes. 6. Rims 13. Stem 7. Brake system

29 Environmental protection tips

If the manufacturer of your bicycle or pedelc/e- General care and cleaning products bike provides additional guarantees, seek advice Bat from your specialist retailer. Please consult the Please take the environment into account when tery respective warranty terms for more information caring for and cleaning your bicycle. You should Oil on the conditions of these and of any possible use care and cleaning products which are biode- claims under these. gradable wherever possible. Please ensure that no cleaning fluid enters the drainage system. In the case of a defect/possible lia- When cleaning the chain, use a suitable chain bility claim, please contact your spe- cleaning tool and dispose of chain lubricant prop- cialist retailer. We recommend filing erly at a suitable waste disposal site. all purchase receipts and inspection reports as proof for your records Brake cleaner and lubricants Take the same approach to using brake cleaner and lubricants as you do to general care and cleaning products.

Tyres and inner tubes Tyres and inner tubes are not residual waste or domestic rubbish and have to be disposed of at your local recycling centre.

Carbon parts and frames Carbon parts and frames consist of carbon fibre mat- ting stuck together in layers. We recommend allow- ing your specialist retailer to dispose of any discarded carbon parts.

Batteries from pedelecs and e-bikes Batteries belonging to pedelecs and e-bikes should be treated as hazardous and are there- fore subject to compulsory special labelling. They have to be disposed of by specialist retailers or manufacturers.

30 Inspections

During the next inspection special care should 1st inspection 2nd inspection be taken for: After approx. 200 kilometres After approx. 1000 kilometres

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32 Handover documentation

The bicycle listed in the section “Bicycle identification” was assembled The following operating manuals were supplied and explained: properly and was delivered to the customer ready-to-use. This complies c Bicycle with type ______, in the chapter “Intended Use”. Plus: Functional checks for the following components: Pedelec c Gear system c Wheels: spoke tension, sturdiness, concentricity, correct tyre pressure c Battery c Brake system c All screw joints: secure, correct mounting torque c Motor c Suspension elements c Gear system c Operating parts c Belt drive c Brake system c Other documentation: c Seat position adjusted to the rider ______c Suspension adjusted to the rider Permitted for trailers c Yes c No c The following components were assembled and checked separately: Permitted for child seats c Yes c No ______Permitted for luggage carriers c Yes c No ______Permitted for competitions c Yes c No ______Authorized for Bike Parks c Yes c No c The assembling/inspecting party completed a test ride The maximum total weight for this bicycle is 100 kg. The weight may vary, c The customer was instructed on how to use the bicycle especially for pedelecs, kids’ bikes and youth bikes: ______kg c Function of the right front brake (bike weight + rider + baggage + trailer). c Function of the left front brake Customer/recipient/owner Supplied by (retailer stamp): Name ______Address ______Postal code, Town/City ______e-mail ______

______Date Signature assembling party/retailer Date of purchase Signature recipient/owner C5 Bicycle identification

Bicycle manufacturer ASI______Corp. In the case of change of ownership:

Brand Breezer______Bikes Owner ______

Model ______Address ______

Frame height/size ______

Colour ______Date/Signature ______

Frame number ______

Fork/suspension fork ______

Serial number ______

Rear shock absorber ______

Serial number ______

Gear system ______

Engine number ______

Battery number ______

Key number ______

Special features ______

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C6 Line up this edge when copying Notes and handoverdocumentation! Please notethebicycleidentification Please unfold! C7

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